eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

Integrating the 3D design process allows students to synthesize different pieces of knowledge and apply what has been taught to them by designing their own creations. This spurs student creativity and improves learning and collaboration. 3D technologies can help support a differentiated approach to instruction.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The survey notes that an overwhelming 88 percent of parents believe that knowledge of AI will be crucial in their child’s future education and career. However, despite this belief, 81 percent of parents either don’t believe or are not sure that AI is even part of their children’s curriculum. public middle and high school students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2018

According to a study conducted by game-based learning platform, Kahoot!, nearly two-thirds of teachers are using technology to encourage students to work in teams, and 58 percent are using it for problem-based learning. More than half of teachers are using technology to encourage creative thinking.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

With most of the states nationwide moving towards a phenomena-based approach to learning in science, it is especially important that I integrate high-quality online resources into instruction–resources students can relate to, apply prior knowledge to, and that prompt questions about their curiosities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

Check back tomorrow for Lessons Learned by Educators. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. Click here for yesterday’s article from Superintendents.]. The best educational leaders are lifelong learners. Student engagement is high.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Role-Playing and Simulations : Role-playing activities or simulations immerse students in real-world scenarios, encouraging them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills. Problem-Based Learning : Present students with real-world problems or challenges to solve, encouraging them to apply knowledge and problem-solving skills.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

The BrowardSTEM team leads and supports with experience, expertise and agility in core content standards, STEM implementation, instructional technology and interdisciplinary applied problem-based learning. Research is foundational to sustaining and expanding access to all students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Experiential learning in its many forms is widely recognized as a high-impact educational practice, one that has been thoroughly tested and shown to be beneficial to a wide spectrum of college students. Experiential learning is a process through which a learner constructs knowledge, skill, and value from direct experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

When we examine what are active learning teaching strategies, these strategies empower educators to create interactive classrooms where students actively participate, collaborate, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. What are active learning teaching strategies? This fosters cooperation and peer teaching.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Experiential learning in its many forms is widely recognized as a high-impact educational practice, one that has been thoroughly tested and shown to be beneficial to a wide spectrum of college students. Experiential learning is a process through which a learner constructs knowledge, skill, and value from direct experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Some key active studying methods and learning strategies include: Collaborative Learning : Students work together in groups to solve problems, discuss ideas, and share perspectives. This promotes teamwork, communication skills, and peer learning. PBL fosters inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

I know you and I have talked about using problem-based learning, thinking about prior learning assessments, not assuming that adults need to be taught everything from square one but that they bring interesting work and life experiences to the table. My own institution has worked quite collaboratively with others.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2019

I learned to justify my teaching approach by telling myself, “This is what students need to be successful.” But now, when I think about the skills and knowledge people need to be well-informed citizens capable of digesting and synthesizing complex information, I wish I could go back and redesign my teaching approach.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

reference interviews, counseling inquiry, engaging lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, scenarios, role-play, problem-based learning, inquiry based learning, etc.); There are many instructional strategies that engage students to become active learners (e.g., Case studies are a common teaching strategy.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 6, 2025

This is not new knowledge. Problem based learning therefore may result in deeper learning. Similarly, Authors like David Yaeger posit educators should adopt a mentor mindset and step down off the stage to support the learning process rather than dictate it.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. enVision offers an innovative math curriculum that helps educators teach with confidence and inspires students with hands-on, problem-based learning.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

reference interviews, counseling inquiry, engaging lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, scenarios, role-play, problem-based learning, inquiry based learning, etc.); There are many instructional strategies that engage students to become active learners (e.g., Case studies are a common teaching strategy.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

Why it works: Think-Pair-Share can be used before a lesson to activate prior knowledge or at the end of a lesson to summarize learning. Problem-Based Learning: Engaging Students as Problem Solvers Much like real-world scenarios, problem-based learning challenges students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

We started with guidance from Jean Piaget’s Constructivist Learning Theory, “a process of constructing knowledge based on experience which embraced activelearning modalities as viable examples of the theory.In This step is essential in all forms of active learning, especially in the higher order modalities.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

Learn how personalized learning through purposeful gaming can help you engage your students and increase their motivation to learn. Dive into blended and problem-based learning to deepen your understanding of how to use 1:1 computing in your classroom. What’s your favorite kind of summer learning?

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Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In learner-centered pedagogical practices, the focus and attention is on learning what and how the student is learning (Weimer, 2013). In these spaces, the teacher is not the only one with knowledge. Traditionally, the instructor is seen as an authority and having all the knowledge and power. Trolian (Eds.),

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