Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Use these easy STEM projects for kids that foster friendly competition and collaborative learning in a free class period or sub day. Use additional middle school engineering resources to keep the learning going well after the projects are tested and graded. Paper Boats: Whose paper boat can stay afloat the longest?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

A new resource aims to share tips on how to establish a collaborative environment in classrooms, and it also provides relevant and engaging lessons, organized by subject matter and grade level. There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum.

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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. Student-Centered Learning: The incorporation of technology allows learning to be more student-centered rather than teacher-centered learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Earlier in my career, my daily grading process amounted to little more than trading beans. In New Tech Network schools, grades are weighted according to five categories. With the revelation that we would have weighted categories of grades, my first reaction was, “Why wouldn’t we have weighted grades? It’s simple, really.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

As a fourth-grade English/language arts and social studies teacher in an elementary collaborative learning magnet program–which is also a NASA Explorer School–I get the challenge of unlocking the minds of 9- and 10-year-olds who are more at home in the STEM subjects than in exploring literature or our country’s history.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

Classroom decorations I’m an elementary teacher who has taught grades from kindergarten through 5th grade. My room decor has changed with the grades I teach. When I changed grades last time, I went from 1st to 5th grade. I have also used this to create numerous charts, desk tags, and bulletin board designs as well.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 1 provides targeted instruction based on each group’s needs: Group 1 (Below Grade Level): Students work on identifying key details in a simplified fable with additional visual supports. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

The renovated classroom and colorful mobile chairs and desks provided by the grant have literally transformed my practice, my seventh-grade language arts students, and their families. Test scores, homework completion, and grades have soared and parents who had never visited their student’s classroom now volunteer regularly.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

While there are tons of graphic organizers out there, it’s most beneficial to have a consistent framework for thinking that spans grade levels and content areas. Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We needed a space where we could have multiple grade levels in a space at once, with up to 15 children in one space and 15 in another at any given time. The space itself didn’t need much renovation other than the removal of an aging mini kitchen and countertop.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Between planning lessons and grading assignments, every minute counts,” said Dan McMahon. With countless ways for students to engage and drive their own learning, Lumio is a perfect fit for educators who are looking for ways to increase interactivity, collaboration, and game-based learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Authored by Marian Small and co-authored by Graham Fletcher, the blended, easy-to-use three-part instructional design emphasizes student teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative learning environment. Learn more about these free webinars. We couldn’t do that before.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

While there are tons of graphic organizers out there, its most beneficial to have a consistent framework for thinking that spans grade levels and content areas. Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a result, students may struggle to participate in classroom discussions, access higher-order thinking tasks, and meet grade-level expectations. These approaches vary by subject area but are essential for integrating ELLs into the academic learning process.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2019

Today we have a range of devices in our classrooms, from tablets in some of the primary grades to laptops in our science classrooms (where more powerful devices are necessary). We had a three-year technology-implementation plan but, because of our staff’s enthusiasm, that plan shortened to just over two years.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The new version shares tips on how to establish a collaborative environment in classrooms and provides relevant and engaging lessons, organized by subject matter and grade level. There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Word Processing: Develop students’ proficiency using word processing programs and tools for online document creation, design, editing, collaboration and problem-solving. Computer Fundamentals: Students learn to harness technology as a tool to create, problem-solve and collaborate with others.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Students earn grades as they complete objectives and even collaborate with classmates on projects. Understanding how the education system is similar to games is vital to redesigning an education-based learning system that would be more engaging for students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we examine the benefits of artificial intelligence in education, we must acknowledge that AI brings multifaceted benefits to the education sector beyond personalized learning, automation, or tutoring.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2017

In 2016, among other things, I took the time to focus on learning the ins and outs of ClassFlow collaborative learning software. Now I’m able to help other educators in my school implement the tool in their classrooms to create a digitally collaborative environment. Malissa Etie, Third-grade Teacher, St.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Additionally, teachers can integrate discussions on the value of learning and integrity into the curriculum, using tools like student reflections and peer feedback to reinforce these values. More focus on grades than learning When students are preoccupied with grades, they often lose sight of the learning process itself.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. 46 lessons.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They also offer a range of AV accessories, including carts, cables & adapters, cases, STEAM & STEM, medical-grade media, and keyboards and mice. This allows for easy sharing of lessons or objects that can be demonstrated in real-time, creating a more collaborative learning environment.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

.” Her experiences with the new and growing field of global education caught the attention of Julie Lindsay, an Australian teacher, author and founder of Flat Connections , an online collaboration program. Global education can take many shapes and forms.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Most syllabi lack flexibility and aren’t very engaging; which contradicts everything we know about high quality teaching and learning. I currently work at Allen Academy in Bryan, Texas, as the Head of Middle and Upper School and I teach one 8th grade geography class. Learning journey for 8th grade geography built on Piktochart in 2011.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Through coding, kids can increase their computational and innovative thinking, expand their creativity and collaboration, learn how to think outside the box, and have more confidence in themselves. Kelly Knight has worked for two years as the STEAM coordinator at Riverside Presbyterian Day School located in Jacksonville, FL.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2024

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. We're all striving to get back to at least some version of in-person learning. Sarah Smith is a third grade teacher and curriculum developer in Denver Public Schools.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

/Wellness and Leadership in grade 5-9; high school students move on to Career Pathways, an internship course, seminars in the humanities and economics and dual credit opportunities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital platforms for enrollment, grading, and communication enhance efficiency, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and students’ individual needs. Collaborative learning is another significant impact of educational technology in K-12 education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

IXL’s state-of-the-art assessment suite IXL’s assessment suite works in concert with its curriculum to give educators and students real-time insight into performance, pinpoint gaps in knowledge and provide specific next steps that help recover learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Foster Collaborative Learning While technology in education often focuses on individual learning, fostering collaborative learning is equally essential for students with special needs. Collaborative learning nurtures social skills, builds confidence, and enhances problem-solving abilities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 29, 2020

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. 46 lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2023

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI serves as a facilitator of creativity by generating interactive learning materials, such as simulations and virtual labs, enhancing content beyond traditional methods. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in shaping collaborative learning environments. Additionally, AI plays a role in collaborative learning environments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

There is no way to give personalized feedback when I have 600 pages to grade each week. There is no way to give personalized feedback when I have 600 pages to grade each week. Next year my course—using the same curriculum—had 150 students sign up! When teaching many students at once, some ordinary things become near impossible.

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