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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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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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Last week, I wrote about the whole group rotation , which rotates students between online and offline, individual and collaborative learning activities. This model is a great option for teachers who want to integrate technology in a meaningful way in a traditional class. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2016

AV technologies leap forward in agnostic touch capabilities, live streaming during this year’s flashy Infocomm. From the editors of eCampus News and eSchool News , here are the 30 companies that displayed future-ready technologies at Infocomm 2016: [Listed in alphabetical order]. Elmo’s not-on-market Huddle Space. A living lab.

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Technology Education Collaborative Learning Online Learning 187

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. What is the definition of educational technology?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

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Technology Attention Learning Styles Communication 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology can be a boon for classroom processes Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Educational technology improves efficiency in the classroom by streamlining administrative tasks, facilitating real-time assessments, and automating grading.

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Technology Textbooks Feedback Teaching Methods 130

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.

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Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

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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Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 280

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) refurbished a block of classrooms recently, it installed wireless screen mirroring technology in every room. We literally threw out our teachers’ desks,” says Damon Cooper, an English teacher and the director of teaching and learning at CCGS, in New South Wales. “It I become the facilitator.

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Technology Teaching Teachers Feedback 163

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum , a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions designed to address the biggest challenges in education today. The new Esports solution is designed to enhance student engagement and build a sense of community, effectively tapping into the growing interest in gaming.

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Critical Thinking STEM Curriculum Coaching 250

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

E-textbooks: A Personalized Learning Experience or a Digital Distraction? Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning. Educational Technology Support! To Meet Students’ Needs! ASCD and OverDrive survey finds digital content used in 80% of schools and districts.

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Textbooks Student Engagement Universal Design Study 218

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 84

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Kristen Brittingham, the chief learning officer for Modern Teacher, have co-authored a white paper titled “Active Learning Environments Support Student Engagement, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.”. Classrooms need to become active learning environments supported by technology integration,” said Brittingham.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology offers practical solutions for this age-old challenge, enabling teachers to create flexible learning environments that adapt to individual student requirements. Students arrive in classrooms with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and ways of learning.

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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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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 236

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Conversely, a 2020 report by the National Education Policy Center found that online charter schools generally underperformed traditional schools in terms of student academic growth. In-person vs. online learning statistics offer insights into the comparative success of both modes of education.

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Learning Styles Laboratory Learning Online Learning 245

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Epson and Smart aim to bring collaborative learning solution to classrooms. Epson and Smart Technologies are now bundling Smart collaborative learning software with Epson BrightLink interactive projectors.

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Collaborative Learning Learning Outcomes Learning Spaces Interactive Learning 178

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. Educators will prioritize SEL over technology controls as cyberbullying deterrents.

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Failure Learning Outcomes Communication Activities 280

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Through coding, kids can increase their computational and innovative thinking, expand their creativity and collaboration, learn how to think outside the box, and have more confidence in themselves. Get started coding using free apps such as Scratch and ScratchJr, which students can use to tell stories and create their own games.

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STEM Students Science Participation 221

eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2016

Close to half (46 percent) of K-12 and higher-ed IT leaders in a recent survey said they believe an Internet of Things smart school — a school using Internet of Things devices to transform learning environments — will have a major impact in the next one to two years. Other concerns include privacy, interoperability, and cost.

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Internet Schools Collaborative Learning Participation 189

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have created free dynamic digital resources for students and caregivers to use at home. Working in Harmony : Inspire collaborative learning experiences through Country Music.

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STEM Education Art Learning 245

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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Achievement Math Reading Education 255

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 181

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2023

Providing technology that seamlessly merges with today’s “always-on” classrooms and hybrid workplaces is imperative in today’s display market. Powered by Epson’s proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology, the new models offer 4,000 to 4,600 lumens of equal color and white brightness 2 to deliver big, bright images. LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.

Technology 256

Technology Collaborative Learning Participation Communication 256

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Now, we face the daunting task of overhauling educational experiences to help our students thrive and grow. Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. 1: Don't rely on technology alone to reach students.

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Distance Learning Learning Learning Styles Hybrid Learning 216

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology. The event’s focus is not only on ed tech but also on good teaching, good learning, and good leadership with ed tech.

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STEM English Achievement Distance Learning 247

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. Mirecka-Jakubowska has a contagious passion for learning and urges educators to embrace this new technology.

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Learning Gamification History Learning Outcomes 194

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

But his focus these days is on keeping daily rhythm and rituals that allow for students to be in discussion and collaboration with each other, including regular communication protocols. Culture, structure, time and technology. We now need to leverage technology and use time in a different way.”

Schools 216

Schools Learning Intellectual Development Coaching 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

Quick writes are short, spontaneous writing exercises that allow students to express their thoughts and ideas without the pressure of formal writing tasks. Murray emphasizes the importance of variety and choice in writing activities, which can cater to students different preferences and skills.

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Writing Gamification Critical Thinking Learning Styles 173

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. What is smart learning in the digital age? Why is digital learning important?

Learning 256

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 256

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. What are the projections for edtech?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

Murray emphasizes that this is an ideal time to be involved in teaching technology, whether or not one considers themselves a tech expert. The discussion begins with an introduction to Murrays extensive experience in education, focusing on technologys role in lesson delivery and integration into the curriculum.

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Evaluation Discussions Knowledge Collaborative Learning 139

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional methods like lectures to innovative approaches such as active classroom learning and technology integration, these techniques play a vital role in shaping educational outcomes. Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences.

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