eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“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. Our own country is based in difference, in the recognition that so much of our achievement as a nation depends on what we learn from each other.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement. Responses revealed that, when it comes to engagement, teachers value learning experiences that address the whole child—creatively, cognitively and emotionally.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This resource was instrumental in helping students identify problems around them. 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.

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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. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been dominant, with all students completing the same activities throughout the course. This method, however, often leads to a lack of student engagement and, consequently, less effective learning.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Blooket: Create variety with interactive game modes Blooket serves as a game hub where teachers can create or find question sets that students play in formats like tower defense, a cafe simulation, or a classic quiz battle. The variety keeps students engaged because each game offers a different experience.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

By incorporating real-world experiences and addressing problems, I aim to engage students and encourage them to devise solutions to these challenges. For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? According to Moser et.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

In what follows, we offer strategies on how to balance competing pedagogical concerns to maintain flexibility, while still encouraging student engagement. One approach for incentivizing in-person attendance is to make the classroom environment interactive with various learning activities for student engagement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

As it turns out, nurturing students’ abilities to contribute and lead can have big payoffs as schools face ongoing uncertainty. 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.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. As students and educators adapt to digital platforms, student engagement has emerged as a key concern in online learning.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. He told me that he uses ChatGPT all the time (and he is not alone among students in doing so; Kichizo Terry, 2023).

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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. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Level Up Los Angeles represents an inclusive, districtwide initiative aimed at integrating esports into educational contexts, utilizing platforms that support collaborative and creative learning. Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities.

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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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Mirecka-Jakubowska has a contagious passion for learning and urges educators to embrace this new technology.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

This vision is centered on establishing a growth model with expanding choice options for students, enhancing personalized learning pathways, and providing a wide variety of blended learning opportunities to support increased student engagement and improved student learning outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s pretty ideal for brainstorming sessions and collaborative projects online featuring: Real-time collaboration Multimedia support Easy to embed and share Flipgrid A video discussion tool, Flipgrid encourages students to express their ideas and engage in discussion through short video exchanges.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Research shows that edtech has benefits for students and teachers Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology has revolutionized education, offering numerous positive effects that enhance learning and teaching experiences.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2016

School leaders, policymakers can use ESSA to focus on boosting learning, achievement for students. Two new reports offer school leaders research-based evidence to help them leverage the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve learning outcomes for students.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A neurobiologist by training, Croft also designs her own STEM games for students, and like Nardolilli and Baselice she is trying to gather more evidence that games can lead to learning outcomes. Maybe an older student who had played the game before,” Fath says.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. This collaborative effort sparked engaging discussions and valuable feedback.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

Many discussions have highlighted uncertainty about how colleges will support the academic pathways of students beyond their initial enrollment to ensure degree persistence. The stakes are high and so are the needs of our students. gross domestic product.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

One particular headache we hear often is how LMSs have been admin-centered and designed to streamline back-end operations like course scheduling, curriculum management, grading, and online discussion boards. We are now beginning to see a move toward LMSs that are more collaborative, student-focused and faculty-centered.

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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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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge. This can lead to better learning outcomes for everyone. So, let’s first discuss how they are structured!

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Six key strategies include: Peer Instruction: This method involves students teaching and explaining concepts to their peers. It encourages active engagement and reinforces understanding as students articulate and discuss ideas with one another. This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning.

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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. National Center on Educational Outcomes.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Offline-Station Students engage in spiral review, revisiting and completing practice problems introduced the previous day or week. Online Station Students can self-pace through personalized practice online, engage in collaborative problem-solving, complete a pre-assessment/diagnostic, or work on a performance task.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

Rather, it follows from nurturing a love of reading and closing the reading engagement gap—the discrepancy between how students engage with modern digital content and how they engage with traditional texts in school. In order to gauge comprehension, teachers can alternate quizzes with writing prompts or live discussions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

One prevalent technique is differentiated instruction, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within a classroom. Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

When provided opportunities to talk, students often share their layers (and lack) of understanding in their own words. Teachers can keep a curiosity board or chart.Questions and comments posted on the board or poster are incorporated into future discussions.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

“Sustaining its success for both students and staff requires continued attention and adjustments as the technology needs of our school community change over time.”. Establish your mission, purpose and goals: Giving students ownership in the help desk can increase student engagement , as well as help schools improve the program over time.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology isn’t something to be feared–it has a positive classroom impact Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has transformative effects on education, enhancing both teaching and learning.

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