Collaborative Learning and Participation

Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

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.

Collaborative Learning

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students

Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

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.

Collaborative Learning

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students

5 Tips for Teaching Online

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

For example, in a real-time class discussion, students share what comes to mind at the moment and only a fraction of the class will likely participate. If teachers break up the learning into smaller modules and discrete activities, it is easier to consider how much time it will take for a student to complete specific tasks.

Teaching

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication

FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore strategies to address bias, promote fairness, and enhance transparency in AI-powered educational tools. From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators. 16 at 8:30 a.m., At the 1 p.m.

Ethics

Ethics Critical Thinking Fairness Knowledge

The Station Rotation Model: Arrange Your Furniture to Maximize Focus and Engagement

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing.

Motivation

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching

How PD Can Save Education—Really!

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Teacher and Student Agency: By involving both teachers and students in the PD process, they try to foster a collaborative learning environment, promoting dialogue and sharing of best practices among educators.

Education

Education Achievement Culture Collaborative Learning

VHS Learning Students Achieve Course Pass Rate of 91%

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

In 2021-2022, VHS Learning had 18,899 course enrollments by students from more than 600 partner schools. Last year, 88% of schools previously utilizing the program continued their participation in the 2021-2022 school year.

Achievement

Achievement Learning Students Collaborative Learning

Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments.

Active Learning

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers

Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Interactive collaborative learning tools Digital collaboration spaces have redefined group learning by creating flexible environments where students can contribute in ways that match their communication preferences.

Gamification

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation

Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs

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. Collaborative learning : Pairing students with supportive peers can encourage discussion and understanding of complex ideas.

English

English Languages Language Social Studies

Navigating cultural diversity in American education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Teachers must employ cultural scaffolding to help diverse students use their backgrounds to enhance academic achievement, including collaborative learning opportunities that empower students to participate actively in decision-making processes.

Culture

Culture Education History Learning Styles

Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

The categories of projects and the participating schools are listed below: Café Space Projects. An American company with a strong European influence, its products and services represent the ideas and collaborative efforts of an expert team of suppliers, designers, and engineers. Teacher Lounge Project.

Middle School

Middle School Middle School Schools Learning

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

“This is such an exciting development in education because it brings benefits in terms of academic learning, soft skills and even school revenue. It attracts students who typically never participate in extracurricular activities, giving them a new sense of belonging and developing their teamwork and leadership skills.

STEM

STEM Middle School Middle School Skills

How to prepare students for 2017’s Hour of Code next week

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From December 4th to 10th, educators and students around the world will be participating in the Hour of Code, an annual event that takes place during Computer Science Education Week, and is designed to demystify and engage educators and students in coding. What are some ways to get started with an Hour of Code? About the Presenter.

STEM

STEM Students Science Participation

Future of School and Digital Learning Collaborative Announce 10 Member Districts of the Resilient Schools Project

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We are very excited to be able to participate in the Resilient Schools Project,” said Cindy Ambrose, Executive Director of the Low Country Education Consortium, which works with four of the member RSP districts. The DLC works in a variety of online and blended learning settings (e.g., Learn more at [link].

Schools

Schools Learning Blended Learning Participation

SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Monster Quiz and Team Quiz : Game-based activities that foster collaboration and competition as students work in teams to answer questions on their devices. Game Show : A front-of-class experience that turns quizzes into an interactive game show, perfect for review sessions and whole-class participation.

Multiple Choice Questions

Multiple Choice Questions Quizzes Technology Teachers

Would You Rather: Making Meaning

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

Barriers to Student-led Meaning-Making Whole-group instruction often limits students’ opportunities to interact meaningfully with each other and their teacher, reducing the chances for collaborative learning, peer discussions, and immediate feedback, all of which are crucial for making meaning.

Knowledge

Knowledge Participation Discussions Writing

The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

At Joy Jam, participants experience personalized touches like candy and snacks customized to their preferences indicated during registration, a petting zoo, puppies, and more fun than usually exists at a conference.

Schools

Schools Learning Students Knowledge

How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

Examples include study groups, coding boot camps where participants critique each others work, or online communities where users share expertise. Its built on the idea that collective learning can be just as effective, if not more so, than top-down instruction, leveraging diverse perspectives and real-world problem-solving.

Feedback

Feedback Instructors Critical Thinking Learning

The Internet of Things smart school is coming

eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2016

The most important factors that come with implementing smart school technology, according to survey respondents, are reliable wi-fi and network bandwidth, professional development, network analytics, appropriate student devices, and well-designed collaborative learning.

Internet

Internet Schools Collaborative Learning Participation

Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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.

Technology

Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students

6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2016

Participants stressed that limiting the number of seats around a blended and personalized learning design table, in turn, limits the level of teacher buy-in to new classroom models. Many initiatives that participants discussed came from a few early innovators trying new approaches within their systems. Cultivate early adopters.

Learning

Learning Blended Learning Change Management Participation

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, students can collect and share data with multiple devices—including computers, Chromebooks, or mobile devices running Vernier Graphical Analysis —for a hands-on, collaborative learning experience.

Science

Science Technology Laboratory Mobile Devices

How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Digital collaboration spaces encourage broader participation in classroom activities. Interactive technologies are effective tools for transforming passive learning experiences into active participation opportunities. Technology-enabled collaborative learning further enhances problem-solving capabilities.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation

4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Quality Is Key Educators seek engaging, hands-on, interactive content that allows students to participate fully and think critically throughout the learning process. The initial research revealed four critical characteristics of instructional digital content. Insights from Educators 1. High-quality video and images matter.

