eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Advancements in education technology History has taught us that innovation is inevitable. Yet educators need to take a moment to reflect on teaching methods, rekindle their passion for learning, and embrace change. These skills will be necessary to prepare our students for an increasingly technology-driven and AI-infused world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2015

Who says you can only use the flipped teaching method in your own class or with other teachers in your school or district? The pair joined forces in 2012 after Morris, who teaches sixth grade English and History at Del Mar Middle School in Tiburon, Calif., Not Andrew Thomasson and Cheryl Morris, that’s for sure.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But since the COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors around the world to try online education, something unexpected has happened: Professors have found that there are some online teaching methods that work better than what can be done in the limits of a physical classroom.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

This fall, after a restless night overthinking an assignment for my upcoming class and drinking three cups of not-strong-enough coffee, I added the final touch on my latest assignment for students in my World History II class. I was finally satisfied with the plan I had for my 10th graders, when it hit me: none of this actually matters.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

In an upper elementary English or history class, students may have the opportunity to decide which discussion technique to use to discuss a short story. Differentiation involves adjusting teaching methods to address students’ unique needs and abilities, supporting their learning journeys.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Instead of using linear, two-dimensional teaching methods to transfer knowledge and teach concepts, you can facilitate the learning experience by providing hands-on three-dimensional models. The ability to handle and examine historical objects contributes in many ways to making history lessons more interesting. .

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Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

This transformative teaching method helps to foster a sense of community and engagement among students. Here you’ll learn about the concept of place-based education, its advantages, how it can help support personalized learning, along with the real-world applications that may help to transform traditional teaching methods.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

For a history teacher, explain how a VR helmet can teach students about past civilizations through a virtual exploration of ancient Rome. . . Instead of explaining the hypothetical uses of a virtual reality helmet, show teachers how using mixed reality gear can be a helpful tool specific to their class material.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Furthermore, it can transport students to different times and places, making history and geography lessons more immersive and educational. Heather Brantley Educator, Instructional Technologist and Edtech Consultant EdSurge: What sparked your interest in incorporating more technology into your teaching methods?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive classroom technology tools have become increasingly prevalent in K-12 classrooms, transforming traditional teaching methods and fostering more engaging and dynamic learning environments. Teachers incorporate educational videos, presentations, and audio resources to complement traditional teaching methods.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Every week at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Virginia, Philip Baselice breaks out a game to teach his class about key world events. Baselice teaches history to middle schoolers, and game-based simulations have been part of his teaching arsenal for the last nine years, ever since he first tried it. “I

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Traditional Approach Problem-based learning has a rich history in American education, with John Dewey laying the theoretical groundwork in 1916 and McMaster University pioneering the PBL program for medical education in 1969. And that's how people learn math. According to video documentation in the study, U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

K–12 Teachers Use Virtual and Augmented Reality Platforms to Teach Coding. Virtual and augmented reality in the classroom has proved to be effective for history and chemistry lessons. However, a new use for these tools is now emerging: teaching computer science. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 02/28/2019 - 15:20.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Throughout history, humans have used various media such as stones, wood, paper and chalkboards to explain and learn abstract concepts and complex knowledge. Teachers had to rely on their voices to capture students’ attention and adapt to unfamiliar remote teaching methods to motivate students who only appeared on video.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Imagine a history course where students interact with AI-based chatbots posing as historical figures or a literature course where AI-generated scenarios allow students to delve deeper into a novel’s context. But we must view AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, traditional teaching methods.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

The institution was built with online in mind, and focuses on a so-called competency-based teaching method, where students work at their own pace and get credit when they show they know the material. Neem, associate professor of history at Western Washington University, in a critique of the model. “If

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Teach Hub

APRIL 10, 2024

Utilizing video games in the classroom requires an open mind and a willingness to be innovative with strategies that are unlike your traditional teaching methods. This edition of Minecraft enables teachers to incorporate it into all subject areas of their curriculum (math, science, history).

