Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Basualto, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, shares his experience leveraging AI for greater student engagement and more timely feedback.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The answer, as in many situations, lies in math. Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems. And that's how people learn math.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2016

All that I design and teach is built upon a cross-curricular base to infuse the learning experience with critical thinking—and all the motivation and personal engagement that it demands and affords. Cross-curricular and critical thinking are rather different educational concepts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

But engineering and the engineering design process, when incorporated into classrooms correctly, can increase student engagement and subject matter understanding. Improve on your design and look for ways to make changes Integrative STEM combines science, technology, engineering, and math together to solve problems.

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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. In a unit on electricity, students can create simple circuits with batteries, wires, and bulbs.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

This encourages them to monitor their comprehension and adapt their thinking as new information is presented. Math Problem Solving: After introducing a new problem-solving strategy in math class, the teacher could ask students to share how their approach to solving math problems has shifted.

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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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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 18, 2025

Time to grab your tablet and build the ultimate math classroom wish list, from everyday essentials to surprising tools you’ll wonder how you ever taught without. This isn’t just a checklist: It’s your blueprint of essentials for a high school math classroom that supports every learner and highlights your unique teaching style.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Allowing students to explore and actively engage with real-world phenomena sparks curiosity, deepens understanding, and levels the playing field for learners with diverse needs and experiences. Why hands-on STEM learning works Research shows experiential learning is a powerful way to keep students engaged in STEM.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Building trust through responsible data management Strict privacy rules protect student information as AI tools track progress and spot learning patterns. This careful planning lets teachers supercharge student creativity and critical thinking with fresh AI-infused teaching methods while keeping their information private.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts. Students answer the questions, and the leaderboard keeps them excited without putting too much pressure on anyone. Students answer questions to earn virtual money, which they can use to buy upgrades or power-ups.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. These included deeper integration of ST Math , which has been a game-changer.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of allowing these fears to stop us from leaning on technology to transfer some information, we should focus on how we can best support students in developing the skills to engage deeply with media. Questioner Formulates questions that delve deeper into the content, prompting critical thinking and analysis.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The suite includes scaffolded and leveled, standards-aligned curriculum designed to support STEM, computer science, coding, robotics, and SEL in engaging ways, and to embrace all learners from any and every background. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 11, 2025

Both Tiffany (Elementary General Ed & Gifted) and Stephanie (Middle & High School Math) have modeled remarkable teaching by crafting and upholding the perfect LIVE learning environment, expertly planning for their classes, and nurturing a culture of collaboration, growth, professionalism, and strong student engagement and outcomes.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Vicki’s focus is inspiring classroom teachers and administrators who are passionate about student engagement and excellence with world-class ways to use technology, nurture students’ well-being, and the joy of being a teacher. Karen Cheser, Ed.D. , in sales management. Dr. Jenny Nash serves as Head of Education Impact, U.S.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2022

Through this new collaboration, HCPS’s educators gain access to an award-winning suite of digital resources supporting the school’s mission to provide students with an individualized academic experience that is a catalyst for confidence and curiosity. . Math Techbook. Discovery Education’s?Social Social Studies?Techbooks.

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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. According to the U.S. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Teaching in the cyber environment can sometimes present obstacles to presenting content in a way that students will engage with and will want to be involved in during classes. This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. Gizmos also offers math programs–Reflex and Frax.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21 st -century learning framework : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. This is why we add to our list of 21 st -century learning skills a fifth C: career readiness.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2021

One way to ensure a dataset is interesting for students is to have students engage in data collection themselves. This is an excellent way to introduce students to best practices for data collection and explore what conclusions can be generalized from data and what limitations might be present.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

We’ll see more schools and districts placing a priority on SEL instruction just like math or reading. By addressing the different interests and specific needs of students, educators can enhance and improve student engagement. With higher engagement students will spend more time learning.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

While summer school often conjures up images of reluctant students sitting in rows, watching the clock or gazing out the window, the scene inside Santa Fe’s Math Adventure Camp could not be more different. Everywhere, students and teachers alike sport red t-shirts with the summer camp motto: “Will You Sink—or Swim?”

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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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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

They ensure students engage with content that aligns with the subject area and grade-level standards. They are useful for integrating various subjects and can make learning more engaging by connecting different areas of study through a common theme. Below are some of my favorite choice board designs.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

In this interview, he emphasizes the importance of active student engagement and creative problem-solving in learning mathematics, contrasting it with antiquated, passive learning methods. After moving to the U.S.,

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

First grade teacher Byron Gilliland has combined Rigamajig (the right tool) with Deeper Learning (the right pedagogy) to facilitate a learning environment that sees all students embrace their curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and collaborative abilities to own their learning at a higher level. Tools are powerful.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2024

Sophia Birk, a digital nomad currently living in Poland, is an international member of the AATT team of educators and a math aficionado. For teachers, preparing students for GCSE success is the greatest concern. Maths is one of two compulsory GCSE subjects. With BODMAS mastered, students can solve fractions and decimal problems.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. Students were able to choose different books to taste and were excited about writing responses.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Curriculum standards have evolved to meet the needs of todays students by incorporating skills essential for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. There is also an emphasis on real-world applications to make math more relevant and engaging for students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

From enhancing student engagement and addressing learning loss to transforming and redefining the essential skills of the workforce, AI offers possibilities for improving educational and career outcomes. .” ” The launch of Experience AI thus coincides with the beginning of a new era in digital education in Quebec.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Maybe you’ve thought about trying a new classroom management strategy, exploring new methods for student engagement, or digging into the latest trends in education. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Digital tools such as Khan Academy, IXL Learning, Desmos, Rosetta Stone, and Percipio provide interactive lessons tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They see my class as a convenient time for students to be pulled out for extra assignments in core subjects like math and science. I've seen how it can enhance cognitive skills, boost cultural awareness, and improve critical thinking.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Common Sense Media At the next level, edtech can be used for augmentation , to bring some other affordance or benefit to the teaching and learning experience—for example, when that worksheet becomes a shared Google Doc that allows for collaboration and increased critical thinking.

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