eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Now, we face the daunting task of overhauling educational experiences to help our students thrive and grow. Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. 3: Design learning experiences for everyone.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Zombies had taken over the school library, and she and her fellow students had to work together to answer various questions about books—such as identifying where the index is located. If your students ever played Pokemon GO, they experienced AR when they roamed the streets looking for tiny monsters that appeared on their screens.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning. One of the foremost benefits is increased engagement.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Technology benefits the classroom in several impactful ways, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences. How does technology help students learn? First, it increases student engagement. Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and digital simulations make lessons more dynamic and engaging.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Having a perfectly organized course and a stellar instructional approach may still not yield success for all students. Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Having a perfectly organized course and a stellar instructional approach may still not yield success for all students. Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Exposure to coding, digital collaboration, and information literacy empowers students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected global society. Additionally, digital learning enhances student engagement and motivation.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

It gives instructors great control over what is taught within a limited time, allowing them to explain complex concepts and clarify confusing points for students. While many of us know by now that lecture alone is incongruent with student learning, didactic lecture remains the dominant form of teaching in college classrooms.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While these methods may draw attention to key points, they do not necessarily promote understanding or retention. Re-reading : Going over material multiple times without actively engaging with its content or actively processing information. This promotes teamwork, communication skills, and peer learning.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

It gives instructors great control over what is taught within a limited time, allowing them to explain complex concepts and clarify confusing points for students. While many of us know by now that lecture alone is incongruent with student learning, didactic lecture remains the dominant form of teaching in college classrooms.

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Lecturing Instructors Minute Papers Students 97

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. In my traditional classes, I divide students into small groups to create concept maps exploring the relationships between different psychological disorders.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 84

Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

This level of flexibility ensures that learning isn’t just confined to the classroom but can happen whether they’re on the bus, taking a walk, exercising, or doing their chores. Student Engagement Bringing podcasts into the classroom can revitalize your lessons.

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Learning Styles Learning Assignments Critical Thinking 115

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Yet these are not the only factors at play.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests. But research shows that there are many types of curiosity.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Yet these are not the only factors at play.

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Syllabus Instructors Learning Discussions 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts. Students move around the room, examining each display and discussing their observations with their peers.

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Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Impact of Engagement in VLCs on Virtual Students The creation of a virtual learning community (VLC) within an asynchronous online course is intended to take the place of face-to-face PLCs and networking opportunities that students would have if they were to attend on-campus courses.

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Activities Lecturing Learning Communication 119

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Impact of Engagement in VLCs on Virtual Students The creation of a virtual learning community (VLC) within an asynchronous online course is intended to take the place of face-to-face PLCs and networking opportunities that students would have if they were to attend on-campus courses.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Teaching in a large-size classroom differs significantly from teaching in a small-size classroom in terms of engagement, interaction, and instructional methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 83

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can be effective to have groups of 4 or 5, a couple of partners, and a few students working alone. Giving Directions How students engage in active learning usually has steps or at a minimum some guidance. During collaborative learning, the goal is for students to learn from and with one another — not you.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests. But research shows that there are many types of curiosity.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Time blocking, more than a tip, is an essential skill in K12 online education for students. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Real learning happens when the student engages with the material.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

Lecture capture became mature and campus video management and hosting services began to attract attention. Tools are also available that allow students to add hotspots to their online images to provides links to additional information about the image for those that view it. MOOCs continued to increase in number and attendance.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are some ways the studio-style classroom helps non-major biology students: Active Learning: The classroom setup encourages active engagement, helping non-majors grasp complex biological concepts through hands-on experiences, computer tutorials, and group activities, rather than passive listening.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are some ways the studio-style classroom helps non-major biology students: Active Learning: The classroom setup encourages active engagement, helping non-majors grasp complex biological concepts through hands-on experiences, computer tutorials, and group activities, rather than passive listening.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59