eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Educators use Reading Mastery to systematically teach key foundational literacy skills and how to read, comprehend, and write narrative and informational text of increasing complexity—while building oral language fluency skills. For more information about Reading Mastery , visit: mheonline.com/readingmasterytransformations.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One study found that active learning significantly increases student performance in the classroom: Students were 1.5 times more likely to fail a class that was primarily lecture-based as opposed to interactive. Interactive learning can also elicit emotional responses, which in turn impacts retention.

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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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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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Technology Education Interactive Learning Writing 268

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The new Creative Board provides users with greater flexibility by expanding their writing canvas via the infinity canvas feature, spurring creativity and boundless collaboration. Simply take the pen from the holder, and the Creative Board app or annotation mode will launch automatically.

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Technology Hybrid Learning Teachers Quizzes 241

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

As a middle school Spanish teacher, my #1 goal is to have my students fall in love with learning a language the way I did in middle school. When learning a second language, it’s important to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

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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. Hook & Inspire!

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History Social Studies Critical Thinking Distance Learning 190

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

It advances critical thinking, nuanced understanding, and more accurate selection of words in writing and communication. By integrating technology into vocabulary instruction, teachers can amplify traditional strategies to create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The line includes school-specific headphones made for durability and easy maintenance, as well as school headsets with microphones for interactive learning in classrooms. Encore Data Products offers a variety of audio and tech products designed specifically for schools, libraries, and businesses.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

The new LG TR3DJ series is available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models, helping to ensure students can see what the teacher is presenting—even if still sitting socially distant—and supports virtually any learning management system, cloud drive, or online conferencing platform a school adopts to facilitate in-person or hybrid/remote learning. “As

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Firstly, the language model serves as a versatile and readily available resource, providing instant answers to students’ questions and fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Be clear and specific: Write prompts and questions that are clear and straightforward.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Leading the industry with personalized learning solutions that promote student engagement, Savvas offers many interactivities within its high-quality instructional content. Educators can request a free trial of Savvas Now Literacy at Savvas.com/SavvasNow-Trial.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

Interactive Learning At the heart of Ponddy’s product line is its Affinity Knowledge Learning System (AKLS), an AI-based content curation engine designed to generate interactive learning modules. The Textbooks app uses AI tech to tailor learning to the level of each student’s abilities automatically.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Designed for kids ages 5-13, this unique gaming accessory works with an iPad to offer interactive learning experiences through five games — Tangram , Words , Numbers , Newton , and Masterpiece. Best of all, they’ll help students focus on higher-order thinking skills as they make, design, create, and code their way into 2016.

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Critical Thinking Language Languages STEM 189

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

I plan to get a lot of the people who work in the field on Skype, and then you will have to contact me in May to learn how it went.” She will soon be writing a ten-page one-minute VR script. Students who write for VR must go beyond the linear script to consider all the agency users have.

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Schools Syllabus Writing Discussions 164

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. It's going to be really good for writing, not so good for math, as one example. ChatGPT is trained on text data.

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Intelligence Teachers Science Plagiarism 210

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Start by exploring a range of assistive technologies that cater to different needs, such as text-to-speech software for students with reading difficulties or speech-to-text for those with writing challenges. Regularly review the effectiveness of the personalized tools you’re using.

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Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 172

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Firstly, the language model serves as a versatile and readily available resource, providing instant answers to students’ questions and fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Be clear and specific: Write prompts and questions that are clear and straightforward.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

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Educational Technologies Technology Peer Review Education 143

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc. on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc.

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Educational Technologies Technology Peer Review Education 154

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This not only broadens the educational experience but also encourages curiosity and self-directed learning. AI also facilitates the creation of collaborative and interactive learning environments. This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other.

