Edsurge

MAY 12, 2021

What Students Want It might seem counterintuitive to deemphasize rigorous academic review when students around the country are progressing more slowly than in previous years. But after a grueling year, educators say the worst move would be turning back to textbooks and chalkboards this summer. “If

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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. Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . The natural phenomena in the world around can be a powerful catalyst for student engagement in science and our environment,” said Scott Kinney, Discovery Education’s Chief Executive Officer. “We

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. Digital Art Platforms Digital art platforms are unlocking creative potential in students like never before.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The rising cost of printed textbooks—as well as tuition and university life—have made them unaffordable for many students. As a result, more students are turning to used books, rentals, shared copies, illegal downloads, and other online sources. Those days are coming to an end.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

SplashLearn’s game-based learning platform—available in 150+ countries and already used by more than 40 million children—features thousands of research-informed games aimed at instructing young learners in English language arts and math. But as we advance through school, we often become less engaged and interested. How-To Videos.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Building Emotional Resilience and Social Confidence AEF Schools understand that academic success is just one part of a students overall development.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

IXL was also chosen because its skills align perfectly to Maryland’s state standards , the district’s Illustrative Mathematics textbooks and the NWEA MAP Growth assessment. Additionally, IXL offers a wealth of instructional resources that keep students engaged.

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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 district’s investment in?digital

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Triple-A titles and companies like Activision, Blizzard and Electronic Arts came to dominate the talent and capital markets. However, nearly all failed to launch widely into commercial use. Here, the gulf between games for entertainment and games for impact widened significantly.

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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 math class, students learn how statistics can be used to distort.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

For one group, the experience included visiting the ocean hall at the National Museum of Natural History, where they viewed exhibits under a giant whale specimen displayed from the ceiling, then reflected on the sensory details they observed and how those might appeal to students. He brings that perspective to his work as an eighth grade U.S.

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Her desire to incentivize and reward students for their reading diligence was born out of a deep concern for some alarming English Language Arts (ELA) numbers: In 2018, when she became the principal, the lowest-performing 25% of her 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders reached only 46% of their expected yearly growth based on statewide assessments.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

With these resources, district educators are empowered to promote educational excellence by engaging all students in meaningful learning experiences at home, in the classroom, or wherever instruction takes place. state-of-the-art?digital PPS is a thriving, urban school division serving more than 13,300 students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Since its inception, Discovery Education has been an early mover in bringing modern technologies—such as video streaming services and digital textbooks—to the classroom. AR technology has the potential to expand educators’ ability to create immersive, interactive learning experiences that unlock students’ natural curiosity.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. But they weren’t reading from a textbook. They were roleplaying. Let me set the scene for you.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

EL Education K–5 Language Arts. They received excellent ratings from EdReports , a leader in evaluating textbooks and curricula for rigor, usability and alignment to academic standards. EL Education Language Arts (Grades K-5). Kiddom’s partnership with highly-rated Open Up Resources changes that. Reading with Relevance.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students and teachers in grades K-8 across Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will return to their classrooms this Fall to find new resources in their high-tech pencil cases thanks to a deepened collaboration with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

and Quizizz turn assessments into fun, game-like experiences, promoting student engagement and participation. This also helps students develop digital literacy skills and prepares them for the increasingly technology-driven world. Platforms like Kahoot! Tablets offer portability and versatility in the classroom.

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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

East Campus in Muscatine, Iowa takes a different approach, one that is paying enormous dividends in terms of student engagement, academic success, and high school completion. And so on… The work that East Campus students do isn’t sitting at a desk regurgitating facts from a textbook.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

In this portion, instructors possess the autonomy to utilize instructional aids by offering visuals to accompany the podcast, offering class notes, figures or graphs, or reflecting pages from a textbook to proficiently convey the new material. Effects of Primer Podcasts on Stimulating Learning from Lectures: How Do Students Engage?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

Students were able to choose different books to taste and were excited about writing responses. Another sixth grade teacher made up a mystery about Bigfoot and had students write the ending. Technology can also go a long way towards addressing issues of student engagement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Rebekah Rodriguez, Project Manager, Riverside Insights & Former District Administrator Igniting specific curiosities will become a focus: Student engagement is critical to learning growth, and sparking student curiosity is an important step to engagement. But research shows that there are many types of curiosity.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins raised $9.3 To some of the former employees, the ideas resembled digital textbook with different chapters. This could change the way students engage with science,” he said. Magnates from the gaming industry have attempted as well. Atari founder Nolan Bushnell started BrainRush in 2012.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 2, 2023

The art of the check-in As doctors need to check in on their patients to ensure they are on track to a successful recovery, so must teachers check in on their students throughout the term. A student who may be too apprehensive to speak up in front of the whole class will easily turn to me as I walk by and quietly ask me their question.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

In this portion, instructors possess the autonomy to utilize instructional aids by offering visuals to accompany the podcast, offering class notes, figures or graphs, or reflecting pages from a textbook to proficiently convey the new material. Effects of Primer Podcasts on Stimulating Learning from Lectures: How Do Students Engage?

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Instructors Lecturing Learning Textbooks 90

Faculty Focus

MARCH 2, 2023

The art of the check-in As doctors need to check in on their patients to ensure they are on track to a successful recovery, so must teachers check in on their students throughout the term. A student who may be too apprehensive to speak up in front of the whole class will easily turn to me as I walk by and quietly ask me their question.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Feedback from students, parents, and teachers is also actively sought to refine operations and respond to community needs. Equitable resource distribution, including state-of-the-art technology, educational materials, and well-equipped facilities, ensures consistent quality across all campuses.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

A Tool for Creativity and Confidence One of the hidden benefits of social media in online learning is what it does for student voice and creativity. Facebook or private Instagram groups can host classroom debates, art contests, or collaborative projects. A young artist might join digital art challenges on Reddit.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Rebekah Rodriguez, Project Manager, Riverside Insights & Former District Administrator Igniting specific curiosities will become a focus: Student engagement is critical to learning growth, and sparking student curiosity is an important step to engagement. But research shows that there are many types of curiosity.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Master the Art of Time Blocking Instead of vague to-do lists, time blocking gives structure and flow to a student’s day. Time blocking, more than a tip, is an essential skill in K12 online education for students. Real learning happens when the student engages with the material.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2023

At that point in my life, I knew I wanted to teach this style of dance to young people; with the right tools and experience, I knew I could help students understand and learn about their identity and culture the same way I did through Folklorico. Over the years, I saw how this harmed students and families.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Reading back over a textbook or taking lecture notes with a highlighter at the ready is often done by students, for instance, but these practices have proven of limited merit, and in some cases even counterproductive in aiding recall. As a result, teaching is, to use another building metaphor, not up to code.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s now rare to find a textbook that doesn’t include a spotlight on key primary sources. But, despite forwarding-looking inquiry-based guidelines such as the C3 Framework , students are still often building up to what they have been told is true, rather than finding truth on their own. That’s no surprise.

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