Textbooks

Textbooks Student Engagement Universal Design Study

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

By the conclusion of the unit, students will participate in a debate, utilizing their research skills to argue for or against deforestation, exploring its implications for resources and products in relation to their daily lives. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions

K–12 Professional Development Is Critical, So Make It Count

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Of more than 2,000 K–12 educators who participated in the PwC survey, 79 percent said they want more training focused on helping them effectively teach technology-related subjects. Numerous educators, according to the Corwin/Learning Forward/NEA survey, strongly prefer onsite collaborative learning that takes place during the workday.

Coaching

Coaching Participation Skills Collaborative Learning

New Epson PowerLite and BrightLink Lamp-Free Laser Displays Now Available

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2023

The new lamp-free laser displays also come equipped with built-in enterprise level wireless connectivity, convenient collaboration tools, value-added software, and ultra-wide options to ensure all participants can see, interact and be seen. “As

Collaborative Learning

Collaborative Learning Technology Participation Communication

Warm-ups–Watch the video

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This approach not only builds responsibility but also encourages them to become active participants in their learning journey. Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible.

Gamification

Gamification Feedback Critical Thinking Intelligence

What are Some Examples of Teaching Techniques?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences. One such technique is active learning, where students participate actively in the learning process through discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities.

Teaching

Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles Critical Thinking

ClassFlow launches new teacher-parent communication app

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

ClassFlow Moments , a new free app for teacher-parent communication, is the latest addition to Promethean ’s collaborative learning software ClassFlow. With the ClassFlow Moments app, teachers can easily share classroom assignments, announcements, and awards with parents so they can proactively engage with their students’ learning.

Communication

Communication Teachers Laboratory Quizzes

Admins need PD too— Insights on CoSN’s CTO Academy

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Participants will have the opportunity to develop edtech leadership skills including; managing diverse teams, leading a variety of projects simultaneously, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Have a listen.

Accessibility

Accessibility Questions Participation Discussions

Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom. Platforms like Kahoot!

Technology

Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes

6 Tips for How to Build an Online College Degree from Scratch #DLNchat

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. eTextbooks, multimedia learning objects, OER, all class materials, organic (social) class communications, discussion, collaborative learning assignments—everything must be mobile-perfect.”

eLearning

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions

The Impact of Technology on Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Through adaptive learning platforms and online resources (just two examples of technologies that improve student learning), customization helps each student receive targeted support and opportunities for enrichment, promoting a more inclusive and effective learning environment.

Technology

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles

How peer video coaching is completely changing how our teachers teach

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

We found that the adoption of the Edthena online video coaching and reflection platform not only strengthened our district coaching program, but our school-based collaborative learning programs as well. Would teachers benefit from the process in noticeable ways?

Coaching

Coaching Teaching Teachers Mobile Devices

TCEA24 Roundup

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This allows for easy sharing of lessons or objects that can be demonstrated in real-time, creating a more collaborative learning environment. To participate or learn more visit [link]. To learn more about Cyber Acoustics commitment to sustainability visit [link].

STEM

STEM English Achievement Distance Learning

Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, online platforms often offer a wide range of resources, allowing learners to access diverse materials and multimedia content to support their learning. Another benefit of online learning is accessibility. However, online learning also presents certain disadvantages.

Online Learning

Online Learning Learning Learning Styles Feedback

Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Moreover, smart K-12 learning systems often include tools for continuous assessment and feedback, allowing educators to monitor progress and adapt instructional strategies in real-time. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation.

Learning

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility

We Run a Hybrid School. Here’s How We’re Adapting Our Schedule for the Times.

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Enrichment Classes : These classes provide students with opportunities to supplement their digital curriculum with hands-on, collaborative learning and creative experiences with their content area teachers.

Hybrid Learning

Hybrid Learning Blended Learning Schools STEM

Active Learning Strategies for Students

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

Active Learning

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes

Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Guided Reading and Discussion Station In this station, all students participate in a guided reading session, where the teacher facilitates a deep dive into the text. In mixed-ability groups, peer review is incorporated, allowing students to give and receive feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Teaching

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions

Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and virtual simulations make lessons more dynamic, capturing students’ attention and encouraging active participation. These resources cater to various learning styles, allowing students to better understand complex topics. Another key benefit is personalized learning.

Technology

Technology Learning Styles Attention Communication

There’s Magic in That Sound: How to Engage Students With Digital Music-Making Tools

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

These experiences lend themselves to project-based learning: Students who experience collaborative learning models develop a deeper understanding of the subject, exhibit greater problem-solving and critical-learning skills and convey greater confidence in their learning abilities. There ’s Magic in That Music.

Mobile Devices

Mobile Devices STEM Disabilities Motivation

Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

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How PD Can Save Education—Really!

VHS Learning Students Achieve Course Pass Rate of 91%

Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs

Navigating cultural diversity in American education

Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on Creating a Scholastic Esports Program

How to prepare students for 2017’s Hour of Code next week

Future of School and Digital Learning Collaborative Announce 10 Member Districts of the Resilient Schools Project

SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

Would You Rather: Making Meaning

The four promises of school: Building a future-focused, student-centered learning environment

How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning

The Internet of Things smart school is coming

Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

6 tips from personalized learning innovators leading change

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement

4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

K–12 Professional Development Is Critical, So Make It Count

New Epson PowerLite and BrightLink Lamp-Free Laser Displays Now Available

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ClassFlow launches new teacher-parent communication app

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How peer video coaching is completely changing how our teachers teach

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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

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We Run a Hybrid School. Here’s How We’re Adapting Our Schedule for the Times.

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

There’s Magic in That Sound: How to Engage Students With Digital Music-Making Tools

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