eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By integrating students with different abilities, inclusive classrooms foster a supportive learning environment that enhances empathy, reduces social anxiety, and encourages positive social interactions among all students. Empathy is a critical skill that extends beyond the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

How to Embrace Unconventional Classroom Designs. Despite the abundant technology advances that have taken place over the past century, many classrooms still have something in common with the one-room schoolhouses of yore. Make Use of Design Principles. Modernize Classrooms with Open Spaces. jena.passut_7651.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

The takeaway Ive come to is this: Success in learning comes down to intention. Focus on social-emotional learning Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a key role in helping students with autism develop tools for self-regulation, communication, and interpersonal connection. Heres how that looks in practice.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative and collaborative work. But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design. Unfortunately, most classrooms look the same as they did 20-30 years ago.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Let’s take a look at how Universal Design for Learning can benefit students: What best describes Universal Design for Learning? The UDL framework can help teachers shape inclusive learning environments and can support K-12 leaders in implementing new programs. Learn more about UDL in action.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Today, pandemic-related learning loss is still a very real concern for educators, and student learning is one of education’s biggest priorities as the nation strives to move further away from the pandemic’s impact on education. Education doesn’t have to mean students do all of their important learning in classrooms.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In fact, many district technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership, the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

As educators, our responsibility lies not only in disseminating knowledge but also in understanding and accommodating the diverse learning styles present among our students. Learning styles refer to the preferred methods individuals use to absorb, process, and retain information. This can foster deeper engagement and understanding.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

When adults visit a preK classroom, they see all of the wonderful learning opportunities for the children: the reading nook in the far back corner, the rug for meeting and circle time near the display board, the shelves full of toys and manipulatives, and the tables and chairs that greet the children as they enter the room.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 30, 2024

As an educator , you can shape your classroom into an environment that fosters learning and creativity. The way you design your classroom will affect your students’ overall mood, behavior, and well-being. What is Classroom Design? What is Classroom Design?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 11, 2018

I had the pleasure of chatting with Benjamin Kalb and Rebecca Peters about blended learning and our conversation is available on the Vrain Waves Podcast.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2019

K–12 Modern Learning Environments Can Be Built Outside of the Classroom. Those initiatives have spun out beyond the classroom walls , as schools look for ways to transform libraries, lounges, cafeterias and even hallways into areas where students and teachers can connect and collaborate. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Calvin Hennick.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

My colleagues and I worked hard to build a learning community that met the needs of our students, no matter their circumstances or the resources at our disposal (or lack thereof). . The increased focus on social-emotional learning as we emerge from the pandemic is a great example school and district PD requirements.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The problem America and other industrial nations are facing is the girth of their populations who are not just ill equipped but not at all equipped to compete in the Modern Learning world. They can’t blame themselves and their inability to adapt and re-learn, so it must be the fault of the immigrants.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students. Would your students be engaged, energetic and enthusiastic about learning in this new environment? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom. K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

Or, is there high-quality feedback that deepens and furthers learning – something arguably Google still does not do? One can wonder how professors justify their classroom design in light of knowing how much teaching and learning is available any time and free of charge on the internet. Kitchen table pedagogy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Common misconceptions and a lack of awareness about neurodiversity can significantly hinder neurodiverse children in the classroom. In turn, this can create unwanted barriers to their learning, success and overall well-being. Embracing neurodiversity in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.

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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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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Others are just gearing up for hybrid learning as they enter the next phase of their reopening plans. While many are eager to return to the classroom, school and district leaders still have certain hurdles to overcome to ensure learning is safe and effective with this approach.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

This story is part of a series from EdSurge Research on how schools are redefining student success using MyWays , a framework created by Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC). Change has proven rewarding at CICS West Belden , a high-performing K-8 charter school in Chicago, which recently shifted to a personalized learning model.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In 2017, I became a digital learning specialist for White Bear Lake Area Schools in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota, and in my new role, I’ve drawn heavily on what I learned from my experience conducting middle school orchestras. We just might not all learn these things at the same speed. And poetry. And biology.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

When I first began blending digital and face-to-face learning, it was easy enough to create a flow between online learning spaces and offline learning. However, I noticed that sometimes my students were not getting as much out of the digital learning platform as I had anticipated.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. What is design thinking? The idea of design thinking has been around since the 1960s (Dam & Teo, 2022) but has continued to change in both name and shape over the last 60 years.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. This year, schools are directing their energy towards supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative learning spaces and edtech.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through this program, the inaugural class of 16 principals representing schools across 16 states will have the opportunity to receive monthly, high-quality professional development and grow as leaders as they work in small cohorts to analyze data, learn to plan strategically, and share information with different constituencies. “A

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2019

One of the best ways to foster creativity is to provide conditions in which all learners can develop ideas, solve problems, connect, learn, and adapt. Here are 5 ways you can create spaces in your school that unlock creativity in students and teachers, encourage collaboration, and foster project-based learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Are students able to make decisions and learn about consequences of these decisions in a safe way? By sharing a bit about themselves, teachers can foster greater rapport with students in their classrooms. Problem-solve together Observation is at the heart of Social Learning Theory. Are there opportunities for sharing?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. This year, schools are directing their energy towards supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative learning spaces and edtech.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

When class isn’t in session, UC Irvine’s shiny new Anteater Learning Pavillion looks like any modern campus building. There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. Students gather in study lounges at UC Irvine's active learning hub.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Just as few modern-day workers could function in their jobs without a cellphone, a laptop, or periodic trips to Google, I want my students to learn how to solve problems using devices that will likely be similar to ones they will encounter for the rest of their lives. In fact, I’m not sure where my classroom would be without it.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Today’s teachers are looking to new methods of teaching and learning to improve student engagement and achievement, including tech-based solutions like the flipped classroom. Related content: 8 principles to help you advance to flipped learning 3.0.

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Gaggle Speaks

MAY 8, 2015

Although you’re not likely to bring in Italian rugs or French artwork to the classroom, the learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. Think about how science classrooms are arranged much differently than writing or math classrooms. Assignment Organization. Provide a Feedback Loop.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2015

Reliable assessments for classroom use remains a challenge, says Google-backed study. A small study recently conducted by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) found a dearth of valid and reliable assessments for measuring student learning in computer science education. Conducted by CSTA, the survey was funded by Google.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Her flexible learning environment “changes based on the type of lesson or activity and desired learner outcomes,” she says. Open and flexible classroom design promotes collaboration and exploration,” according to the Consortium for School Networking. Movable furniture helps, and so does audiovisual technology.

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