k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

It can be intentionally designed to help students develop mindsets such as creative problem-solving, flexibility, initiative, empathy, embracing ambiguity, communication, and reflection. One of the participating students put it this way: “We weren’t just creating a marketing campaign; we were solving a real-world problem that mattered.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. percent of U.S.

English 134

English Language Languages Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Passive learning is defined as the process by which students receive information from their learning environment but receive no feedback, and there is no interaction between the learner and the learning environment. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

Laboratory 189

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. The “Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Seven Essential Skills (Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA).

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Passive learning is no longer acceptable.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Additionally, a “Sports Day Fundraiser” can be organized, where students participate in friendly sports competitions and challenges, with each participant collecting pledges or donations based on their performance. I list some type of question in which I would love your input and feedback.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Ask the students what they want An integral part of community building is having students meet as a group, whether in person or online. To increase the likelihood of student participation, we first invited their input on what types of events they want to attend, and when.

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STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Polls and Quizzes: Encourage your child to participate in polls or mini quizzes if their online platform offers them. Encourage your child to participate!

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Affirm and provide feedback on (but dont grade) baseline evidence so students know that you are aware of and accept their starting point. Writing and reasoning get better with feedback and effort.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Stop that train in its tracks with ample communication from the very beginning of the year, whether it’s weekly progress emails to parents or regular conversations with academic counselors (or ideally, both). Help parents set up a homework ritual and show them how to check student progress in your online gradebook.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. And through the school’s house system, each student gets the chance to participate in and contribute to meaningful events. The results speak for themselves.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Katie Honeycutt, a San Bernardino Valley College student who dropped her classes to take a job The social disruption was even worse: “I’m naturally a shy person, so transitioning from a year full of almost no social communication to being back in the classroom and having to make these relationships and friendships work was really, really hard.”

Math 87

Math English Lecturing High School 87

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

It requires extended supervision and after-hours participation from all involved parties. This intergenerational project also focuses on supporting students as they build and explore their community by getting to know its elder members. To do this, ask participants what they’d like to learn. Learning Expectations.

Teachers 168

Teachers Languages Language Internet 168

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to support students in achieving standards-aligned goals. Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations.

Feedback 423

Feedback Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Beliefs 423

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. Communicate your expectations for participation and behavior online. Ask students to assess their participation online. Learning online is new for many students.

Discussions 546

Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Establish clear expectations for behavior and participation ahead of time, so everyone knows what is expected of them when they work in a breakout room. For example, when I am facilitating a training, I post directions and/or discussion questions on a Mentimeter slide that participants can view while they are in breakout rooms.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These characteristics are also critical to a high-functioning learning community where students enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency. Teachers can use a weekly feedback from to streamline feedback and make this practice a sustainable part of each week. Invite input by regularly collecting freedback from your students.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Achievement Coaching 506

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Shy students may be more willing to participate in a game-like setting where they can showcase their knowledge in a less intimidating way. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1.

Gamification 322

Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 322

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These key benefits allow us to engage students and bring them in as active participants in their continued education more fully. With mobile technology, educators and learners can communicate in real time, using apps like Showbie and Explain Everything. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

Student Engagement 362

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Students 362

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Consistent, positive family communication. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. One essential mechanism for repairing that connection is family communication.

High School 291

High School High School Counselling Communication 291

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Communicate effectively with stakeholders : Transparent and open communication is key to building trust and collaboration within the school community. Feedback mechanisms : Create opportunities for students, staff, parents, and community members to provide feedback.

Achievement 299

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 299

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Classkick excels in creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning. Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

Special Education 283

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 283

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

These key benefits allow us to engage students and bring them in as active participants in their continued education more fully. . With mobile technology, educators and learners can communicate in real time, using apps like Showbie and Explain Everything. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

Student Engagement 307

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Technology Distance Learning 307

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Created for teachers and students with no prior experience in coding or robotics, Code Farm provides 45-60 hours of self-paced, gamified activities with real-time feedback and step-by-step instructions. That’s why we’re participating in the Hour of Code this December where students can participate in our Plant a Garden activity.”.

Grades 291

Grades STEM Ethics Middle School 291

eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Foster a sense of belonging for students with disabilities at school This equitable blueprint must be designed from the start to create a sense of belonging and community for students with disabilities. Just as an architect factors in accessibility, this design prioritizes inclusive practices that allow every student to fully participate.

Disabilities 309

Disabilities Students Assistive Technology Communication 309

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Competitive and networking events: Students can participate in competitions at the local, state, and national levels, where they can gain feedback from education professionals and build connections with peers. This hands-on experience can inspire students to see teaching as a meaningful career choice.

Teachers 275

Teachers Education High School High School 275

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Real-time assessment tools Digital assessment tools give teachers immediate feedback about student comprehension, enabling quick adjustments to lesson plans and teaching strategies. Synchronized learning spaces Digital whiteboards enable real-time participation through drawing tools, text input, and multimedia integration.

Gamification 236

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 236

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An online whiteboard is a great solution for collaborative work because it provides a centralized canvas where members communicate with one another visually. Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback.

Teachers 329

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 329