eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. For example, while studying engineering principles, teachers can incorporate art by challenging students to design aesthetically-pleasing yet functional structures, blending engineering and design thinking.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

A large nationwide study has found that teaching ninth graders to maintain a “growth mindset” toward learning—stressing that their minds are like muscles that can get stronger with use—can result in higher test scores. Dweck is a co-author of the study released today. Data was collected in the 2015-16 school year.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Whether exploring scientific phenomena, literary works, historical events, or visual art, observation is the foundation of deeper exploration and understanding. Art Analysis: Display a piece of art or a photograph and guide students through the routine. Next, students progress to the stage of “thinking.”

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

It’s one thing to study a concept in a textbook. A recent study compared two groups of students learning in an art appreciation course–one learning in a more traditional learning model and the other group integrated virtual reality. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Awards can range from academic excellence and perfect attendance to contributions in sports, arts, and community service.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When there are only so many hours in the day, it becomes nearly impossible to find time for computer science—despite its potential to inspire, motivate, and meaningfully engage students in really cool things. Computer science could become another spoke in that rotation fairly easily, and many schools are already doing this.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

But as Eyler warns readers at the outset, he’s not a scientist himself, but a humanist with a PhD in medieval studies. EdSurge: Is teaching an art or a science? We actually wrote a post for our Teaching Center’s blog with that title, “Is teaching an art or a science?” I think there’s a real art to that.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Educators throughout the state can now administer the diagnostic as a beginning-of-year and mid-year assessment to measure students’ overall grade-level proficiency in math and English language arts based on Virginia’s Standards of Learning. To learn more about the IXL Diagnostic, please visit [link].

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. The goal of the study was to determine IXL Math’s efficacy on students in grades 3-5.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL also provides test preparation skill plans and personalized study plans for the SAT and ACT.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. The findings come from a new study from K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Unfortunately, says Guthrie, students’ reading motivation is often "shockingly low." After spending 45 years studying how to motivate and engage students, Guthrie has learned that the secret to developing successful readers lies in understanding the right—and wrong—ways to motivate them. Not the books and the content.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

In their pursuit of self-expression, they often find themselves challenged to find new words or motivated to develop academic vocabulary. This process can happen when studying any subject, not just English language arts. Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2022

Our 4-year-olds use the KIBO Robot Kit to connect with our thematic units of study. For example, when they were studying bird migration, the kids programmed the robots to create a V formation and “fly” across the classroom. 3D printing connects to art and creativity, too.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2023

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. Learn what motivates a person. Motivation can be internal or external.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 11, 2023

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. Learn what motivates a person. Motivation can be internal or external.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

The schools campus near Pittsburgh is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that enhance both academic and extracurricular pursuits. Students explore science in modern labs, develop potent creative tools in the schools inspiring arts students, and build real skills in Kiskis workshops.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2024

Just as we don’t become fluent in art, language, or sports through repetitive drills over a few weeks, mastering math requires a different approach. Formally, gamification is the practice of introducing elements of games into non-gaming environments to capture motivational factors found in games. But reality teaches us otherwise.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

The Science Techbook for Texas’ curriculum includes ready-to-use, phenomena-driven lessons that motivate students with powerful technology tools—such as toggle-on authentic Spanish translation—that personalize the student experience, and time-saving teacher tools that streamline preparation and grading.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but I decided to take a more playful and hands-on approach for this group of students. This inspired me to incorporate KIBO into my STEM course for pre-service teachers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2021

Back in 2008, Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa published his dissertation, The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching , after recognizing that concepts from “brain-based learning” were being applied indiscreetly to classroom teaching practices. Many have spoken of the need for various “bridges” in educational research. We can do better.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But following that, I decided to take three years and immerse myself in the study of social capital research for my doctoral dissertation. Having conducted much more research, including my own mixed-method study, I’m more convinced than ever: Schools need to focus more on social capital development. Here’s a taste of why — and how.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One recent study of school spending estimated that up to two-thirds of software licenses are never activated. Teachers should not have ferret out findings from a stack of research studies just to figure out what programs will be a good fit for their students. Here are five questions to ask when assessing the strength of the evidence.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social studies is poised for a comeback in U.S. While ELA and math priorities have long enjoyed top billing on many district agendas, the importance of investing more in social studies instruction is now coming to the forefront, especially in an era when students are having to decode increasingly complex political and social issues.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. Incorporating elements of gamification, such as unlocking clues or prizes, enhances motivation and bolsters learning outcomes. Digital notebooks offer another avenue for visual expression.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2019

To address these challenges, Bramlett provided ongoing support and professional development focused on English language arts. As Bramlett says, “The ability to see other schools’ scores also serves as a motivation and encouragement to my teachers, showing them higher scores are possible.”.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks. This element of choice amplifies students’ interest in their studies as they feel connected to the material they are learning about. Some might opt for the rainforest, while others may be captivated by the desert or ocean ecosystems.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As a result of that study, Academica is installing 4,500 Samsung Pro TVs in over 2,300 classrooms in 125 of its schools across several states including Florida, South Carolina and Nevada. Plans are currently in place to roll out the solution in other states over the next few months.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

We are always looking for ways to strengthen the exceptional education at Gulliver and the role we play as a core institution supporting Miamis remarkable ascent as a cosmopolitan center of innovation in business, technology, the arts, and entertainment, Hess adds. Exposure to the arts is a cornerstone of the Gulliver experience.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2023

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. Nationwide research is also relatively infrequent — the most recent in-depth study of U.S. The answer?

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2023

The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Numerous studies also point to the benefit of audiobooks as a remedy for student disengagement with reading. Literacy is the foundation of overall educational success.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 23, 2021

At the University of Montana, esports player and fine arts student Canyon Hardy says coaches and staff make it clear that any harassment will get students booted from the program. Tessa Johnson, a sophomore studying business, says she spoke to Cassens about the esports program before she enrolled at the University of Montana.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Thinking Nation , for instance, a nonprofit dedicated to improving social studies education, recently switched from paying educators to grade essays based on a rubric to an AI chatbot. The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text.

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