eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching. So, the physical makeup of the classroom needs to change in order to support active learning environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

With infinite information at their fingertips, how do we equip this new type of student with the skills to interpret, problem solve, and think critically about the information they encounter when we are not always the ones delivering it to them? What is design thinking? The History of Design Thinking. References Dam, R.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

How do I keep students engaged? And how do I care for students’ mental health, as well as my own, during such an isolating time? How Can Educators Tap Into Research to Increase Engagement During Remote Learning? by Kerry Rice and Kristin Kipp What does student engagement look like in virtual settings?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producing and teaching complete lessons with ease. Teachers can browse lessons by grade, subject and topic.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

The idea behind my company, Legends of Learning , was that a unique approach to game based learning—short, simple edgames specially built and aligned to curriculum standards—would engage and teach students more effectively. The research found that the students who played the games outperformed their peers on standardized tests.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

When Jenny Billings piloted a digital textbook class and saw an immediate increase in engagement and retention after just one semester, she thought it must be a fluke. In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These questions came from a wide range of district leaders—from superintendents, to directors of curriculum and instruction, to principals. However, because we were already providing advice and practices in our research on these topics, AskEAB received fewer student support questions.

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