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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010).

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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.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

candidates at MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten research group, say it all started with a single piece of feedback: “Just make learning fun.” Scratch projects are also released to everyone on Scratch for feedback, comments or “remixing,” but on CoCo, projects remain within a digital “corridor” curated by an educator.

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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.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. Instead of hearing only from the same six students, instructors get feedback from many more. Answering questions in class? Taking notes?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Available now to school districts nationwide, Pear Deck Learning offers a comprehensive ecosystem of tools for instruction, engagement, assessment, and intervention that is rooted in learning science and designed to help K-12 classrooms — teachers and students alike — achieve their full potential. million students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

“We appreciate EdReports for recognizing the high-quality of our entire enVision K-12 math series,” said Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa. Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Manipulatives, such as counting blocks and science kits, offer hands-on learning experiences that reinforce abstract concepts. Assessment strategies in education encompass various methods used to evaluate student learning and progress.

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