eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Students learn independence and other skills needed for success.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2016

Students expect to come to school to learn and to be challenged (although they may never tell us that). If we want such activities to produce genuine student growth, instructional design must focus on learning outcomes as opposed to the activity itself. Nonetheless, students also want to enjoy learning.

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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., “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation. Students learn differently and are unique, with varying interests and academic needs, and a comprehensive digital curriculum should reflect that.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

By thinking outside the box and implementing innovative strategies, school districts can create an appealing and sustainable career path for educators, ensuring that every classroom is led by a qualified and motivated teacher. By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Effective school leaders apply their educational expertise and management skills in order to focus their efforts, and those of their teaching staff, on improving the quality of student learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The technology should augment what the teachers are already doing in the classroom and amplify their impact on student learning outcomes. Higher test scores are often used to measure student achievement, but we know true meaning-making and application of skills are measured in different ways.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In an era consumed with teaching 21st-century soft skills, are games any good at building critical thinking or collaboration skills? I never want to make claims that games writ-large for any kid—under any circumstances—teach these sort of skills.” The Balanced Game In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2019

Allowing students to have a role in teaching is motivating and will provide intrinsic drive. Once they design the goals, lesson ideas, and learning outcomes, students can use video or posters to create movie-like trailers. First, if students have a specific skill (e.g., academic area, sports, dance, acting, etc.)

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Drawbacks of Remote Education While virtual classrooms provide numerous advantages, they also present significant drawbacks that can impact the learning experience.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Effective school leaders apply their educational expertise and management skills in order to focus their efforts, and those of their teaching staff, on improving the quality of student learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

While some educators worry that technology and artificial intelligence (AI) might have a negative effect in these areas, many see the positive impact of AI on students’ ability to learn in their preferred languages, improved grades and career readiness. Canada, and in northern Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

It can facilitate collaboration among students in different locations through intelligent matchmaking based on skills and interests. Immersive scenario-based learning : AI can create realistic and interactive scenarios for students to explore, making learning more engaging and effective.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations within Writable , its award-winning writing practice and assessment solution for grades 3-12. This saves valuable time teachers can use to invest in student connections. “At

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Joy: Cultivating a love for learning Imagine a school where students eagerly anticipate each day, where learning is synonymous with excitement and discovery. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

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k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

As a leader of IB World schools, Kim Green is committed to creating strong connections across the learning continuum through impactful leadership, a strong curriculum that leads to mastery, and mindful and inclusive practices. Seeing students and educators achieve their full potential across diverse domains keeps me motivated every day.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Safari Hook Scavenger hunts and interactive challenges offer exciting avenues for students to apply their knowledge while fostering independent learning and problem-solving skills. Incorporating elements of gamification, such as unlocking clues or prizes, enhances motivation and bolsters learning outcomes.

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Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 299

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Finally, GBL can also make the learning more relevant.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2015

How to create a more interesting, innovative classroom was a theme of many of the top stories this year, perhaps as educators, finally comfortable with technology begin to branch out into ways into using it to strengthen higher-order thinking skills and create projects unthinkable five or ten years ago.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. All online learning requires executive function skills , which allow us to plan, work toward goals, solve problems and be creative.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning assessments for K-12 schools, has added two new solutions to its product suite. DESSA Middle School Student Self-Report Adolescents’ engagement is critical to learning success.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read. Intelitek ’s learning solutions have provided learners across the globe with the competencies needed for in-demand careers in production.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities. When you bring esports into the classroom, there’s evidence of better learning outcomes in STEM and even attendance. Celebrate and showcase students’ achievements and learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. This is a good thing, because it will take motivation from all sides to achieve simpler data connections between systems.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

On the “inspiration” side, instructional practice is evolved by adapting (not adopting) successful practices from the field, engaging in thoughtful action research, and focusing on practices that support students taking ownership of their learning and environments that support the activation of intrinsic motivation.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

In many schools and districts, half or less of their students participate in remote learning. For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. In turn, students retained greater motivation to continue their learning even during the shift to remote instruction.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

For a student, individual attention can make the difference between effectively developing skills and just coasting along. Teachers who can spend more time with each student is able to tailor their teaching to specific students’ needs and, in turn, learning outcomes improve. Classrooms Become More Collaborative.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

By the conclusion of the unit, students will participate in a debate, utilizing their research skills to argue for or against deforestation, exploring its implications for resources and products in relation to their daily lives. According to Moser et. Strategies for implementation 1.Start This intentionality is crucial.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes. E-portfolios are digital collections of student work that showcase achievements and learning progress and have the power to transform the educational experience for students.

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Student Engagement Motivation Students Failure 126

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Students will make remarkable progress with less ‘unproductive struggle,’ resulting in significantly improved math learning outcomes. Games that actively engage students help them avoid the passive learning trap of merely seeking the right answers, instead equipping students with the skills they need to tackle real-world problems.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Because technology has transformed access to learning tools, students who previously may not have had access to these tools now also have the opportunity to build skills they’ll use in college and the workforce. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Not every student enjoys the same task, so giving them options is critical to maximizing their motivation and focus in a lesson. Choice boards allow us to honor our students’ preferences, needs, and interests, making their learning experience more engaging and effective. This can lead to better learning outcomes for everyone.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

Our whys have to be about teaching and learning, and they have to be about skills. We're seeing a decrease in student motivation because our students figured out that the grades don't matter right now. That it’s not about getting grades from the gradebook; it's about skills. It's all about teaching the right skills.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In a world where AI skills and fluency will be necessary and marketable, colleges and universities have made efforts to embrace AI in the classroom (e.g., What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. The Age of AI is Upon Us. Schoeder, 2024). Saucier, Ph.D.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

When we get to see effective edtech products in practice, the view is exciting: We see kids engaged, teachers energized about the kinds of thinking their students are generating and strong learning outcomes that result from well-made tools matched to the students and educators using them. is something you care about.

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