Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. Joosten also argued that the field should evaluate trends through subgroups of underrepresented students to promote equity.

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Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 217

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

The ACT skill, which provides general information about the exam and can help students prepare for the test, will be available to the public this fall. ACT shows off its new Alexa skill, which gives students access to test prep for subjects such as geometry and trigonometry, at ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia. True or false.” It’s beautiful.”

Skills 167

Skills Quizzes Teachers Testing 167

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

A group of blockchain projects called “learn-to-earn” (also sometimes called “earn-to-learn”) aims to incentivize learners to engage with educational content and, just as importantly, stick with it. Several startups are experimenting with encouraging users to watch tutorials or take quizzes in exchange for earning cryptocurrency.

Learning 218

Learning Motivation Quizzes Elementary School 218

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

“These kids had spent all their free time at the retreat talking about online shooting-based video games,” says Manuj Dhariwal, laughing. Not an ideal conversation right after sessions on mindfulness, but the husband-and-wife researcher duo did take away two key lessons from the students’ candor. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

Gamification 205

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 205

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Notable updates include a new Expeditions app—an add-on to the Pioneer program—where students can explore in virtual reality on several different devices. Google also announced Cast for Education, a Chrome application that allows teachers and students to wirelessly share their screens with the class. MICROSOFT CLASSROOM IS NO MORE.

Multiple Choice Questions 154

Multiple Choice Questions Assignments Quizzes Game-Based Learning 154

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. A key aspect of education technology is its capacity to support personalized learning.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Educational technology , also known as edtech, has emerged as a powerful ally for educators in the classroom offering a range of tools to enhance instructional methods, engage students, and create a dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Here are some of the best edtech tools to keep in your toolbox.

Quizzes 105

Quizzes Learning Styles Intelligence Game-Based Learning 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

Active Learning 96

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 96

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students. When businesses and innovators try to replace teachers with an algorithm or device, they pass up opportunities for extraordinary teaching and learning.

Teachers 166

Teachers Writing Feedback Assignments 166

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

The student gets to choose to either play with the coach and directly interact with them or have the coach spectate and then give pointers on how to improve. To ensure the client doesn’t forget key learnings, a report card is provided at the end of each session. Then we add questions and little quizzes afterwards.

Coaching 168

Coaching Teaching Schools Quizzes 168

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

how kids act in games offers a glimpse of how they may act in other digital worlds—and the real one as well. Students’ digital lives are increasingly becoming indistinguishable from their offline lives, and those two realms are deeply intertwined now,” says Tanner Higgin, a director at nonprofit Common Sense’s education division.

Teaching 159

Teaching Quizzes Communication Ethics 159

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

It has been piloted with more than 1,000 students, but Huynh kept mum on how many schools and classrooms have formally adopted this program. And with gaming as core to both company’s DNA, “there is a good match between our philosophies.” For its school product, DragonBox is focusing on those three countries at the moment.

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Quizzes Math History Motivation 114

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

So far, 15 partners have signed on to make their materials available through Quizlet study sets, which include a collection of flashcards, games, quizzes and other interactive activities. high school students using its studying tools. The company claims more than 25 million monthly active users, with more than half of all U.S.

Textbooks 79

Textbooks Quizzes Game-Based Learning Study 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

The end of the school year is a time when both students and teachers alike are distracted by thoughts of vacation, sleeping in, and no deadlines. Many of these, educators would love to teach but “just don’t have time for “, even though they align well with broad goals of preparing students for college and career.

Activities 88

Activities Schools Ethics Writing 88

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2018

His students at UCLA seem to agree. Professor Neil Garg and his students developed an app to make organic chemistry less "scary." He and his daughters, Elaina, 10, and Kaylie, 5, authored The Organic Coloring Book to introduce younger students to organic chemistry. You can also watch this Course Hero video on Vimeo.

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Lecturing Course Design Assignments Quizzes 145