Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It sits in the middle as a place for students to practice and engage with each other on a level that is better than just face-to-face on the screen. It provides social interactivity and connectivity that you can’t otherwise get out of distance learning. It only appears when the students need it.

Language 210

Language Languages English Motivation 210

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Many students are unable to participate virtually due to resource constraints. For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. The impacts of COVID-19 are highlighting at least three ways in which schools can benefit from nurturing students’ agency: 1.

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

Historically, that meant students had to physically show up for school. But during the coronavirus closures, schools switched to distance learning options. To Gentle-Genitty, the new study could have said more about the characteristics of the teachers, who are role models for students.

Teachers 203

Teachers Students Study Distance Learning 203

eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more.

Hybrid Learning 204

Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Knowledge Physical Education 204

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2023

We’ve heard more students say they don’t want to be in school and we’ve seen more students engaging in self-harming behaviors and reporting suicidal thinking. And it’s not just the students, more staff are retiring early or leaving the education system altogether. In 2021, U.S.

Counselling 201

Counselling Teachers Schools Middle School 201

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

Learning Styles 282

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 282

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

I believe we’ll see increased attention to students’ mental health and, with it, an increase in the attention paid to the mental health crisis and severely limited resources in our schools. The coming year is the time to work on meeting kids where they are, including making sure we’re supporting their mental health needs.

Coaching 337

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 337

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

There is often increased engagement and participation if the class is interactive, and this takes time to monitor and participate in. Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). 2016, Fischer et al. Quality Matters.

Instructors 116

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

There is often increased engagement and participation if the class is interactive, and this takes time to monitor and participate in. Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). 2016, Fischer et al. Quality Matters.

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

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.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

I believe we’ll see increased attention to students’ mental health and, with it, an increase in the attention paid to the mental health crisis and severely limited resources in our schools. The coming year is the time to work on meeting kids where they are, including making sure we’re supporting their mental health needs.

Learning 177

Learning Coaching Reading Science 177

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