eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. For The Win Robotics focuses on fostering critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education through drone technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Did I miss anything? Play is the new teaching.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These technology tools collectively create a versatile and interactive educational landscape, preparing students for the challenges of a technologically advanced world while promoting digital literacy and critical thinking skills. What are the 10 ways to use technology in the classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2019

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened, homework as worksheets, and tests regurgitating facts. For example, spreadsheets should teach critical thinking and data analysis, not Excel or Sheets.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas. The story offers a good example of how education is shifting as we wrap up two decades of the 21st century.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction. This activity promotes active participation, peer collaboration, and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Platforms like Scratch and robotics kits like LEGO Mindstorms empower students to experiment with coding and robotics, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Digital assessments and quizzes inject an element of gamification into the learning process, making assessments more engaging and reinforcing key concepts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

Less about textbooks and more about authentic resources. Textbooks used to be de rigueur in a classroom. No more waiting for the expensive update to a textbook. In this way, teachers support higher-order thinking like critical thinking and problem-solving. Gamification of classes. Teacher as guide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook.

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