eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The company’s award-winning blended programs — delivered digitally on its innovative Savvas Realize platform and visually through engaging print resources — feature real-world learning experiences designed to increase student engagement along with high-quality instructional materials to accelerate academic outcomes.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • Districts will increase their focus on collaborative environments and collaborative tasks for basic literacy development. Neuroscience, and the measurement of emotional immersion, will become a key innovation and a new precision metric of student engagement. Jacob Bruno, vice president of professional learning, NWEA.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning. In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Journal of Science Education and Technology , 32(4), 444452. References Anthology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This rotation allows both teachers to engage with all students, offering diverse perspectives and instructional styles while ensuring that every group benefits from direct teacher support and guidance. Example: One Teacher-Led Station – Rotating Roles Science Standard: NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Teachers have been sent best practice notes, they are all planning to check in with students three times a week and student advisory, the “lifeblood of the school,” will continue by video conference. But how will students receive this instruction over the long term? Looking after children and staff wellbeing is the priority.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I wanted to support teachers in thinking about leveraging this active reading strategy for any learning landscape, so I created the template below (with permission). The more effectively they engage their higher-order thinking skills, the more likely they are to make meaning as they read. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Teachers should strive to connect the content to real-world applications that resonate with students. Research indicates that authentic assessments, which apply classroom learning to real-world contexts, can significantly increase student engagement and minimize cheating.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Esme Learning Solutions is banking on artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative learning experiences and relationships with some of the biggest universities in the world to set them apart from the crowd. million Series A that will expand its range of intensive executive-level courses and digital learning tools. “If

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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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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.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How might emotional connection, sense, and significance be embedded in an assignment such that students see the task as “renewable” and meaningful? From vastly different disciplines, we have each had an experience of giving tasks where students engaged far more than we anticipated, precisely because these elements were evident.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

It gives instructors great control over what is taught within a limited time, allowing them to explain complex concepts and clarify confusing points for students. While many of us know by now that lecture alone is incongruent with student learning, didactic lecture remains the dominant form of teaching in college classrooms.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2023

It gives instructors great control over what is taught within a limited time, allowing them to explain complex concepts and clarify confusing points for students. While many of us know by now that lecture alone is incongruent with student learning, didactic lecture remains the dominant form of teaching in college classrooms.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Having a perfectly organized course and a stellar instructional approach may still not yield success for all students. Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning. Huettel, S.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

For example, when MIT changed its freshman physics class from a model of hundreds of students listening passively to lectures in an auditorium to a model of smaller, interactive classes that emphasized hands-on, collaborative learning, it found that attendance increased and that the failure rate dropped more than 50 percent.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning. In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Journal of Science Education and Technology , 32(4), 444452. References Anthology.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

This level of flexibility ensures that learning isn’t just confined to the classroom but can happen whether they’re on the bus, taking a walk, exercising, or doing their chores. Student Engagement Bringing podcasts into the classroom can revitalize your lessons. Here are a few ways to help you get started.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Having a perfectly organized course and a stellar instructional approach may still not yield success for all students. Incorporating four simple practices through collaborative learning communities could be a game changer for teachers willing to embrace a more humane approach to teaching and learning. Huettel, S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning. One major advantage is enhanced student engagement.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Using real-life examples, current events, and personal experiences in order to make the content of the lesson more accessible to students will go a long way toward keeping students engaged. 2. Create I find that when students are involved in creating something, they are usually engaged. Robinson, C.

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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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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. Proactive m onitoring: Regularly review online discussions, encourage student engagement, and collaborate with teaching assistants to identify potential bot activity.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Using real-life examples, current events, and personal experiences in order to make the content of the lesson more accessible to students will go a long way toward keeping students engaged. 2. Create I find that when students are involved in creating something, they are usually engaged. Robinson, C.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

College settings foster collaborative learning environments, where students engage in dynamic discussions and group activities. Proactive m onitoring: Regularly review online discussions, encourage student engagement, and collaborate with teaching assistants to identify potential bot activity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Teachers are creating private Instagram accounts to post assignment reminders, memes related to class topics, or celebrate student achievements. YouTube is being used to host student-made explainer videos, book reviews, and science experiments. 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. Less Hands-On Learning Some subjects are simply better experienced than explained.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Master the Art of Time Blocking Instead of vague to-do lists, time blocking gives structure and flow to a student’s day. For example, block 99:50 AM for watching a science video and taking notes, followed by 10-10:45 AM for math practice. Time blocking, more than a tip, is an essential skill in K12 online education for students.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Students as young as 8-12 years old are already spending an average of 5.5 Fortunately, there are a number of ways educators can use technology to foster a sense of community and help keep students engaged with one another and with their lessons. hours per day on screens (excluding time in the classroom).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Where might they go if somehow they had a step change in improvement with some kind of newfangled technology or new curriculum or better student engagement? Collaborative Learning It wouldn’t be an educational exercise without homework. Then we’d ask them to imagine not just the probable but the possible.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

These students come from varied academic backgrounds, resulting in different levels of preparedness and confidence (Tobias 1990; Gormally and Heil 2022). Some may experience anxiety or feel science is irrelevant to their careers (Rice et al. ” Journal of College Science Teaching (2007). ” Science Scope 32, no.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

These students come from varied academic backgrounds, resulting in different levels of preparedness and confidence (Tobias 1990; Gormally and Heil 2022). Some may experience anxiety or feel science is irrelevant to their careers (Rice et al. ” Journal of College Science Teaching (2007). ” Science Scope 32, no.

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