Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This has been accompanied by a growing demand for educators to provide quality feedback in a timely manner. Krystina Wood As a 13-year veteran at Toledo High School in Toledo, Washington, Wood was looking for a way to improve her feedback loop with students. Before, feedback and grading were limited and not very helpful.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

He understands how to introduce tools that make the subject feel relevant and approachable for both students and teachers, who often have never coded before themselves. At the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, Nick ran a pilot with Unruly Splats, a STEM learning tool that combines learning to code with active play.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

From STEM to general education, the lessons weve learned through student and instructor feedback have proved universal. Students just don’t want to be fed answers, and educators need to ensure their students are learning–not cheating.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The ELMO Board allows educators to capture ideas and enable student engagement while sharing digital resources. ELMO’s document cameras offer various ways to help students visualize objects and see in detail. Using Kami, teachers can create assignments with their LMS, share class-wide, and offer feedback in real time.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

For example, to become better writers, readers, and critical thinkers, Quill.org offers low-income students an AI-powered literacy tutor that provides students real-time coaching and feedback on literacy activities that pair nonfiction reading with informational writing.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Moreover, the interactive nature of these platforms, with features like live Q&A, collaborative tools, and instant feedback, can enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has updated Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro to further meet the needs of high school and college educators and students. With Graphical Analysis Pro, students can visualize and interact with experiment data they have collected via nearly 50 of our sensors.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from the class. Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. Sound familiar?

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

Get feedback, work out any kinks, and get it to the point where the teachers love it before expanding it to other classrooms and/or schools. After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. But gymnasiums? Start small.

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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. Flexibility : Many students prefer a hybrid model that combines online and in-person education. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2017

Because research on PBL proves that it increases student engagement and achievement, and helps students develop the 21 st -century skills they need to succeed in their future careers. We have used multiple professional guidance materials and resources including the Buck Institute and Defined STEM.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

eSchool snuck a sneak peek with Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement, on some specifics. New this Fall are: · Draggable tasks structured to incrementally develop students’ skills in the science practices make science now easier to teach, learn, and assess with auto-grading.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

ST Math’s unique approach provides students with equitable access to learning through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

Recipients shared how they will utilize grant services: Norwalk Public Schools , Connecticut — Advance student-centered STEM education. The priority focus areas are student engagement, responsive and inclusive teaching and learning, and meeting all learners’ needs. Learn more about the 2020 matching grant program here.

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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. To do this, he created BEE TV, a student-led daily school newscast from Public School 101 in New York City.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

In a rigorous analysis of employee performance, Google found STEM skills have the lowest impact on employee success. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. Technology can also go a long way towards addressing issues of student engagement.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

The programs rigorous nature, combined with students full-time jobs and family commitments, leaves little time to build peer connections or a sense of community. While awarding scholarships was straightforward, fostering engagement in these activities and building a strong community proved far more challenging.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Weekly prize carts, monthly drawings, and creative incentives like the Principals 100 Board and wrestling championship belts (think WWE style) are some other fun ways to ensure that students feel valued and celebrated. Using data to drive decision-making A hallmark of our PBIS program is its data-driven approach.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed a different question. Student engagement and classroom management are intimately linked, so leveraging a curriculum designed to naturally engage students can significantly ease management challenges.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A unique interface allows students to change what happens in the video and see how that change affects the outcome. Easy-to-follow instructions guide students through data collection, measurement, data analysis, and interpretation, while feedback provided by both open-ended and auto-graded questions reinforce correct ideas.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Leaders in education now have the opportunity to leverage GenAI to accelerate the transformation of data into feedback for students across subjects.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

In addition, the program hones the skills needed to reinforce student engagement, application, exploration and use of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. The CoderZ professional development program has received a lot of positive feedback from teachers who have taken it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

This surge in demand will continue post-COVID, as schools work to increase their engagement with parents, provide more detailed reporting, and create more efficient, paperless administration systems. As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. Post a question in the Classwork stream to engage staff in inquiry-driven discussions. . Here are four ways to put Google Classroom to work for you. Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The classroom program, which began in fall 2018 and runs through the spring, pairs Nintendo technology with a curriculum designed by the Institute of Play to create a STEM-focused, hands-on learning experience that combines digital and physical elements. The collaboration piece is huge,” she says. That’s been Renard’s experience.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

He describes how the instrument has helped him see his teaching from the students’ perspectives. He shares back to the class any feedback reported by at least ten percent of those who completed the questionnaire. We can also invite others in to provide us with feedback, or even perform a self-evaluation of our teaching.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In middle school, I participated in Future City , a STEM competition for middle schoolers. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. But it’s important to remember that competition is not a golden key to unlock student engagement.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

How does your platform boost interactivity and student engagement, specifically? This technology captures whatever is going on in the classroom and turns it into easily searchable and referenceable video content that students can access anywhere, anytime, on all their devices. Answering questions in class? Taking notes?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. –Carol DeFuria, President & CEO, VHS Learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Incorporating a digital composition tool into your teaching is a rewarding way to stimulate growth for both your students and your music program. It’s certainly helped me ignite wonder and excitement in my students at Pioneer Charter Schools of Science, a STEM-based public charter school in Everett, Massachusetts. Ask for help.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Last year, we focused as a group on instructional strategies—introducing teachers to a common language around “think time,” quality questioning, formative assessment and feedback. It focused on 20 indicators of student engagement.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We receive very positive feedback from teachers and school principals, and the reports from the lessons conducted on Skriware equipment provided by the institutions clearly indicate students are more engaged. “In Poland, SkriLab is already used by more than 2,500 primary schools (grades 1-8 in U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

While teachers may always be the best line of defense for students falling behind, busy schedules don’t always permit the special attention and feedback that students need. AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores. That’s where artificial intelligence–powered teaching assistants might come in handy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

“Teaching with high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student learning outcomes. With its adaptive learning and innovative instructional design, enVision provides educators the high-quality curriculum they are looking for to increase both student engagement and achievement.”.

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