Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

These tools are particularly beneficial for introverted students or those who lack confidence in their subject knowledge. Templates, guided note-taking structures, interactive mind maps, and learning journals help students organize their thoughts and reflect on their understanding.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Diagnostic assessments, as opposed to summative assessments, measure students’ current knowledge and skills, helping educators identify gaps and areas for growth, and guide teachers and school leaders toward where students might need additional instruction, resources or support to meet learning outcomes.

Ethics 114

Ethics Evaluation Testing Science 114

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

You’re no longer just a source of information; you’re a guide, helping students navigate an increasingly complex learning landscape. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Summer brings the chance to slow down, evaluate what matters most, and set new goals for next year. 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom – Strategies for creating immersive, language-focused classrooms to boost learning outcomes. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Understanding what teachers find cognitively engaging in their work can help them 1) evaluate where they are investing their time and energy resources, 2) reflect on whether those tasks are energizing or draining, and 3) make adjustments in their approach to workflows that they find mentally draining.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Most academic interventions focus on core knowledge and basic skills: Let’s practice two-digit addition. Learn these vocabulary words. These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they don’t address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn.

Critical Thinking 335

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 335

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. Do your grades evaluate knowledge, skills, compliance? Do you feel the time you invest in grading results in improved learning outcomes for students? 1 Articulate Your WHY and Revisit It Daily. What is our purpose?

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Most academic interventions focus on core knowledge and basic skills: Lets practice two-digit addition. Learn these vocabulary words. These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they dont address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn.

Critical Thinking 266

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 266

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. Educators who understand their students can tailor their teaching to each individual’s learning style to accelerate academic gains.

Schools 297

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 297

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Today, in any given classroom, students arrive with varying degrees of knowledge and skill. Team outcomes Districts need flexibility to create team-based accountability, where teachers are held accountable for team outcomes. At present, 30 states include student growth as one measure in teacher evaluation.

Teachers 269

Teachers Evaluation Coaching Learning Outcomes 269

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

How do we get from educational “business as usual” to cultural changes, even transformation, that make learning central? Stakeholders who determine the value to credentials and competencies are more concerned with competency-based learning (CBL), which is a broader concept than CBE. These are the fundamentals of a CBL foundation.

Learning Outcomes 263

Learning Outcomes Achievement Culture Evaluation 263

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

IXL is an approved blended learning program for the Texas Education Agency’s Math Innovation Zones (MIZ) initiative, which aims to improve learning outcomes in math by preparing students for success in Algebra I.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Identifying Student Knowledge States What we wanted to know was, for any given student in a class at any point during a semester, what material have they mastered and what are they struggling with? The set of topics that a student has mastered to date is called their “knowledge state.” This is where machine learning comes in.

Teaching 213

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 213

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, has been approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for use under two statewide initiatives. Pinpoint knowledge with the Real-Time Diagnostic. Individualizing learning for every student.

Blended Learning 208

Blended Learning Distance Learning Learning Math 208

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

When the COVID-19 crisis took hold, its leadership turned to IXL for a robust remote learning experience that would empower all its students to learn from anywhere. One of the district’s priorities was to fill knowledge gaps that arose during school closures. ” IXL’s impact in Texas.

English 213

English Exams Language Languages 213

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

A common barrier for educators trying to incorporate technology is a lack of knowledge about the products and their alignment with course objectives, not to mention a heavy reliance on self-taught product use and integration. Why is evaluating edtech product quality so important? What is the work the Teacher Ready team set out to do?

Evaluation 168

Evaluation Learning Outcomes Feedback Achievement 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. Broadly, what do you think should change?

Teaching 200

Teaching Lecturing Evaluation Teaching Evaluations 200

EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

A pervasive issue among K–12 districts is administrators going for the newest products without much knowledge of what problems those technologies address and whether they actually work. This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”.

Schools 167

Schools Game-Based Learning Learning Outcomes Evaluation 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. Share these success criteria when evaluating resources so there is a mutually agreed upon goal that both parties are working toward.

eLearning 166

eLearning Evaluation Math Feedback 166

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

Teachers 198

Teachers Mobile Devices Students Languages 198

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Several key areas highlight the transformative effects of technology on education: Access to Information: The internet has become a vast repository of information, providing students and educators with unprecedented access to a wealth of knowledge. This democratization of information has empowered people to learn independently.

Technology 238

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 238

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Strong family and community engagement can enhance learning outcomes and help to create a sense of belonging. This includes the academic achievement commonly referenced by “learning loss,” but reaches beyond it to institutional knowledge and school culture.

Teachers 218

Teachers Schools Coaching Culture 218

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

It is anchored in exploring new ideas, testing our knowledge, and applying information in new contexts. Learning can happen in many ways! Even a few moments of video can provide rich substance that can accelerate my learning as an educator. Ultimately, though, good teaching is really only measured in student learning outcomes.

Education 308

Education Schools Math Science 308

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? Research shows that “ students who effectively interacted with learning activities in a course have better results.” Identify the intended learning outcome and create activities around it.

Feedback 159

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 159

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ertmer and Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich that refers not just to whether technology is used in the classroom but also when and how teachers use technology to improve learning outcomes. For example, in one of our focus groups, we asked teachers to examine the prototype for a tool they could use to evaluate whether and how to use edtech.

Beliefs 216

Beliefs Teachers Participation Internet 216

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2017

To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all. also ensure equitable professional learning outcomes for all mathematics teachers. To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all. Is it great news to learn that you only have to take one college math methods course to follow your dream?

Math 115

Math Teachers Evaluation Learning Outcomes 115

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. s flexible professional learning program. “We and found the trainers to be very knowledgeable and supportive,” she said.

Education 293

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 293

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2020

Institutions seeking a project charter and plan to enact transformational change can benefit by working with eLumen to evaluate readiness, work on strategic goals, and implement a plan for execution. Improving Teaching and Learning Outcomes. Strategic Review: Transformational Readiness?Institutions Supporting Guided Pathways?eLumen

Evaluation 130

Evaluation Learning Achievement Learning Outcomes 130

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Their foundational knowledge becomes shaky, making it progressively difficult for them to develop their mathematical knowledge and skills effectively. This model not only enhances student engagement and learning outcomes but also provides a framework for more meaningful interactions between teachers and learners.

Math 195

Math Attention Beliefs Knowledge 195

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Tech Edvocate Awards represent the combined opinion of industry insiders, knowledgeable educators, and interested parents,” said Lexia President, Nick Gaehde. The company’s innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home or in schools and workplaces around the world.

Learning Tools 139

Learning Tools Blended Learning Learning Languages 139

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.).

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2016

Learning activities that draw on culture and community, specifically activities that integrate culturally relevant practices, foster student development of expertise, and highlight this expertise by providing opportunities for students to share their knowledge and skills with authentic audiences. The DLE version 1.0

Education 113

Education Evaluation Beliefs Students 113

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. Thanks to the incredible participation of our faculty, improvements in student learning were not just planned, but successfully implemented.

Evaluation 89

Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 89

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

The process of reflection is a cycle that needs to be repeated: Teach Self-assess the effect of your teaching Consider new ways of teaching to improve the quality of learning Try these ideas in practice Repeat the process Reflective practice is learning through and from experience while gaining new insights into self-practice (Finely, 2008).

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Participation Knowledge Learning Styles 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

One big takeaway though, is that the fun factor is crucial to yield any positive learning outcome. When parents and caregivers help guide their younger children through digital media experiences, they have a better chance of learning from the content, the AAP notes.

Mobile Devices 200

Mobile Devices Cognitive Development Communication Languages 200