Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2015

Online icebreakers give students an opportunity get to know one another and build a community online. Note: For educators interested in incorporating online discussions into their curriculum, my first book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 provides resources and strategies to support this shift. This is an important life skill.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

When specifically asked about generative AI tools, participants reported an 18 percent increase in use since first reported in September 2023. . Seventy-four percent are also worried about the potential negative impact on students’ writing abilities. ” This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

Amid this technology-driven educational environment, 3D printing offers students the following: helping to facilitate differentiated instruction, increasing student engagement, expanding practice opportunities, and scaling up standardized instruction. As a result, students can be creators rather than just consumers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

The Board wanted to help teachers better engage students; to do this effectively, it needed clearer insight into teacher needs. Leveraging its technology investments, OCSB got that insight—as well as a brand new geography curriculum that increased student engagement and collaboration. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Teachers enjoy a boost in student engagement The use of interactive technology helps make lessons fascinating.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2021

The shift to distance and hybrid learning this past year has caused many families and teachers to worry that their students are falling behind. Here, Lenz and Adams discuss why project-based learning is such a powerful way to keep students engaged.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

the award-winning provider of distance learning, video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced their participation in the ISTELive 22 , one of the world’s most influential education events, hosted by The International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ). AVer Information Inc.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

Based on successes that included increased student engagement and positive classroom and social developments, we expanded to form NASEF , the nonprofit North America Scholastic Esports Federation. A report from the UCI research team says: For the last three years, our research team has investigated the outcomes of the NASEF program.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The county jumped on the esports train to heighten student engagement. Schools with gaming clubs boast substantial benefits, chief among them bringing disenfranchised students—often not participating in school athletics—into the community to be accepted and celebrated.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens. These positive learning outcomes make esports popular in secondary grades, with both students and educators advocating for the addition and growth of scholastic esports in their middle and high schools.

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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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For one thing, over 1,700 Madrid students annually already participate in our existing Global Scholars program and will continue to do so. “Our community has benefited greatly from the Global Cities model, and we’re eager to give more students the opportunity to connect with a diverse set of peers, he said. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

For teachers who want to continue with CoderZ, Amazon will also sponsor free access to the yearlong curriculum for 100,000 students from underserved communities within the United States for a full semester during 2020 – 2021. Participating students will see how what they learn in class relates to future job opportunities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The report, Students as Meaning Makers: Why Academic Solutions Aren’t Enough , underscores an increasingly critical need to ensure students find positivity and meaning in their learning. Recent data shows student engagement and connection are at an all-time low.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

One way we have taught these skills is through project-based learning (PBL), where students apply what they’ve learned during a hands-on project that is relevant to the real world — and their lives. The study examined students in second and fifth grade, and took place during the 2015–2016 school year.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Survey Says Seminars are not new to the online environment, although for anyone who has taught in this environment there have been many iterations over the years as technology and curriculum have dramatically changed. Student and faculty behavior became more meaningful as they shared these personal emotions in the weekly session together.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot. consortium. “We

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Lessons on these events and others are included in Common Sense Economics from Poptential , a comprehensive and free high school digital curriculum. Investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offers individuals a pathway to participate in the stock market. The curriculum is standards-based and developed by teachers.

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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. Others painted or drew a picture.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2016

For one week in October, students in Boston’s public middle schools—6,500 students in 36 schools–set aside their regular lessons and participated in Boston STEM Week , a hands-on, in-depth program connecting students with real-world examples of STEM in action. STEM is] where our world is going.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2017

Innovative curriculum and instructional methods along with parent engagement and community participation have been major priorities in the district’s plan we set forth. Student engagement is critical in learning. In 2017, we look forward to continued “Growth Through Innovation” in Manor ISD. —

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

But engaging students through game-based learning (GBL) means little unless the games are easy to implement and effective where they matter most—in the classroom. Games, like any other tool, should be put into place to support the learning of curriculum and the mastery of standards by our students. What Not To Do.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

One of the most significant benefits of PBL is that it addresses students’ questions as they learn, fostering curiosity and perseverance in learning as opposed to having to stick to a specific curriculum. Classroom learning is much more successful when students are engaged in that learning via interactive classroom activities.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Many of these students are bright but face challenges like executive functioning deficits, anxiety, or previous negative school experiences. The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

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. Amato is the chief academic officer for K12 Coalition—Teaching Channel.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Here are five steps that helped our teams successfully build and maintain an online elementary program that drives student and parent engagement: Step 1: Start with the Basics First, determine the specific goals you want for your online elementary program. Or perhaps you have multiple goals you want to accomplish.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. The participating edtech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students today are more distracted and disengaged than ever, all while they’re spending an average of 95 minutes every single day on TikTok alone. Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2022

Now that students are back in school, many teachers are finding that continuing to use a blend of digital and face-to-face classroom learning methods can be effective in boosting student engagement and fostering constructive discussions.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Teachers in rural areas are exceptionally creative, working around limited library access, funding restrictions, and the ever-present battle with scaling best practices to support their students. Finding interesting resources goes a long way in boosting my students’ engagement with the material, better positioning them for lifelong success.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2016

To help educators save time, we’ve put together a quick recap on how to prepare for your next virtual field trip (VFT) and five of the best VFT’s based on their relevancy, quality of resources, and potential for student excitement. Student engagement starts with excitement, so get planning!

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

7M Cares will provide support to the Magic Wand Foundation in several meaningful ways including scholarships, leadership, in-kind resources, board participation, and financial contributions. The dedicated support from 7M Cares will help transform the number of students we’re able to positively impact,” said Waller.

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Participation Achievement Curriculum Student Engagement 250

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, has partnered with the Virginia Technology Student Association (Virginia TSA) to support and expand participation in virtual, intra-curricular student STEM competitions.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

iNACOL defines personalized learning as “tailoring learning for each student’s strength, needs, and interests—including enabling student’s voice and choice in what, how, when and where they learn—to provide flexibility and supports to ensure mastery of the highest standards possible.”

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