k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

Skills 138

Skills Schools Learning Students 138

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Engagement: Incorporating interactive and multimedia elements to make lessons more dynamic and captivating, fostering student interest and participation.

Learning 258

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 258

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How technology is impacting education Technology has profoundly impacted education, upending traditional teaching methods and reshaping today’s learning landscape. Innovative Assessment Methods: Technology has introduced innovative assessment methods.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers.

STEM 198

STEM Education Culture Science 198

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2021

Each participant sat down at a desk while attendants helped them put on a heavy VR headset and strap a plastic sensor on each hand. The question put to the participants is, what’s wrong with the poor alien creature? Participants fly the pods with the joystick, but are directed to follow a set path marked by floating circles.

Science 194

Science Testing Participation Feedback 194

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Information literacy involves the ability to locate, evaluate, and use digital information critically.

Skills 130

Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

Planned or random, evaluative or not, the atmosphere changes. New tools and teaching methods have emerged and the tried and true lessons that have been used for decades are no longer best practice. Many teachers wouldn’t want an administrator to walk into this “mess,” much less base their evaluation on it, but our teachers do.

Teachers 141

Teachers Evaluation Feedback Teaching Methods 141

Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A data-informed classroom provides another lens through which to view and evaluate student performance, complimenting educators’ own expertise and intuition. Learners in a personalized education system are active participants in their educational journeys rather than passive recipients of information.

Ethics 191

Ethics Intelligence Learning Instructors 191

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Lloyd Jackson discussedhisexperience withmathematics and AI.Heshared hisviews oncurriculum standards ,digital tools and AI ,digital learning with traditional teaching methods , AI shaping the future of mathematics education ,and many more. In a recent interview withK12 Digest,Dr.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Which is more effective, classroom teaching or online teaching? Online learning vs. classroom learning research provides insights into the effectiveness of each teaching method. Classroom teaching fosters real-time interaction and immediate feedback, which are crucial for student engagement and comprehension.

Online Learning 130

Online Learning Learning Styles Learning Internet 130

Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

By integrating their physical local environment, culture, and landscaping, students learn through participation in service projects to help them gain a better understanding of their place in the world. This transformative teaching method helps to foster a sense of community and engagement among students.

Teaching Methods 104

Teaching Methods History Education Learning 104

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Evaluate the level of support and training provided by the technology vendor to empower educators in effectively using the tools. Interactive classroom technology tools have become increasingly prevalent in K-12 classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods and fostering more engaging and dynamic learning environments.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes 130

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

The institution was built with online in mind, and focuses on a so-called competency-based teaching method, where students work at their own pace and get credit when they show they know the material. Example 1: Western Governors University The biggest higher ed institution in the U.S. Course completion at WGU is 86 percent.

Teaching 167

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 167

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

Using that information, administrators chose to integrate DreamBox , a software solution designed to help math teachers teach and assess students. After one year, students who participated in the program scored on average 97 percent higher on the STAR assessment than those who did not, according to a case study.

Achievement 137

Achievement Schools Teaching Methods Math 137

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other. Additionally, AI contributes to the evolution of assessment methods. Instead, AI is serving as a powerful tool to enhance and complement traditional teaching methods.

Education 130

Education Learning Styles Intelligence Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

If you have challenging students in your classes, there’s a good chance someone has suggested that you look into Whole Brain Teaching (WBT). Whole Brain Teaching is an active teaching method designed to maximize student engagement in lessons, positive interactions with classmates, and educational fun.

Teaching 94

Teaching Teaching Methods Attention Evaluation 94

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

First and foremost, there's a level of investment in those operational tools, management systems, evaluation systems, just actual activities that are interoperable, that are safe for students. Have you heard anything from the schools that participate in this about why they prefer Google over other similar tools?

Learning 124

Learning Teaching Methods Evaluation Feedback 124

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

This article is part of a series on innovative teaching methods in higher education. So the team turned to the Drexel’s cooperative-education program, which requires undergraduate students participate in a professional learning experience before graduating. Check back for more stories and a full guide in the coming weeks.

Education 127

Education Instructors Game-Based Learning Testing 127

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we look ahead, it’s important that players in the education industry create products and tools that are accessible regardless of their abilities or disabilities and have equal opportunities to learn and participate in educational activities.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Our hope was that by eliminating the pressure of activities subject to formal evaluation, students would feel more comfortable experimenting with the language. Of the 11 students who participated, 72% expressed positive feedback, finding the AI conversation to be a helpful tool for practicing Spanish.

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

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. Consequently, the role of instructors becomes more crucial in designing effective online learning experiences that foster active student participation.

Student Engagement 110

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 110

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Another benefit of an Online Learning Community is the mentoring provided to faculty that can improve teaching methods and strategies (Zhadko & Ko, 2023). Conclusion and recommendations Online learning communities are a valuable professional development resource for faculty teaching online. What the literature says.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream. This dynamic format keeps learners engaged and motivates them to participate actively in the lesson.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Another benefit of an Online Learning Community is the mentoring provided to faculty that can improve teaching methods and strategies (Zhadko & Ko, 2023). Conclusion and recommendations Online learning communities are a valuable professional development resource for faculty teaching online. What the literature says.

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Distance Learning Education Learning 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Our hope was that by eliminating the pressure of activities subject to formal evaluation, students would feel more comfortable experimenting with the language. Of the 11 students who participated, 72% expressed positive feedback, finding the AI conversation to be a helpful tool for practicing Spanish.

Language 98

Language Languages Writing Communication 98

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. Consequently, the role of instructors becomes more crucial in designing effective online learning experiences that foster active student participation.

Student Engagement 86

Student Engagement Instructors Lecturing Students 86

k12 Online Schools

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

K12 Schools In order to improve student engagement during online classes, educators can implement a variety of interactive teaching techniques. Incorporating live polls, quizzes, and breakout sessions encourages active participation and helps maintain student attentiveness.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Attention Internet Education 52

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Courses with transparent assignments are an effective teaching method that benefits all students, especially those who are marginalized or who are first-generation college students (Winkelmes, 2013; Winkelmes et al., Faculty can also have students use the evaluation criteria to evaluate an example assignment or complete a peer review.

Assignments 52

Assignments Students Peer Review Evaluation 52

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Co-teaching, especially in the first year of teaching a new course, can be particularly valuable. It offers students a richer perspective when two complementary instructors teach together and allows the new instructor to learn effective teaching methods from a more experienced colleague (Hellier & Davidson, 2018).

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

k12

APRIL 17, 2025

Online courses blend interactive technology with well-researched teaching methods. While the experience differs from a traditional school environment, online students still connect with peers, collaborate on projects, and participate in group activities designed to build friendships and teamwork.

Learning Styles 52

Learning Styles Coaching Schools Online Learning 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Comfort with Technology Students should be comfortable navigating online platforms, submitting assignments digitally, participating in video calls, and troubleshooting minor technical issues. Communication Skills In an online setting, students must proactively communicate with teachers for help, clarification, or participation in discussions.

Motivation 52

Motivation Schools Assignments Art 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we look ahead, it’s important that players in the education industry create products and tools that are accessible regardless of their abilities or disabilities and have equal opportunities to learn and participate in educational activities.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2017

And when you looked around for the teacher, s/he was calmly sitting in the back, observing, taking it all in but not participating? Chances are, you entered a classroom using a discussion method known as Socratic Debate , aka Socratic Method, Socratic Circle, or Socratic Inquiry. The Socratic Method is not passive.

Beliefs 139

Beliefs Critical Thinking Lecturing Discussions 139