eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Popular among students (and teachers!),

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The survey of more than 1,100 educators from across North America highlights back-to-school excitement, challenges, student engagement, and technology usage. As educators welcome students back to their classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year, they are continuing to embrace education technology.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

. — Deepak Cheenath That puts CoCo’s strategies to keep students engaged or motivated to learn at complete odds with what many edtech companies have been trying to do to teach literacy or STEM — mimic online games like Robolox or Minecraft that children spend hours immersed in outside of school. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Eighty-one percent of superintendents agree that student behavioral concerns are worse now than before the pandemic, with 35 percent saying the situation has gotten significantly worse. ( EAB, 2023 ) Eighty percent of educators are worried about student engagement. Teachers see it.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Teachers see it. Teachers see it. Students see it. The gamification of incivility The concept of gamification has existed on the fringes of educational innovations for many years. Let’s be up front about the fact that student engagement requires more than edtech tools. Superintendents see it.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

A quick Google search on the topic will confirm that play is a primary vehicle for learning , so naturally, teachers should make a point to include plenty of it in their weekly lesson plans. It’s what allows them to master social skills and shapes their communication, cooperation, and responsible decision-making abilities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. Students learn differently and are unique, with varying interests and academic needs, and a comprehensive digital curriculum should reflect that.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. Various types of learning strategies are needed to boost student engagement and bring it to its highest levels. Ample research has shown that student engagement is crucial to overall learning and long-term success.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

An example of this is ST Math Puzzle Talks, which include five puzzles with teacher notes to help guide the conversation. They offer possible strategies that students might use that the teacher should be aware of, as well as questions such as “What do you notice?” or “What do you wonder?”

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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. Story coding involves using computer programming to retell stories–students might summarize a story, write original stories, or use programming to create alternative endings to well-known stories. Why is coding important for youth?

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining : Fewer than half of all children ages 8-18 (43 percent) say they enjoy reading in their spare time, down from 58 percent in 2016. Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky.

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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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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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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 emotionally charged experiences are then more likely to be remembered.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

While AI tutoring offers a new way for students to approach learning, educators, parents, and students must use it cautiously. Parents, teachers, and students should know the potential dangers of using AI online. The system analyzes these patterns and adjusts its tutoring approach to match individual learning styles.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

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. This is kind of scary,” she told her teacher, Yvonne Rodriguez, “but fun.” Many educators find that gamifying learning keeps students engaged.

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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. But for SplashLearn CEO Arpit Jain, it is important to make a distinction between gamification and game-based learning (GBL). This reduces the burden on the teacher.

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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

Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. Here are a few emerging approaches: Project-Based Learning: PBL focuses on giving students real-world challenges that help them develop problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

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. The online professional development course focuses on helping teachers incorporate educational video games and applying game-based learning techniques in the classroom.

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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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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding. Coding platforms and physical kits make learning programming concepts hands-on and engaging.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom. How to use Digital Quick Writes This video is from a series I taught for school districts.

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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. I had very good training as a substitute teacher in my first year at TASIS Hellenic International School in Greece.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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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. What type of feedback have you received?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Chat GPT is popular among teachers for lots of reasons. When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

How can the average teacher make this happen when creating a real-life experience is not possible or feasible? Venteicher and Stanley embraced Genially for their Lindbergh project because it allowed them to create a professional-looking, engaging interactive experience for their students with minimal effort—no programming necessary!

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Many of you reading this article are online teachers and I would like to start by asking two questions: Are you a good online teacher? What are you doing that truly engages your students? Teachers learned quickly how teaching online is very different from teaching face to face. Want better discussion boards?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will need to learn and refine their online teaching skills and find new opportunities for working from home, allowing them a better work-life balance. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today. –Dr.

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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. The more teachers can personalize keyboarding instruction, the faster and better kids will learn.

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