Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

When Jenny Billings piloted a digital textbook class and saw an immediate increase in engagement and retention after just one semester, she thought it must be a fluke. Here are three colleges that have found a way to use technology to create a more cost-effective, customized, and engaging learning experience. percent to 76.6

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, many schools leverage cloud-based platforms and learning management systems to facilitate seamless communication, assignment distribution, and collaboration. The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning extends throughout classrooms, schools, and districts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets.

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Gamification Teaching Methods Education Ethics 305

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

CORE’s OERA course is a 10-week intensive professional learning experience rooted in the science of reading and focused on accelerating reading achievement. The ASDN is the professional development association of the Alaska Council of School Administrators ( ACSA ). Details about the new program are available at [link].

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Imagine opening your chemistry textbook and being able to use an interactive periodic table to create complex chlorofluorocarbon compounds. As students’ digital literacy grows, schools must match or surpass the level of technology students use outside of the classroom. EPUB 3 interactive e-textbooks, absolutely not.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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History Social Studies Critical Thinking Distance Learning 190

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

The once novel technology behind chess- and gameshow-playing computers is all but commonplace today; it’s in everything from medical diagnostic applications to Gmail spam filters—and as some high school and college students are finding out, a new generation of online tools for foreign language learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious middle school students interested in STEM. I had the opportunity to help establish an esports team at my school that will now compete against other Montana Schools and beyond.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Further, we will examine how libraries and schooling have always been connected and how important they are in shaping people’s paths and changing lives. The Emergence of E-Books in College Education Traditional textbooks are the foundation of a student’s academic life but have limitations.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques? What are teaching tools?

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

Renee Dawson Educational Technology Specialist at Atlanta Public Schools “Augmented reality is when you take something that you can already see in the world and add an interactive or experiential layer on top. AR can be used in the classroom to create interactive learning experiences that enhance traditional instruction.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

When we are young, we are curious and excited to learn. But as we advance through school, we often become less engaged and interested. The problem, essentially, is our approach to teaching and learning. Unfortunately, we have often deterred curiosity in school. We are free for schools. How will you use those funds?

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Game-Based Learning Gamification Motivation Learning 202

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

In the fall of 2015, the Montour School District opened its doors to a new Virtual Immersion Lab. However, on his first day using the lab, a physics student engage with virtual reality and expressed, “This is like hands-on learning, without wanting to let go.” This is like hands-on learning, without wanting to let go.”.

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Textbooks STEM Attention Feedback 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Look for tools that support interactive and collaborative learning experiences to engage students actively in the educational process. Assess the scalability and compatibility of the technology within your school or district’s existing infrastructure. Platforms like Kahoot!

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Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning can improve experiences in ways that engage students and streamline instruction. One effective use is through interactive learning tools like educational apps, videos, and simulations. This fosters independent learning and encourages curiosity.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Learning Styles Communication 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

I predict a greater focus on cybersecurity so schools can protect our students and themselves from these unexpected (and unwelcome) twists and turns. In 2024, developing more meaningful school-home relationships and partnering with families to support better student outcomes will be imperative.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 359

Teach Hub

MAY 7, 2025

By interacting with these environments, students engage in a way that traditional learning methods might not offer. For example, instead of reading about the solar system in a textbook, students can “walk” on Mars, study historical events through images, or even step into a VR simulation of ancient Rome.

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Education Disabilities Textbooks STEM 64

Teach Hub

MAY 7, 2025

By interacting with these environments, students engage in a way that traditional learning methods might not offer. For example, instead of reading about the solar system in a textbook, students can “walk” on Mars, study historical events through images, or even step into a VR simulation of ancient Rome.

Education 52

Education Disabilities Textbooks STEM 52

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

What started as a single school has evolved into a powerhouse, operating 22 complexes across Riyadh and offering six diverse curricula to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. From welcoming 10,000 students in 2008 to over 45,000 by the 2024-2025 school year, the companys journey has been one of continuous learning and adaptation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The knee-jerk reaction “That’s not my school; that’s someone else’s” has become the excuse for fighting efforts to fix kids’ math aptitude when those fixes are outside the box or difficult. It’s no surprise conscientious schools are looking for more effective and reliable ways to teach that math.

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Math Feedback Coaching Critical Thinking 78

k12

MARCH 23, 2025

Research shows that by middle school, many girls can begin to lose confidence in math and science , even when they perform just as well as boys. Project-Based Learning: This approach encourages problem-solving and critical thinking. at the 2024 World Robot Olympiad in Puerto Rico.

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STEM Math Science Knowledge 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

I predict a greater focus on cybersecurity so schools can protect our students and themselves from these unexpected (and unwelcome) twists and turns. In 2024, developing more meaningful school-home relationships and partnering with families to support better student outcomes will be imperative.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2016

That’s a big problem that is slowing change in college teaching, argued Wind, a professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and one of the organizers of the conference. Most students and professors seem to cling to the term, and idea, of textbooks. I think we should change the vocabulary,” he added.

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Textbooks Mental Models Lecturing English 152

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2025

What once was a space filled with lectures, textbooks, and rigid routines has evolved into a dynamic, interactive environment fueled by digital learning tools and creative teaching strategies. teens have access to a smartphone, and nearly as many report using digital learning tools for schoolwork.

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Teaching Methods Learning Styles Students Intelligence 202