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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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Middle schoolers put this question to the test when they use their knowledge of magnetism, robotics, and electrical engineering to create the most helpful robot possible. Use these easy STEM projects for kids that foster friendly competition and collaborative learning in a free class period or sub day.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

By contrast, when students engage in an asynchronous online discussion, they usually have to read or watch something prior to posting their response, they have to think critically about the questions posed, and they have to craft a cogent written response. 4 Prioritize Student Communication & Collaboration.

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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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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

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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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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

JUNE 4, 2024

Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. But you don’t have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active. Even better, teach students how to ask their own questions.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. They chose their profession for the opportunity to create those moments when a student “gets it” and the learning just explodes out of them. It’s student-centered and flexible.

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Math Curriculum Education Classroom Management 294

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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

My time as a classroom educator helped me realize a passion for helping fellow teachers learn and grow. It inspired a mission to transform professional learning into something that’s focused on teacher collaboration, learning and follow-through. 1 Embrace the experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. But you dont have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active. Even better, teach students how to ask their own questions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

Students question the relevance of academic pursuits in a world fraught with uncertainty and disillusionment. Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering collaborative learning experiences, and promoting empathy and understanding among students contributes to fulfilling the need for relatedness.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas. Additionally, visual aids like charts, diagrams, and models help students understand and organize information, making learning more accessible and engaging.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The answer to the first question is easy. Produced with the insights of an international panel of experts, and with nearly one million downloads per year, this report on emerging technologies for learning is likely the most well-read report identifying key technology trends for primary and secondary education. Students as Creators.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Designing effective quizzes takes timeespecially when crafting well-balanced multiple-choice questions with plausible wrong answers to encourage critical thinking. Monster Quiz and Team Quiz : Game-based activities that foster collaboration and competition as students work in teams to answer questions on their devices.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Another difficulty in designing educational games is the need for students to complete cognitive processes like reading and answering questions instead of virtual activities like killing an orc. Reading and answering a question is not usually as engaging as learning how to defeat an enemy.

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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. To find out, they ask each other questions with “yes” or “no” responses. Are you in South America?

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Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking Communication 271

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

The teacher uses guided reading strategies, asking questions that help students focus on basic elements like characters and setting before discussing the moral. The teacher uses questioning techniques to encourage students to cite textual evidence supporting their understanding of the story’s moral.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

It also shares 22 questions that educators should ask to effectively launch an esports program as well as tips for designing a functional and engaging gaming space. For more information go to [link].

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The answer to the first question is easy. Produced with the insights of an international panel of experts, and with nearly one million downloads per year, this report on emerging technologies for learning is likely the most well-read report identifying key technology trends for primary and secondary education. Students as Creators.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? I pose the question: How can we identify an issue within the town of Lexington and address it while ensuring we do not contribute to urban sprawl?

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Digital tools such as Khan Academy and Newsela analyze students’ progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide targeted resources and activities to support their learning journey.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Their collaborative learning is powered by the video evidence of their own classrooms. Decide who to capture (teachers, students, or both) and in what settings (whole group, small group, or one-on-one interactions), depending on the purpose of the professional learning strategy being used.

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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. Airy School.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

00:05:59 Speaker 2 It is so valuable, you know, they’ve brought in experts from how to deal with E rate, how to deal with cybersecurity and then what I think is so powerful is you’re creating that professional learning network, you know, as a Singleton, you’re the only CTO for your district. Have a listen.

Accessibility 258

Accessibility Questions Participation Discussions 258

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

Activities 195

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 195

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And it’s worth noting that the Amazon Astro has already raised privacy concerns and questions about whether anyone really needs a home robot.) EdSurge: To some readers in education, even asking the question that titles your book—’should robots replace teachers?’—might It's a question about the values that we have.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. digital law.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Classroom engagement tools, like Group Jams and Leaderboards , make classroom learning engaging and create collaborative learning opportunities. IXL’s end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Research indicates that in-person learning fosters deeper understanding, engagement, and social development compared to remote alternatives. According to data, students benefit from direct interaction with teachers and peers, which facilitates immediate feedback, personalized support, and collaborative learning experiences.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Department of Education to be “Future Ready,” the integration of video coaching is an extension of our pledge to empower educators through personalized learning. Hard questions lead to the right answer. Together, the coach and the teacher worked to decrease wasted learning time and clarify what engagement really looks like.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

It is also an effective pedagogical strategy to teach students the skills of critical thinking, giving and receiving feedback and taking responsibility for their own learning. If possible, make the peer review session a classroom activity—instead of homework—so you can assist students if they have questions and concerns.

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Feedback Peer Review Critical Thinking Assignments 138

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

And it lacks the enthusiasm—as well as the desire to help kids own and engage in their learning—that defines us as innovative educators. With transformative digital changes happening in classrooms today, basic learning management systems now deliver the answers to most of those well worn questions on parent portals.

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Technology Teachers Teaching Methods Assignments 161

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

As it turns out, what students say they want from their school experience, or about learning in general, can be rather illuminating for those charged with teaching them. And we also talked about screen time, self-directed learning and why kids today don’t drust dot com domains. For students today, learning is a 24/7 enterprise.

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