eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Because AI machine learning breaks down student learning patterns and habits, the tutoring systems fire off explanations, examples, and practice targeting a student’s most significant areas of need when the software recognizes the student’s knowledge gap or struggles with mastery.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “Empirical research has shown that students in gamified classrooms tend to participate more actively in lessons, leading to improved academic performance and retention of knowledge” (Dehghanzadeh et al., While engaging, the free version of Gimkit is quite limited. During a social studies unit on the U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

HistoryMaker VR is an immersive content creation tool that helps students learn history in an entertaining and engaging way. HistoryMaker VR seamlessly integrates into curriculums and includes classroom guides and recommended activities for teachers and parents to use.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Let parents know that students are not playing Minecraft. They are building in Minecraft Education to demonstrate skills and knowledge, Brooks said. Older students could recreate houses, villages, or other structures that figure prominently in assigned readings. Start small, with teachers and kids. App Smash with Flip.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Let parents know that students are not playing Minecraft. They are building in Minecraft Education to demonstrate skills and knowledge, Brooks said. Older students could recreate houses, villages, or other structures that figure prominently in assigned readings. Start small, with teachers and kids. App Smash with Flip.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Leveraging the power of technology One tool I’ve used in this journey is Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), a structured literacy training course based on the science of reading that provides knowledge and tools teachers can use with any reading program.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students routinely arrive in my classroom lacking even a basic understanding of civic principles, constitutional knowledge and U.S. Yet despite my success using reenactments and roleplaying, students routinely arrive in my classroom lacking even a basic understanding of civic principles, constitutional knowledge and U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

AI-powered literacy tools also have the potential to strengthen students’ capacity for historical thinking, and in turn, civic dialogue—an increasingly necessary skill for all individuals. The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. According to Moser et. This intentionality is crucial.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights. Foreign Language Learning: After studying a foreign language for a while, the teacher could prompt students to reflect on how their perception of the language and its nuances has shifted from their initial exposure.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s not too difficult to think of ways to create engaging STEM learning in a chemistry or computer class. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies? We’ve found that incorporating virtual reality technology is a great way to make STEM accessible and engaging across the curriculum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions; ? Prioritize student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies; ? Share assignments digitally; ? Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. To empower educators to provide middle school students these essential skills, the district selected Discovery Education’s? Social Studies?Techbook.?Featuring

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

Another factor to consider is how the product can be used to support student learning needs across multiple subjects. Social studies classes may use them to take students through a historical field trip, while science departments can immerse students in the solar system. by Katelyn Sweeney.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

Civilization by Sid Meier—More than 35 million units sold worldwide; kids apply social studies lessons. The idea behind my company, Legends of Learning , was that a unique approach to game based learning—short, simple edgames specially built and aligned to curriculum standards—would engage and teach students more effectively.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. Initially, she resisted this change, feeling it was unnecessary and distracting. “I

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

In the meantime, students at Breakthrough schools will learn using projects from Verizon’s 5G EdTech Challenge, which invited nonprofits, universities and startups to submit experiences that use AR, VR, machine learning, artificial intelligence and mixed reality to enhance student engagement and teacher professional development.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The plan was to provide training and support for the Vanguard Team members and, in turn, have them spread knowledge to their peers. Magazine covers demonstrating understanding of various social studies topics. Kelsey Ferguson, STEM Teacher, Seaborn Lee Elementary How do you think creative digital tools keep students engaged?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest. How might we tap into our students’ and communities’ wealth of knowledge, creativity and ingenuity, to problem-solve our most pressing issues? KNOWLEDGE (and LOVE) of SELF. What would this look like? What would be the impact?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Based on students’ previous work, IXL generates personalized recommendations in real time that guide learners to skills that will help them make the most progress. Additionally, IXL offers a wealth of instructional resources that keep students engaged.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2019

In Jill Armstrong’s social studies classes, when students learn about other countries, they don’t just learn from textbooks and news articles, which she says can seem abstract and elusive to teenagers. I tell them, you know, the whole concept of why we learn about other countries is to understand and be knowledgeable.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

The partnership will provide teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum on Kiddom’s platform to share assignments digitally, communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions, while prioritizing student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Recording and sharing what they learn validates their knowledge and empowers them. To set rigorous expectations before beginning your classroom podcasting projects, I recommend having your students listen to high-quality mentor audio stories.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The pandemic tasked her to meet an influx of students who faced new sets of challenges, while maintaining high standards and helping students cope with new learning environments. Teachers were very appreciative to have more flexibility and are seeing an increase in student engagement and participation.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Jenny Nash, explains, "playful learning brings fun and enjoyment to learning for students, but it’s also about the educational standards. As educators, we're always thinking about the standards we need to cover, the knowledge and skills we want students to have and how we can provide a playful way to do that."

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Priceless Ponderings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Oh, and did I mention Ive created an easy-to-use social studies worksheet unit packed with a comprehensive collection of economics resources? Think of vocabulary-building exercises, sorting tasks, and even fun quizzes to test their knowledge. No stress, no prepjust engaging, effective lessons at your fingertips!

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Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Benefits of Academic Competitions Academic competitions are an excellent way for students to strengthen content knowledge while engaging in friendly challenges. There are several my students participate in every year! Together, these benefits make academic competitions much more than just knowledge tests.

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k12 Online Schools

MARCH 6, 2025

These schools offer a unique blend of traditional academic frameworks and innovative teaching strategies that prioritize student engagement, emotional intelligence, and practical skills development. This method not only enhances academic knowledge but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Students must take the initiative to: Ask questions via email or chat Wait for scheduled support sessions Interpret written feedback This delay may hinder learning, especially for students who rely on immediate input or who are hesitant to ask for help. Over time, the lack of real-time correction can widen knowledge gaps.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Reading comprehension and information retention improve when students write about what they read (Graham & Herbert, 2011). Writing drives higher-order thinking as students analyze, interpret, and synthesize to respond to prompts. The Effects of Writing on Learning in Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest. The C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards —already half a decade old—offers a guide on how to build source skills across the grades. The 1898 photograph of the construction of a London underground station drew me in.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Last year, Jung co-authored a report investigating the Civics Education Initiative, the standardized civics test that at least 18 states now require in the hopes it will leave students with a “bare minimum” of civics knowledge, preparing them to become active in shaping their communities. It’s not enough, though.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. But to compete with TikTok, social media and talking to their friends makes it that much more difficult. For the past 1.5 What has been the most challenging and rewarding part of your job?

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Here is what I believe to be among the best resources now available to support blended learning: Lexia assesses and places students within various levels of their program to provide targeted reading instruction across all areas of reading, including phonological awareness, phonics/decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Make it easier to become a teacher Laura Patranella, fourth grade English and social studies teacher at Vogel Elementary in Seguin, Texas I want President Trump to know: The basic economics of becoming a teacher really dont make sense. In my 11 years, I have seen many teachers come into the classroom with a lack of content knowledge.

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