eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2023

They are kind, patient, knowledgeable, motivating, just as excited to see new books as their students are. They show students how they can be transformed into a fantasy world, futuristic world, find out how things work or just learn about new places or history and people that made their mark on this world for many reasons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

public education system has evolved throughout its history, school libraries have also developed with a consistent central goal: to give students the best opportunity to succeed academically. As the U.S. The Evolution of the School Library. Lifelong Learner – Librarians as lifelong learners lead by example.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress found that scores for eight-grade students on civics, history and geography exams all dipped from 2014 to 2018. The second type of resources are practice materials focused on content knowledge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Advancements in education technology History has taught us that innovation is inevitable. Teachers attuned to their classroom culture understand when their students are engaged, and they seek to activate more and more of those coveted light-bulb moments–indicators of high motivation to learn more.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

We are no longer keepers and passers of knowledge as we once were. Design thinking also has a positive impact on the overall motivation and engagement of students. The History of Design Thinking. Within this rapidly changing landscape, teachers have taken on a role much different from how we have historically been viewed.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring. Here, she comments on the history of gaming in education, its limitations and its potential—when done well—as a conduit for deep connections with learners.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

History class, approached me after the White House threatened to revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for immigrants from El Salvador. Armed with full knowledge of the issue, they dove into the research, recorded public service announcements and canvassed their community for advocates. SEL programs are not reported either.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

And in September 2024, history took a bold turn as Kiski welcomed young women into its ranks and opened a new chapter in its storied legacy. With a rich history, an eye on the future, and a commitment to academic and athletic achievement, Kiski continues to redefine what it means to be a boarding school in the 21st century.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

He talked about how he dropped in on a calligraphy class, and from that knowledge he created the idea of different types of computer fonts some 10 years later. Your history teacher wants you to write about the Gettysburg Address: Why not have ChatGPT give you some of the main points? AI won’t motivate a student to learn.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

By immersing students in real-world applications, this technology tool exemplifies how innovative tools can bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for the challenges of the future. The interactive and experiential nature of educational robotics enhances engagement, making learning enjoyable and meaningful.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In eighth grade math, the gap between the highest- and lowest-performing students was the widest in the tests history. Eighth graders who fall below NAEP Basic would have trouble identifying basic literary elements, such as character motivation and the main idea. That lack of knowledge followed them.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. The students in our academy are motivated, passionate and dedicated to learning more about the field they are interested in.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2021

Still, it could be argued that the space race was not an actual crisis, but an invented one, motivated by a political rivalry. Our education system should be our best effort to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools that they need to be prosperous, productive, and employed citizens. The crises that loom over the U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Reflect from your own life: it’s not just your own knowledge, but how you use that knowledge — your skills. It is not just your skills and knowledge, but also how you engage in the world– your character. First there is knowledge — which still matters of course! It is knowledge and competencies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2020

And one question being asked by pundits and politicos is, how can we motivate young voters to show up at the polls? Young people are already plenty motivated to vote, the authors say, but they don’t always follow through to cast ballots. It's often assumed that young people are not motivated. It’s election season in the U.S.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

No doubt, these are excellent sources, but if students aren’t motivated by them, they won’t get a lot out of them. This is a great primary source for students third grade and up in researching almost any topic, but especially history. The goal is to inspire the discovery and creative use of knowledge.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

Science Techbook for Texas was rated as 100% aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and the English Language Proficiency Standards at every grade level by the relevant state review panels and earned a 100% score from the Texas Resource Review for its K-5 and Biology editions.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While digital skills such as cloud computing competency and basic programming knowledge are critical in tech-driven environments, the bigger picture focuses on analytical skills — or as The Balance SMB puts it, the ability to “confront a problem, think it through, and decisively apply solutions.”. by Doug Bonderud.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

What motivates you, both as a teacher and an entrepreneur? That really motivates me to continue. Failure also motivates me. If you’re honest, respectful, and you're persistent—if you risk failure—you’re really able to motivate each other to do amazing things. With Otus I have better knowledge of who my students are.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

