eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school for Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade that is accredited by the Middle States Association. This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. Gizmo is an interactive STEM learning experience for grades 3-12.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

In what follows, we offer strategies on how to balance competing pedagogical concerns to maintain flexibility, while still encouraging student engagement. One approach for incentivizing in-person attendance is to make the classroom environment interactive with various learning activities for student engagement.

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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. It can be effective to have groups of 4 or 5, a couple of partners, and a few students working alone.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

In picking a visualization, make sure students have experience with it as a necessary knowledge base on which to build their applications for greater retained learning. The way I did this was to have each student submit a written weekly page minimum response showing how they applied that weeks concept.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables personalized instruction, increases student engagement, and provides access to vast educational resources. By integrating technology, educators can foster collaboration, improve efficiency, and prepare students with critical digital skills for the future–this underscores the importance of technology in the classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. Choosing Wisely The ratio of synchronous and asynchronous activities, and the frequency of each, can be adjusted to meet the needs of your students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Johnson, who wanted to help students course-correct before midterms, developed an innovative combination of high-stakes and low-stakes assignments and assessments that provide ongoing feedback.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Group work is a great tool in a STEM teacher’s arsenal, and one of the most important ways that modern teaching is deviating from the traditional lecture (Freeman et al., Unfortunately, managing group work as a teacher is a honed skill that requires time, practice, and initially involves some risk.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. For example, each semester I assign students an individual “creative project” worth a good amount of their overall grade. I intentionally leave the deliverable flexible to allow students to individually demonstrate their understanding of the course material.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. For example, each semester I assign students an individual “creative project” worth a good amount of their overall grade. I intentionally leave the deliverable flexible to allow students to individually demonstrate their understanding of the course material.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology can be a boon for classroom processes Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Educational technology improves efficiency in the classroom by streamlining administrative tasks, facilitating real-time assessments, and automating grading.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class. .”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

A few others that are simple to use include: Padlet : a virtual corkboard that students and instructors can use to post text, photos, and links. Dropbox Paper or Google Docs : these mainstream collaborative word-processing tools let instructors invite students to collaborate on assignments or group work.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 7, 2024

Teaching is a balancing act, with constantly juggling creating lesson plans , grading papers, and many other tasks. Canva is a free tool designed to simplify your daily tasks so you can work smarter, not harder. By utilizing Canva’s resources you can streamline your workflow to help lighten your load.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

It took time to tweak the model to get the right balance of freedom and structure, but as we iterated, I found that stepping away from the traditional lecture model and into flipped learning helped me raise student engagement and that was powerful. The thing about risk-taking is that it doesn’t get easier with practice.

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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. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class. .”

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

With the integration of digital tools and AI, teachers are now guiding students in how to analyse, interpret, and apply information rather than simply delivering content. Schools should integrate technology as a complement to hands-on learning, discussions, and problem-solving activities rather than a complete replacement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By offering varied instructional approaches, educators can address individual student needs and maximize learning outcomes. Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction. What are the 5 Cs of teaching?

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How might emotional connection, sense, and significance be embedded in an assignment such that students see the task as “renewable” and meaningful? From vastly different disciplines, we have each had an experience of giving tasks where students engaged far more than we anticipated, precisely because these elements were evident.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Boddle is an educational math game that targets students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It is tailored to meet student needs individually, providing practice and assessments that target specific areas while integrating gaming into math instruction. Small-Group Rotations. Increase Student Engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2024

Here are her thoughts on navigating key topics in GCSE Maths: From Fractions to Functions: Navigating Key Topics in GCSE Maths The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams are a major ordeal for students and teachers. For our learners, the issue revolves around earning the best marks – the highest grades.

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Teacher Mood

MARCH 15, 2025

These 36 differentiated spring coloring pages allow students to practice addition and subtraction in a way that feels more like fun than work! Whether you need independent practice, early finisher activities, or small-group work, this resource has you covered.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work. But online schools have to work harder to build this same community. Thats where social media can help. It makes the learning feel real.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

Christal Calhoun: Our campus is pre-K through fifth grade. So in 2012, we needed a resource that teachers could use to better prepare students in third, fourth and fifth grades for state assessments. The content helps teachers model multiple ways students can develop critical thinking.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 23, 2025

PE Games: 50+ Fun Games and Activities for Elementary, Middle and High School By Health Education Today – Health and PE Resources Grades: 4th-12th This 50-activity unit includes 21 rainy-day classroom games and group challenges. Plus, you’ll get a complete hula hoop unit to round out your program!

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