eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Lauraine Langreo , What Teachers Really Think About Their Learning Management Systems, EducationWeek, Sep. Objective tests are usually multiple-choice quizzes or other tests with single correct answers. This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog , and is reposted here with permission. 4, 2020, [link].

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Beyond the Worksheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As teachers, were always on the lookout for methods that not only assess our students knowledge but also help them develop critical skills. One of the strategies Ive adopted in my classroom is allowing students to use their notes during quizzes. The Pros of Allowing Notes on Quizzes: 1. The Cons of Allowing Notes on Quizzes: 1.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . When it comes to assessing student knowledge levels, data has empowered more schools to choose formative assessments versus summative assessments. .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2018

I’ve come to learn that this way of thinking is reductive, at best. It’s simply a more sophisticated version of an industrialized model for education, moving kids through a customizable assembly line, adding quizzes, games, and videos at different rates and in different orders.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash. Buil et al.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They are perfect to pair with our teaching resources, interactive transcripts and quizzes.” ” Reaching over two million students, Listenwise podcast lessons help students develop listening comprehension and other core literacy skills and build academic vocabulary and background knowledge in a wide range of domains.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Overall, a strategic integration of technology in K-12 education empowers educators to create dynamic, engaging, and personalized learning environments that prepare students for the challenges of the digital age. What is an example of technology as a learning tool? These platforms, like Kahoot!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning can be achieved by providing innovative tools and methods that improve engagement, personalization, and efficiency. One of the primary ways technology enhances teaching is through interactive learning tools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With digital platforms, students can access a wealth of information, including e-books, online articles, videos, and interactive tutorials, expanding their knowledge beyond traditional textbooks. This global access enables learning to extend beyond the classroom, fostering continuous education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2023

Learning models allow you to create instructional frameworks that allow you to accomplish your objectives in the classroom. The most well-known of these models is Bloom’s Taxonomy which starts with learners being exposed to information, retaining the information, and applying the knowledge in real-world situations.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Bloom found that students learn best in a one-to-one environment with a curriculum that caters to their individual understanding and needs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

Just like good video games, he too is unpredictable, full of surprises, and a fount of unexpected, sharply intuitive expressions and original terms to describe learning at its best. Seymour coined the term to advance a new theory of learning, claiming that children learn best when they. Learning Stories.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Give students the opportunity to share their knowledge in creative ways through their own presentation boards and slideshows. Tighter integrations with Learning Management Systems. From the new Video Player page, teachers can: Build interactive video quizzes or slideshow activities in a few simple steps.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Educators have come to realize that there are lots of reasons why a test score doesn’t reflect student knowledge. The uniting characteristics are that all assess: what’s been learned. knowledge rather than facility presenting it. Discussion boards are a familiar learning tool in education. Quizlet Live.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

According to national social studies teacher education guidelines , infusing technology into instruction should: Extend learning beyond what could be done without technology. Foster the development of the skills, knowledge, and participation as good citizens in a democratic society. Introduce technology in context.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Building a sense of community across campuses is crucial (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like. I often think of standard assessments as ‘show me what you know’ and alternative assessments as ‘demonstrate what you can do with that knowledge.’”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely. Technology revolutionizes education by offering interactive, adaptive, and collaborative learning experiences. Online collaboration tools facilitate group projects and communication.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Workshops and ongoing support can help teachers stay updated on the latest tools and teaching strategies. Interactive activities, such as quizzes using platforms like Kahoot! or group discussions on discussion boards, can make learning more participatory. Encouraging student engagement is another key aspect.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

He argued that modern education prioritized memorization over true understanding, with grades and diplomas replacing the real purpose of learning. He compared knowledge to an adventurous exploration, best enjoyed with an open and curious mind. I believe that mistakes are one of the most powerful learning tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

Teachers monitor individual progress, see what each student completed on their last visit as well as when that was and how long it lasted, view students’ self-described moods, assess their pre- and post-quiz scores, and view their summative synthesis videos that provide evidence of their knowledge as they teach others what they just learned.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

Students ages 2nd grade-high school select a native list or one entered by their teacher (or created by themselves), and then play one of the ten activities that reinforce knowledge. The wide variety of games and assessments allow for differentiation in learning styles and is helpful for children who do better with alternative methods.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Drawing on Baraniuk’s interest in personalized learning, the tool incorporates cognitive psychology research and machine learning tools to guide students through reading and studying, aiming not only to assess their learning, but also improve it. Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

We find no one with a professional knowledge in the laws of learning, or the techniques for applying them,” he wrote. Among the choices educators make are what instructional technique to use, when and how to give feedback, and when and how to test student knowledge. But at a university? “We

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Learning A-Z provides a variety of digital literacy programs for educators. Students can listen to, read, and take quizzes on books of their choosing or assigned by their teacher. Raz-Kids offers a leveled library of books in English and Spanish.

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