Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning. They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain.

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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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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.

Education 139

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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.

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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.

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Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 98

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. Retired teachers may not be up-to-date with the latest teaching methods, strategies, and technologies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative and collaborative work. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As teaching methods progress from more traditional learning environments to more dynamic and active, educators are seeking new ways to help students build important 21st-century skills such a critical thinking and problem solving, according to a new survey from 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Other activities like circle time, where students have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences, can also help foster mutual understanding and respect. Differentiated instruction Offering tailored teaching methods, materials and assessment strategies can help students to better understand the curriculum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

Like myself, other students with learning difficulties—from dysgraphia (a difficulty with writing, mainly in spelling) and attention disorders like ADD and ADHD—respond well to visual or tactile learning and activities that allow physical participation, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Some prominent tools include interactive touchscreens in classrooms that promote and support active learning, a strategy for engaging students in classroom activities with more hands-on activities. One study found that active learning significantly increases student performance in the classroom: Students were 1.5

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Gamification Teaching Methods Education Ethics 305

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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Education Teaching Methods Coaching STEM 322

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To ensure this activity stays relevant, it helps to have objects in the box that loosely ties to the content and have students draw the connection. Then, have students ask yes or no questions to figure out what is in the box. This allows students to recognize that many solutions are possible.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2025

This careful planning lets teachers supercharge student creativity and critical thinking with fresh AI-infused teaching methods while keeping their information private. This behind-the-scenes support lets teachers spend less time on paperwork and more time teaching. With AI support, each classroom develops its own rhythm.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

They only get to proceed to practice and application if they have evidence they completed this engagement activity. Instead, I encourage teachers to have a designated area in the room for students who need to watch the video and complete the activity before joining the rest of the class. #2

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I would write the day’s learning objectives and agenda on the board and spend each class period moving my students as a unit through a series of learning activities. I started my career doing this very thing. In terms of design time, it is efficient, and it required less from me cognitively and creatively.

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Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

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. This can help you tailor your teaching methods and make students feel valued and understood.

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Learning Spaces Culture Motivation Learning 294

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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Special Education Education Teaching Methods Learning Styles 262

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Some believe that leveraging the right technology is one of the best ways to support students during PBL activities. Wrapping up PBL is a powerful teaching method that can help better prepare students for their future. Using technology, students can communicate and collaborate in so many new ways.

Critical Thinking 309

Critical Thinking Teaching Methods Communication Skills 309

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2019

I was introduced to new teaching methods of teaching. The equipment is not difficult to use, but the PD provided me with the training to properly teach my students. The lead instructor led us through several interesting activities during the two-day workshop.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Learner-centered education and its teaching methods can play a critical role in reshaping education systems, offering a more holistic approach to meeting learners’ needs and helping students find fulfillment in their academic accomplishments. Fun activities for students in the classroom are important.

Learning 282

Learning Students Motivation Teaching Methods 282

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A great way to accomplish a positive environment is by first highlighting the benefits of this teaching method. You can keep your community strong by using connectivity activities like daily or weekly check-ins, small group activities, and full classroom discussions. Make independent learning a key component.

Hybrid Learning 261

Hybrid Learning Learning Communication Teaching Methods 261

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format. To find out what that really looks like—and more importantly, if it works—the campus is also conducting a major study over the next year to assess active learning in the new building.

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Active Learning Activities Lecturing Teaching 119

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Acknowledging both the importance of writing and the challenges it presents, we recently introduced an innovative activity in our Intermediate Spanish class. However, not all students were entirely satisfied with the experience.

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Languages Language Writing Communication 124

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

At the same time, the reliance on technology brought challenges, including limited access to high-speed home internet, lack of adequate devices for students in low-income households, and difficulties in adapting teaching methods for an online environment.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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. To nurture these authentic relationships, schools must develop mentorship programs, personalized learning plans, and activities that promote teamwork and empathy.

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Schools Learning Students Knowledge 288

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The key is recognizing how to effectively leverage edtech learning strategies, from digitized lesson plans to virtual collaboration, and keeping an open mind while embracing new instructional methods. Traditional classroom settings are evolving, integrating tools and techniques that prioritize active participation and collaboration.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Gamification Textbooks 161

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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Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 298

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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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For increased engagement and collaboration, teachers are relying on new teaching methods such as microlearning and gamification. It also found that much of learning time is digital, with 56 percent of students actively engaged in digital learning for more than two hours per day.

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Mobile Devices Gamification Hybrid Learning Teaching Methods 282

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Unlike traditional teaching methods, drones allow students to interface directly with technology, transforming their learning experiences from passive to active. Connecting STEM to real-world applications Drones are among the most impactful ways to bring STEM education to life.

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STEM Students Teaching Methods Textbooks 288

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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology is impacting education Technology has profoundly impacted education, upending traditional teaching methods and reshaping today’s learning landscape. It’s not just about using technology for its own sake, but about incorporating edtech purposefully to enhance teaching methods and to meet specific educational goals.

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237