eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. In 2020, students, teachers, and parents made an extraordinary pivot to distance learning with no preparation at all. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

But for one classroom, the move yielded some surprising results for student engagement, learning progress, and for students with special needs. “We We had surprising outcomes from students with special needs,” said Jamie Morgan, an elementary school teacher in the Wichita Falls ISD in Texas.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Personalize curriculum and support: Children continue to face learnings gaps, particularly in math and sciences, and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other special learning needs will require additional support that is not always offered within a traditional classroom. According to the U.S.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

As an education community, we are beginning to understand the depth of the pandemic’s impact, especially on our students of color, our English Language learners and our students with disabilities. W]hen I think about UDL, that's the question I'm looking for: How am I going to engage all learners?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For example, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools support students with disabilities, while language models assist non-native English speakers. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1. Enhancing accessibility AI tools can make learning more inclusive. Educators can explore how AI can create a more equitable learning environment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

Through DreamBox, more than 33,000 math lessons have been completed with a 29% growth among active students. One-third of the students are enrolled in advanced math and English. Student engagement is high. Parent and community support are strong. But this is only the beginning.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Instead, students learn from an all-in-one multimedia machine that features full interactivity. Academic studies confirm that interactivity and active learning can greatly enhance student engagement in the classroom. What’s more, both teachers and students seem to enjoy learning better when they use interactive whiteboards.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. For example, most of the enrolled students in fully asynchronous MOOCs are adults, and even in this context, completion can be challenging.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

The teacher uses simple, concrete examples and visual aids to help students grasp the changes in properties that indicate a chemical reaction. Students engage in a guided practice where they observe a reaction and discuss the changes they see.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. For example, one common barrier for students at Compass High School is the inability to read grade-level text.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. We must involve students in the process and help them set realistic goals and follow through.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Central to this approach is the promotion of a social web of connections, where building, maintaining, and repairing relationships are standard expectations, with students recognized as vital members of the educational community. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Among more than 400 studies, none reported data on student sexual orientation. Native language status was also overlooked, along with disability status in most studies — and when disability status was reported, it was predominately categorized using general terms such as students with an “Individualized Education Plan.”

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Central to this approach is the promotion of a social web of connections, where building, maintaining, and repairing relationships are standard expectations, with students recognized as vital members of the educational community. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Perceived impact of AI on instruction The vast majority of instructional coaches expressed positive expectations regarding AIs potential to reduce educator workload, create personalized learning experiences, and improve access for students with disabilities. However, perspectives on AIs overall impact on education varied.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

“We knew we needed to do something to support all students,” says Perez, “especially English learners and students with disabilities.” We knew we needed to do something to support all students, especially English learners and students with disabilities. Source: Levered.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

“We knew we needed to do something to support all students,” says Perez, “especially English learners and students with disabilities.” We knew we needed to do something to support all students, especially English learners and students with disabilities. Source: Levered.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

UNC’s Learning Center states the case plainly for its students : “Attending office hours, whether in person or online, can give you [the student] valuable time to better understand your class content and your professor’s expectations and can have a big impact on your academic success.”

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

More than 1 billion people across the world have disabilities and AI optimizes accessibility, inclusion, and equity, thus ensuring fairer access to educational information of all types (Nacheva 2025, 137). Transcriptions ease and enable learning for many students with disabilities. Literacy Today (2411-7862) 41 (1): 5458.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

We are hearing corporate strategies are shifting to include geographically targeted approaches that allow companies to more directly support school leaders, teachers, and students with both learning and human resources aligned to college and career readiness, student engagement, and overall well-being.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2019

From my experience in the classroom, I’ve found that seating chart choices can be critical to how students engage with one another and the teacher. Today, the influx of digital tools and new instructional models means that the traditional classroom settings of “quiet students, talking teacher” may no longer apply.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

That means psychological evaluations, finding out whether there’s an undiagnosed learning disability that’s making school acutely uncomfortable for the student, and other measures such as exposure therapy, she says. Instead, Demsky calls for schools to recognize when refusal is occurring, and to follow evidence-based paths.

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Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

Instructor video feedback has also been shown to improve social presence, which is correlated with the development of an instructor-student relationship. In online the instructor-student relationship has been shown to play a role in student engagement and persistence, particularly with Latino students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Some disabilities include blindness, deafness, dyslexia, and autism. Let’s find out below.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities. In the United States, there are over 15,000 esports teams in K-12 schools, and many esports teams and programs emphasize access to students with disabilities.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Teachers should strive to connect the content to real-world applications that resonate with students. Research indicates that authentic assessments, which apply classroom learning to real-world contexts, can significantly increase student engagement and minimize cheating. World Bank. National Center on Educational Outcomes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: It’s tough to balance student engagement and diverse learning needs Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The landscape of K-12 classroom management is fraught with various challenges.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

By using video, teachers can keep students engaged in new and innovative ways. Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension. Tips for Using Video In Class.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2022

Present level of academic progress Understanding where students are academically is a first step to making sure that work is neither overwhelmingly challenging nor so remedial that it underestimates their capabilities. Key to increasing student engagement is ensuring that students are known in terms of personal interest and context.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

More than 1 billion people across the world have disabilities and AI optimizes accessibility, inclusion, and equity, thus ensuring fairer access to educational information of all types (Nacheva 2025, 137). Transcriptions ease and enable learning for many students with disabilities. Literacy Today (2411-7862) 41 (1): 5458.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2019

School and school district websites are increasingly becoming marketing tools for attracting students and setting the tone for all potential incoming students. This highly competitive environment means that school and school district websites need to attract more students, engage with parents, and even recruit high-level staffing.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom. As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Meeks was introduced to us after participating in the UDL Product Certification listening sessions, a project sponsored by the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), a coalition of organizations dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and learning differences.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

These solutions will prioritize the relationship between teacher and student, enabling teachers to serve as motivators and facilitators of student learning, which is critical to student engagement and success. This reflective process is essential for driving meaningful improvements. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and lessons is to spark student creativity–empower them to explore their passion. Lessons are delivered by peers–high school and college students with a love of the subject. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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