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JUNE 18, 2025

Igniting STEM Learning Across the Elementary Curriculum : Explore our innovative unit planning approach that ignites student creativity and problem-solving through engineering design. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This aligns with findings from the literature, which emphasize that by intentionally integrating AI-powered learning tools, we can highlight best practices for student engagement with these technologies (Johnson, Adams Becker, & Cummins, 2022). This can lead to a richer dialogue and diverse perspectives on AI integration.

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JULY 17, 2025

O’Sullivan (2025) suggests a “U-shaped learning” model for teaching across fields, focusing on two main skills: blending knowledge and putting it to work. This model shows learning as a path from understanding single subjects to gaining a mixed view that works in the real world. Yang et al. Yang et al.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

at no charge, the 36-page guide includes “7 Tips to Your Collaborative Classroom Makeover,” which discusses how teachers can arrange their classroom to promote more collaborative learning. Equally important is the development of social and interpersonal skills that blossom with cooperative learning.

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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. Engagement: Gamification tools will make learning more fun and engaging for students. Modern Skills: Today’s modern workforce requires digital literacy skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills. Gambrill said he believes the reality TV idea is a relatable, tangible way to both engage students and teach them the tangible benefits of the skills they’ll be using.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

To prepare students for success in a remote learning environment, Learning.com is adding remote learning lessons to its EasyTech content library. Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment.

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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. These skills are required for these students to be successful.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Mimio is offering a free guide for educators designed to help K-12 students improve collaboration skills. The guide, called Collaborate to the Core! 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.

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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. These skills are required for these students to be successful.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Yet, reading is like any skill that we can improve with practice. 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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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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JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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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

AI fosters content enrichment by generating interactive learning materials like simulations and virtual labs, making subjects more engaging. Moreover, it facilitates adaptive assessments, moving beyond traditional testing to evaluate critical thinking skills.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations. This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

To help schools implement this new pedagogical support, MiEN Company has published a white paper titled “ Using Esports to Teach K–12 Academic and Social Emotional Skills: Design of Esports Environment Supports Skill Development Outcomes.”. The field is projected to generate $1.8 billion this year. For more information go to [link].

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

This report reflects insights shared by more than 29,000 students in TSI’s Annual Student Survey and more than one million responses from its K-12 collaborative learning platform, #WinAtSocial — making it the largest data set of its kind, spanning grades 3 – 12 in schools across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

During this stage, students can engage in routine or formulaic speech, which often marks the beginning stage of expressive language skills. Take advantage of native language skills as a bridge to English. Related : How to help ESL students improve writing skills Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

peek-a-boo) encourages movement and interaction, which aids in developing essential cognitive skills, such as object permanence. In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential. Play-based learning (i.e., Sensory experiences (i.e., Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This shift reflects a move toward active and collaborative learning environments, as well as provides students with the tools and resources to engage in hands-on, creative learning projects.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Providing content in Spanish–or any other native language–can create a false sense of proficiency, allowing students to rely on their first language rather than building the skills to access content in English.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2017

In essence, the use of Google in the classroom is true Googlification, or modeling learning off of Google’s own employee skillset, in that the use of Google and Chromebooks in the classroom aims to turn today’s students into creative and collaborative problem-solvers that know how to intuitively harness online and in-hand technologies.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

This session will share how the skills gained in producing an esports event can be the foundation for careers in live event production, media production, marketing, animation/VFX, and much more. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. January 15; 12:00 p.m. South 230H) 3.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Active learning not only promotes student engagement and the development of critical thinking and collaboration but also creativity and communication – all of which are skills that employers are seeking. The paper focuses on research regarding the role of active learning environments in the development of these critical skills.

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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. The book shares approaches, updated practices and case studies on how educators can make learning global. And so forth.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That is not to say that players don’t learn skills like students. For example, some of the best surgeons have impeccable hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity–this same skill is often present in video game enthusiasts. The game gives them strong dopamine rushes that are not as easily achieved in real life.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Because technology has transformed access to learning tools, students who previously may not have had access to these tools now also have the opportunity to build skills they’ll use in college and the workforce. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. Every teacher and administrator I spoke with mentioned the idea that, in the ideal math classroom, the teacher sets clear expectations and acts as the facilitator while the students collaboratively engage in hands-on activities and games.

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MAY 9, 2024

Providing professional development on cultural competence Effective professional development on cultural competence is essential for equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to engage effectively with diverse learners.

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MARCH 11, 2025

How edtech supports personalized learning Digital tools amplify educators’ ability to use differentiated instruction in their classrooms. These technologies create an integrated system where teachers can simultaneously deliver varied content levels, provide multiple ways to practice skills, and offer diverse assessment options.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Educators who understand their students can tailor their teaching to each individual’s learning style to accelerate academic gains. Students who feel connected to their peers and teachers have a support system powered by collaborative learning, knowledge-sharing, and encouragement, all of which reduce stress and improve outcomes.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

FCPS also appreciates IXL’s comprehensive curriculum and instructional resources because they give educators the flexibility to create personalized learning pathways for students. These pathways allow students to learn at their own pace and in their own way, which helps them grow independently.

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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. Teachers can also provide students with targeted adaptive assignments on specific skills or standards.

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