eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In his widely discussed 2024 book “The Anxious Generation,” social psychologist Jonathan Haidt details how the cultural shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood” corresponds to the spike in adolescent mental illness. History and was embarrassingly eager to participate in class debates and discussions.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. Student Behaviors and Classroom Management. The Playlist Model: Time to Work with Individual Students.

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Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language. Math Problem Solving: Work through complex math problems together, modeling problem-solving strategies, and discussing different approaches to find solutions.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors. Instead of handing students a syllabus with a set of class rules, engage your students in the process of co-constructing classroom agreements about behaviors. Students have valuable prior knowledge on this topic they can draw from.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Providing professional development on cultural competence Effective professional development on cultural competence is essential for equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to engage effectively with diverse learners.

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Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 294

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2016

The survey finds that educators from PreK-12 and higher education institutions most often enroll in courses that provide training for online software and digital resources and classroom management/behavior training. The survey defines online professional learning courses as any course that includes online, blended or hybrid learning.

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Teachers Quizzes Hybrid Learning Classroom Management 186

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous Online Learning Synchronous activities are the most effective way to incorporate interpersonal interactions into your online learning; educators know that investing heavily in student relationships yields strong academic returns and sets the stage for effective classroom management.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students started to have rich discussions about what the purpose of school should be and tapped into their creativity to find unique ways to represent their ideas through writing, images, audio or video. Earlier this year, I was facilitating a series of three lessons about classroom management.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. When students are able to demonstrate their thinking in a variety of ways and hear their ideas being discussed in class, student engagement and confidence increase. Education is complicated.

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Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 216

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Experiential learning, service-learning, and discussion-based interactive instruction are three methods that are grounded in student experiences which encourage them to become further engaged within their discipline while increasing their focus on the application of knowledge over recalling information.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Practical, evidence-based articles, tools, links, and discussion prompts delivered as part of monthly topic packs. Current topic packs include formative assessment, classroom management, and student engagement, and new packs will be added each month. The product features include. Video content that models best practices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Thanks to technology, there are lots of fun and effective ways to assess learning in ways that transform your classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. Discussion Circles : Analyze material together. Often, it is a less stressful way to develop lifelong learners.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: K-12 classrooms foster academic and social development Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends When it comes to classroom learning, classrooms offer a structured environment for learning, fostering interaction and academic growth.

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Learning Styles Attention Discussions Textbooks 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This may include: Google Apps for Education and/or Google Classroom–this serves as a basic digital portfolio for students, a collaborative tool with classmates, the teacher’s inbox, and her tool for returning graded and analyzed student work. Tools to communicate student knowledge. 3 Classroom Management Apps You’ll Love.

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Textbooks Classroom Management Internet Discussions 151

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

The discussion begins with an introduction to Murrays extensive experience in education, focusing on technologys role in lesson delivery and integration into the curriculum. Murray discusses the necessity of keyboarding skills in todays tech-driven world and how to incorporate them seamlessly into instruction.

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Evaluation Discussions Knowledge Collaborative Learning 133

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2020

Flipgrid is a freemium discussion app where teachers (or even students) pose a discussion topic (via video) and students respond with a short video. The post may include a recording, an attachment, decorations, or any number of other tools to share their knowledge. then that happens. then that happens. Educational applications.

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Learning Classroom Management Discussions Curriculum 142

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For example, every classroom needs rules and procedures; otherwise, the class can become disruptive and void of academic discourse, discussion, and discovery. Unfortunately, many teachers are hesitant to give students a voice or share their authority, particularly in classroom management.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. They take questions.

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Schools Discussions Internet Writing 117

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

Next year, incorporate it into your classroom management by asking students to submit their work electronically (if you don’t already). This could be by sharing it with you, posting it to a class blog, embedding it into a Discussion Forum, or uploading it to their digital portfolio. Submit homework digitally.

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Skills Failure Learning Knowledge 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

It’s seeing how that knowledge connects to life, to circumstances and to daily problems. Discuss this–how they excelled at soccer, piano, or the violin through tenacity and drive. More on classroom management: What’s the Classroom of the Future Look Like? Classroom management Education reform'

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Classroom Management Critical Thinking Questions Attention 142

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

In the past, this personalized support required teachers to cull through patterns revealed in their grading charts and classroom observations. Optimistic about the time-saving efficiencies new technologies are bringing to the classroom, we spoke to a few K-12 teachers about what they might do with a reclaimed ten minutes in their day.

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Intelligence Knowledge 140

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2015

Even if the sub is knowledgeable in the subject matter, s/he doesn’t have intimate knowledge of what this particular student group knows about software, websites, problem solving, and more, which can be scaffolded for the current lesson. Substitute teacher knowledge: no tech knowledge. Play simulations.

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Knowledge Critical Thinking Art Questions 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We discussed how restorative justice as a philosophy and set of practices more closely aligns with Indigenous knowledge systems than dominant criminal justice approaches in the U.S. I also recognize that is not the case for the majority of educators in classrooms.

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Beliefs Motivation Classroom Management Culture 189

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). This can lead to significant retention and the capability to apply knowledge novelly.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Experiential learning, service-learning, and discussion-based interactive instruction are three methods that are grounded in student experiences which encourage them to become further engaged within their discipline while increasing their focus on the application of knowledge over recalling information.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 98

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. With Otus I have better knowledge of who my students are. He teaches 7th grade social studies in Highland Park, Illinois. He also helps run. What’s next for Otus?

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Failure Motivation Writing Culture 162

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. Introduce this project with a guest speaker who will discuss the special needs and learning styles of seniors. plan required research. write the book. review with a critique group.

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Activities Schools Writing Quizzes 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he participate in class discussions? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., Does s/he complete daily goals (a project, visit a website, watch a tutorial, etc.)? Does s/he save to their network folder?

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Quizzes Critical Thinking Knowledge Testing 142

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2023

As students more thoroughly understand a concept, they will transfer that knowledge to other lessons and those will go faster than expected. Inquiry-based classrooms share knowledge. Accept that the inquiry-based classroom will be noisier than the typical class–and that’s a good thing. Take the time.

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Lecturing Questions Knowledge Testing 173

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They will be encouraged to learn from each other, work together, share knowledge in a collaborative open environment. In fact,because parents feel you are more accessible, always willing to discuss their child, they become less demanding. I’m going to make that a reality.

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Curriculum Writing Questions Intelligence 173

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

When I introduce students to digital note-taking, we start with a discussion of handwritten vs digital notes. Tools to communicate student knowledge This includes the myriad ways students show you–the teacher–that they have learned and understood your lesson plan.

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Textbooks Discussions Curriculum Questions 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. Often, it is a less stressful way to support the long-held goal of developing lifelong learners.

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Learning Feedback Lecturing Knowledge 147