Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

Kids will think they’re playing games, but are actually participating in [mostly] free simulations available in the education field. That kids will lose their sharp education edge, dulled by sun and sand and something else. Worry no more. Your cure: learning disguised as play.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

The 16- to 18-year-old students queried are participants in this years MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. Of the hundreds of participating teams, nine finalist teams were selected from across the U.S., How can AI help reduce math anxiety?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., The activities provide multiple entry points that allow students to utilize the tool right away. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., Doodle Time.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day, celebrated every year on November 11, is an opportunity for your class to honor real-life heroes, learn about the meaning of service, and have fun with hands-on activities. Beyond being enjoyable, these activities encourage meaningful discussions and deepen their understanding of the day.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Keep an eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get the creative juices flowing. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom. Practical strategies and resources enable participants to plan similar experiences in their communities.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Writing formulas are wicked As formulaic writing has become and remains prevalent in instruction and classroom writing activity, graphic organizers and structural guides, which were introduced as a tool to support acts of writing, have become a wicked problem of formula; the resource facilitating process has become the focus of product.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. I saw how even the most under-resourced classrooms could transform when teachers felt empowered and supported.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

This activity introduced data analysis while building critical thinking and global awareness. Cannon described an innovative coding activity for her first grade students, who pretended to be robots and moved plastic cups from one location to another. Learn more by reviewing the cohort nomination form here.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

This is because brain-based strategies allow students to analyze, synthesize, and apply information actively during lessons, increasing the transfer of that knowledge to long-term memory. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Educators should make students aware of other opportunities to help with this High school: Preparing for the future By high school, students should have a clearer understanding of their career path, but they should also keep their options open.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. They recognise when a student needs additional examples, simplified explanations, or more challenging material, tailoring support to individual needs.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

eSchool News

JULY 9, 2025

TETA’s active involvement with national organizations keeps our members informed on critical and timely issues like cybersecurity, regulatory developments, and student data privacy,” said Pierce. It’s a big deal to have women in tech, to see them involved, advancing, and paving the way for others to follow.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Designed and outfitted by MiEN and Meteor Education, the Empowerment Center is where kids go to hang out, collaborate, and/or participate in school club activities. This changed when we moved into our forever home in South Gate, where an on-campus Empowerment Center serves as a modern, welcoming “student hub.”

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Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

For example, you might allocate five minutes at the beginning of a lesson for students to check an educational app or participate in a digital quiz. With regular use, this technique can become an automatic response that cuts through chatter and distractions, making transitions between activities smoother and more efficient.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Making Math Fun for Young Students Turn Math into Learning Stations Textbooks alone wont cut it for young learners, they need movement, hands-on activities, and variety. Use budgeting activities to teach percentageshave students plan a trip with a set budget. Learning stations are a great way to keep them engaged.

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Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Although 78 percent of all survey participants feel positive about the impacts that AI is having on education, 74 percent noted that the volume and availability of AI is overwhelming. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate. Group activities, games, and unstructured time like lunch or recess can become sources of anxiety if students feel excluded or unsafe.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like. Use it as a warm-up, an exit ticket, a brain break, or a way to bridge into a bigger activity. A quick tip like, Listen for one good idea from your partner you can share later, helps keep them focused and accountable.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Participate in on- and off-campus events that promote disability acceptance and inclusive practices.

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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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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 180

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

To address this dismal response to education, we must promote inclusive and respectful learning environments that foster engagement, motivation, and active discourse. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

Dr. Pooja Agarwal Dr. Michelle Rivers Dr. Janell Blunt Whiteboard Activities Dr. Janell Blunt , an associate professor of psychology at Anderson University in Indiana, uses personal mini-whiteboards with her college students in every class. The strategies are summarized below. When you walk into the class and say, how are you today?

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Through hands-on activities at DelSesto Middle School and a field trip to URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, the URI students helped the sixth graders understand how lessons in their science classes had real-world applications. “Our The sixth graders participated in a water pressure experiment while at the Bay Campus.

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STEM Middle School Middle School Laboratory 130

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

While students don’t make every decision and still participate in teacher-driven parts of the day, what’s different in our design is that the school curriculum pushes them to explore three questions: “What do I want to learn?”; “When and how will I learn it?”

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. Whether you’re new to working with MLs or just looking for a few fresh ideas, these five teacher-approved strategies are here to help boost participation, build language, and make learning meaningful for all.

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Languages Language Participation Writing 52

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Engaging students in fundraising activities can be a rewarding experience for both educators and young learners. This not only promotes literacy and numeracy but also encourages students to take an active role in making a difference.

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Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Self-checking student work is any assignment, activity, or practice task that allows students to verify their answers independentlyeither during or after completing the task. When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. What Is Self-Checking Student Work?

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

It’s about being active and engaged. Research suggests that interest-driven, creativity-focused tech education increases participation, particularly among student groups historically underrepresented in computer science. This inclusivity is intentional. It’s not consuming, it’s creating.”

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

With funding from the National Science Foundations Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NSF S-STEM) program, we provide scholarships and support students with co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience. deal with the stresses of graduate school and promote self-care, we hosted group yoga sessions.

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STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Outside the classroom, students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities that help them grow personally and professionally. Students participate in school-wide events, team projects, and student-led initiatives that encourage collaboration and respect. “We

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

When this approach is harmoniously integrated with essential pedagogical actions for engaging in activities that require independent work or collaboration, students have the chance to discover their preferred learning methods, solve problems, and explore concepts on their own or with peers.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Supervised group projects, clubs, and school-wide activities further reinforce these skills in real-world settings. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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