Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2024

By using HQIMs, educators can enhance the quality of instruction , support differentiated learning and improve overall learning outcomes. While the concept of HQIM has been established and embraced in other core academic disciplines, applying this concept to social studies has been more complex. She then earned her Ph.D.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. How are you measuring success?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

North Carolina State researchers hope findings will improve ST Math and other digital learning platforms. The National Science Foundation has granted $800k to North Carolina State University to use data mining techniques to study the game-based ST Math software program that’s currently used in 2,500 schools across the country.

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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., Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. During a social studies unit on the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. seventh-grade science.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The use of science to inform learning and development can have profound results for children, particularly those in their first few years of life. One of the many areas Grob-Zakhary wants to zero in on in her new role is early childhood education, which studies show is the most critical time in a person’s development.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2021

(Waltham, MA) June 10, 2021 – KinderLab Robotics today announced a partnership with the David Lear Sulman Computing, Science, and Engineering Fund , which is offering the Limudei Code-Esh Curriculum (LCE) for Jewish day schools and Jewish supplemental schools. About the David Lear Sulman Fund for Computing, Science and Engineering.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For a history class studying World War II, one student or group might learn about the Normandy invasion, while another might take on the rise of fascism and a third might explore the Pacific front. What to learn : Give students a variety of choices in the topics they can study by expanding the range of courses available to them.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This weekend, EdSurge caught up with John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and a keynote speaker at the Learning and the Brain conference last week in San Francisco. Would you bring the brain sciences in? And it’s all complicated.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Founded by educators, Pear Deck translates proven learning science into simple, effective tools. Its strong engagement, rapid growth, and high usage among schools reinforce the caliber and commitment of the Pear Deck team to positively impact the teaching experience and learning outcomes for students.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2018

The learning outcomes from this unit extend beyond the gymnasium. Students analyze trends in data while learning about earthquakes in science class, interpreting statistics in math class or measuring population growth in social studies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. IXL’s impact in Texas.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many high-achieving students use AI to understand their work on a deeper level, consulting these tools for timely personalized feedback, which can enhance comprehension and learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Perhaps one of the most famous studies to come to this conclusion was the Tennessee Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) project in the 1980s. In the kindergarten years alone, the study found a “definite advantage for small classes in achievement.”. More positivity reported about participating in learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

The district was among the first in the country to test the chatbot called Khanmigo, an AI program developed by online learning giant Khan Academy that is designed for classrooms and acts as a tutor for students and an assistant for teachers. Reid studies educational technology products and reviews their efficacy in classroom instruction.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent School District to bring its award-winning program to approximately 23,600 students and 1,100 teachers. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

In its Back-to-School survey, Brainly , the leading learning platform for all school subjects and grades, highlights a growing trend – a remarkable 66.5% of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external support for their homework and study needs. Forty-five percent of these students spend more than two hours daily on homework.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

As they engage with the content from different perspectives, students will apply their learning in real-world contexts. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class. Similarly, concepts from physics can be applied to understand advancements in medical studies.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

2001, University of Vermont) is a University Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University. Trickle down engagement: Effects of perceived teacher and student engagement on learning outcomes. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 33 (2), 168-179.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dover, DE Quizard is an academic app designed to help students study for tests and quizzes. Available in multiple languages, Quizard is making personalized learning accessible to students across the globe. Their anytime, anywhere solutions combine student-teacher interactions with personalized mentoring, assessment, and support.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The National Science Foundation has granted $800k to North Carolina State University to use data mining techniques to study the game-based ST Math software program, from MIND Research Institute, that’s currently used in 2,500 schools across the country. Smithsonian to study digital learning practices.

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Math Study Motivation Learning Outcomes 184

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

“Schools need technology that paints vivid pictures of student knowledge levels so they can meaningfully evaluate and teach every learner,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. RIDE’s adoption of the Real-Time Diagnostic clears a path for educators to make significant strides towards boosting learning outcomes.”.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nardolilli’s experience in designing educational games goes back to when he would create science-themed birthday parties at an after-school science center. Now you want kids to collaborate, and even copy ideas from each other and learn. There was a lot more unguided play when I started my teaching career 15 years ago.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

That’s an especially big problem for the education apps that are designed for “relatively intensive usage,” he adds, because only at that level can the apps be expected to lead to their promised learning outcomes. Many apps, independent of how long or often students use them, have no relationship to learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Founded in the United Kingdom, the Raspberry Pi Foundation set out to inspire young people to study computer science by inventing a programmable computer for the price of a textbook. If you can persuade a government or an education system to put computer science in the curriculum, that's great. That's the easier step.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

You see an opportunity to make a small change that might improve their learning outcomes, so you roll it out to a group of students who don’t know they are part of the sample. In a conversation with EdSurge, Peterson says she would like to see researchers build upon the federal guidelines that protect study participants.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2016

Companies, unsurprisingly, are happy to help "prove" their effectiveness by publishing their own studies, sometimes in partnership with third-party research groups, to validate the impact of a product or service. Is your edtech efficacy study up to par? Digital Promise invites edtech developers to share their studies for review.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. How are you measuring success?

Study 94

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 94

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most teachers who work in education today have studied — or at least are familiar with — VARK , a learning theory first introduced by Neil Fleming in 1987. VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K).

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Technology Learning Styles Instructors Learning 198

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

million grant to researchers within KUs School of Education & Human Sciences to develop Increasing Knowledge and Natural Opportunities With Social Emotional Competence, or iKNOW. Office of Special Education Programs has awarded a five-year, $2.5

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

The original version of this article appeared in Toward Data Science. This would facilitate more effective personalized guidance by the instructor and better awareness on the part of the student as to where they need to put additional focus in their study.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Featuring a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic, personalized guidance and actionable Analytics, IXL is proven to improve learning outcomes for all students. . About IXL Learning . Wyzant takes the guesswork out of finding a qualified tutor you can trust.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

Largely missing from many conversations, however, is a discussion of how scientific approaches may be used to study ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in the context of higher ed.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Through virtual labs and field trips, simulations, and scenario-based learning, Colene presents complex concepts to her students in ways they find easier to understand and connect to real-world applications. At the same time, a national movement away from Balanced Literacy toward the science of reading had begun.

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