Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback. Passive learning is no longer acceptable. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study.

Hybrid Learning

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for.

Online Learning

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

More often than not, these are the tools that have prioritized learning science in their product design, to guide product vision and focus. Aligning your Development Team Aligning your team around key educational outcomes is the first step towards integrating learning science into the product development process.

Science

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

AI can make complex topics more accessible, personalize instruction, and provide real-time feedback. Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. Teachers can also access student work in real-time, providing feedback and ensuring accuracy in data collection.

High School

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Barry Malkin , CEO of Carnegie Learning , recognizes the need for research to drive edtech product creation, and his company has been leveraging data on the science of learning to ensure the efficacy of its tools. How does cognitive science inform your products and processes? I am very proud of that fact.

Learning Outcomes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. Rollman, an Emmy-winning childrens TV executive.

Math

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

Here are three ways school administrators can use remaining ESSER III funds to add or enhance a digital learning program in their school or district. In fact, according to the Institute of Education Sciences , teachers who receive substantial professional development can boost their students’ achievement by 21 percentile points.

Blended Learning

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. This is the mission of Michael Kasumovic and Arludo who are bringing gaming to the natural sciences. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. What is beauty?

Science

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

enlightenAI , San Francisco, CA Enlighten AI is creating an AI-powered personalized teacher’s assistant designed to enhance educators’ impact while making their work more sustainable, including grading and giving feedback. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students.

Textbooks

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This high-quality distinction allows us to bring a premium science program to even more teachers and students in Texas and continue our vision to inspire better outcomes for our planet through science education. A tab system identifies where the scientific and engineering practices TEKS and Science concepts TEKS are integrated.

High School

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many high-achieving students use AI to understand their work on a deeper level, consulting these tools for timely personalized feedback, which can enhance comprehension and learning outcomes.

Accessibility

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

When students get a question wrong, they see the correct answer and have the option for Redemption Questions, giving them another chance to learn from their mistakes. Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. Students answer questions to earn virtual money, which they can use to buy upgrades or power-ups.

Gamification

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W.

Education

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Khanmigo was launched last year in grades 5-8 and used in core content areas, which are typically math, reading, writing, and science, according to the district. Experts also say districts should be clear about their goals in using AI tools like Khanmigo and learn from teachers and students as they use new platforms.

Schools

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GoGuardian Teacher and Pear Deck allow teachers to provide personalized, private feedback on student work, driving metacognition for those on track and better supporting those who may be struggling. And the absence of student feedback raises real concerns: Are students engaged with the lesson at all? Pear Deck Learning Science.

Learning Outcomes

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Teaching metacognition equips ELLs with the tools needed to navigate not only language acquisition but also the demands of various subject areas, from math and science to history and literature (Flavell, 1979; Schraw & Moshman, 1995). The challenges of supporting ELLs across content areas Teaching ELLs presents unique challenges.

Essay

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

Learning science is always advancing, yielding new insights about how people gain and retain knowledge and skills. It was recorded during a panel discussion about the learning engineering movement that was held last month at the ISTELive 21 conference. Our guests were: Aigner Picou, program director for The Learning Agency Lab.

Teaching

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born. Read the other articles here and here.

STEM

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance.

Student Engagement

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

Interdisciplinary

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Additionally, teachers can integrate discussions on the value of learning and integrity into the curriculum, using tools like student reflections and peer feedback to reinforce these values. More focus on grades than learning When students are preoccupied with grades, they often lose sight of the learning process itself.

Academic Integrity

k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

As a leader of IB World schools, Kim Green is committed to creating strong connections across the learning continuum through impactful leadership, a strong curriculum that leads to mastery, and mindful and inclusive practices. Kim is an IB Educator and has led national teaching and learning projects in New Zealand.

Achievement

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

She harnesses the power of many platforms, devices, and peripherals to offer her students personalized instruction, inclusivity, data-driven feedback, cross-cultural exchanges, and the support of other educators at their school. At the same time, a national movement away from Balanced Literacy toward the science of reading had begun.

Education

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives that empower students. Assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience for students. Students receive timely, differentiated support based on their individual learning needs. Technology can also play a critical part in the feedback loop.

Learning Tools

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.

Teaching

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. Make sure to include your teachers early in the process and solicit and incorporate teacher feedback frequently throughout.

eLearning

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

At Columbia University’s Science of Learning Research Initiative (SOLER), our work is dedicated to examining the academic experience of our students and instructors through a scientific lens.

Academic Integrity

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Members of the CAB were selected based on their deep knowledge of education technology, passion for improving learning outcomes, and success in supporting students’ academic achievements and families’ evolving needs. Representing seven U.S. Pollard served as the Director of H.E.L.P.

Special Education

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The term “science of reading” has become shorthand for phonics in many cases. However, getting lost in that discussion is the recognition that the science of reading encompasses all scientifically-based reading research. In 2023, the science of reading discussion will grow to encompass reading skills beyond foundational skills.

Coaching

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This dynamic approach not only improves learning outcomes but also prepares students for a technologically advanced world. How can technology enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? These tools also make it easier for teachers to monitor progress and provide timely feedback, helping students stay on track.

Technology

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.

Education

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Thus, learning objectives were reframed as quests—a staple of many role playing games—challenging kids to design a safe transport into the earth’s crust during science class or simulate court cases during civics. minimizing failure and providing immediate feedback for students.

Skills

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Perhaps the most raw (and effective) lesson I learned came at the end of our first project in my first year as a PBL facilitator. Ninth grade students in an interdisciplinary Global Science Perspectives class were asked to explore the themes of the course and find correlations between culture and science.

Grades

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

But I’ve come to believe that contemporary instructional design sits at the intersection of three core disciplines: learning science, human-centered design, and digital marketing. Then, I test instructional concepts and product ideas by building rough prototypes that I put in front of learners to get their feedback quickly.

Feedback

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. Feedback – “providing [students] the opportunity to know what they know, and know what they don’t know” (p. lectures)” (p. lectures)” (p.

Quizzes

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

D’Angelo, a seventh-grade science teacher in the South Bronx, gives her students a homework assignment about food chains that is due in one week. Acting on my hunch, I spoke with two prominent learning scientists to unpack the science behind why this strategy works. The learning science is clear and the concept is simple.

Teaching

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2025

It supports constructive feedback, helps navigate academic challenges, and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Teachers’ communication style along with empathy and genuine feedback have been found to be the most influencing factors engaging students in constructive academic behaviors (Afzal, et al., Huettel, S.

Students