eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Empirical research has shown that students in gamified classrooms tend to participate more actively in lessons, leading to improved academic performance and retention of knowledge” (Dehghanzadeh et al., During a social studies unit on the U.S. While engaging, the free version of Gimkit is quite limited.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

As a former social studies educator and current learning specialist, my idea of nirvana is to help grow students who can examine issues from multiple perspectives. Getting them to practice that, however, can be a harrowing experience, particularly when the issues up for discussion are controversial.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ). This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. Esports is one such extracurricular activity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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. . Then, students participate in easy to prepare hands-on labs that use simple science supplies commonly found in classrooms or at home.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Utilizing digital learning tools to help improve and support meaningful student participation in math discussions is a key way to bridge this gap. Teachers can help students see how math animates science, history, music, social studies, art, and sports. It’s two baskets for a four-point lead at halftime.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Partnership building : Strengthen relationships with parents and community members by inviting them to participate in school events and activities. Discussing changes : Communicate any upcoming changes or restructuring plans with transparency. This could be through surveys, suggestion boxes, or town hall meetings.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

revolution to more recent discussions on rights and liberties, there are lesson plans and activities available for whatever unit your students need. Contest winners get to participate in behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites as part of America’s Field Trip. From lessons focused on the U.S.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

The coaching certification for the award-winning NASEF platform prepares teams to participate in the program; having Acer America pay this fee could potentially save a school district thousands of dollars. state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Think-Pair-Share is a three-step discussion routine that helps students build confidence in their ideas before they share them with a larger group. These types of questions not only get students thinking but also give them something to discuss. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.

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Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 77

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Participating in a simulation of the Constitutional Convention offered them a structured experience to practice the skills necessary for civic discourse—listening, discussing and compromising. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Through Realize , teachers can easily search for digital content, such as current events, speeches, and biographies to customize lessons; assign homework and assessments; lead a discussion board; and access the groundbreaking Project Imagine interactive history series. Hook & Inspire!

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

It covers English, math, science, social studies, languages, and music, following set lessons with exercises in each topic. They can also open documents and image files directly on the whiteboard to facilitate discussions. This adds another layer of support for our educators.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It took me wading in and really examining how the course modules aligned with my own Social Studies curriculum to figure out how to incorporate it best. I take grades on module completion, but I exempt students who choose not to participate.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The discussion about the importance of class size has been ongoing for decades. Some of the long-term results of the students who were in the smaller classes include: Higher student achievement levels in grade seven language, reading, science, math, and social studies classes.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history. This past June, I received an email inviting me to participate in a webinar on Gratitude-Based Learning (GBL).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Sometimes these conversations are with administrators concerned about the increasing numbers of students on the schools D-F list or with teachers disconsolate about students who won’t turn on their cameras, turn in work or participate in discussions and whose attendance (virtual or in-person) is sporadic at best.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It’s never too early for teachers to engage students in discussions about the history of the stock market, its impact on economic growth or decline, and how it can potentially empower students to invest in their own futures,” said Julie Smitherman, a former social studies teacher and director of content at Certell, Inc.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

If you’ve been tasked (or voluntold) to run this activity, here are six activities that will tech-infuse participants: Debate. Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion. Introduce this project with a guest speaker who will discuss the special needs and learning styles of seniors.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2020

“The truth of the matter is education is political,” says Tinisha Shaw, a social-emotional specialist and former history teacher for Guilford County Public Schools in North Carolina, during a recent webinar on textbook standards, organized by Social Studies Network , a Facebook group for educators.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Participants are clustered together in content areas and further divided into the particular courses they teach. We discussed issues that we faced in each of our courses, identified trends, and problem-solved on potential solutions. Zach Seagle is a social studies teacher at the Soulsville Charter School in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Teaching Social Studies Essay Exams 146

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2021

And not one but two live events for the National Council for the Social Studies in November and December. By design, most sessions at DLAC are short—lasting only 20 minutes, including discussion time. An annual conference for the Association for Middle Level Education in Louisville, Ky., the following month.

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Education Social Studies Testing Intelligence 206

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2017

Ariana Garcia doesn’t take a break as she goes from tutoring a small group of students to teaching a social studies class at the Great Oak Charter middle school in New York City. Under the residency program, participants work alongside a full-time licensed teacher in the classroom.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2017

On the second day of his current job, as principal of nearby Lexington Middle School, he discovered that a social studies teacher was also using the game. Today, all Kahoot quizzes are user-generated, but the company has had discussions with educational publishers about making their materials available on the platform.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This invitation to participate in the plot of the story is a hallmark of educational programs for young children, a moment designed to check their comprehension and engage them in learning. Can artificial intelligence help children participate with, and not just consume, media? It’s hard for them to sit down and watch TV with kids.”

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Intelligence Study Questions Language 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A study conducted in Prince William County, Virginia, provides insights into how individual students can benefit from tracking their own academic progress. Middle school social studies teacher Erin Merrill implemented a system where students use a data notebook to track their mastery of specific standards. for non-participants.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2017

Learners instead spent their mornings in traditional class settings, receiving direct instruction and participating in group discussions. As teachers at Bentley implement the courses, they’re able to reach out to the educators who wrote the content to ask questions and discuss improvements.

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Schools Coaching Social Studies Mobile Devices 141

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Actively Learn’s library includes 30,000 digital texts on subjects covering topics across English language arts, science and social studies subjects. As the company’s name implies, its tools aimed at help teachers to get students deeply engaged in the materials and build critical-thinking skills through discussion and open responses.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

But ThinkCERCA is more than just a traditional framework; the online program provides a lesson library with texts related to literature, math, science, and social studies. The schema-building activities proved highly stimulating: during the discussion, 13 of the 17 students participated over 30 times.

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Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Children must learn how to construct learning communities in which participants take each other’s ideas seriously, grow knowledge, and solve problems together so they are not dependent on the teacher to arrange such communities for them. Thinking together demands collective participation toward a collaborative end.

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Languages Language Teachers Discussions 111

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

EdSurge caught up with Ballone to discuss differentiation tools, the dangers of not intervening with above-average readers and the thrill of seeing equity in action in the classroom. For purposes of example, in a seventh-grade class in early September, 25 students log into Achieve3000 and participate in a 40-minute activity called LevelSet™.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2018

Participate's teaching resources. I’m an ELA teacher, so I tied it into culture in my social studies lessons. Read a story about imaginative play and discuss similarities and differences in play across communities. Zerifa's Favorite Learning Resources. Twitter (Of course! That's how I learned about Empatico.).

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Teachers Culture Questions Social Studies 147

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

If you’ve been tasked (or volunteered) to run this activity, here are five activities that will tech-infuse participants: Write an Ebook. Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. Kids are no different. write the book.

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Activities Schools Writing Quizzes 124

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 7, 2025

They can create their own list of questions, brainstorm in small groups, or participate in a whole-class discussion. Discussion: Students reflect on how the inquiry process went for them. Once students have the question they want to answer, they participate in projects that balance teacher support with independent learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

According to national social studies teacher education guidelines , infusing technology into instruction should: Extend learning beyond what could be done without technology. Include opportunities for students to study relationships among science, technology, and society. Introduce technology in context.

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Teachers Feedback Social Studies Schools 140

Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2018

During the 2017-2018 school year, 54 MAUHS students participated in dual enrollment options, earning college credit while attending high school. This allows students to enjoy longer activities like interacting with local college students to discuss their career paths and the courses and experiences required to get there.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to Reinvest. And the USHMM’s Bringing the Lessons Home program has been found to contribute to the moral development of teens and their ability to see themselves as active, responsible participants in the world.

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