eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. Plus, it can leave students feeling disconnected from the scientific process, because they’re really just following instructions rather than actively exploring and discovering.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

Students and educators will have access to a collection of more than 1 million online textbooks and image databases that can be used for instruction on subjects, such as social studies, the language arts, and science.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School (HCPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Math Techbook ’s standards-aligned content is designed for diverse students and curated by experts.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson. By incorporating kinesthetic hooks into teaching practices, educators can create dynamic and immersive environments that promote collaboration and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2021

Through real-world explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), Innovation Generation cultivates students’ collaboration, problem solving, and creative thinking. The winning 2021 Making for Good Challenge teams and prizing are as follows: First Prize: $15,000 and a Stanley Black & Decker Prize Pack.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

With the national emphasis on STEM, cross-curricular learning teaches students about history, science, technology, engineering, and math (as well as art and literature), all while inspiring students to explore these subjects and make connections on their own. Student choice is an important part of my teaching.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2017

With the national emphasis on STEM, cross-curricular learning teaches students about history, science, technology, engineering, and math (as well as art and literature), all while inspiring students to explore these subjects and make connections on their own. Student choice is an important part of my teaching.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. . From stories of ancient cultures to in-depth explorations of civics and government, this comprehensive digital textbook takes concepts off the pages and brings lessons to life. .

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. These tools help students visualize and interact with abstract ideas, leading to deeper comprehension and retention of the material, while also fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For The Win Robotics focuses on fostering critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education through drone technology. KinderLab Robotics ‘ KIBO connects the arts with computer science – without the need for screen time.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. Wed never say that about art, she adds. The assumption is that art is inherently interesting. And for people who love math, its already like art, she says. But whats meant by play?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

That’s the national average per course for textbooks.) We can prefer that entering college students have the space to explore a range of options, giving them the chance to grow their minds, explore, and develop critical thinking for four years, without necessarily having to worry about how that connects to their future work.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. art, design, technology, sound/music, project management). Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g. coding) and soft skills (e.g.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Yet, news literacy is not universally taught, largely because of systemic obstacles: It is not commonly part of curriculum standards, districts tend to focus on standardized testing and STEM, and lessons may be greatly limited or built around a textbook. In art class, they see how an image’s meaning can be manipulated.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes?place. In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. Discovery Education , the worldwide?edtech?leader and LinkedIn. ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

With digital access, learning is no longer confined to textbooks and classroom materials. Such extensive resources empower them to conduct independent research and develop critical thinking skills essential for their future academic endeavors. Students can explore subjects more thoroughly through online libraries and databases.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . From stories of ancient cultures to in-depth explorations of civics and government, this comprehensive digital textbook takes concepts off the pages and brings lessons to life. .

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD — Connecticut’s Jumoke Academy Charter School today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through? Twitter and? LinkedIn.? .

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

state-of-the-art?digital The Virginia edition of the Discovery Education Science Textbook was approved for statewide use by the Virginia State Board of Education in September of 2020 and was recently selected for use by Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools in May of this year. . “A Discovery Education is the worldwide?edtech?leader

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

To support schools and districts across the country and around the world, the company has created state-customized editions of its patented, nonfiction blended learning literacy solutions: · KidBizPro®, TeenBizPro®, and EmpowerPro® for English language arts, science and social studies in grades two through 12. Textbook Alignment Courses.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Meanwhile, teachers in Chicago charter schools told us that the textbooks and digital resources they’re given are not addressing Illinois state standards and fail to provide content that resonates with the diverse learners in their classrooms. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Platforms like Scratch and robotics kits like LEGO Mindstorms empower students to experiment with coding and robotics, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Digital textbooks and e-books offer a more interactive and dynamic alternative to traditional printed materials.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. Challenge: “Kids hate writing.”. I hear this over and over again from teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The SAMR Model (click link for more information) organizes technology as Substitution and Augmentation at a beginning level and Modification and Redefinition at the critical thinking and creativity level. Now, apps you pick should require critical thinking — the M and R levels. Not anymore. More on apps.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we look to 2024, we should aim to integrate real-world problem solving that will encourage critical thinking and collaboration at an early age. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook. I see that continuing in the future.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Connecting STEM, Arts, and the Real World Even though St. Sebastian, STEM education isnt just about reading textbooks or solving equations; its about learning through real-world experiences that engage students’ creativity and critical thinking. ” But heres the twistSt. ” But heres the twistSt.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Equitable resource distribution, including state-of-the-art technology, educational materials, and well-equipped facilities, ensures consistent quality across all campuses. This shift empowers students to think critically and creatively, aligning with Blooms taxonomy of higher-order thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we look to 2024, we should aim to integrate real-world problem solving that will encourage critical thinking and collaboration at an early age. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook. I see that continuing in the future.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

eSchool News

MAY 18, 2023

Key points: Textbooks alone won’t help students build critical durable skills AI tools have great potential to generate creative ideas and tackle complex problems The era of the textbook isn’t dead, but it’s important to start looking forwards rather than backwards when addressing education for school children.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 9, 2023

Students in these classes study for multiple-choice exams from well-established textbooks in a similar way to their peers for the last century. Not dissimilar are the college classrooms of smaller, liberal arts colleges.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 9, 2023

Students in these classes study for multiple-choice exams from well-established textbooks in a similar way to their peers for the last century. Not dissimilar are the college classrooms of smaller, liberal arts colleges.

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Technology Teaching Exams Intelligence 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 17, 2015

Textbooks sugar coat realities a bit. Poor schools are told not to wander too far from the standards, there’s little time for student questions and critical thinking. For poor kids who have less aesthetic beauty in their physical neighborhood, we owe it to them to have art and music in school. The media does this too.

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Education Exams Testing Fairness 91

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Instead of being limited to my teaching and our textbook, we’d have access to an entire planet of experts. We’d examine historical images of Native American life from the Museum of Photographic Arts, other historical photos from the U.K. Maybe my students would write their own textbooks like those at Beachwood (OH) Middle School.

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