k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree. She is not being asked to manufacture responses to hypothetical scenarios on weekly discussion boards.

Syllabus 100

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 100

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. How do they shape its meaning?

Languages 97

Languages Language Instructors Culture 97

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Jennifer E.

Accessibility 97

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 97

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

In those environments, creativity was often seen as defiance, and culturally relevant teaching was just as perilous. That quiet defiance — teaching banned literature — changed me. Given that we are discussing learning environments for students and families, in many ways, it is. Teaching has always come naturally to me.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

At its Awardee Showcase, AERDF is presenting learning science-based, cutting-edge prototypes and technical innovations that are redefining what’s possible in teaching and learning. Thought-provoking discussions about how R&D can create significant and positive change in education at scale.

Math 130

Math Culture Knowledge Science 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

That kind of insight changes how we teach. Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. Lloyd has been featured on Good Morning Houston and KTSU Radio for his impactful community work and continues to champion culturally responsive teaching and student empowerment at all levels of education.

Teaching 54

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

That kind of insight changes how we teach. Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. Lloyd has been featured on Good Morning Houston and KTSU Radio for his impactful community work and continues to champion culturally responsive teaching and student empowerment at all levels of education.

Teaching 54

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 54

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

We can teach students to critically analyze AI-assisted work and promote authentic learning as we do. To help us achieve these aims, here are five steps to update assignments in ways that help students learn the skills they need while fostering a culture of academic honesty. Step 1: Take a critical look at your current syllabus.

Critical Thinking 99

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 99

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counselor, a physics teacher with a penchant for storytelling and a Jordan-born immigrant who moved to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching.

Education 117

Education Essay Culture Math 117

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

A great ELA curriculum doesn’t just teach mechanics; it lifts the veil to a powerful and enchanting world of language. Students study six novels, learn to write multiple essay formats, write and study poetry, and learn discussion skills. It includes 150 premade lessons and a hands-on approach with partner work, discussions, and games.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

We’ve discussed grit, growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, relevance, autonomy, and purpose. Kids teach themselves astonishingly complex things through trial, error, iteration, and YouTube. Or is it relying heavily on the support structures, relationships, and cultural norms students bring from outside, especially from their families?

Motivation 279

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 279

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree. She is not being asked to manufacture responses to hypothetical scenarios on weekly discussion boards.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 96

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Real-World Math Problems Many of the terminated awards had something to do with teaching future elementary and middle school math teachers how to meet the needs of more than one type of student. Of the more than 1,000 grants terminated, 417 were specifically related to STEM education research and valued at more than $322 million.

STEM 166

STEM Math Education Peer Review 166

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. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

Laboratory 190

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. How do they shape its meaning?

Languages 67

Languages Language Instructors Culture 67

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 121

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 121

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade?

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Monitor and Support Groups in Real Time : Circulate during group work, check for understanding, and intervene as needed to guide discussion or clarify misconceptions. Furthermore, by refining our pedagogical practices, we can foster a more robust society with confident, culturally competent, and self-aware leaders of tomorrow.

Assignments 75

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. We need to find ways to teach, learn, and find the often-elusive work-life balance to slow down and meet faculty needs and improve student engagement. The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy.

eLearning 74

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. We need to find ways to teach, learn, and find the often-elusive work-life balance to slow down and meet faculty needs and improve student engagement. The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy.

eLearning 72

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 72

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters. As they work, have them discuss their ideas and use sentence frames to explain their thinking: Both and have. with guided questions.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions Similar to group pods, this type of classroom seating arrangement involves having all of the desks connected to feel more like a large conference room table.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University.

Grades 79

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 79

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Monitor and Support Groups in Real Time : Circulate during group work, check for understanding, and intervene as needed to guide discussion or clarify misconceptions. Furthermore, by refining our pedagogical practices, we can foster a more robust society with confident, culturally competent, and self-aware leaders of tomorrow.

Assignments 65

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 65

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Additionally, the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching is gaining recognition. As a result, your role involves creating a learning atmosphere that encourages questioning and exploration.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Before the visit, teach your students to ask meaningful questions. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. makes learning more meaningful. Prep your students.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Beyond seeing students in class and at monthly cohort events, regular one-on-one check-ins, whether in person or via Zoom, offer a space for students to discuss both academic and personal matters in an informal setting. These meetings help track progress, provide guidance, and connect students with relevant campus resources.

STEM 54

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 54

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. Currently, Dustin teaches in a DPT program and clinically works with clients that are in the pediatric stage of life and clients with bleeding disorders.

Evaluation 59

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

As teaching and learning increasingly shifted online throughout the early 2000s and 2010s, Turnitin became more embedded in classes. Plagiarism-detection software like Turnitin monetizes student intellectual property and contributes to a culture of suspicion in education. This year, the college paid almost $47,000. I trust you.

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. Currently, Dustin teaches in a DPT program and clinically works with clients that are in the pediatric stage of life and clients with bleeding disorders.

Evaluation 54

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 54

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Now, the COVID pandemic thrust schools into emergency remote teaching mode virtually overnight. In this conversation, we explore how today’s remote learning differs from that pandemic era emergency teaching. What sounded exactly like a podcast of two people discussing that report. I’m your host, Kevin Hogan.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. And if youre teaching 2nd grade science or working with small groups, consistency is your best friend.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

Communication styles can stereotypically differ between culture groups, genders, and generationally. It takes many years of experiencing and living in a culture to fully understand how they communicate. Lack of understanding, especially between different cultures can lead to distrust, discrimination and even violence.

Communication 52

Communication Failure Culture Participation 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

No matter where you play, these activities teach cooperation and elevate the joy in your classroom. Research in the Journal of University Teaching & Learning indicates that collaborative games facilitate effective teamwork and understanding of what makes a team successful. The best part?

Activities 52

Activities Communication Assignments Grades 52