eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We also knew that by creating a modern, multipurpose space from an existing facility we’d be able to meet those needs while also using the space for staff meetings, academic clubs, Bible study, and other uses. We have two study carousels, which are one-person units where a student can sit and have a quiet space.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These approaches vary by subject area but are essential for integrating ELLs into the academic learning process. Social studies Social studies classrooms are vocabulary-heavy and context-dependent, which can pose a challenge for ELLs. Effective scaffolds for ELLs by content area 1.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Educators are rethinking the layout of classrooms and other learning spaces in terms of optimizing use of those spaces for student wellbeing and study. 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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2015

Three school districts that are using desktop and mobile video conferencing in creative and innovative ways are featured as a set of companion case studies.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2019

Instead, we designed our own units of study and pulled in supplemental materials to align to our state’s standards. The refurbished classrooms free our students to get comfortable and to transition from individual work environments to group settings quickly to better facilitate collaborative learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

“Active Learning Environments” cites research findings from Baylor University, the University of Utah, Seton Hall University and the University of Salford in the United Kingdom. It also includes a case study describing the effects of installing flexible furniture at the Charleston County School District in South Carolina.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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. There are lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies for three grade ranges encompassing the K-12 spectrum.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

An example is the collaborative “Commons” space that Lamphere High School created from an unused computer lab. In addition, students use it as a gathering and study area. The Commons is now used for weekly English classes as well as for staff and districtwide meetings. For more information go to [link].

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL also provides test preparation skill plans and personalized study plans for the SAT and ACT.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

That’s why, in 2019, Discovery Education conducted a comprehensive research study—including a literature review, focus groups, interviews, surveys and an analysis of data usage—across our digital products and platforms. The study aimed to better understand what educators want, need and expect in their search for and use of digital content.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class. Similarly, concepts from physics can be applied to understand advancements in medical studies.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences Interactive content creation transforms how students engage with course material in both environments. Armed with markers and paper, they work collaboratively to connect concepts like anxiety, depression, and trauma responses, discovering links they might have missed studying alone.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Olivieri-Barton is one of nearly 100 educators from around the world featured in Lindsay’s new book, “The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching.” The book shares approaches, updated practices and case studies on how educators can make learning global.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. We're all striving to get back to at least some version of in-person learning. Sarah Smith is a third grade teacher and curriculum developer in Denver Public Schools.

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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.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. With good study habits, students can thrive in virtual classrooms, perform at their academic best, and develop life-long skills for independence and focus. In this blog, well explore 17 study tips for online learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The social studies activity Space Race in McGraw Hill AR How has incorporating AR in your classroom enhanced the learning experience for your students? I have found that integrating AR into lessons encourages greater engagement and collaborative learning.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Instead of investing the time and effort required to study and prepare, they may turn to AI or other shortcuts to complete the task quickly. Solution for teachers : To combat this, its important to make learning experiences relevant. This emphasis on grades over learning can lead to unhealthy study habits and a desire to cheat.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2016

Course Hero, an online learning platform that empowers millions of students and educators to succeed, revealed that they have accumulated more than 60,000 educator accounts on their platform since February.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Create Collaborative Learning Opportunities : Consider group projects where students can share their insights and strategies for incorporating AI. Examining science education in ChatGPT: An exploratory study of generative artificial intelligence. This can lead to a richer dialogue and diverse perspectives on AI integration.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As Haworth continues to sharpen its focus on providing great spaces for learning, wherever they may be, expanding its presence especially within the K-12 segment is an obvious next step. Both partners have a deep desire to study and understand how to create learning environments that make a difference to students and faculty.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Research suggests that online platforms offer opportunities for personalized learning, catering to diverse learning styles and paces. Studies indicate that certain students, particularly those with scheduling constraints or in remote areas, benefit significantly from the flexibility afforded by online education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

We’ve augmented our professional development program with an online video coaching platform for classroom observation through one-on-one coaching and collaborative study teams. Vrain Valley School District, where we serve 32,000 students in seven towns northwest of Denver, we’ve gone one step further.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

One of the primary reasons behind this hesitation is the lack of thoughtful consideration given to the culture intended for collaboration. Achieving meaningful collaborative experiences demands specific considerations that are frequently disregarded. Are Online Learners Frustrated with Collaborative Learning Experiences?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The ability to obtain study materials at any time from any location and on devices is one of the benefits of the modern era. Each student learns at their pace – flexibility encourages independent studying, surpassing previous methods. A great example is Keepnotes , which can speed up and facilitate learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Expansive, digital workspace deepens collaborative learning. a collaboration-solutions company, announced the integration of its Span system into Riverview High School’s innovative, high-tech science lab in Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada. The Span system creates a collaborative-learning environment unlike any seen before.

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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. A recent study found that students actually write better feedback when they are allowed to remain anonymous in the process. According to an.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

During advisory, students learn many of the “soft skills” needed to become empowered learners—they set weekly goals, celebrate successes, create class norms and culture, practice social-emotional learning strategies and become a learning community.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Among the research that it cites is Baylor University’s finding that “when classroom layouts are designed thoughtfully, learning environments have been shown to facilitate student-centered teaching leading to improved student engagement.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In higher education, students and professors generally want more support for collaborative learning and deeper engagement with each other and the course material. The company hopes to recruit engineers and computer scientists from the two institutions as well as work with researchers to study best practices for using the platform.

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Gaggle Speaks

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It’s actually easier for students to learn when you can minimize the number of products being used. Here’s how a tool like OneNote can do the job of multiple products or platforms while putting even more focus on teaching and learning. Collaboration. Organization.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

Mayfield spent his grad school years studying natural language processing, computational linguistics, and machine learning. He also spent time consulting for high profile companies like CTB McGraw-Hill and College Board, which wanted to learn more about student writing.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

JOIN THE CLUB: Educators interested in learning more about Faculty Club opportunities, or being featured in an interview, are invited to reach out to us at educators@coursehero.com. Course Hero is an online learning platform where you can access course-specific study resources contributed by a community of students and educators.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Over time, they have also become learning tools in educational contexts–especially for note-taking, brainstorming, and studying for exams (Erdem, Farrand, Bandera, Mugnai). Effective group work: Higher order thinking and mind maps Mind maps can provide opportunities for meaningful collaborative learning.

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