eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. When schools actively honor students’ cultures and identities, they fulfill these basic safety needs, allowing students to focus more fully on their academic and personal growth.

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Learning Spaces Culture Motivation Learning 310

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Delivers the same instructional content or activity to all groups, regardless of their skill levels. Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In this light, SEL should not be reserved for special projects but instead woven into the daily culture of both the in-person and virtual classroom. Trust and community culture need to be established before students are ready to share personal information. Play a game of “This or That?” You can play the “This or That?”

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Research has consistently highlighted the benefits of music in L2 acquisition, from improving pronunciation and listening skills to enhancing vocabulary retention and cultural understanding (Degrave, 2019; Kumar et al. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. How do they shape its meaning?

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 86

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. However, during the seminar, the facilitators jumped directly into piloting GBL activities with attendees. In doing so, it makes me wonder, what else have we unknowingly appropriated from Indigenous culture?

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Culture Teaching History Social Studies 209

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

In discussing ways to engage students in STEM, simulators and STEM Kits can significantly enhance student engagement and understanding by providing hands-on, immersive learning experiences that bring theoretical concepts to life. Geogebra offers graphing and analysis technology with premade activities.

Education 309

Education STEM Art Culture 309

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We discuss the need to model a growth mindset for our students and what is needed to cultivate classrooms where we celebrate experimentation, risk-taking, and failing forward. Do you use technology to engage students in the active construction of knowledge? How might giving students more choice and voice impact your classroom culture?

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Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture. When people tackle everyday challenges, they learn. Learning in context makes that learning more relevant and applicable to life.

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Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tie-ins: Use this not only for holidays but any academic class by creating an artistic image of the topic being discussed. Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2022

Physically active children are often happier children. Ideally, sports provide a fun activity for children to move their bodies and release some stress. How can coaches create a culture that encourages open conversations about their player’s mental health? Coaches are trusted adults in a child’s life.

Coaching 302

Coaching Ethics Culture Attention 302

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Artwork : Clarify the artistic techniques, cultural context, or historical background that may influence the interpretation of the artwork.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

While they’re a fun resource, teachers don’t always have time to search through apps and ensure they’re appropriate for students; this means everyone misses out on what could be a memorable learning activity. Think about adding the app in as part of an activity for health, social studies, civics, home economics, or career readiness classes.

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Mobile Devices Lecturing Social Studies Students 275

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2022

By increasing support and creating safe spaces to openly discuss common experiences of stress, schools can establish a culture that normalizes addressing mental health, which can reduce stigma. But most of the educators we heard from said that could only happen within a school setting that actively set the stage for it.

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Culture Education Schools Communication 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Tie-ins: Use this not only for holidays but any academic class by creating an artistic image of the topic being discussed. Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity. Team Challenge.

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Activities Learning Failure Essay 174

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Application activities also enhance retention and mastery of information, making it more likely that students will retain and effectively use what they have learned in the future. Can you suggest engaging activities for my grade class focusing on ? Can you generate activities that connect with for my grade students?

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History Art Essay Physical Education 382

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

.” Their signature tool, FASTalk, shares at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language. In this conversation, Vidya covers the gamut—discussing the evolution in education, especially in the context of social-emotional learning, parent-teacher communication, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Communication 303

Communication Culture Discussions Language 303

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

14 Essential Digital Tools for Educators to Streamline Daily Activities In 2024’s fast-paced educational environment, teachers and all those in the academe face the daily challenge of managing their school or course’s efficiency. Here’s a list of fourteen put together by the Ask a Tech Teacher team. I use about half of them.

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Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

“Not only are students locked in and engaged, but conversations are buzzing around the room—students discussing various facts surrounding the case. However, what they rarely know is happening," says Venteicher, "is that they are getting an immersion of 1930s pop culture.

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Activities Gamification Learning Assignments 185

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Online archives such as the Library of Congress’s Digital Collections and the National Archives offer students the opportunity to explore primary sources firsthand, gaining insights into historical events and cultural phenomena that would otherwise be inaccessible.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this video , Hattie discusses collective teacher efficacy in greater depth. For maximum impact, educators can do this activity in PLCs. Then these thoughts can be shared – and discussed – with the group. What are the steps you take to learn something new? How do you learn best?

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Beliefs Teachers Students Coaching 325

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events. This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 294

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Language Practice: Engage students in conversation practice, pronunciation exercises, or grammar activities.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

A variety of other tactics–such as drawings, pictures, manipulatives, sentence frames, short videos, physical activities, and games–can also be used to help students learn vocabulary. Be open and curious about students’ cultures, and engage them with experiences that are familiar. Connect with real-world experiences.

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STEM English Language Languages 334

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. That’s because such activities have been proven to increase attendance rates and student GPAs. Esports is one such extracurricular activity.

STEM 296

STEM History Middle School Middle School 296

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Many teachers begin the year with community-building activities designed to help students form interpersonal relationships with their peers. Yet, teachers may not actively participate in these community-building activities, which results in members of the class getting to know each other but not necessarily getting to know the teacher.

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Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. With Bloomz, parents who are not proficient in the local language can receive updates, participate in discussions, and contribute meaningfully to their children’s education.

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Communication Culture Language Languages 281

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

I am definitely one of those teachers who loves classroom discussion, so I didn’t have to change much to bring more of it into the classroom, but since I began using Kognity’s phenomena-based curricula, I’ve been able to adapt instruction to share more real-life examples and experiences. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W.

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Education Schools Math Science 313

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over the past several years, these spaces have transformed into collaborative areas that encourage group work, discussions, and hands-on activities, promoting creativity and innovation–ultimately becoming instrumental in shaping well-rounded, adaptable learners.

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Schools Students Hybrid Learning Textbooks 281

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

With Pear Deck, now part of leading digital learning company GoGuardian, educators can transform lessons into impactful formative assessments and active learning experiences that seamlessly integrate with learning management systems. Templates, quick-start activities and ready-to-teach lessons connect students across all grades and subjects.

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Student Engagement Reading Learning Students 257

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Students often grapple with academic pressures, extracurricular activities, social dynamics, and the transition from lazy days spent playing on devices to the more structured school day. Providing students with resources like access to counselors, peer support groups, and mindfulness activities can also aid in their mental well-being.

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Schools Communication Curriculum Attention 336

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With an emphasis on skill-building, students feel included while being active and developing valuable skills needed to thrive in and out of the classroom. For over 25 years, Playworks has improved kids’ experience at school and enhanced school culture by creating a caring and welcoming environment for every kid to thrive.

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Coaching Elementary School Elementary School Culture 245

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

It is important to understand inclusive pedagogies as practices where we discern the nuance between general multicultural education or culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices that specifically address the ability/disability continuum and the health dimension. Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 91

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai. During our discussion, a crucial question was raised: “In terms of teacher training, should schools begin with UDL or blended learning?”

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

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Culture Teaching Learning Discussions 115

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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STEM Education Ethics Math 348