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Education Learning Styles Intelligence Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

STEM classes and those that used open interactive learning systems were the costliest to develop, while non-STEM courses that adopted existing OER materials cost the least. However, by the end of the initiative, that average fell to $21 per student, as spending on new course development declined and the number of enrollments grew.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Adding to the program’s exciting authentic literature and interactive resources, the new edition of myView Literacy now features an increased focus on foundational writing instruction, more student practice opportunities, and new enhancements and improved navigation for a more seamless digital teaching and learning experience.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Mobile AR, VR, and voice technologies are creating more interactive learning experiences. In her demo, she referenced a student writing a term paper on Latin America. Of the many emerging technologies NYC Media Lab explores, a few in particular stand out as keys to building the classroom of the future.

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Technology Education Mobile Devices Culture 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2024

And since gamification of learning can boost student performance by almost 90% , it’s a particularly impactful choice. Seesaw: Ideal for creating an interactive learning environment, Seesaw enables students to document their learning journey through photos, videos, and drawings at no initial cost.

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Teaching Gamification Quizzes Learning Styles 166

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2022

Savvas Summer Impact features two off-the-shelf, digital programs that focus on grade-level instructional priorities for reading and math: Savvas Summer Impact Math — The program for grades K-Algebra 1 leverages strong math foundations, procedural skills and fluency, and conceptual understanding through interactive learning experiences.

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Math Learning Art Reading 143

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Most educators are looking to create opportunities for all students to have deeper and more meaningful learning experiences, while also adding skill acquisition and student agency. Interactive learning environments are making it possible to achieve all of this more than ever now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

A 2024 Journal of Educational Psychology study showed that students with strong spelling and writing skills were 25% more likely to secure college scholarships. One more: A 2019 NAEP writing assessment found only 27% of 8th graders scored proficient or above, unchanged from 2011.

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Teaching Intelligence Motivation Quizzes 120

Edsurge

MAY 14, 2019

A transcript could be 15-20 pages in some cases [explaining what students learned]. If it's a writing group, the students might just spontaneously develop an evening of readings where they all come in and they read their piece of writing and give each other feedback.

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Feedback Beliefs Writing Grades 142

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2020

Ghostwriter” also aims to increase reading comprehension, vocabulary, reading fundamentals, and writing. The multicultural cast and urban setting allow for a broad audience of children (ages 6-11) to see themselves in the characters, while the show’s curriculum encourages kids to see reading different types of literature as fun.

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Reading Distance Learning Writing Curriculum 133

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

While many schools are looking at the ramifications of students using AI to “cheat” or “avoid” classwork and writing papers, it is important to note that teachers themselves will be thrust into the AI world. AI will become a powerful tool for writers, especially those learning to write and facing writer’s block.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Spencer Kagan (2009) is well known in the field of education for developing classroom management strategies such as Think, Pair, Share and Hand up, Stand up, Pair up, which can be easily applied in the college classroom, along with other active learning strategies for discussion. References American Association of Colleges and Universities.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

Regardless of where students are learning from, BenQ’s RE Series interactive displays make instruction immersive, active, and fun. The UHD displays come equipped with BenQ’s EZ Write software, featuring easy-to-use cloud-based tools that allow users to share notes, ideas, and lessons from anywhere.

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Lecturing Feedback Activities Accessibility 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

For instance, a chemistry class might conduct a titration experiment to understand acid-base reactions, while a physics class might build and test simple machines to learn about mechanical advantage. What is an advantage of classroom learning? What are disadvantages of classroom learning?

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

One approach for incentivizing in-person attendance is to make the classroom environment interactive with various learning activities for student engagement. Unfortunately, students may not immediately see the value of an interactive learning environment, believing they can rely on material available online.

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 102

Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2024

Using Technology Digital tools can transform reading into an interactive learning experience that engages readers. For example, reading apps or eBooks may include clickable text to learn the pronunciation or meanings of words. Then, they write a reflection about it and discuss it further in groups. Here are a few ideas.

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Reading Discussions Communication Language 64

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Spencer Kagan (2009) is well known in the field of education for developing classroom management strategies such as Think, Pair, Share and Hand up, Stand up, Pair up, which can be easily applied in the college classroom, along with other active learning strategies for discussion. References American Association of Colleges and Universities.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 98