5 strategies to get your students talking
eSchool News
JULY 3, 2025
Those skills start in the classroom.
Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning
k12 Digest
JULY 1, 2025
His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? That number should stop us in our tracks.
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Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction
eSchool News
JULY 8, 2025
It allows teachers to view the funds of knowledge composers bring to a task and create entry points for support. What instruction in strategies is necessary to help students communicate their desired message effectively? Do they have access to the tools necessary to be successful? Now how do we do that?
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AI tools that support learning–not cheating
eSchool News
JULY 2, 2025
It lets them visualize their knowledge and express their understanding in a creative format. How it helps: Design thinking and communication skills are key components of education. Canva Magic Studio lets students express knowledge through their own creations.
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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills
eSchool News
JUNE 27, 2025
Another exploratory study from Computers & Education that involved elementary and middle school students found that collaborative digital game design promotes knowledge creation and supports diverse learning styles, making it a strong method for inclusive education. It’s a team effort that requires communication, trust, and collaboration.
One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue
eSchool News
MAY 5, 2025
Saying Tell Us, instead of Tell me, validates each student’s role as both a learner and giver of knowledge. I want to start a conversation, but I also want the student to look at their classmates and communicate the information to them directly. It is shockingly difficult for most teachers to alter their language in this manner.
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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject
eSchool News
MAY 12, 2025
Theres a sense that it demands more time, more resources, and specialized knowledge. We used ELA standards to communicate our findings, both to the class and to the public. For many schools and districts, integrating environmental topics like this into the curriculum can feel like a heavy burden.
Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices
k12 Digest
MAY 19, 2025
Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).
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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning
k12 Digest
JULY 1, 2025
His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? That number should stop us in our tracks.
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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom
k12 Digest
JUNE 23, 2025
Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.
4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork
eSchool News
MAY 7, 2025
One might assume that the most desirable skills for someone entering a STEM field would be things like vast scientific knowledge or a laser-like attention to detail. Thats why Ive made a point of seeking out the best edtech tools for fostering teamwork and communication among my students.
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5 digital resources to engage students in meaningful learning
eSchool News
JULY 8, 2025
This tool is especially powerful for developing creativity and communication skills. Furthermore, it’s a powerful tool for developing literacy skills and content knowledge in a way that resonates with children across grade levels and learning styles.
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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching
Faculty Focus
JUNE 22, 2025
Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.
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Why agentic AI matters now more than ever
eSchool News
MAY 30, 2025
Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off. Theyre just incomplete. Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth.
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I’ve Taught Gen Z for Almost a Decade. I’m Split on the So-Called Gen Z ‘Split’
Edsurge
JUNE 13, 2025
The choices include qualities like kindness, humility, confidence, innovation, strong communication, empathy and decisiveness. The same traits tend to rise to the top: kindness, strong communication and knowledge/expertise. Communication is key.” Over the years, the results have been remarkably consistent. They debate.
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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices
k12 Digest
MAY 19, 2025
Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).
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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom
k12 Digest
JUNE 23, 2025
Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.
Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching
Faculty Focus
JUNE 22, 2025
Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.
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Why Districts Are Turning to Esports to Reach More Learners
Edsurge
JUNE 18, 2025
It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. Teamwork: Students develop leadership and communication skills under pressure. This was the South Florida Showdown , the first Minecraft Education tri-district esports challenge of its kind. For the students, it was more than a game.
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How Teachers Are Making Computer Science Click
Edsurge
JUNE 16, 2025
Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Her colleague, Kelli Cannon, a digital learning specialist, added, “It was my first year in the digital specialist role, and I wanted to expand my knowledge.”
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The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work
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. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount.
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: How School Districts Choose Edtech That’s Culturally Relevant
Edsurge
JULY 10, 2025
Last year, Jenks did a pilot with Talking Points, a family engagement and communication platform that offers automatic translation in the language a family chooses. “We “We ask vendors to take our survey for curriculum tools that specifically looks at accessibility,” says Samantha Reid, educational technology coordinator. “It
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Practical Strategies for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Today’s University
Faculty Focus
JULY 17, 2025
Building Interdisciplinary Courses: Choosing Scope and Mixing Knowledge Creating a solid interdisciplinary course starts with a clear scope and thoughtful mixing of knowledge. The U-shaped learning model from O’Sullivan (2025) backs this kind of team learning since building people skills helps blend knowledge and put it to use.
New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025
eSchool News
APRIL 23, 2025
DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.
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The Art of Collaboration: Designing Assignments That Work
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. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount.
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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking
Faculty Focus
JULY 1, 2025
These tools are particularly beneficial for introverted students or those who lack confidence in their subject knowledge. This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students. Microlearning also plays a vital role in reducing anxiety.
Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking
Faculty Focus
JULY 1, 2025
These tools are particularly beneficial for introverted students or those who lack confidence in their subject knowledge. This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students. Microlearning also plays a vital role in reducing anxiety.
A Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy For Evaluating Digital Tasks
Teach Thought
MAY 27, 2025
Integrating AI Into Bloom’s Taxonomy AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping how students access and interact with knowledge—but where do they fit within Bloom’s framework? The answer depends on the design of the task. Asking ChatGPT to summarize an article aligns with Understanding.
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Building Connections and Shaping Futures by Fostering Cohort Success
Faculty Focus
APRIL 27, 2025
Since it is important for students to have a broad knowledge of biotechnology, we have also hosted biotechnology-related research talks to keep them abreast of current research in this field.We Maintaining alumni engagement through events and communication channels ensures ongoing mentorship and support for students.
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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School
Teachers Pay Teachers
JULY 16, 2025
Build up foundational knowledge 4. Build up foundational knowledge Many students enter high school with gaps in their instruction, making many lessons and activities feel impossibly difficult. This foundational knowledge includes study skills. Table of Contents 1. Begin with a fresh start 2. Create personal relationships 3.
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How to Significantly Improve Student Engagement and Retained Learning in Higher Education
Faculty Focus
MAY 29, 2025
We started with guidance from Jean Piaget’s Constructivist Learning Theory, “a process of constructing knowledge based on experience which embraced activelearning modalities as viable examples of the theory.In What are the Necessary Steps to Specifically Help SES Students? In management, it might be a company.
Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 28, 2025
Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.
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Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills
k12 Online Schools
JUNE 24, 2025
It is not merely about knowing how to use devices like computers and smartphones; it encompasses a broader understanding of how digital tools can be utilized for learning, communication, and problem-solving. Communication is key. Understanding the importance of digital literacy prepares children for the demands of the future.
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Fundraiser Freebie!
Organized Classroom
JUNE 11, 2025
One innovative idea is to host a “Virtual Fundraising Campaign,” where students utilize online platforms to reach out to family and friends for donations, leveraging social media and digital communication. This encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing while raising funds in an intellectually stimulating manner.
Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic
eSchool News
MAY 14, 2025
To my knowledge, what the examples I’m seeing are hybrid or online, and it makes a ton of sense because it’s not like these students who are coming back in are typically going back into a regular mainstream school in the traditional district. I was chatting with a longtime friend of mine who’s. You’re with and.
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The Essential Pillars of Effective PE Class
Teach Hub
JUNE 19, 2025
That means providing them with the tools, strategies, and knowledge they need to establish sustainable fitness habits that last. Every game, team challenge, and partner activity is an opportunity for students to practice communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Don’t just assume students know how to play well together.
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Catch them Learning: A Pathway to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
Cult of Pedagogy
MAY 11, 2025
Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task. However, it is evidence that you havent internalized that knowledge or those skills yet.
Prepared for tomorrow: Reimagining readiness in Indiana education
eSchool News
MAY 2, 2025
As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.
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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students
k12
JULY 10, 2025
Establish Clear Communication Routines: Help your child understand how and when to seek help. Working with classmates helps them learn new perspectives, develop communication skills, and build confidence in their ideas. If your child’s program allows it, encourage them to explore creative ways to show what they’ve learned.
The Universal Language
Teacher Toms Blog
JUNE 4, 2025
What if you were a teacher but had no voice to speak your knowledge? And, of course, we understand that fruits and flowers are intended, at least in part, to connect plants with animals, including humans, who tend to respond in ways that support the plant's propagation, but does that really count as communication ?
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94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School
Teachers Pay Teachers
JUNE 2, 2025
What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Let them explain what they know with expository writing prompts, which can range in topic from everyday activities to subject-specific knowledge and career exploration information. Do you like watching sports live or on TV? Explain how fashion has changed in the last 100 years.
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What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Madilyn
k12
JULY 1, 2025
We also learn things to help us in adulthood, such as car maintenance, personal finance, and effective communication. “I K12-powered online schools provide many students with college and career-based knowledge through specialized courses and more. My Future Do you feel that online school is helping you prepare for the future?
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Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. Teaching kids to think like designers helps them become stronger communicators.
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Educator-parent communication doesn’t have to be a struggle
eSchool News
JULY 4, 2024
Educators should examine the number of parents who are not knowledgeable about the various methods of communication that are available to them through their school district. Parent communication itself is often a struggle for teachers, and there is pressure on teachers to talk one-on-one via a telephone call or email.
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