eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, developing more meaningful school-home relationships and partnering with families to support better student outcomes will be imperative. Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Many educators find that gamifying learning keeps students engaged. Digital puzzle boxes — breakouts Teachers can create activities similar to those in BreakoutEDU, but instead they configure a set of challenges on a computer, and students engage with these challenges via a smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

about half the teachers who responded said their [Massachusetts] districts had adopted scripted programs in math and writing – and 60 percent in phonics and spelling – which reduce a teacher’s autonomy in instruction. The question isn’t whether active learning techniques work. Clarke Fowler found that .

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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. One of the significant benefits of Google Classroom is its accessibility.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2024, developing more meaningful school-home relationships and partnering with families to support better student outcomes will be imperative. Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading.

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can be effective to have groups of 4 or 5, a couple of partners, and a few students working alone. Giving Directions How students engage in active learning usually has steps or at a minimum some guidance. During collaborative learning, the goal is for students to learn from and with one another — not you.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Set Clear Academic Goals (Daily, Weekly, Long-Term) Without hallway reminders or in-person encouragement from teachers, students can drift aimlessly. Start with small daily goals like finishing a video lecture or solving five math problems. Time blocking, more than a tip, is an essential skill in K12 online education for students.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

The Rise of Edu-Influencers and Peer Learning Social media has also democratized who teaches. Now, a 16-year-old student with great math skills can share tips and tricks on YouTube and help thousands of peers globally. Social Media as a Platform for Collaborative Learning Learning is social.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

While there may be virtual clubs or chat rooms, the absence of in-person dynamics can leave students feeling isolated. For socially active teens or those who gain energy from collaborative learning, this can become a challenge over time. Who Typically Chooses Online High School Programs?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

They entered the program with a real desire to focus deeply on what it meant to have a more effective personalized learning experience in math—including everything from curriculum design and the use of technology to the roles of teachers and students in the classroom and the adoption of “passion projects.”

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are some ways the studio-style classroom helps non-major biology students: Active Learning: The classroom setup encourages active engagement, helping non-majors grasp complex biological concepts through hands-on experiences, computer tutorials, and group activities, rather than passive listening. 6 (2020): 4047.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are some ways the studio-style classroom helps non-major biology students: Active Learning: The classroom setup encourages active engagement, helping non-majors grasp complex biological concepts through hands-on experiences, computer tutorials, and group activities, rather than passive listening. 6 (2020): 4047.

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