eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring can change students’ learning experiences by providing access to an environment designed according to their learning styles and paces. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students. It can provide more examples and problems until the student succeeds.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Today’s kids are built differently. Students see it.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Todays kids are built differently. Students see it.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. Here are just a few ideas that have helped me incorporate fun and curiosity into my students’ lessons: Gamification: Gamification is when educators use game mechanics in non-gaming situations to improve student engagement and encourage greater participation.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Various types of learning strategies are needed to boost student engagement and bring it to its highest levels. According to the Van Andel Institute for Education, every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. What is the most effective method of teaching?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they lack confidence in their abilities. Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky. Students can control avatars, set their own goals, and track their progress.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These durable skills are critical for students during their K-12 years, in college, and in the workforce. Learning to code can be a game-changer for students, regardless of country. And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

There are a number of ways to make math more collaborative and fun, including shifting the emphasis from procedures to discourse, embracing game-based learning, and using data to continually adapt tools to students’ needs. Engaging students in discourse through an inquiry-based approach is a process. or “What do you wonder?”

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

One leading education minister shared, “ We don’t have enough qualified teachers for all of our students and aren’t likely to in the near future. Because AI is here to stay, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of teachers understanding the technology and feeling equipped to help their students understand it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Engagement and experimentation Technology demonstrably helps keep students engaged in their lessons and facilitate better learning in a digital world. These touch screens can facilitate engagement across subjects, even in unlikely places.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Personally, I was a good student, especially in math—I loved math.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For anyone involved in education, the importance of engagement is clear. And the need for both student engagement and buy-in cannot be overstated when it comes to device rollout. The more aligned students are with teachers, and the more aligned students are with one another, the more effective any implementation will be.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Classrooms are dynamically impacted by the dual forces of technological evolution and student expectation. Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. Stand-and-deliver discourse won’t do it for Gen Z students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Something broke in American education these past years. You might wonder why this preference exists.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology offers practical solutions for this age-old challenge, enabling teachers to create flexible learning environments that adapt to individual student requirements. Students arrive in classrooms with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and ways of learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology buoys student learning via engagement Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology has a profound impact on student learning by enhancing engagement, fostering personalized education, and providing access to vast resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

New online professional development course focuses on increasing student achievement through engagement with game-based learning. The ever-increasing omnipresence of digital media in student’s lives can be challenging for teachers as they compete for kid’s attention in and out of the classroom.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Working in tech and media for the past 20 years, I’ve seen some of these changes firsthand, and one thing has proven consistently true: Engagement is critical when learning new information and mastering new skills. If we’re going to make school relevant to today’s students, we must learn to leverage play in new ways.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Using edtech in teaching, educators and school leaders can reduce environmental impact while enhancing student engagement and creativity. Instead of delivering lectures in class and assigning homework, teachers provide pre-recorded lessons or materials for students to review at home.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. Educators, students and caregivers are all making use of edtech to address the long-term impacts of the pandemic.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Halfway through the semester, it’s not uncommon to notice a shift in your students’ energy levels (Baghurst and Kelley, 2013; Kumari et al., Some students prioritize subjects they perceive as more directly tied to their major or career, while others simply feel the weight of mid-semester exhaustion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

Quick writes are short, spontaneous writing exercises that allow students to express their thoughts and ideas without the pressure of formal writing tasks. Murray emphasizes the importance of variety and choice in writing activities, which can cater to students different preferences and skills.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. Even before the more recent growth of the edtech industry, educators have routinely created games and interactive challenges in order to get students engaged with subjects ranging from math and logic to history and reading. How is Arludo transforming the ways that students learn?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Geographical barriers are dissolved , granting global access to high-quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. Absolutely.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Imagine a classroom where students are glued to their seats, laser-focused on interactive quiz games displayed on the smartboard. A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. The tool tracks students’ progress and adapts the difficulty of questions based on their performance.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The investigators: a group of students at Independence High School in Frisco, Texas. Students on a stakeout in the 1930s? But based on the students’ reactions, they seem to have forgotten that they’re not on an actual investigation. How did the students end up in the scenario? The case: the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

As typing becomes the primary method by which students engage with digital curricula, record lecture notes, complete homework assignments and even take standardized tests, the importance of learning to do this well cannot be overstated. Students are encouraged to advance through educational games and entertaining instructional videos.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

A fourth-grade student at Mendez Elementary in San Marcos, Texas, held an iPad out in front of her. Zombies had taken over the school library, and she and her fellow students had to work together to answer various questions about books—such as identifying where the index is located. Watch an AR Breakout tutorial.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

AI integration can make health and physical education more effective, entertaining, and personalized for teachers and students. Tip 1: Create Customized Exercise Programs Using ChatGPT’s flexibility, PE teachers may create complex, individualized training regimens that meet each student’s needs.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What are you doing that truly engages your students? The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant growth in how often higher education institutions offer online coursework and provided K-12 schools with the chance to begin their journeys into allowing students to take online coursework. That is our first problem.

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