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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

America’s student math scores continue to drop. Headlines such as “ Less than half of Maryland students pass English, math assessments ” and “ Internationally, U.S. The problem is, tomorrow’s adults must be math proficient which means our kids must be.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Learning management systems (LMS) streamline administrative tasks and enable seamless content delivery. Educational software and apps, along with interactive classroom technology tools, cater to diverse learning styles, providing interactive lessons and assessments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind The integration of AI in education has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn, especially for non-traditional learners. AI can deliver content to students in a manner that supports each student’s unique learning styles and preferences.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. The STEM Careers Coalition is a leading contributor to the vast array of new STEM-focused resources now available.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2018

Clutch Prep calls themselves “the video version of textbooks” but really, that doesn’t give you the full flavor of what they offer. Their academic how-to videos are textbook-specific so you pick the ones used in your classes, even by your teacher. You can try them all or pick what works best for your learning style.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

We as teachers know that math and science can easily be taught using real-life experiences in lieu of a textbook. The problem in the past has been convincing our learning partners of that truth. Personalized learning must start with flexible learning spaces. How do you make this happen?

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MAY 26, 2017

For years, my teaching revolved around textbooks as my resources. When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. But that has changed. CK-12 Flexbooks.

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APRIL 26, 2018

With summer fast approaching all over the Northern Hemisphere, kids are eager for time away from teachers, textbooks, and To-do lists. Statistics say over the summer, kids lose over two months of math skills, two months of reading skills, and one month of overall learning. American students get roughly ten weeks.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

I have a list of eight research sites that walk the line between stodgy (textbooks) and out-there (Twitter and Facebook), designed by their developers with an eye toward enticing students in and then keeping their interest. Topics include math, science, history, geography, music, religious education, and more.

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Teach Hub

MAY 7, 2025

By interacting with these environments, students engage in a way that traditional learning methods might not offer. For example, instead of reading about the solar system in a textbook, students can “walk” on Mars, study historical events through images, or even step into a VR simulation of ancient Rome.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

Students then selected the approach best-suited to their individual learning style. For example, a book report can be shared as a podcast, a video, or a comic as long as it satisfies standards and provides evidence of the student learning. Less about textbooks and more about authentic resources.

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Teach Hub

MAY 7, 2025

By interacting with these environments, students engage in a way that traditional learning methods might not offer. For example, instead of reading about the solar system in a textbook, students can “walk” on Mars, study historical events through images, or even step into a VR simulation of ancient Rome.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind The integration of AI in education has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn, especially for non-traditional learners. AI can deliver content to students in a manner that supports each student’s unique learning styles and preferences.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The idea of being bad at math or not a math person is deeply entrenched in American education for students and teachers alike. But it doesnt have to be, says Phonisha Hawkins, director of instructional excellence for secondary math at KIPP Texas Public Schools, a branch of the national KIPP charter network.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 9, 2023

Students in these classes study for multiple-choice exams from well-established textbooks in a similar way to their peers for the last century. Learners can also record, replay, and repurpose lectures, presentations, and asynchronous videos to suit their learning style. References [i] Postman, N. Amusing ourselves to death.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 9, 2023

Students in these classes study for multiple-choice exams from well-established textbooks in a similar way to their peers for the last century. Learners can also record, replay, and repurpose lectures, presentations, and asynchronous videos to suit their learning style. References [i] Postman, N. Amusing ourselves to death.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2025

What once was a space filled with lectures, textbooks, and rigid routines has evolved into a dynamic, interactive environment fueled by digital learning tools and creative teaching strategies. Teaching for todays students Traditional teaching models–centered on passive learning–are becoming increasingly obsolete.

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