Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

But that doesn’t seem to be the key motivator behind parents’ purchasing decisions. So far, there has been minimal research on the impact of smartwatches on young children’s learning and development. Data on adoption and use is also quite thin.

Cognitive Development 191

Cognitive Development Middle School Middle School Motivation 191

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

But in this twisted time, young children starting public pre-K at the age of 4 are expected to learn through “rigorous instruction.”. Given what we know about teacher retention and/or the cognitive development of young children, this is incredibly dismaying (and not limited to Massachusetts).

Active Learning 105

Active Learning Activities Learning Cognitive Development 105

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

But here's what we should all find unacceptable: We have yet to widely reflect that learning in how we educate students in our schools. Personalized learning for the whole learner, EdSurge Fusion 2018’s theme, is how we can begin to educate through the science of learning and development.

Cognitive Development 167

Cognitive Development Knowledge Academic Development Attention 167

Teach Hub

MARCH 20, 2024

It also improves your memory and understanding of what you are learning. Creating Incentives Creating incentives to improve handwriting is a strategy that will motivate students to work harder and put forth their best effort. The more supportive a student’s learning environment is, the more they will be motivated to practice.

Students 114

Students Cognitive Development Motivation Writing 114

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But there’s a hitch: Some higher ed leaders are ambivalent about promoting pathways to jobs in early learning. Other colleges still offer basic certificates in early learning but try to nudge students in more lucrative directions. And that means encouraging colleges to recruit, prepare and graduate more early childhood educators.

Education 162

Education Cognitive Development Motivation Skills 162

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The game is one of a few available on a major console that is aimed at children ages 5 and under, and it promises “hours of learning fun,” according to Nintendo’s website. The number of console games is a fraction of that, and console games for learning represents an even smaller slice of the pie.

Mobile Devices 203

Mobile Devices Cognitive Development Communication Language 203

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

On one hand, I really want to respect cognitive development, and on the other hand, I also dream to be a proud mom,” Hu says. “I Other observers read between the lines and discern another motivation. Investor Angst Learning is big business in China. We’re trying to learn from the new policies.

Culture 162

Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 162

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2019

Technology is, in fact, already touching nearly every part of our public education system, from assessments to communication to professional learning. Field-trip photos are texted to parents, quiz reminders find their way into students’ chat feeds, and teachers have new tech tools to motivate their students.

Attention 147

Attention Internet Cognitive Development Communication 147

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The trend has seeped into schools, where teachers and leaders have grown frustrated by the introduction of yet another digital distraction to students’ learning, even as more districts enact cellphone bans. I believe that’s what’s motivating these parents.” This heightened surveillance has trade-offs. That has possible risks as well.

Elementary School 199

Elementary School Elementary School Communication Grades 199