Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Pro Tip: Chrissy Beltran Buzzing With Miss B is a big advocate of this setup for group work, saying, “I know it can stress some teachers out, but there is so much value in having kids sit with a group. When students are in groups, it’s easy to tell them to ‘turn and talk,’ ‘think-pair-share,’ or ‘turn-and-teach,’” she explains.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Make the Most of Group Work Learning outdoors naturally invites collaboration. When students are working together in an open space, they often feel less pressured and more creative. Small groups or partners are a great way to keep students accountable and safe, while also encouraging discussion and teamwork.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 18, 2025

It’s perfect for group work and simulations. This is your year to slay math education. Wipe-Clean Graphing Grid Overlay : Gives students a reusable way to plot points, draw functions, and explore transformations. Students can make quick corrections, making graphing stress-free. Explore high school resources

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Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

I can show respect during group work by listening and taking turns. Educators never stop learning; check out our available graduate degree programs to hone your skills and promote lifelong learning and academic excellence. I can solve multi-step math problems using equations. I can explain the main idea of a nonfiction text.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

note : Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to watch the video at Common Sense Education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

note : Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to watch the video at Common Sense Education.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2023

For the really unlucky, perhaps a teammate repackaged your work as their own. Educator Jen Manly, left, and EdSurge reporter Nadia Tamez-Robledo address the audience during a discussion about the challenges students face while doing group work. Why does group work suck so much? Great question.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Here’s what today’s educators have to say about AI, STEM, SEL, and more: In 2024, education will move to adopt AI–but slowly. In the coming year, early adopters will continue to play with new AI tools to see how they can be used in education. Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Music education also gives students a chance to reflect on their inner thoughts and helps struggling children build their confidence in a safe space. A robust musical education goes beyond the walls of the classroom, too. Musical programs can partner with community groups to bring joy and fulfillment to folks who live in the area.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Over time, they have also become learning tools in educational contexts–especially for note-taking, brainstorming, and studying for exams (Erdem, Farrand, Bandera, Mugnai). This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity. Universal Journal of Educational Research , 5(12A), 1-7.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Over time, they have also become learning tools in educational contexts–especially for note-taking, brainstorming, and studying for exams (Erdem, Farrand, Bandera, Mugnai). This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity. Universal Journal of Educational Research , 5(12A), 1-7.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Classroom technology supports the daily needs of educators and students across the country. As K–12 leaders endeavor to design classrooms to best serve today’s learners, they must leverage technology to ensure that the educational experience is relevant to students’ learning goals and outcomes. To maximize the educational returns…

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Created by Educators for Educators, InSpace Innovates With Virtual Learning Solution. The seed funding will expand educator support to keep pace with rapid growth and establish a resource network for users to share ideas and successes. The funding is led by a $2.6 The funding is led by a $2.6

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2018

Devices have allowed classroom technology to move forward, but to foster teamwork and collaboration, the integration of technology in education still needs to progress. Technology must help students be more productive in the classroom, not only individually, but also with their peers and their teacher.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? In open-ended answers, some educators said they see it as a tool akin to a calculator, or like using content from a textbook. But many experts say it depends on what a teacher is doing with AI.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Now is also a time to reflect on what educational technology tools U.S. Using Chromebooks for interactive lessons and group work helps encourage problem-solving and teamwork in the classroom–skills students will be grateful to have in the future. The three Ts: Thanksgiving, turkey and tech. Chromebooks. K-12 schools.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2018

Data-driven instruction may be the popular catchphrase in education, but in a recent edWebinar, the speakers advocated for data-driven learning. The student, they said, should be at the center of all educational efforts, especially when the goal is to improve outcomes. Phase 3 – Action.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2021

While we have been able to use these tools in that way, most educators would readily point to what is missing from the current video platforms that could improve online teaching: tools to better facilitate student interactions, including enhanced polling and quizzing features, group work tools, and more.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2020

So much of the support we offer our students with dyslexia is centered around small group work during our intervention block. The keys to overcoming that challenge were the same for us as they were for educators across the country: keeping in touch with students, using the right tools, and being as flexible as possible.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted educational theory with his comprehensive theory of cognitive development. His work was developed in the mid-20th century, but it remains highly relevant and influential in today’s classrooms. Sensory experiences (i.e., Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

What do we do to help our students regain these “educational muscles?” Teach Group Work Etiquette: Don’t assume your students remember how to have group discussions. Without a doubt, many students have lost some of their social and motor skills. If you don’t use it, you lose it, right?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over the past several years, these spaces have transformed into collaborative areas that encourage group work, discussions, and hands-on activities, promoting creativity and innovation–ultimately becoming instrumental in shaping well-rounded, adaptable learners.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there’s no doubt that educators need to earn the trust and respect of their students. At the end of the day, it’s up to the educator to make the connections with students that will enable learning and keep building on a sense of community.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. jena.passut_7651. Tue, 04/24/2018 - 08:13. which has 330 students, is not alone.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The devices feature zView technology, allowing for collaborative group work and presentations. This includes comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure educators are fully equipped to deliver immersive learning experiences. All laptops come with a 3-year warranty.

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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. Group work vs. cooperative learning. When we conduct professional development (PD), we rarely have a teacher who doesn’t give the trainer the highest marks.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2015

There is an interesting shift happening in education right now that touches on a similar tension between control and compliance versus freedom and self-reliance. They brainstormed ideas and groups worked at their own pace to complete their various performance tasks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. One of the primary benefits of education technology in K-12 is its ability to cater to diverse learning styles.

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. Common Approach #16: Grouping students for simple tasks Tweak: Design group work for complex tasks that require multiple thinkers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A neurodivergent student who struggles with any of these might tune out or do the complete opposite and engage in a way that creates stress within the group. This is exacerbated online, so I use a private chat tool in classroom.cloud to support my students in group work. I push them to speak up.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Today, after a key vote, it's official: Two giants in the education space will join forces, creating a professional development powerhouse for their educator members. ISTE, meanwhile, serves educators interested in tech and innovation, as well as edtech leaders, and has around 23,000 members. You just have more clout,” he said.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work. Form groups strategically. Monitor and facilitate group dynamics.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

Changes in the classroom that brought many advantages, such as interactive technologies, more small group work, and flexible classrooms, have contributed to noise levels. At 77 decibels, the average classroom produces the same level of noise as freeway traffic or other “annoyingly loud” sounds. What’s causing all this noise?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2020

She and Logie-Bates recruited their fellow Oakland Schools tech education enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity: 3rd grade teacher Jeremy Letkiewicz and two other K-12 technology integration specialists, Priscila Fojan and Stefanie Hebden. PBL goes beyond just a school assignment—it prepares kids for the real world that we live in.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Let’s take a look at a few trends in classroom learning and how these trends are impacting the future of education. Projects can be individually completed or a collaborative effort, promoting group work and social skills. What is a learning activity in a classroom? What is an example of learning by doing in the classroom?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Choose tech that works as an extension of you. So much of the technology marketed to educators these days is designed to work by itself. The most effective technology works with you to enable or extend the instruction you’re providing. What do students actually see as they interact with it? What are they asked to do?

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work. Form groups strategically. Monitor and facilitate group dynamics.

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