eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Inclusivity and Belonging : Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, particularly in diverse and rural areas, is vital for student success. Access to Resources : Providing students with access to educational tools and extracurricular activities helps bridge the gap caused by socio-economic disparities.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Creativity needs to be embedded in everything we do with students; it needs to be part of the school culture. Why does creativity matter? Forta notes that it often comes down to prioritization.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A couple of weeks ago during a coaching session, a middle school teacher I work with described a fun math activity. She asked her students who were learning remotely to build blanket forts. As you might expect, the students calculated the area, perimeter and volumes of their forts.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

Guides students in understanding their strengths as well as areas in need of improvement. Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process. Fosters effective communication and dialogue between teachers and students. To learn more about this shift, check out our new book, The Shift to Student-led.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

NASA STEM @ Home For Students Grades K-4. STEM Activities for Kids. 18 Stay at Home STEM Activity Sites for Learning and Fun. I’m also seeing students start to build their own little pods. FIRST @ Home Activities & Resources. How to Build a Classroom Culture Remotely. STEM Anywhere. League Tutorials.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In education, role-play-as-learning is a unique experience which enhances student engagement, social skills, interest, and mastery of subject matter. It’s an approach that can have some major benefits for students. Next page: Card games that engage every student.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

And when that happens, were all more engaged, staying on task and working together. Its those little shots of student engagement that really keep you going throughout the day. One of the most widely used tools in Onslow, Lumio , allows teachers to easily step in, offering quality pre-made activities and interactive features.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. . In addition, the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform is used in all CCISD classrooms. 

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. This means that educators can turn boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet these student needs. Learning Menus: Provide students with a learning menu filled with intellectually rich activities.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

Often, my colleagues will come to me with requests for resources to overcome a certain classroom issue, and like in many school systems, among the biggest issues right now is a lack of student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark students’ curiosity so that they will engage with instruction.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

In the spring, the long winter months can add to this fatigue, making it even harder to keep students engaged (Rohan and Sigmon, 2000). Introducing something unexpected and different from the established classroom dynamics can reenergize students, foster creativity, and enhance their enthusiasm for learning.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

I consistently wanted to integrate community building activities for the students to participate in and feel safe and comfortable. I wanted to establish a sense of belonging for each student, a basic motivation that is common to all humans (Bentrim & Henning, 2022).

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. But how can school leaders integrate online PD into their culture quickly and effectively?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

To fill a reading gap and encourage families in all communities to foster their children’s literacy development beyond the school day, Scholastic announced the launch of My Books Every Day, a collection of high-quality, take-home book packs with interactive activities for students in grades PreK–3. Read more.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. In a unit on electricity, students can create simple circuits with batteries, wires, and bulbs.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction. ChatGPT is the AI tool I use in the classroom, and I have discovered that it can serve as a powerful tool for engaging students in learning.

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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. They make educators’ lives a whole lot easier, aside from improving the learning experiences for their students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. YouTube videos for extra credit. Vocab riddles.

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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.

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

To that end, I’ve culled some tips that can be shared with students’ parents, as well as other educators and change makers working to support teens’ literacy and foster their lifelong love of reading—while growing up in the real world of smartphones and screens.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Makerspaces and maker culture have quickly become a favorite of STEAM advocates, and new research shows that makerspaces can be highly effective at helping elementary students develop skills such as critical thinking, design thinking, and problem solving. Struggling students in particular seemed to to benefit from maker activities.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W. She can be reached at apence@hbuhsd.edu.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

I consistently wanted to integrate community building activities for the students to participate in and feel safe and comfortable. I wanted to establish a sense of belonging for each student, a basic motivation that is common to all humans (Bentrim & Henning, 2022).

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and its Social Impact Partners are offering students and caregivers an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources they can use at home.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Here are four fun ways to get students engaged that worked for me in my classroom: 1. Incorporating added historical context enhances how students understood the novel.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

Teachers can integrate maps into lessons related to history, cultural studies, and geopolitics. These maps go beyond traditional static maps, allowing students to investigate, evaluate, and engage with spatial information. Interactive maps help students develop a more comprehensive understanding of spatial relationships.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Encourage students to look beyond the classroom for deeper learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Students learn firsthand when they visit different sacred places why it is important to care for our natural resources and what others are doing to preserve, protect, and restore these resources. These hands-on activities align with Common Core State Standards as well as the Next Generation Science Standards.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Inclusivity and Belonging : Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, particularly in diverse and rural areas, is vital for student success. Access to Resources : Providing students with access to educational tools and extracurricular activities helps bridge the gap caused by socio-economic disparities.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Furthermore, a toxic workplace culture may discourage younger nurse educators from entering academia, perpetuating the shortage and reducing the professions ability to educate future nurses. Fostering a Culture of Civility Clark et al. 2011) emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of civility within nursing education.

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