Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

Can teachers who are teaching an AP course use blended learning models and cover the extensive curriculum? Each station rotation is designed to provide a balance of online, offline and teacher-led activities. There is a good chance that you already have a number of activities that would fit nicely into this format.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The company announced last week that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education , through a free, year-long trial. This approach aims to keep students engaged and actively involved in their learning process.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Teachers can invite students to participate in a small group discussion about a chapter they read in a text or the textbook, debrief about a flipped video lesson, or unpack complex issues or topics related to your subject area. I am a fan of using a goal-setting activity to guide conferencing sessions about student progress.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Research demonstrates that strong communities are developing , with deep engagement from students who are involved in scholastic esports, particularly students that normally don’t become involved with school activities. Organizations play an important role in fostering DEI among students.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 13, 2023

In my experience leading the shift to blended learning, the only way to truly engage students in learning is to allow them to actively lead the process, make decisions, and pursue learning through a lens of interest. Unfortunately, a lack of trust often leads teachers to retain control over the curriculum, pacing, and class management.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

If you’ve been tasked (or voluntold) to run this activity, here are six activities that will tech-infuse participants: Debate. There you are–five activities that will easily fill an entire year of after school tech club. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. and Quizlet , or educational games aligned with the curriculum, can turn lessons into engaging experiences. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1. Apps like Kahoot!

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). Metacognition is defined as thinking about one’s thinking or learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers. Sound interesting?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. Here’s why creativity is essential in today’s curriculum.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2023

Toyota has committed $50,000 for 2023 to expand renewable energy curriculum, specifically in Grant and Mineral counties in West Virginia. “We This effort will support educators as they learn to incorporate renewable energy activities in their classrooms.” Toyota) to increase renewable energy education in West Virginia.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living. 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

JANUARY 16, 2025

KinderLab Robotics, creator of the award-winning KIBO robot , is expanding its curriculum offerings to serve students in grades 35 with Exploring with KIBO. The new curriculum includes 60 hours of standards-aligned lessons and activities specifically designed for upper elementary grades, with 20 hours of instruction per grade level.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

I started building an esports curriculum and, every time, I got shot down, I would add an element to the curriculum addressing the reasons I was told we couldn’t have a team. Some students playing esports have never been on a team before because they aren’t physically able to participate. That’s not true, either.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Students need engagement in hands-on activities such as robotics, electronics, animation, 3D printing, and physical computing, as well as art and music, to reach their full potential. Physical projects allow kids to use materials in new ways, generating ideas and encouraging more frequent class participation.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. These benefits only scratch the surface of the positive consequences for students participating in scholastic esports.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2025

Established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and first held in 1974, it has grown with participation from over 143 countries. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

When school curriculum is adaptive to a student’s unique needs, it’s more likely to promote student progress because each child can move at their own pace. 3D technologies can help support a differentiated approach to instruction. As a result, students can be creators rather than just consumers. Increased Student Engagement.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

One of these resources, the North American Scholastic Esports Federation , focuses specifically on the scholastic implementation of esports, with free curriculum modules created by educators through their scholastic fellows program. How do I participate in esports tournaments? Is esports a good career?

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2021

The program includes a website with a curriculum introducing concepts in savings, spending, investing, and giving with hands-on group and individual activities. This year we have added an online savings tracker for students to set goals and track their progress along the way. About EduNetwork Partners.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum for school communities worldwide, recently launched the next generation of its online learning platform to make space exploration even easier and more engaging for students and educators alike.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. These benefits only scratch the surface of the positive consequences for students participating in scholastic esports. Tip 4: Make it authentic.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

What is a learning activity in a classroom? One of the most significant benefits of PBL is that it addresses students’ questions as they learn, fostering curiosity and perseverance in learning as opposed to having to stick to a specific curriculum. What class activities help you learn the most?

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2020

QUICK TIP : Encourage students to choose books from your list by including additional activities related to each book. It also gives administrators the opportunity to glean meaningful data that can be used for benchmarking and evaluating the curriculum. You can collect meaningful data…if you use the right tool.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ). Alberton Schools has set a goal to have 100 percent of our high school student body participate in an extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Kinesthetic Hook Engaging students through movement is a powerful strategy that enhances active participation and deepens learning experiences. Gallery walks provide a transformative approach to traditional presentations, fostering active participation and deeper learning experiences.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I use it to support my lesson planning and to supplement that material with content students would find exciting, like online games and activities. revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need. From lessons focused on the U.S.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations. These are the stations they must attend in the rotation.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

In partnership with nonprofit Games for Change, participating schools will receive free coaching guidance from esports professionals to help prepare teams across areas ranging from technical skills to health and wellness for gamers. All 30 activities across math, science and social studies subject areas are now available via app and web.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Relevant unit storylines that offer intentional sequencing of activities and help students take ownership of their learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, do you want to expand curriculum offerings, provide effective flexible learning options for students, or build a personalized program that meets students’ needs? Also, utilizing a curriculum that includes interactive elements such as videos, games, and more, can make all the difference. The sky’s the limit.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This leads to diminished motivation, as students may be reluctant to participate, take risks, or form meaningful connections with the content or their classmates.” ” Disconnection leading to disengagement : “Students increasingly report feeling disconnected from the curriculum and their school environment.”

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 4, 2025

Such hands-on activities foster curiosity and encourage a deeper understanding of the world around us. This activity not only sparks creativity but also delves into the chemistry of oxidation and the properties of organic compounds. One such experiment is the “Color Mixing” activity using food coloring and water.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot. consortium. “We

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