Art, Curriculum Design and Study

This tech academy is using project-based learning to close the STEM gap

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2016

“Part of our curriculum design is project-based learning. We try to design our curriculum around how the real world functions,” said Linnea Garrett, ChiTech school director. “We really believe we can ground meaning behind the curriculum when there are real-world applications. .

STEM

STEM Interdisciplinary Social Studies Curriculum Design

Friday 5: STEAM education in action

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. You can’t have one without the other. What are 3 benefits of STEM?

STEM

STEM Education Laboratory Art

KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Waltham, MA – KinderLab Robotics , a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades , a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities.

Curriculum

Curriculum Intelligence Science Grades

The digital-first district where OER meets iPads

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2016

The district is in the midst of navigating another drastic shift: rolling out custom, teacher-curated curriculum designed with free, openly licensed material, district technology director Ed Eimiller said.

Textbooks

Textbooks Fairness Social Studies Math

Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, Canva’s AI study revealed that most teachers (93%) don’t know where to start with these tools. That’s why today, Canva is introducing Classroom Magic – a suite of new artificial intelligence tools designed for the classroom with privacy, trust, and safety at the forefront.

Teachers

Teachers Intelligence Students Communication

Why Professors Doubt Education Research

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2018

Lauren Herckis, an anthropologist at Carnegie Mellon University who has studied the culture of ancient Mayan cities, is turning her focus closer to home these days—exploring why professors try new teaching approaches, or decide not to. I understand that you have a PhD in curriculum design, but I don't really need that.”

Education

Education Curriculum Design Science Instructors

Automation Will Hit Young People Hardest. Can These Nonprofits Prepare Them for It?

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

I call it “Gen Z curriculum design.” We have lots of case studies and examples that really allow them to explore different concepts, such as one about bias that might be on TikTok. This is fashion design, culinary arts, urban city design. We talk about the platforms they’re on such as TikTok, Google.

Intelligence

Intelligence STEM Culture Curriculum

A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

Effective systematic integration of VR into the curriculum is key to achieving the outlined benefits to learning. She focuses on using immersive technologies to improve curriculum design and learning outcomes. In sum, VR exposure broadens career options and increases employability.

Languages

Languages Language Laboratory Learning Outcomes

A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

Effective systematic integration of VR into the curriculum is key to achieving the outlined benefits to learning. She focuses on using immersive technologies to improve curriculum design and learning outcomes. In sum, VR exposure broadens career options and increases employability.

Languages

Languages Language Laboratory Learning Outcomes

Comparison between traditional K-12 schools and online schooling

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 28, 2024

Home-based online schooling allows students to study from the comfort of their homes, making education more accessible, especially for families in rural or remote areas. Diverse Curriculum Options Traditional K-12 schools often follow a set curriculum mandated by the state or country.

Schools

Schools Disabilities Exams Learning Styles

10 Ways to Make School Fun Again

k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

According to a University of Colorado study, incorporating game elements into e-learning environments can boost engagement and performance by as much as 89 percent. Why It Works A study published in the journal Learning and Instruction showed that humor used by instructors can improve knowledge retention and student satisfaction.

Schools

Schools Motivation Gamification Essay

Do Virtual Schools Flatten Cultural Identity? Or Expand It?

k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

Studies have shown that culturally responsive teaching improves engagement, retention, and understanding. Rethinking Curriculum: From Global to Glocal One of the most powerful levers of cultural identity in K12 online education is the curriculum. Host quizzes, storytelling hours, or digital exhibitions of local art.

Culture

Culture Schools Language Languages

Independent Study Finds that Amplify Science Has Significant Positive Impact on Student Learning

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

More than 80 percent of teachers agreed that they and their students benefited from using Amplify Science curriculum. The randomized controlled study focused on physical science for grade 7 and included 28 teachers and more than 1700 students across three districts that served diverse populations.

Study

Study Science Middle School Middle School

Where Edtech and Its Investors Miss the Mark

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2018

I wish you shared my deep conviction that supporting caring, skilled teachers with great curriculum, along with relevant professional development, is the most immediate and meaningful way to improve education, more so than revamping school structure or increasing the level of tech integration. TCI created the History Alive!

Social Studies

Social Studies History Curriculum Textbooks

Teaching Vanguard

This tech academy is using project-based learning to close the STEM gap

Friday 5: STEAM education in action

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KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

The digital-first district where OER meets iPads

Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

Why Professors Doubt Education Research

Automation Will Hit Young People Hardest. Can These Nonprofits Prepare Them for It?

A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Comparison between traditional K-12 schools and online schooling

10 Ways to Make School Fun Again

Do Virtual Schools Flatten Cultural Identity? Or Expand It?

Independent Study Finds that Amplify Science Has Significant Positive Impact on Student Learning

Where Edtech and Its Investors Miss the Mark

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