eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Here are four fun ways to get students engaged that worked for me in my classroom: 1.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

And at the helm of these spaces, school librarians must negotiate how best to support students with library resources, adapt to new technological advancements in education and pass on the fundamental tenets of digital and information literacy to students. As the U.S. The Evolution of the School Library.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

AI empowers educators to provide students with tailored learning paths, immersive experiences, and real-time feedback—elements that boost engagement and facilitate deeper learning. Particularly in larger classes, it can be challenging to engage students in deeper, meaningful ways that support their learning progress.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction. ChatGPT is the AI tool I use in the classroom, and I have discovered that it can serve as a powerful tool for engaging students in learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. The department also noted that STEM jobs often pay substantially more than jobs in other fields.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

In order to make students discuss the learned material in the class, it is important to provide them with encouragement and help that gives a good stimulus to learn and discover more. The idea is the main component in argument forming, and actively learn teaches students how to communicate by asking and answering questions.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

AI empowers educators to provide students with tailored learning paths, immersive experiences, and real-time feedback—elements that boost engagement and facilitate deeper learning. Particularly in larger classes, it can be challenging to engage students in deeper, meaningful ways that support their learning progress.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When we challenge the system and take students out of their boxes and see them as individuals with unique backgrounds, dreams, and potential–despite challenges they may be facing–something amazing happens: they start taking charge of their own education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to its digital curriculum and platform designed to help students better understand the principles that have shaped American history while giving teachers tools to better manage their classroom and improve learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

When we, as educators, explore what news literacy education can achieve, we discover that it enhances our teaching and our students’ learning, even if it is not specifically indicated in the guidelines and practices stated above. I have seen this many times in my own classroom, where I teach history and U.S.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. math teaching predominantly focused on procedural skills, where students spent most of their time acquiring isolated skills through repetition.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They include features specifically designed to help teachers seamlessly shift between in-person and remote learning, easily identify both learning gaps and the critical content from the previous grade to close them, as well as increase student engagement with immersive activities and simplified access to their digital content.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. As educators, giving students a safe place to fail, to learn, and practice these skills to better prepare them for college and professional environments is crucial.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Prioritizing equitable library access for students As school libraries evolve and best practices shift accordingly, there is one constant to solve for: equity. All students deserve access to a school library. In other words, school libraries provide the tools students will need to solve the complex world problems of their futures.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2022

As a result, teachers are looking for educational tools that engage students and help them compete with summer distractions. Summer school teachers have to work extra hard to keep students engaged,” said Julie Smitherman, who taught high school social studies for eight years and is now director of content management for Certell, Inc.’s

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. which by the way, is fee-based), students start with a placement test to determine their comprehension level and be sure they are challenged by assignments without being frustrated. Completed feedback is delivered back to students. In W.O.R.D.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Assigning students to work in groups allows them to engage in shared decision-making, divide tasks, and collaborate on a common project. For example, in a history course, students can form groups to research and present on different historical events or periods.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Assigning students to work in groups allows them to engage in shared decision-making, divide tasks, and collaborate on a common project. For example, in a history course, students can form groups to research and present on different historical events or periods.

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2017

Effective teachers also already “draw upon what students are excited and interested to learn about,” and work to balance both the hard and soft skills that tech employees say we need to work on. We focus on student engagement, public speaking, clear writing, growth mindset, critical thinking, problem solving, and resiliency.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

The linear, factory system of education is counter to the messy, irregular, and creative learning process that our students have grown accustomed to outside of school. We are in the midst of one of the most disruptive, yet exciting times in history: The Information Age. Life is irregular—thus, learning is irregular.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. The Bill, an act to add Section 87359.2

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. The Bill, an act to add Section 87359.2

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

There's math, geography and critical thinking involved. Everything was well prepared. I could follow directions easily. The kids could see a simple instruction, do something, move on to the next question. It's not just one-word answers. In just that one activity, there was a combination of a lot of excellent skills.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

Student Engagement Bringing podcasts into the classroom can revitalize your lessons. Audio content can grab students’ attention in a way that using textbooks alone can’t. Podcasts introduce students to various perspectives, making the material they’re learning more engaging and enjoyable.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

and Quizizz turn assessments into fun, game-like experiences, promoting student engagement and participation. Coding platforms and robotics kits offer hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to apply programming concepts in a tangible way. What are the types of technology currently used in traditional classrooms?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

While the focus is often on secondary education, there is a great need to ignite interest and foster creativity when students’ curiosity and independence are at their peak. As we look to 2024, we should aim to integrate real-world problem solving that will encourage critical thinking and collaboration at an early age.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This not only keeps them attentive but also enhances their comprehension and critical thinking skills. This keeps young students engaged and makes the story more exciting and enjoyable. Ask questions that will spark meaningful dialogue, this will enhance comprehension and develop critical thinking skills.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

Critical Thinking Through Murder Mystery. Laura Forde , who teaches history classes on Outschool, sums up the opportunities nicely: “It's all the stuff you love about teaching without all the stuff that you don't.” 3) Teachers can reach students around the world and engage them in authentic learning experiences.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2025

While brainstorming, they used an AI tool to explore ways to combine physics and history. This teacher-generated concept, inspired by the AI prompt, ultimately resulted in a powerful learning experience for students. Educators are at the forefront of exploring AIs potential, using it to rethink instruction and better support students.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

By applying these techniques, instructors can create interactive videos that are not only captivating but also effective in enhancing student learning. Active learning with interactive videos Incorporating active learning strategies can further promote student engagement in video content.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

The two institutions that are profiled in the book are Colgate and Whitman, [in] different parts of the country but both institutions with very strong histories in the liberal arts, very recognized as high quality, well-endowed, financially solid. I think that much hasn't changed. (These are not the most creative titles, perhaps.)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

For community college faculty, this history contextualizes AI’s rapid ascent, highlighting its capacity to augment teachingyet it also underscores the need for critical oversight, a theme explored next. Ethical Considerations: Equity and Agency Ethical dilemmas loom large.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

By applying these techniques, instructors can create interactive videos that are not only captivating but also effective in enhancing student learning. Active learning with interactive videos Incorporating active learning strategies can further promote student engagement in video content.

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