Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

STEM 208

STEM Interdisciplinary Education Science 208

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.

Active Learning 143

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 143

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.

Student Engagement 70

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 70

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists. Read about 10 more finalists here !) Read about the three 2023 winners here.

Education 327

Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 327

k12 Digest

APRIL 6, 2025

Christopher Herman is the Head of School at Garden School, a Nursery to Grade 12 independent college-preparatory day school in New York City. Prior to Garden School, he was Head of School at AIM Academy in Philadelphia, an independent day school serving bright children who learn differently.

Motivation 144

Motivation Math Art Problem-Based Learning 144

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When I was in middle and high school, we were taught that we could trust.org websites. As a former middle and high school classroom teacher, my first thought is: What can I do to fix this? I learned to justify my teaching approach by telling myself, “This is what students need to be successful.”

Critical Thinking 148

Critical Thinking Testing Evaluation Science 148

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.

Students 165

Students Testing Knowledge Assignments 165

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. These visual representations enhance the learning environment and provide valuable reference points for students throughout the school year.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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.

Student Engagement 131

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 131

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.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Feedback 98

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

Dive into blended and problem-based learning to deepen your understanding of how to use 1:1 computing in your classroom. Learn more about the ways students—and teachers—can responsibly access, evaluate and use online resources and social media. What’s your favorite kind of summer learning? Digital Citizenship.

Problem-Based Learning 91

Problem-Based Learning History Evaluation Motivation 91

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.

Student Engagement 70

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 70

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. This can be done through discussion, readings about cogenerative dialogues in the college or graduate school setting, or both.

Teaching 52

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Problem-Based Learning 52