They found [AI-assisted text generators] could give inspiration and ideas and motivate them to write. One day, at the harvest festival, an eighth-grade history teacher questioned the student about some historical facts, and he answered them correctly. They used it in a future city project.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Early studies, such as ones from international researcher Richard Van Hooijdonk , show that virtual and augmented reality tools can increase student engagement and motivation while increasing knowledge construction. Izzy Ngo and VERE360 are positioning themselves to be the go-to virtual reality resource for education.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

In talking with Fraser, it becomes clear that the decision to relaunch Carmen was motivated in a big way by nostalgia. Michael Milton, a high school history teacher in Burlington, Mass., But it was James Fester, a technology integration specialist and former history teacher in Maplewood, Minn.,

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

They could choose to practice math facts on the computer, and then use the knowledge to solve a complex, real-world problem with a partner. Now he could spend hours learning about Greek history and chess as she blasted Hamilton while drawing and writing creative stories. They set goals for themselves.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Though the motivations and tools used to introduce computer science concepts in kindergarten differ significantly from those at the undergraduate level, I was surprised to find three key takeaways that are universally compelling for CS education across all ages and especially for our early learners.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2021

Students will be entering classrooms with varied experiences during the pandemic, entering classrooms with uneven skill sets and knowledge levels. When studying the history of Chicago with my third-grade students, understanding identity was critical to understanding Chicago’s long-standing inequality.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 6, 2025

He completed post-Graduate work on Psychology and Motivation at Temple University and was a member of the Klingenstein Centers2025Leadership Fellowship at Columbia University. Chris writes and speaks often on topics relevant to education such as Literacy, the Arts, Technology, Innovation, and Motivation. This is not new knowledge.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The raw pain of having to show up for “business as usual” at work while trying to process horrific events like the racially-motivated murder of Atlanta massage workers came up frequently in these conversations. schools in recent years. After the anti-Asian spa shootings in Atlanta, Asian Americans and supporters rallied in Washington, D.C.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

If the teacher wants to use games to learn history, Minecraft won’t throw students into a fully fleshed simulation of the American Revolution. Required to understand the game’s big picture because few are based on common knowledge. What motivates them–what drives them to live in this world? Tell me stuff about them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

has been to encourage kids’ natural curiosity using science and history, with host Molly Bloom and a rotation of young co-hosts asking and answering questions about the world that surrounds us. , APM Studios’ award-winning science podcast for kids, into classrooms nationwide as a learning resource for grades 2-5.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

A moment of inspiration came while observing my students as they played different types of games—they were fueled by various motivations. I thought, if I could identify what motivated them during play, I could tap into that during learning. My intent with this shift in practice was to get to know my students in a deeper way.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

They seek to ensure that students learn the basic facts of Holocaust history—no small thing, given that a 2018 survey documented that 66% of American millennials cannot explain what Auschwitz was and 41% believe that 2 million Jews or fewer were murdered. First and foremost, history matters. These efforts are ambitious.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington and walked through an exhibit that highlights the history of the building as well as former President John F. With experience teaching in elementary, middle and high schools, I can attest to the trend that students do seem less motivated and engaged as they progress through school.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Its because when instruction is devised for tests its not sensitive to whether the knowledge it imparts is long-lasting, Fisher says. One pair of kids from his class ended up comparing the person with the most toes in history to the person with the fewest toes. Another compared the length of videos.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A key part of this conversation centers around correcting gaps left by legacy content providers—and highlighting previously unheard perspectives—when teaching history. So how can schools use their investments in social studies instruction to best support student knowledge and understanding? West a creation of history, not geography.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2015

But it turns out too often, no one is tasked with providing that knowledge. Once a problem is solved, ask students to retain that knowledge, transfer it to other classes, and teach their friends. Use it for all projects–a science poster, a history magazine, and math homework. This isn’t just for writing, though.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

A lack of knowledge on the topic and limited awareness of content is typically the main barrier that educators face when presented with the opportunity to use immersive technology (a term that refers to both augmented and virtual realities). But first, an introduction to the world of AR/VR, which can sometimes get confusing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2023

Those are the ones who are intrinsically motivated to learn and nothing gets in their way. Keyboarding Quizzes Students understand the concept of ‘quiz’ It’s a test of knowledge, a line in the sand where students show their grasp of the subject or suffer a bad grade. That works for about ten percent of students.

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