Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

Liability for AI-Driven Advice and Errors AI tutors can make mistakes that negatively affect student learning outcomes. A University of Pennsylvania study from 2024 found that students using AI for math prep scored lower. Constant content reviews ensure AI stays relevant to current medical knowledge.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge. Our role is to inspire our students to learn that content. Trickle down engagement: Effects of perceived teacher and student engagement on learning outcomes. Our role is to excite our students about the content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Gale In Context: Literature helps broaden and deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the material.”

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. In a conversation with EdSurge, Peterson says she would like to see researchers build upon the federal guidelines that protect study participants.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Leading through teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. How are you measuring success?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. Interdisciplinary studies prepare students for the challenges of a globalized world, where interconnected problems demand multidisciplinary solutions. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., When studying vocabulary words, I used Quizlet Live to make practice more interactive.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Leading through teaching and learning.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. IXL’s impact in Texas.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. Interdisciplinary studies prepare students for the challenges of a globalized world, where interconnected problems demand multidisciplinary solutions. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

The study examines the impact of different tutoring styles on math achievement among ninth-grade math students. Leveraging AI-powered analysis, the study shows that when tutors help students think through problems deeply, those who are already successful using intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) do even better.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How to give students agency Educators can give students more agency over their education by letting them choose how , what , and/or when to learn. How to learn : Give students a voice in their courses by letting them choose how to learn about a topic and/or demonstrate their knowledge.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

It provides learners with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge by exploring topics and ideas through multiple lenses. As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. Similarly, concepts from physics can be applied to understand advancements in medical studies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent School District to bring its award-winning program to approximately 23,600 students and 1,100 teachers. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, has been approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for use under two statewide initiatives. Pinpoint knowledge with the Real-Time Diagnostic. Individualizing learning for every student.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Perhaps one of the most famous studies to come to this conclusion was the Tennessee Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) project in the 1980s. In the kindergarten years alone, the study found a “definite advantage for small classes in achievement.”. More positivity reported about participating in learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. eighth-grade social studies. seventh-grade science.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

million grant to researchers within KUs School of Education & Human Sciences to develop Increasing Knowledge and Natural Opportunities With Social Emotional Competence, or iKNOW. Office of Special Education Programs has awarded a five-year, $2.5

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

High-impact tutoring is one of the most-studied and effective educational interventions. TutorMe enables meaningful connections students need to learn and thrive, creating better learning outcomes for the entire school community. “We

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. It ignites greater student engagement and enthusiasm for learning, ultimately leading to more meaningful educational experiences.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

In its Back-to-School survey, Brainly , the leading learning platform for all school subjects and grades, highlights a growing trend – a remarkable 66.5% of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external support for their homework and study needs. Forty-five percent of these students spend more than two hours daily on homework.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dover, DE Quizard is an academic app designed to help students study for tests and quizzes. Available in multiple languages, Quizard is making personalized learning accessible to students across the globe. Their anytime, anywhere solutions combine student-teacher interactions with personalized mentoring, assessment, and support.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Identifying Student Knowledge States What we wanted to know was, for any given student in a class at any point during a semester, what material have they mastered and what are they struggling with? The set of topics that a student has mastered to date is called their “knowledge state.” This is where machine learning comes in.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most teachers who work in education today have studied — or at least are familiar with — VARK , a learning theory first introduced by Neil Fleming in 1987. VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. How are you measuring success?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Students sit in rows, facing forward, in order to see the blackboard and the teacher , who is ready to share knowledge that students are expected to receive. . Increasingly, schools have turned away from that model as they strive to create active-learning classroom spaces that are more conducive to modern learning methods and thought. .

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension. Here are five ways video can have a powerful impact on teaching and learning: 1. Combined, these play a significant role in teaching a subject.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Members of the CAB were selected based on their deep knowledge of education technology, passion for improving learning outcomes, and success in supporting students’ academic achievements and families’ evolving needs. so we can continue innovating and providing the best solutions to support all students.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ertmer and Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich that refers not just to whether technology is used in the classroom but also when and how teachers use technology to improve learning outcomes. Studies also reveal that teachers’ beliefs and practices can also change in response to direct, positive experiences using edtech.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

These are: pre-exposure, activating prior knowledge, and retrieval practice. When students are pre-exposed to information, the pre-exposure provides a framework for recall and may improve student learning. We can pre-expose our students to learning material months or weeks in advance. Activating prior knowledge.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

A pervasive issue among K–12 districts is administrators going for the newest products without much knowledge of what problems those technologies address and whether they actually work. There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Strong family and community engagement can enhance learning outcomes and help to create a sense of belonging. This includes the academic achievement commonly referenced by “learning loss,” but reaches beyond it to institutional knowledge and school culture.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Instead of investing the time and effort required to study and prepare, they may turn to AI or other shortcuts to complete the task quickly. Solution for teachers : To combat this, its important to make learning experiences relevant. This emphasis on grades over learning can lead to unhealthy study habits and a desire to cheat.

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