eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

Our district went through an extensive process of brainstorming and researching the best approach for renovations, including district leaders attending conferences, testing out several products with their teachers, and discussing feedback and ideas with each other.

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Teachers Learning Feedback Learning Spaces 321

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

She is an original member of Equity in Action CA , which strives to create learning spaces rooted in diversity as well as implement strategies to design welcoming spaces for belonging and inclusion. The goal is to streamline the teaching process while maximizing student participation, understanding, and skill development.

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Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Real-time assessment tools Digital assessment tools give teachers immediate feedback about student comprehension, enabling quick adjustments to lesson plans and teaching strategies. Visual, auditory, and interactive elements combine to support each student’s unique learning preferences during group activities.

Gamification 230

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 230

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Be mindful of sharing personal views and their influence on student participation. Summarizing and gathering feedback So, you’ve done all this work to have a deep and meaningful conversation with your students. Remember, your students look up to you and respect you (yes, really!).

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Discussions Writing Questions Feedback 288

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Sometimes these conversations are with administrators concerned about the increasing numbers of students on the schools D-F list or with teachers disconsolate about students who won’t turn on their cameras, turn in work or participate in discussions and whose attendance (virtual or in-person) is sporadic at best.

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Student Engagement Learning Students Middle School 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

A learner can be driven by two major types of motivation, the extrinsic and intrinsic types, each with its unique characteristics and ramifications on the learning process. Teaching can be very successful when teachers use the student’s intrinsic curiosity to empower them and create a learning passion.

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Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Education settings that celebrate family participation help students and teachers understand different ways of thinking and create inclusive learning spaces. Organizing virtual sessions, offering multilingual support, and providing access to childcare services let more caregivers participate in school activities.

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Students Culture English Communication 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Their definition of competency-based education is based on empowering students with agency, providing relevant and timely assessments and feedback and providing personalized learning with varied pacing. Students embraced the agency provided and developed as self-activated and self-governing individuals.

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Social Studies Learning English Students 217

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tip 1: Conduct an artifact analysis Grab some coffee , settle in, and then gather your meeting agenda, minutes, and feedback data from the class session you held. Were statements made solely by you, or was time spent with students debriefing, acknowledging, questioning for clarification, and providing feedback?

Feedback 116

Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 116

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

These resources not only guide educators through the learning process but also enable us to gather feedback for ongoing improvement and immediate support. This affirms our pivotal position in this revolutionary approach to learning.

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Science STEM Ethics Knowledge 209

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tip 1: Conduct an artifact analysis Grab some coffee , settle in, and then gather your meeting agenda, minutes, and feedback data from the class session you held. Were statements made solely by you, or was time spent with students debriefing, acknowledging, questioning for clarification, and providing feedback?

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Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 111

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

Online learning spaces are like freshly fallen snow—brilliant to behold, worthy of exploration, and often difficult to navigate. Large Group Audio and Video Discussions Your teachers and teams will need a tool or platform that supports audio and video engagement from participants in large gatherings (especially of more than 20 people).

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Schools Communication Participation Feedback 217

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This involved facility visits to understand how they use their current space, case study tours of inspirational facilities, and identifying key stakeholders. When writable surfaces and tackable materials are thoughtfully arranged for all children to participate, they can collaborate, explore or display their work.

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Multidisciplinary Learning Spaces Learning Styles Elementary School 175

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Then, by sharing their music online and enlisting feedback, they connect with their peers in a meaningful way. Learning the trumpet or drums is great and playing an instrument is a valued skill. Musicians from four countries participated and the results were extremely impressive. There ’s Magic in That Music.

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Mobile Devices STEM Disabilities Motivation 167

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

But as teachers change their practices to meet their students’ needs, how are administrators changing the way they observe and provide feedback to teachers? By Fall 2017, we had moved towards a model that valued collaboration and conversation amongst students, flexible furniture in learning spaces and the use of digital devices.

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Teachers Evaluation Feedback Teaching Methods 148

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space.

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Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 97

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A genuine workshop aims to empower the participants such that they leave with new ideas and skills. What follows are some suggested principles we have prepared for workshop facilitators that move beyond a talkfest to genuine learning. Principle 1: Come early and “own” the learning space.

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Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 95

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

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Teachers Learning Blended Learning Knowledge 139

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In addition to familiarizing teachers with a video-powered process, this activity provides teachers access into peers’ classrooms, helping them learn from each other and gain context for future observations which might occur. There is the additional benefit that the teachers whose classrooms were observed can participate in the discussion.

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Coaching Participation Feedback Discussions 97

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive tools such as educational apps, videos, and virtual simulations make lessons more dynamic, capturing students’ attention and encouraging active participation. These resources cater to various learning styles, allowing students to better understand complex topics. Another key benefit is personalized learning.

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Technology Attention Learning Styles Communication 130

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Through phone calls that allowed her to get to know them and discover what motivates them, she took the extra steps like providing individualized feedback on assessments and checking not just for completion, but for understanding. Hess has led staff and teachers to create a safe, motivating, and positive learning environment for students.

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Education Exams Motivation Elementary School 262

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Models of Peer Observation The focus of the peer observation defines its goal, context, and the way the participants act and feel toward the process. Challenge teaching assumptions : Through peer feedback and reflection, faculty can identify and modify ingrained teaching habits to enhance student engagement.

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Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 102

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

Teachers 116

Teachers Learning Blended Learning Knowledge 116

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Models of Peer Observation The focus of the peer observation defines its goal, context, and the way the participants act and feel toward the process. Challenge teaching assumptions : Through peer feedback and reflection, faculty can identify and modify ingrained teaching habits to enhance student engagement.

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Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

Social media can be used in ways beyond posting and reading posts, participating in chats and direct messaging. You can turn on the camera, record and share what is happening in your classroom, what you are learning at a conference or how you feel about trends in education. While posting live, you can respond to user feedback.

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Accessibility Reading Feedback Learning Spaces 133

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

Weathers explains why he made this shift: “What I typically see is that prompt is available for students the moment they enter the learning space. Step 5: Concluding Routine In the last few minutes of class, students go back to the same sheet they used for the kickoff and write a reflection on what they learned that day.

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Teaching Students Assignments Skills 132

Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

However, the scholarship of teaching and learning suggests the importance of using learner-centered pedagogical strategies and the powerful results such strategies have on student learning (Campbell et al., Learning-centered teachers create environments that positively impact students through shared governance of the learning space.

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Teaching Syllabus Instructors Problem-Based Learning 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Teaching Approach Traditional: Teacher-led instruction with real-time feedback. Online: A mix of teacher instruction, independent study, interactive platforms, and personalized learning paths. Technology and Learning Platforms Evaluate the technology infrastructure : Is the learning platform user-friendly?

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Motivation Schools Assignments Art 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

In that sense, online learning has the potential to be a global cultural exchange. Instead of imposing a single cultural framework, digital classrooms can encourage students to bring their own backgrounds into the learning space. Not all families have equal access to technology, stable internet, or a quiet learning space.

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Culture Schools Language Languages 52