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AI could help your students collaborate, research says

eSchool News

As part of a five-year, $20 million grant awarded to CU Boulder, Whitehill and colleagues at nine other institutions will study how to build AI agents that interact with students in small-group collaborative problem-solving settings and thereby foster more enriching learning experiences for students.

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Enhance Student Engagement with Virtual Social Learning Spaces

Catlin Tucker

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. What would that look like?” for a unit or text.

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School librarians facilitate meaningful learning despite massive school closures

eSchool News

School buildings may have closed as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country, but teaching and learning didn’t stop—they just moved in new directions. Administrators, teachers, and staff transitioned quickly to take learning online, a move that provided new opportunities even as it brought consistent challenges.

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How to start a project-based-learning movement in your district

eSchool News

Throughout my entire career as a computer teacher, I have used project-based learning (PBL). The level of excitement, engagement, and interest that working on these projects engendered made it clear that PBL is probably the best way that students can learn. In a research article about implementing PBL, Tara N.

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3 Strategies to Engage Students Remotely with StudySync Using Google Classroom

Catlin Tucker

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. Teachers using StudySync can use the Access Prior Knowledge Activities in the First Read Lessons to engage students in asynchronous online discussions using Google Classroom or a learning management system, like Schoology.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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Engaging Students in Collaborative Research and Writing Through Positive Psychology, Student Wellness, and Generative AI Integration

Faculty Focus

An equally pressing issue is navigating the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the teaching and learning space. The students were then divided into groups, where each group received a dedicated workspace in our learning management system, D2L. I am so proud of each of them!