eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. Highlight mental health resources: Ensure students know where to find help if they’re struggling. .

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students. Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. Doodle Math. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Art 130

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, technology has reshaped classroom interactions, enabling students to communicate and collaborate beyond physical boundaries through online discussions, shared documents, and video conferencing. How have curriculum standards adapted to meet the needs of todays students?

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2019

This year, a seventh grade English class designed games to highlight the theme in “The Giver” and a second grade class built gingerbread models of Chicago landmarks for an interdisciplinary math and social studies unit. We wanted to give our students a platform to discuss their work and to teach others.

Fairness 163

Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary 163

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The student explored the culture of coffee, the culture of cafes, and the culture of leisure in Croatia and explained the failure of Starbucks through that lens of culture. PEEK INSIDE COLLEGE CLASSROOMS: Discover interdisciplinary teaching insights from our growing community of college educators. Professor John Branch and students.

Quizzes 167

Quizzes Failure Culture Students 167

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

The Center provides spaces for innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and learning where students can learn in novel formats, develop and prototype new products and services through a design-thinking approach, and collaborate. The goal is to bolster students’ capacity for innovation and creativity.

Lecturing 148

Lecturing Laboratory Interdisciplinary Art 148

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This aligns with findings from the literature, which emphasize that by intentionally integrating AI-powered learning tools, we can highlight best practices for student engagement with these technologies (Johnson, Adams Becker, & Cummins, 2022). Another key insight was the broader applicability of AI in future classrooms.

Ethics 107

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 107

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Simple active learning techniques such as a quick temperature check or low stakes writing activity (Lang, 2021) can allow space for students to express their feelings, particularly when discussing challenging or emotive material, which simultaneously builds empathy and inclusion. Padlet is a good digital tool.

Activities 110

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, facilitating employer and alumni panels can prove highly beneficial for students exploring potential career pathways. Of course, when these experiences can be paired with a class for credit, student engagement tends to be higher. Alternatively, academic units may also offer Graduate School Preparation Workshops.

Interdisciplinary 124

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 124

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

An interdisciplinary K-8 resource, STEM Connect blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities to enhance core curriculum and cultivate valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Using real-life examples, current events, and personal experiences in order to make the content of the lesson more accessible to students will go a long way toward keeping students engaged. 2. Create I find that when students are involved in creating something, they are usually engaged.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

In essence, digital literacy skills in the 21 st century consist of an interdisciplinary skill set that empowers individuals to engage responsibly, think critically, and communicate effectively in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This not only improves digital literacy but also prepares students for collaborative work environments.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies.

Teaching 79

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 79

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Conferences often feature keynote speakers, workshops, and discussions on current trends and future directions in education. Participate in relevant discussions and follow thought leaders in the field. Innovative K-12 education ideas are crucial for creating engaging, effective, and future-ready learning environments.

Education 130

Education Gamification Blended Learning Hybrid Learning 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Simple active learning techniques such as a quick temperature check or low stakes writing activity (Lang, 2021) can allow space for students to express their feelings, particularly when discussing challenging or emotive material, which simultaneously builds empathy and inclusion. Padlet is a good digital tool.

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Using real-life examples, current events, and personal experiences in order to make the content of the lesson more accessible to students will go a long way toward keeping students engaged. 2. Create I find that when students are involved in creating something, they are usually engaged.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, facilitating employer and alumni panels can prove highly beneficial for students exploring potential career pathways. Of course, when these experiences can be paired with a class for credit, student engagement tends to be higher. Alternatively, academic units may also offer Graduate School Preparation Workshops.

Interdisciplinary 110

Interdisciplinary Assignments Participation Exams 110

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the current technological landscape, though, librarians are positioned to provide students engaging, dynamic library resources as instructional designers. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

Schools 246

Schools Language Languages Reading 246

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

These schools are characterized by their commitment to interdisciplinary learning, collaborative projects with international partners, and the integration of technology to facilitate communication and learning across borders. How can parents support global learning initiatives? What role does technology play in Beyond Boundaries Schools?

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Create commercials for the morning announcements, hang up posters, have classroom teachers recommend or personally invite specific students, send home informational flyers, or even hold informational nights to help spread the word. Remember to make it fun to keep students engaged!

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Assistant Vice President, Institutional Strategy & Effectiveness, Mississippi State University University Research Supporting undergraduate research and challenging assumptions R.

Interdisciplinary 52

Interdisciplinary Science Participation Art 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The parallel participation forums provided students space for an alternate class discussion, initiating debate and critical thought without the teacher guiding the discourse as would happen in a traditional classroom. This resulted in a kind of wholesome engagement I hadn’t seen before.

Lecturing 217

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 217

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2021

The parallel participation forums provided students space for an alternate class discussion, initiating debate and critical thought without the teacher guiding the discourse as would happen in a traditional classroom. This resulted in a kind of wholesome engagement I hadn’t seen before.

Lecturing 203

Lecturing Education Learning Knowledge 203

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences in online higher education can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence and the routine nature of digital interactions. As educators, these attributes translate to more robust, enriching online discussions, thoughtful and empathetic communication, and active listening.

Interdisciplinary 92

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 92

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences in online higher education can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence and the routine nature of digital interactions. As educators, these attributes translate to more robust, enriching online discussions, thoughtful and empathetic communication, and active listening.

Interdisciplinary 91

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 91

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Students have opportunities to play leadership roles not only in voter mobilization work but issue activism. As data from the 2020 election show, faculty frequently served as the most significant communicators of everything from voter registration materials to discussions about critical political issues.

Curriculum 145

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 145

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Prioritize Information : Before students can write effectively, they must learn to identify and rank key ideas from their readings, lectures, or discussions. These reflections can be used to structure class discussions, ensuring that students engage with the material in meaningful ways.

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Prioritize Information : Before students can write effectively, they must learn to identify and rank key ideas from their readings, lectures, or discussions. These reflections can be used to structure class discussions, ensuring that students engage with the material in meaningful ways.

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Students have opportunities to play leadership roles not only in voter mobilization work but issue activism. As data from the 2020 election show, faculty frequently served as the most significant communicators of everything from voter registration materials to discussions about critical political issues.

Curriculum 96

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 96

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2023

They thought about how upperclassmen can help set a good example for younger students. They discussed the value of creating multiple activity options for their peers to choose from. As the students broke back up into smaller groups, the conversation at one table dove into assignment ideas about the importance of water.

High School 186

High School High School Schools Assignments 186

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

Interdisciplinary 59

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

Interdisciplinary 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57