Interactive Learning and Science

8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

Here are ten standout resources that can enhance instruction, boost engagement, and support deeper learning. CurrikiStudio Subject areas: All subjects Best for: Interactive learning content creation CurrikiStudio is a free, open-source platform that allows teachers to design interactive learning experiences without needing coding skills.

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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1.

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In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Through hands-on activities at DelSesto Middle School and a field trip to URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, the URI students helped the sixth graders understand how lessons in their science classes had real-world applications. The middle schoolers learned about career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “We

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Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2025

From digital literacy tools to interactive learning platforms, access to reliable technology helps level the educational playing field. Rural Technology Fund For schools in rural or remote areas, the Rural Technology Fund offers direct support for introducing computer science, engineering, and digital literacy into classrooms.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Showfloor News: Breaking Down Language Barriers

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

At the conference, visitors will be able to check out their interactive learning tools, such as headphones with microphones and document cameras. Moreover, Encore Data Products will present their STEAM and STEM products, which are meant to support hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

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Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Refines Mission to Focus on Narrowing Opportunity Gaps for Young Students and Educators

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022) — The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down educational barriers through virtual, interactive learning, today announced an updated mission that focuses on leveling the playing field for young students and educators. North Mankato, Minn.

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N.C. recommends STEMscopes for state science adoption

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2015

Digital K-12 science solution aims to give students a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. In just a few short years it has become a comprehensive pre-K-12 science curriculum utilized by nearly 100,000 teachers nationwide. Initially STEMscopes was used primarily by Texas elementary school teachers.

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New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Middle College High School, a public charter school within Gallup-McKinley County Public School District, today announced it has selected Discovery Education’s innovative digital resources to support student science explorations.

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Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 today announced an expansion of its partnership with Discovery Education that adds a new, cutting-edge resource to the district’s middle school and high school science curriculum. In addition, Shiloh CUSD #1 uses Discovery Education’s Science Techbooks.

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Classroom displays new interactive learning technologies

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2016

Labdisc, the all-in-one, hand-held wireless STEM lab for every science. • DeskBoard, a portable, height and tilt adjustable desk surface made interactive via attached ultrashort throw interactive projector. • A height-adjustable, capacitive 47-inch interactive table that is ideal for group learning activities.

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Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 3rd most-read story focuses on immersive and interactive learning.

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Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. This year, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) is honoring National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) by offering 10 live, virtual lessons and field trips with topics ranging from scientific to historical to artistic. Thursday, Nov.

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7 easy apps to get students coding

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2021

Getting started can seem daunting, for sure–even though there are thousands of learn-to-code resources out there for educators, vetting those resources and wading through endless tools and websites is a bit exhausting. In addition to the resources from Code.org and Computer Science Education Week , apps are a great place to start.

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Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in the Republic of Ghana. Students ages 6-14 will be trained to use advanced STEAM technology in a modern interactive learning environment.

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Interactive Field Trips Offered to Educators for Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In preparation for several upcoming significant historical, cultural and societal events, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) has curated a list of live, interactive virtual field trips that educators can access to enrich discussions surrounding Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

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Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

January 28, 2022) – The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration , a veteran expert and thought leader in the virtual learning space, today launched a Black History Month package of fresh and engaging virtual and interactive real-world expeditions for students that cover significant historical, cultural and societal events.

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MiEN Company Introduces New Furniture Product Offerings to Solve Learning Space Challenges

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Educators are rethinking the layout of classrooms and other learning spaces in terms of optimizing use of those spaces for student wellbeing and study. The DIY café and counter stools are well suited for students who love to learn sitting up high. The Multi Solutions Chair (MSC) Chair. About MiEN Company.

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Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Explore Interactive and EiE , the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston,are now collaborating to expand engineering and STEM curricular resources to teachers and students across the globe. Adding that interactive aspect can make all the difference in inspiring a young mind to go into science or engineering.”

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GameDesk releases 2 new kinesthetic-based games

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2015

GeoMoto and Pangean emerged out of research and development and performance testing supported by The National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Science, the Betty Moore Foundation, as well as the Science and Entertainment Exchange.

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Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ — the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2021

REDONDO BEACH, CA – December 8, 2021 – Ozobot, global leader of programmable robotics and STEAM-based learning solutions for K-12 education that empower the next generation of creators, today unveiled its newest innovation – MetaBot – the first free augmented reality (AR) robot for education.

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Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

And with Outlier, students can choose from popular dual-enrollment courses, such as Intro to Psychology and Computer Science , that are delivered online and asynchronously, allowing them to earn high school and college credit from the comfort of their own school building.

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How we can improve literacy through student engagement

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on literacy and student engagement.

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7 ways schools can get creative with STEAM

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

For a while now, schools have been slowly merging science and math lessons with visual arts as a way to add a hands-on component, and perhaps a dash of culture, to ordinary STEM curriculum. Build deeper learning. How every school can create a great STEAM program. Use the world around you to help create lessons.

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New Teacher-Focused Program Launched to Drive Literacy Results for Alaska Students

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Better outcomes for Alaska students start with access to teachers utilizing research-grounded, evidence-based instructional practices in the science of reading,” said Jason Mendenhall, President of State Solutions Division at NWEA. The ASDN is the professional development association of the Alaska Council of School Administrators ( ACSA ).

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Pivot Interactives, which joined the Discovery Education family of solutions in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. The service’s built-in tools—including IRIS, a first-of-its-kind color and light gauge—make for quick and accurate measurements.