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

When using whole-brain teaching methods, Byl turns to a toolbox of strategies intended to tickle different parts of the brain. Just imagine if the motor cortex were directing legs to dance or mouths to sing while their owners were doing math problems or listening to explanations of history by a teacher,” says Tversky.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Not taking advantage of research on pedagogy It’s curious: as a graduate student in history, I was trained to maintain the highest evidentiary standards in my scholarship, to situate my research in a body of existing literature, and to scrutinize every claim I made for any possible error.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Imagine a history course where students interact with AI-based chatbots posing as historical figures or a literature course where AI-generated scenarios allow students to delve deeper into a novel’s context. But we must view AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, traditional teaching methods.

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Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 111

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Tracking Cookies Create Profiles Through Browsing History. Previously, Eli was a staff reporter for medical trade publication Frontline Medical News, where he experienced the impact of continuous education and evolving teaching methods through the medical lens. Find more best practices for maintaining student data privacy!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

Previously signed into law , Utah’s school system now requires all students be assigned “ digital backpacks ,” which contain a history of student data, including everything from science projects to test results. . This is not just a hypothetical example.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

Thille not only helped put personalized learning on the map, but also implemented it with specific university courseware, which was shown through rigorous research to be more effective than standard teaching methods. Thille emphasized starting with the learner when we consider edtech research and products.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

One National Academy of Science published study indicates that despite active learning being identified as a superior method of instruction, most college STEM instructors continue to choose traditional teaching methods. And for history? One might imagine how a PK presentation might look in an anatomy course.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2019

Meanwhile, college researchers and innovators are diving into learning science and experimenting with new teaching methods. But the character of that partnership is changing at this moment in history, and frankly, government investment in education is steadily declining.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For most of its history, Make School has operated a coding bootcamp since it launched. Desai says the school wants to keep coaching and mentoring at the center of students’ experience, and will turn to different teaching methods and technology to support that effort. For comparison, 5.5

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Whiteboard Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Whether it’s bringing animals into the classroom for a biology lesson or visualizing historical artifacts during a history lesson, 3D Bear makes learning dynamic and immersive. In a history lesson, 3D Bear can transport students back in time by displaying ancient artifacts and historical sites.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 15, 2023

One National Academy of Science published study indicates that despite active learning being identified as a superior method of instruction, most college STEM instructors continue to choose traditional teaching methods. And for history? One might imagine how a PK presentation might look in an anatomy course.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Not taking advantage of research on pedagogy It’s curious: as a graduate student in history, I was trained to maintain the highest evidentiary standards in my scholarship, to situate my research in a body of existing literature, and to scrutinize every claim I made for any possible error.

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Course Outline Teaching History Beliefs 59

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Students have fun guessing and are usually surprised by the company – in the past I have used FTX (the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange), WeWork (the now bankrupt co-working space company), and Apple (one of the most highly valued companies in history).

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

The Struggles of Teaching Social Studies at Home Many homeschooling parents face challenges when it comes to teaching social studies. Flexible for Different Homeschooling Styles Homeschooling families use a variety of teaching methods, so a flexible curriculum is essential. Do any of these sound familiar?

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Students have fun guessing and are usually surprised by the company – in the past I have used FTX (the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange), WeWork (the now bankrupt co-working space company), and Apple (one of the most highly valued companies in history).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

VR tools, such as Oculus, allow students to explore virtual worlds, while AR tools like Google Expeditions overlay digital information onto the real world, offering new ways to learn about history, science, and geography. Enhanced engagement and interactivity are also crucial aspects.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Our immersive classroom transcends traditional teaching methods, offering students an unparalleled, interactive learning experience that brings lessons to life. As one of the first K-12 institutions in the country to integrate an AR/VR immersive room, we’re at the forefront of a revolution in learning.

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Teach Your Kids

MARCH 5, 2025

Feedback from families was crucial in shaping the curriculum and teaching methods. Worldschooling Modulo Glossary: [link] Description: Educate your children while traveling the world experiencing different cultures and history. Trust between parents and educators is essential for successful online learning.

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