Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2018

I have experimented with writing open textbooks, thanks to the inspiration I received from Robin DeRosa on episodes 183 and 195. Here’s what I aim to do with this new EdSurge advice column: Recognize that teaching is both an art and a science. We also got into questions about the research (or lack thereof) surrounding learning styles.

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Art Science Teaching Mobile Devices 123

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. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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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Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Providing content beyond the typical textbook, Project Imagine allows students to become active participants as they step into the past with compelling primary sources and immersive activities such as 360° virtual-reality explorations, role playing, maps, timelines, decision trees, and opinion polls.

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History Social Studies Critical Thinking Distance Learning 190

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2019

But it takes hefty behind-the-scenes work to find high-quality content and adapt it to multiple ability levels and learning styles while also piquing student interest. Now, I’ve got their attention, and students start thinking, ‘Wow, this science stuff is interesting. Often, they become overwhelmed by too much content.

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Curriculum Teachers Achievement Textbooks 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These technologies collectively contribute to a versatile and student-centered teaching approach, catering to diverse learning styles and preparing students for the challenges of a technologically advanced world. Digital textbooks: Replace traditional textbooks with digital versions for interactive and multimedia-rich content.

Teaching 130

Teaching Technology Textbooks Gamification 130

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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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Personalized learning is another key benefit. Technology allows for adaptive learning platforms that tailor content to individual students’ needs, abilities, and learning styles. Online databases, digital libraries, and educational apps provide students with a wealth of information beyond traditional textbooks.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

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 new versatile classroom activities investigate relatable issues through a powerful DNA science lens.

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STEM Accessibility Interdisciplinary Curriculum 190

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These apps provide interactive lessons, quizzes, and exercises, catering to diverse learning styles. Teachers leverage such apps to supplement traditional teaching methods, offering students a more engaging and personalized learning journey. Another impactful example is the integration of educational apps, such as Khan Academy.

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Technology Quizzes Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

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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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Critical Thinking 130

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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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

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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Textbooks Exams Syllabus Essay 95

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. First, it’s essential to integrate technology that aligns with learning objectives. Educators should select tools that complement the curriculum, such as interactive simulations for science lessons or collaborative platforms for group projects.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educators use these multimedia tools cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that students grasp concepts more effectively. Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly.

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Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

The benefits are impactful, from enhancing engagement and accessibility to catering to diverse learning styles. Here are a few ways podcasts can power up your learning environment. Audio content can grab students’ attention in a way that using textbooks alone can’t. Here are a few ways to help you get started.

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Learning Styles Learning Assignments Critical Thinking 115

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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Learning Learning Styles Knowledge Grades 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Regardless of whether students decide on asynchronous, synchronous, or HyFlex courses in the future, podcasting can reinforce important educational objectives through concise and manageable tasks while at the same time accompanying self-paced and varied learning styles (Powell & Robson, 2014).

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Instructors Lecturing Learning Knowledge 111

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Recent studies in the Science of Teaching and Learning suggest four strategies for information acquisition that markedly improve learning facts and vocabulary. The lesson here, regardless of discipline: Spaced retrieval practice is not only useful for foreign language learning but for all sorts of information acquisition.

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Learning Language Languages Instructors 92

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. If you ask successful business leaders what subject is most important to their success, most will not say math or science. Science is quickly conflated with work and they move on. Programming.

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Blended Learning History Math Science 92

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2023

Regardless of whether students decide on asynchronous, synchronous, or HyFlex courses in the future, podcasting can reinforce important educational objectives through concise and manageable tasks while at the same time accompanying self-paced and varied learning styles (Powell & Robson, 2014).

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Instructors Lecturing Learning Knowledge 94

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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Education Disabilities Textbooks STEM 60

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. This includes topics such as animals, culture, automobiles, politics, money, science, and entertainment.

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Quizzes History Students Middle School 79

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.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

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.

Education 52

Education Disabilities Textbooks STEM 52

Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

Flexible for Different Homeschooling Styles Homeschooling families use a variety of teaching methods, so a flexible curriculum is essential. Some parents prefer structured, textbook-based lessons, while others lean toward unit studies or hands-on learning.

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Social Studies Study Curriculum History 52

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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Teaching Methods Learning Styles Students Intelligence 239