eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2020

From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies hold to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and add variety and depth to instruction and assessment.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

This simple strategy makes a huge difference in student learning outcomes–here’s how to leverage personalized learning examples for student success. What are personalized learning strategies? Learning now is so much more than making notes from a textbook and critiquing other people’s ideas.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Chapter introductions provide students with clear learning outcomes. Summative Assessments conclude each chapter Dedicated science skills chapter Glossary (English/Spanish) About BIOZONE BIOZONE has more than 30 years of experience in the development of engaging and effective resources for science teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The district turned to IXL because of its ability to align perfectly to Austin ISD’s textbooks and curriculum, plus IXL’s broad range of skills that individualize instruction and empower every student. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

The system provides explanations and visualizations, helping students grasp abstract concepts more effectively than static textbook diagrams. Teachers can assign different scenarios, allowing students to test hypotheses and analyze their results, promoting inquiry-based learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Regardless of where you stand on the debate over open educational resources, you’re probably wondering: Does OER actually improve learning outcomes? The so-called access hypothesis goes that students who have access to the textbook learn better than students who don’t. Not all openly-licensed learning materials are free.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Projects using platforms like Flip , Garageband, Russel Tarr’s ClassTools Fakebook page , Matt Miller’s Ditch That TextBook templates, and Ryan O’Donnell’s Creative Ed Tech site offer innovative ways for students to showcase their understanding while connecting to their interests.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Until recently, the use of OER—digital educational materials that are both more easily adaptable by instructors and more affordable than traditional textbooks—was being led by early-adopter professors driven by a desire to improve teaching and an interest in new technology. Those days are over: 2017 was OER’s breakthrough year.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Traditional textbooks are being replaced by interactive e-books and online resources, giving students dynamic and multimedia-rich content that can be updated as the world changes. This shift not only makes learning more engaging but also allows for more up-to-date and easily accessible information.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

through a signup ID supplied by their course instructors, like buying an electronic textbook. Enter Textbook Publishers. Textbook publishers could be the next level of major companies investing in the production of video games in higher education. Currently the ARTé: Macenas game sells to students for $19.95 For example, W.W.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies hold to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and add variety and depth to instruction and assessment.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It is designed to meet online learning needs in K-12 and higher-ed schools, from scheduling, management, and delivery of academic services to a virtual classroom experience that inspires students and drives learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively. What are tools and techniques in education?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience. Issues like digital inequality and over-reliance on devices can hinder learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2017

Since then, a number of studies across many institution types have found that OER—freely available educational materials that can be downloaded, edited and shared— save money and show that students learn just as much using OER as with commercial textbooks. While the results of this study are good news, they don’t tell all.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Students can explore a vast array of online materials, from research databases to interactive tutorials, which supports independent learning and encourages exploration beyond traditional textbooks. Overall, technology transforms the classroom into a more engaging, personalized, and collaborative learning environment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. This method promotes independence and confidence in learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, a professor might have to toggle between a learning management system ( LMS) for grading, an e-reader that delivers the textbook, a platform used to present information in class, an app that helps with student participation and a homework solution for out-of-class assignments.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Open Up Resources offers two of the highest-reviewed curriculum for middle-school math and K-5 English, according to EdReports, which evaluates textbooks for rigor, usability and alignment to academic standards. We want educators to see how it connects with students and see the impact that curriculum makes on learning outcomes,” she adds.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. Grade 9 Geography was in trouble.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

For example, an AR app can create interactive 3D models of historical artifacts or scientific specimens that students can learn from and explore. AR can also create digital overlays on printed textbooks, allowing students to access additional content, such as videos or animations, with their mobile devices.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

Instead of reading from the textbook, students were reading from the online textbook. He designed learning activities with clear expectations and learning outcomes but provided students with a choice in how they demonstrated their understanding, by offering a variety of creative options from comics to video creation.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

The problem, essentially, is our approach to teaching and learning. Whether it's textbooks, or even digital content in videos, too much of our instructional content and approach is static. SplashLearn has interactive, self-paced and adaptive formats that engage learners and increase learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This line of thinking led ICLE and HMH to develop a resource called Bridge and Grow Pathways , a roadmap to help teachers prioritize learning outcomes. The aim is to focus on essential areas of learning, as well as tap into outcomes that may have been compromised the previous year. And it’s mind-bending stuff.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2016

We have helped people understand what we are trying to do, why risks around technology—like replacing textbooks—could work, and why it’s important to take some of those risks.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

I did have the experience—I think it was last year—with a professor who got slides from a textbook,” said Channon. The textbook [company] made the slides and she literally read off of the slides for the entire semester. Well, the students are pro-lectures when the professors make them interesting.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

Even its digital education assets, including PowerSchool, a student information system, was sold because it didn’t fit with Pearson’s focus on learning outcomes. Another tool, a learning management system called Fronter, was also divested. And coupled with declines to its traditional textbook and U.S. The company’s U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Cherlendy Louis, a student and TeachTap user in New York City, said, “Instead of getting bored and zoning out using textbooks, TeachTap makes topics so much more entertaining. Our goal is to unlock the potential of AI to enhance learning outcomes while prioritizing student safety and well-being,” said LearnWith.AI

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The increasing availability, accessibility and quality of OER materials offer districts the opportunity to move away from textbook publishers and develop their own curriculum. OERs are openly-licensed educational materials that can be downloaded, modified and shared with others to help support student learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2017

To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all. also ensure equitable professional learning outcomes for all mathematics teachers. To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all. students in mathematics, we need to.

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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. Second, we focus on learning impact, assessing not only inspiration but also the meaningful and practical knowledge gained.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Anything we introduce, whether it be a pencil, a piece of paper, textbook or technology, will fail if teachers are not prepared to use them effectively.” To that point, the report found that a lack of training and professional development is the most highly cited reason that teachers give for not using digital learning tools.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2024

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials carefully crafted to meet the needs of diverse learners and facilitate meaningful learning experiences.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Laptops and tablets can be powerful learning aids, but many faculty feel uneasy about the role such devices play in their classrooms. they may be a distraction and deter from learning outcomes. How, then, can we be sure that digital tools are integrated into the higher education experience in ways that encourage deeper learning?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

For students who had previously been told to sit at their desks and open their textbooks to page 37, these choices could feel overwhelming, Watkins shared. What Schools Can and Can’t Quantify In 2017, after the first two years of implementation, data indicated that the new approach was improving learning outcomes in the cohort schools.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This dynamic approach not only improves learning outcomes but also prepares students for a technologically advanced world. How can technology enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? Online databases, digital libraries, and educational apps provide students with a wealth of information beyond traditional textbooks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. To ensure the use technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning effectively in the classroom, educators must adopt a strategic approach that enhances learning outcomes. Moreover, technology enhances collaboration among students.

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