Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Blocks and other wooden activity sets were remarketed as “Montessori toys.” Her children were filling out math worksheets before getting to select their own activities. There was a moment in the mid-2010s when Montessori was inescapable. Lillard, who studied play and cognition during her Ph.D. So it’s a double whammy,” she says.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

Be Innovative I was lucky to be mentored by educators who challenged me to move beyond traditional teaching methods. They encouraged me to embrace active learning, to create space where students become participants rather than passive listeners. Her belief in me helped me overcome self-imposed limits.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

Be Innovative I was lucky to be mentored by educators who challenged me to move beyond traditional teaching methods. They encouraged me to embrace active learning, to create space where students become participants rather than passive listeners. Her belief in me helped me overcome self-imposed limits.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Foster a collaborative classroom culture A collaborative classroom culture encourages students to work together and appreciate the unique perspectives that their peers bring to the table. Educators can create this culture through tactics such as group projects or peer tutoring programs.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all. The lesson for educators is clear: to truly connect with our students, we must diversify our teaching methods and keep the learning experience fresh.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For neurotypical students, most of these emotional, relational, and practical needs are met through the normal day-to-day activities of class and after-school activity. But a personalized, adaptable teaching and learning culture also requires significant resources and supports, which are often unavailable to public school teachers.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and the digital age. It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning. Makerspace PBL is all about culture,” he said. “Do Embracing those failures has to be part of your culture.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Establish a positive hybrid learning culture and a strong learning community. A great way to accomplish a positive environment is by first highlighting the benefits of this teaching method. I’ve experienced the dos and don’ts of creating learning environments where my students can not only learn but be their best selves.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Restorative justice culture : Implement school-wide restorative practices to replace punitive discipline systems, fostering a more supportive and equitable school community. Use this feedback to make real-time adjustments to teaching methods and school policies. ” These small steps will kick-start engagement right away.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression. How students have come to navigate these digital spaces is deeply intertwined with cultural practices, shaping and reflecting their online behavior.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated. A joyful school is one where students are not just present but fully engaged, their curiosity sparked by innovative teaching methods, and a supportive community. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Through writing, students are exposed to cultural norms embedded in language use and develop the ability to express themselves in ways that go beyond basic survival skills, enhancing their fluency and cultural competence.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Teachers attuned to their classroom culture understand when their students are engaged, and they seek to activate more and more of those coveted light-bulb moments–indicators of high motivation to learn more. These skills will be necessary to prepare our students for an increasingly technology-driven and AI-infused world.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Auditory Hallucination Simulation To help my students, I thus took part in a cultural immersion exercise to learn more about what it is like to live with schizophrenia. Active learning techniques that improve psychiatric learning must be included and supported across all curriculum levels. “Auditory Hallucination Simulation.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Whether it was one-on-one conversations, class projects, or show-and-tell activities, I found ways to connect with my students on a personal level. I listened actively not just to their words, but to their emotions, body language, and non-verbal cues. I tried to learn about their interests, hobbies, and personal experiences.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching? What are the 5 key instructional strategies?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 11, 2024

Auditory Hallucination Simulation To help my students, I thus took part in a cultural immersion exercise to learn more about what it is like to live with schizophrenia. Active learning techniques that improve psychiatric learning must be included and supported across all curriculum levels. “Auditory Hallucination Simulation.”

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression. How students have come to navigate these digital spaces is deeply intertwined with cultural practices, shaping and reflecting their online behavior.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. By partnering with HBCUs, the hope is that the curriculum will be more culturally responsive to the needs of students in the rural South.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Through writing, students are exposed to cultural norms embedded in language use and develop the ability to express themselves in ways that go beyond basic survival skills, enhancing their fluency and cultural competence.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

She harnesses the power of many platforms, devices, and peripherals to offer her students personalized instruction, inclusivity, data-driven feedback, cross-cultural exchanges, and the support of other educators at their school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, traditional teaching methods may not prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the post-High School world. Project-based learning: Engaging students in real-world projects and activities that encourage them to apply their knowledge to authentic problems.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. 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

APRIL 23, 2018

Combined, these play a significant role in teaching a subject. Because our brains process visual images almost 60,000 times faster than the written word, video naturally engages students more than many other teaching methods. A teacher in Milwaukee can easily create a video tutorial for children in India.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Once the classroom is connected, it can be difficult to determine how best to integrate these new tools into daily classroom activities. Foster a Success Culture Using Classroom Collaboration. As innovation continues, teachers should be on the lookout for ways to begin integrating these tools to sharpen students’ minds.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

By integrating their physical local environment, culture, and landscaping, students learn through participation in service projects to help them gain a better understanding of their place in the world. This transformative teaching method helps to foster a sense of community and engagement among students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Diverse Teaching Methods Co-teaching exposes students to different teaching styles , catering to various learning styles. One teacher can facilitate a discussion or activity while the other ensures students actively participate rather than passively listen.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students actively engage with digital resources, collaborate on online platforms, and construct their understanding through hands-on experiences and problem-solving. This interconnectedness fosters cultural understanding, collaboration, and the exchange of diverse perspectives, enriching the educational experience.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That involves understanding the learner's cognitive style, their cultural background and even their emotional state or sentiment. Learners in a personalized education system are active participants in their educational journeys rather than passive recipients of information.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Global and Cultural Competency: A push for global and cultural competency education. Schools are incorporating diverse perspectives into curricula, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and preparing students for a globalized world. How do you keep up with current trends in education?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices. Exploring peer observation models, their stages, and practical methods and resources for use in higher education are all part of this process.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

One way that schools are engaging students is by introducing coding activities in makerspaces, where students can use the creative culture to start establishing the building blocks of computational thinking. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace !

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