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Savvas Learning Company Announces New Edition of its Leading myView Literacy Program Grounded in the Science of Reading

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

. — Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today introduced the new edition of myView Literacy , its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program. Read the full review of myView Literacy on EdReports.org.

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McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K–5 Instructional Solution

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations , a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective English language arts solution for grades K–5, used in tens of thousands of classrooms across the country and trusted by educators for 65 years. ” .

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What are the Three Active Strategies?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By incorporating these active learning strategies into instruction, educators create dynamic and interactive learning environments that engage students and enhance academic achievement. What is an example of an active learning process? This fosters inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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Teachers Believe That AI Is Here to Stay in Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2025

The most common uses of AI teachers reported were to personalize student learning, interactive learning tools and getting insights on student performance with data analytics. Data science concepts form the building blocks of artificial intelligence, including popular large language models like ChatGPT.

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Intelligence Teachers Science Plagiarism

DoE compiles new report on using tech with young learners

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Now the federal departments of Education and Health and Human Services are throwing in their two cents with the release of a new policy brief on the subject , which advocates active, meaningful, and socially interactive learning for kids up to eight years old. ” Material from a press release was used in this report.

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What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This hands-on approach integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts, promoting problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Educational apps: Integrate educational apps across subjects to provide interactive learning experiences, catering to diverse learning styles and enhancing comprehension.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

These touchscreens help bring learning alive, off the page and into the actual world. One noteworthy example is science education, specifically anatomy. Interactive touchscreens, however, offer an alternative. Interactive learning can also elicit emotional responses, which in turn impacts retention.

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) Using VR and AR in the classroom offers numerous educational benefits across various subjects such as math, science, and history. These technologies provide immersive and interactive learning experiences that can make abstract concepts more tangible and engaging. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

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The State of STEM

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Once again, Pitsco Education has come to FETC with cutting-edge content that includes preK-12 core science, CTE, and hands-on STEM curriculum.

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IXL Learning Acquires Language Learning Software Developer Curiosity Media

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

The acquisition of Curiosity Media includes its flagship products SpanishDict , inglés.com and Fluencia , which collectively help more than 100 million people each year grow their languages skills through vibrant and interactive learning resources. . Currently used by 13 million students and in all of the top 100 U.S.

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Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

With Gale eBooks , users can easily access, share and collaborate on educational content, fostering a more dynamic and interactive learning experience. For more information on ConnectEDD Publishings PD resources on the Gale eBooks platform, visit our web page.

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Epson Technology Enhances Aquarium Education Programs

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Epson classroom document cameras support sharing content from an iPad ® or tablet, recording lessons for viewing at a later time and giving students a more interactive learning experience. “We More conventional – like drawing and writing – but also including it in some of our science experiments and lab work that we do.”.

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LAUSD launches revolutionary AI tool

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Key features include: Interoperability: Streamlined, personalized access to resources and communication to accelerate learning in a single platform.

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15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Designed by a team of former educators for practical classroom impact, Sown To Grow is funded by the US Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, Digital Promise, and New Schools Venture Fund.

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What’s the state of STEM?

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

Among AI applications respondents currently use are interactive learning tools (20 percent), personalizedstudentlearning experiences (22 percent), anddata analysis to gain insights into student performance (11 percent). The survey also revealed a range of teacher concerns about AI in education.

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96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

As this movement gains traction, formative assessment tools will become critically important to the iterative process of maximizing the learning environment and customizing instruction to meet students’ needs. Principles of learning that are emerging from cognitive science will begin to infiltrate the education space.

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America’s Blood Centers Announces National Partnership with Body Interact to Help Innovate Blood Donation Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

“America’s Blood Centers is proud to partner with Body Interact to bring cutting-edge virtual learning scenarios to our Vein to Vein program. “At Body Interact/Take The Wind, we are honored to join forces and collaborate with America’s Blood Centers. From 2019 to 2021, there was an alarming 60.7%

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Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

With a focus on inquiry and critical thinking, the programs’ curriculum boosts student engagement with digital activities, culturally responsive content, and support for integrating social emotional learning skills. They make history more experiential, more inclusive, and more relevant.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

Trending Sources

In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

Top Grant Sources to Bring Technology to Under-Resourced Classrooms

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Showfloor News: Breaking Down Language Barriers

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration Refines Mission to Focus on Narrowing Opportunity Gaps for Young Students and Educators

N.C. recommends STEMscopes for state science adoption

New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations

Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science

Classroom displays new interactive learning technologies

Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

7 easy apps to get students coding

Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana

Interactive Field Trips Offered to Educators for Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day

Virtual, Interactive Expeditions for Black History Month Provide Students with a Diverse and Multi-Dimensional Look at African Americans Throughout History

MiEN Company Introduces New Furniture Product Offerings to Solve Learning Space Challenges

Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

GameDesk releases 2 new kinesthetic-based games

Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ — the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot

Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness

How we can improve literacy through student engagement

7 ways schools can get creative with STEAM

New Teacher-Focused Program Launched to Drive Literacy Results for Alaska Students

Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

Savvas Learning Company Announces New Edition of its Leading myView Literacy Program Grounded in the Science of Reading

McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K–5 Instructional Solution

What are the Three Active Strategies?

Teachers Believe That AI Is Here to Stay in Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

DoE compiles new report on using tech with young learners

What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

The State of STEM

IXL Learning Acquires Language Learning Software Developer Curiosity Media

Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform

Epson Technology Enhances Aquarium Education Programs

LAUSD launches revolutionary AI tool

15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

What’s the state of STEM?

96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

America’s Blood Centers Announces National Partnership with Body Interact to Help Innovate Blood Donation Education

Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

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