Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 16, 2024

It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. When these rules and norms have been communicated, the discussion can begin.

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Discussions Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 105

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

If your goal is to increase student learning outcomes, then these features, while nice-to-have, may not move the needle in the way you need most. With these examples of must-haves, should-haves, and nice-to-haves in your back pocket, it is now time to discuss other key considerations when youre looking at purchasing digital courses.

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Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 300

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When students reach a “teacher time” block on their playlist, they meet with the teacher to receive feedback on their work and discuss their progress on the playlist.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes. To address this, an effective productivity system is essential.

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Discussions Teaching 204

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. Technology improves learning outcomes in the classroom Of course, there are many reasons as to why people believe that banning phones in the classroom is the right approach.

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Teaching Methods Teaching Counselling Learning Outcomes 312

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Step #2: Define the Desired Results or Intended Outcomes. Likewise, a teacher must identify the target learning outcomes or goals for a particular learning experience if they are going to design with purpose and intentionality. An architect sketches a blueprint, which clearly defines what the builders are working toward.

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

Formative assessment, while not a new concept by any means, has been receiving a lot of attention recently due to discussions regarding student learning loss and the need for more digitized solutions for remote learners. There’s been discussion in recent years about what formative assessment truly is.

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Learning Outcomes Attention Culture Discussions 258

eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Khanmigo is designed to provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring that adapts to each student’s learning pace and style. This approach mirrors the benefits historically associated with private tutoring, which has been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes.

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Ethics Education Critical Thinking Writing 300

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

Here are three ways school administrators can use remaining ESSER III funds to add or enhance a digital learning program in their school or district. Recognizing the need to adapt to the digital landscape, UVLA’s school leadership opted for a blended learning approach, combining online coursework with traditional classroom instruction.

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Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Coaching Achievement 293

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2024

Equity of access is often one of the biggest problems when discussing advantages and disadvantages of AR and VR. The two technologies are immersive and engaging, but access to devices through which to experience immersive and augmented learning experiences can be limited. What is the main problem with VR and AR?

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Textbooks Learning Outcomes Student Engagement Science 321

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He knows that having students engage with one another across neighborhoods, nations, and even continents builds cultural understanding, appreciation for diversity, global knowledge and global engagement– learning outcomes we have defined and measured –as well as general academic skills.

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Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

By understanding the strengths and limitations of each LLM, we can strategically deploy them to optimize learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators.

Ethics 317

Ethics Critical Thinking Fairness Knowledge 317

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Because I have experience in the edtech industry, I have some thoughts on what I think the key question should be: How can I nurture a genuine love of learning? We know that students today are still struggling academically, and research shows that tutoring can have a strong positive impact on student learning outcomes.

Learning Styles 312

Learning Styles Critical Thinking Intelligence Motivation 312

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

I love the plug-and-play nature of the resources; they serve as excellent introductory hooks and points for further discussion. Additionally, the topics are timely and relevant to students’ lives, making the learning experience more engaging. This resource was instrumental in helping students identify problems around them.

Education 249

Education Learning Outcomes STEM Participation 249

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

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English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. But you don’t have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active.

Critical Thinking 337

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 337

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

In my experience, I have found that using creative, dynamic tools significantly boosts student learning outcomes–but you need to know where to look. This tool will engage your students in a new and dynamic way, helping them to understand complex topics and concepts through multi-step builds, discussions, and reflections.

STEM 334

STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 334

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods.

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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 237

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

With around 2,850 students in pre-k to grade 12, technology plays an increasingly important role in learning outcomes across all age groups. As classroom technology increased, these five carts quickly grew into 16 and discussions evolved into the viability of rolling out a full 1:1 program.

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Mobile Devices Technology Learning Outcomes Communication 230

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Research has shown that tools like Pear Deck that support active learning can improve equity, reduce achievement gaps and help improve school culture. When students are able to demonstrate their thinking in a variety of ways and hear their ideas being discussed in class, student engagement and confidence increase.

Learning Outcomes 216

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 216

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Turnitin’s AI detector provides an evaluative measure of how many sentences in a written submission may have been generated by artificial intelligence, which educators can use to determine if further review, inquiry or discussion with the student is needed.

Writing 299

Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 299

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Eduverse offers a new way to learn, enabling students to collaborate in engaging virtual spaces where the impossible becomes a reality. The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts.

Mobile Devices 345

Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 345

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. They see the bigger picture and nicely bridge the tech and curriculum sides of the discussion.

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Failure Learning Outcomes Communication Activities 280

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Students grouped terms into meaningful categories and discussed their reasoning. “When properly integrated into lesson plans, gamification can lead to enhanced problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and higher-order learning outcomes in elementary students” (Dehghanzadeh et al.,

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. This can significantly enhance learning outcomes by ensuring students receive the support they need to master the material.

Teaching 325

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Agency as both a learning outcome—and a precious resource Agency is generally defined as an important learning outcome , characterized by the ability for students to set and pursue their own learning goals. With students largely running the show, what was there left to do?

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. But you dont have to upend your entire curriculum or implement a complicated model to make learning more active.

Critical Thinking 268

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 268

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

I am definitely one of those teachers who loves classroom discussion, so I didn’t have to change much to bring more of it into the classroom, but since I began using Kognity’s phenomena-based curricula, I’ve been able to adapt instruction to share more real-life examples and experiences.

Education 312

Education Schools Math Science 312

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To nurture these authentic relationships, schools must develop mentorship programs, personalized learning plans, and activities that promote teamwork and empathy. For example, the superintendent and high school principal meet individually with each high school junior and senior to discuss their future plans.

Schools 300

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 300

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

If we continue on our present path, we’ll continue to see the same troubling outcomes: teachers working tirelessly without achieving better learning outcomes and students disengaged and uninvested in their education. This workbook is designed to encourage educators to think more deeply about the ideas presented in the talk.

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Education Learning Students Discussions 284

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. I think the research community should attempt to align and discuss what those standards should be.” Peterson asks on the message board. How Harmless?

Ethics 202

Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 202

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2019

This ethical question formed the center of a thoughtful, deep discussion about an email from the school administration asking teachers to tell students not to “like” a YouTube video posted by a comedian who had been accused of making anti-Semitic statements. Nor had they carved out time for her to do so.

Education 167

Education Ethics Learning Outcomes Discussions 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

We’ve found a few consistent themes relating to the variables that impact engagement and the indicators that signal students are engaged in what they are learning,” said Mariana Aguilar, director of research at GoGuardian. Read about their study on the factors that influence student engagement in the 2020 State of Engagement Report.

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Student Engagement Metacognitive Skills Distance Learning Students 231

eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2024

Discussing R&D strategies for new learning techniques may be esoteric—at least for me—but it’s also essential. Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) , breaks them down with elegance here in anticipation of several events slated for ISTE next week.

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Learning Outcomes Math Participation Discussions 141