Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Coding and computer science are typically associated with outcomes around problem-solving and analytical skills. With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. All about Norfolk State University-Applied Digital Skills Lesson - P.L.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The game had given them a reason and a context, not only for using English, but also for activating 21st-century skills. Here are six examples of higher-order thinking skills my students developed while creating and playing games: 1. The novices raise their skills very quickly, uncovering ideas even the experts didn’t know.

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Languages Language Skills English 165

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 13, 2023

This, in turn, creates a learning environment where students are stuck in the role of passive observers and consumers rather than active participants driving their learning. Teachers need to trust that their students can be partners in the learning process and cultivate the skills required to drive their learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.” UDL recognizes that every class comprises a wide range of learners with various needs, skills, experiences, knowledge, and interests. It was an exhausting and often frustrating experience.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

For instance, the latest test results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that fourth graders’ average reading skills have dropped by five points on a 500-point scale since the start of the pandemic—the biggest decline in more than 30 years. Fortunately, there is help available.

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Reading Coaching Intelligence Testing 354

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Designing for Deeper Learning The sign of deeper learning is the ability to transfer or apply knowledge and skills to new and novel contexts. However, to design for deeper learning, teachers must consider the intersection of cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal domains. This includes social negotiation.

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Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Motivation 460

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Schools are recognizing the rising toll these mental health issues are having on students’ long-term wellbeing and we are, as a result, hearing a lot more this year about the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL).

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

The ability to think about what we are learning, how we are learning, what we want to learn in the future are important skills that must be explicitly taught in classrooms. Teachers must help students become active agents in the classroom who are able to make key decisions about what they learn and how they learn.

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Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. These are skills students rarely learn straight out of a textbook. If that sounds daunting, rest assured, it doesn’t always have to be.

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STEM Textbooks Learning Students 280

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

That means they need to be able to flex their metacognitive muscles by setting goals, tracking and monitoring their progress, reflecting on their learning, and assessing their own work. As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!),

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Online Learning 521

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Using technology, students can communicate and collaborate in so many new ways. Edtech tools also enable students to learn beyond the four walls of the classroom, providing them with so many more opportunities to enhance their critical thinking skills and understand real-world situations.

Critical Thinking 309

Critical Thinking Teaching Methods Communication Skills 309

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Using computers and other learning technology too often can be detrimental to student performance, OECD says. Students who use computers and learning technology at moderate levels tend to have better learning outcomes than students who use computers and learning technology rarely, according to new research from the OECD.

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Learning Outcomes Technology Learning Testing 274

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system.

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Activities Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking 305

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Help students develop workforce skills. Artificial Intelligence is impacting the workforce skills our students will need. The Future of Jobs Report 2023 from the World Economic Forum has identified the skills that companies believe will be the most important for an AI workforce. Projects are aligned with current ISTE standards.

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Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 337

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2019

Computer science combines the principles of technology and use of computers to educate learners on both the hardware and software of computer technology. The field of computer science is exceptionally diverse, as the skill sets are in-demand across practically every industry—serving as a lucrative and stable career pathway.

Science 279

Science Learning Styles Knowledge Testing 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

Technology 254

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Critical Thinking 254

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

The pandemic has created urgency to move beyond the status quo, and community-generated portraits of a graduate have swept the nation, highlighting the knowledge and skills many Americans want their young people to possess upon graduation. Advanced technology can now support more ambitious modes of teaching, learning, and assessment.

Learning 309

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 309

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Students may know how to use some technology, but not all. If the teacher and student collaborate and start learning technology together, it would be beneficial for both teachers and students. Engagement: Gamification tools will make learning more fun and engaging for students. Most of the time, this is not true.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 305

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

It gives students personalized and adaptive feedback on their writing and reading skills, empowering them to grow as learners. It also provides teachers with valuable insights into which skills their students need extra support with, allowing them to customize instruction.”

Reading 261

Reading Learning Feedback Critical Thinking 261

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What does education look like in 2024?

Learning Styles 275

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 275

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2015

As the principal of Hudson High School of Learning Technologies in Manhattan, I know firsthand how cellphones can both help students stay in touch in today’s world and how they can be a valuable teaching and learning tool in the school setting.

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Mobile Devices Art Assignments Communication 278

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. To learn more about HMH’s Writable , visit hmhco.com/Writable.

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Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Far from being a barrier to AI adoption, this requirement can actually catalyze the creation of a continuous learning culture among educators, equipping them with future-ready skills. Policymakers agree, and have already introduced legislation highlighting the importance of teaching these skills in classrooms.

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Ethics Gamification Schools Discussions 333

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

A new STEM academy for those with learning difficulties focuses on hard and soft skills. In that light, the scramble to provide students with hard skills, like robotics and coding, coupled with related soft skills, such as critical thinking and collaboration, seems only natural. million by 2018. million by 2018.

STEM 280

STEM Special Education Counselling Students 280

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

Teachers returning to classrooms for the new school year can leverage models like the station rotation , whole group rotation , flipped classroom , and playlist to design student-centered learning experiences that shift control to the learner. There is no single instructional model that will work for every learning outcome.

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Blended Learning Learning STEM Online Learning 546

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

CHICAGO – Parents and educators agree that a key goal of K-12 education is to ensure that students are “future-ready”—with the knowledge, skills, and drive to navigate their careers and lives. Employers and the evidence point to a need for social and emotional skills within career and workforce education.

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High School High School Education Schools 254

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the whole group lesson, the teacher’s voice often overshadows the students’ needs, creating a learning environment that fails to address individual learning skills, preferences, or interests. Students are different from each other in terms of how they learn.

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Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. How technology helps in teaching and learning Technology revolutionizes K-12 teaching and learning, offering myriad benefits.

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Technology Teaching Gamification Textbooks 258

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Technology has played a central role during COVID-19, enabling educators to continue teaching remotely, with both students and staff ensconced in the safety of their kitchens or living rooms. Remote learning technology has become mission-critical for education.

Skills 254

Skills Accessibility Learning Technologies Technology 254

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

In the age of social media learning, it is essential for both teachers and students to develop digital citizenship skills in order to become critical consumers, distributors, and producers of the news. Answering these questions will help you develop your digital citizenship skills and become a more informed consumer of the news.

Knowledge 279

Knowledge Evaluation Ethics Communication 279

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Feedback is an essential yet time-intensive task that artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively scale, ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to confidently apply their learning.

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Built on 25 years of research at Stanford University, Redbird’s adaptive learning solutions enable students to have a highly personalized educational experience to support each student’s individual pace and skill level.

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Education Learning Math Textbooks 264

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

As schools look to modernize teaching and personalize learning, technology is becoming an indispensable tool in the classroom. Though technology alone does not improve learning, it does offer a greater opportunity for students to improve skill proficiencies, test scores, spontaneous collaboration and productivity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. Navigating this digital landscape requires critical digital literacy skills.

Learning 254

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 254

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

While teachers have always adapted their methods to accommodate these differences, digital tools now make it possible to efficiently customize learning experiences at scale. How edtech supports personalized learning Digital tools amplify educators’ ability to use differentiated instruction in their classrooms.

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Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 230

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Access to technology , especially technology and tools powered by the internet, is essential for learning. Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

Internet 269

Internet Schools Accessibility Learning Outcomes 269

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Technology that aids in strengthening critical thinking and creativity skills, such as designing something new, is considered superior to passive use, such as watching video or playing simple games. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children.

Critical Thinking 272

Critical Thinking Interactive Learning Activities Participation 272