Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. What can we do better next time?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Many educators find that gamifying learning keeps students engaged. BreakoutEDU , for example, is an educational game platform that includes a curated set of physical materials—think padlocks, boxes and invisible ink—and activities across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Learn how teachers are using the app.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The good news is that gamification taps into that same drive. Apps like Prodigy, DragonBox , or Mathletics use challenges, rewards, or competition to make learning seem like an achievement rather than a chore. Hands-On Learning: Math Beyond the Textbook Some require you to see, touch, and perhaps experience it for that “click.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Moreover, smart K-12 learning systems often include tools for continuous assessment and feedback, allowing educators to monitor progress and adapt instructional strategies in real-time. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. What are digital age learners?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson. Teachers can also use Kahoot!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

But how teachers implement that scope and sequence, the fun activities and what they do to make their classroom feel like theirs isn’t something they should ever lose. Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning? D, SVP, Special Education–Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Add short breaks to reset the brain and longer breaks for meals and screen-free activities. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Real learning happens when the student engages with the material. Instead, aim for restorative breaks.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

When used mindfully, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and even TikTok can unlock deeper learning, build community, and inspire creative expression. Social Media as a Platform for Collaborative Learning Learning is social. This will make online learning feel less like a broadcast, and more like a conversation.

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