Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Zeina Hojeij is a Professor at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University, where she has served since 2013, specializing in educational leadership and administration. A certified UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Reviewer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Prof. References O’Sullivan, G.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Zeina Hojeij is a Professor at the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University, where she has served since 2013, specializing in educational leadership and administration. A certified UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Reviewer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Prof. References O’Sullivan, G.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Paired Pods in Rows: Best for space-saving collaboration Many teachers use the traditional row setup because it’s the best way for all of the desks to fit in the classroom space. Pros: With this arrangement, you can save space in your classroom, and your students can easily turn to their rowmates for small group learning moments.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

at no charge, the 36-page guide includes “7 Tips to Your Collaborative Classroom Makeover,” which discusses how teachers can arrange their classroom to promote more collaborative learning. All lessons meet the Common Core State Standards, include tips, and can be used with or without educational technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on collaborative learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. And those benefits are even greater when educators and students learn together, especially as we navigate new tech enablers like AI apps and tools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Inaugural PD, collaborative learning event to be held on December 4, 2015. Lightspeed Technologies , a provider of classroom audio solutions, is launching the Lightspeed Learning Academy, which will kick off with a one-day professional development event, and a new leadership webinar series.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that groupings didn’t help students improve. While not calling for a return to those rigid structures, in their edWebinar “ Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work ,” Dina Brulles, Ph.D.,

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2022

The future of learning is collaborative, and the modern classroom is starting to reflect this. Educators are looking for ways to create a more collaborative learning environment, and interactive displays are one tool helping to bring about greater student engagement.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here are the passionate and clear responses educators provided when I asked, “What does your ideal math curriculum look like?” It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. The difference is the story students tell themselves.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

As challenging as the current k-12 education landscape looks, many emerging tools and strategies are constantly coming to market to meet those obstacles. QoreInsights’ platform, Classroom Education Plan (CEP), leverages AI, learning sciences, and real-time classroom data to support teacher growth and student achievement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning. By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Canva and found that it has helped improve my life as an educator significantly. Project-based learning Project-based collaborative learning in the classroom can be quite engaging for both students and educators. In addition, Canva is really user-friendly.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: The future of education with AI promises a more adaptive, personalized, and efficient learning environment Learn about the benefits of AI in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning Unlocking myriad possibilities, AI in education revolutionizes learning, presenting numerous benefits.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they dont address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Growing evidence points to the role of critical thinking in educational achievement.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2015

Impero’s Education Pro remote management and monitoring software is an enhanced classroom management offering that also includes remote management tools for school technical staff. Impero and SMART Technologies Inc. In most schools around the country, computer labs are becoming a thing of the past.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2023

During the spring of 2020, the global education community faced tremendous disruption as it transitioned to emergency remote teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During emergency teaching, the innovative educators I work with sought to implement any edtech tool that purported to help keep students engaged in learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2017

classrooms (accounting for more than half the mobile devices shipped to schools) is signaling a “profound shift in American education;” and they’re calling it the “Googlification of the classroom.” Read about Microsoft’s new education endeavor here: “ Breaking: Microsoft just made its biggest education investment in history. ”.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial to harness the full potential of AI for the betterment of education Learn about the impact of artificial intelligence in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning The integration of AI in education brings both benefits and risks.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have created free dynamic digital resources for students and caregivers to use at home. Working in Harmony : Inspire collaborative learning experiences through Country Music. Discovery, Inc.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2017

Educators made much of their learning opportunities in 2016, whether through professional development sessions, webinars, product demos, or even conferences. Here, five school-level educators (teachers, coaches, and librarians) share their lightbulb moments during the past 12 months—and why they’re excited for the future.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Now is also a time to reflect on what educational technology tools U.S. These devices and the included applications like Google Docs support collaborative learning. The three Ts: Thanksgiving, turkey and tech. It’s a given we’re all thankful for the first two–spending time with family and friends and devouring a giant turkey.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces Free internet could erase the digital divide STEM lessons straight from the classroom. Related : Big thoughts in edtech Sharing best practices.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. In my quest to engage my students in social studies, I’ve found that, after a few rounds of trial and error, the social studies textbooks belong on the shelf.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2023

Given the strict class schedules followed by most institutions, educators may hesitate to plan lessons using a digital display or software solution if it proves to be unreliable or introduces disruptions to the classroom. Ease of use is the most direct predictor of how often a classroom technology will be used, and how effective it will be.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

Everyone knows the mainstays of digital transformation in the classroom: one-to-one device programs, interactive whiteboards and learning management systems. They’re known because their outcomes and uses are as tangible as they are critical, infusing classrooms with opportunities for hands-on, visual and collaborative learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2016

We’ve seen a lot more traction with education leaders, not just the typical IT folks,” said Tracie Bryant, VP of sales at AVI-SPL. “We We already have thousands of pre-orders for our collaborative Microsoft 365-based surface hub. The investment in innovation is really taking off in education.”.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The concept has become especially embedded in education, ever since schools and universities closed this spring and the video call service became the lifeline tethering students to instructors. And more than 35,000 people from 154 countries participated in its Zoom Academy for K-12 educators at the end of July. I like early market.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Last week, I wrote about the whole group rotation , which rotates students between online and offline, individual and collaborative learning activities. That flexibility is what all educators need right now. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2016

Course Hero, an online learning platform that empowers millions of students and educators to succeed, revealed that they have accumulated more than 60,000 educator accounts on their platform since February. It’s a huge challenge, and there is no reason for educators to tackle it alone.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. What is the definition of educational technology?

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

Company also gives educators first public demos of the touch-enabled MimioProjector 280T. Our newest version of the MimioMobile application makes real-time collaborative learning and ongoing formative assessment easier than ever to implement,” said Christopher Leonardo, Director of Research and Development at Mimio.

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