Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. We’ve really learned that the most important thing is to keep people motivated,” says Bozena Pajak, director of the learning science team at Duolingo, a language learning app developer. “We

Motivation

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

Ask a Tech Teacher guest blogger, Karen Dikson, has put together a collection of online gamified sites that will help your students with their writing: You think the textbooks for today’s generations of students are way more interesting than the once you had? This is your doorway to gamification. Ask your students. Teachers With Apps.

Writing

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Did I miss anything? Play is the new teaching.

Critical Thinking

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas. The story offers a good example of how education is shifting as we wrap up two decades of the 21st century.

Skills

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

An innovative synthesis of instructional design, educational pedagogy, design thinking, learning science best practices, and UI/UX, LXD lets forward-thinking schools and teachers create flexible, accessible, customizable courses that today’s digital natives increasingly want—and expect.

Learning

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. For instance, students might work together to design and build a model bridge, integrating concepts from science, engineering, and mathematics.

Learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications bring subjects to life by immersing students in virtual environments or overlaying digital content onto the real world, enhancing understanding in subjects like science, history, and geography. Tablets offer portability and versatility in the classroom.

Technology

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies. With increased funding challenges and various political pressures surrounding wellness programs, science will drive decision-making. Using a science of literacy-based instructional approach doesn’t always look identical.

Gamification

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

YouTube is being used to host student-made explainer videos, book reviews, and science experiments. For example: A history teacher might ask students to analyze how major historical events are portrayed in YouTube shorts versus textbooks. A science enthusiast might engage with NASAs educational Instagram posts.

Online Learning

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

For example, block 99:50 AM for watching a science video and taking notes, followed by 10-10:45 AM for math practice. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Gamification adds fun and engagement to routine study activities.

Study