Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. Blended learning can help!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. The modern social studies classroom should now be a classroom full of student inquiry and choice. Because the curriculum in a class like AP U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2025

The comprehensive study of more than 8,700 school districts found that “districts with high post-pandemic absenteeism had slower recovery,” with higher increases in absenteeism in low-income districts contributing to widening achievement gaps. ” The numbers are staggering.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We also knew that by creating a modern, multipurpose space from an existing facility we’d be able to meet those needs while also using the space for staff meetings, academic clubs, Bible study, and other uses. We have two study carousels, which are one-person units where a student can sit and have a quiet space.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

One significant development is collaborative e-learning, which integrates social interactions among peers and teachers. From podcasts, YouTube captions, personalized learning dashboards, and social annotation, teachers now have a variety of e-learning methods at their disposal. What types of e-learning are there?

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

The UF Lastinger Center administers tutoring program design resources, funds school districts to bolster their tutoring programs, offers professional learning for district staff and tutors, and provides face-to-face, virtual, and automated tutoring for eligible K-5 students as well as AI-enhanced supports for select students in grades 6-12.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Organizations may be expecting a future workforce that is AI-ready, but 67 percent of surveyed students feel they are shortcutting their learning by using AI. In addition to feeling they are shortcutting learning, 50 percent of students report not knowing how to get the most benefit from AI in their studies.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Eighty-seven percent of educators believe this could be the top area for additional support to address learning losses. Other top causes for learning gaps include mental health and social-emotional struggles (38 percent) and lack of students completing their homework or studying (35 percent).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Key points: Education in 2025 will prioritize the unique needs of each student more than ever before Information literacy is key in the age of AI Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025 For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub 2024 has been a transformative year within education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Key points: Probeware is key in helping students make sense of scientific concepts 5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub STEM careers are on the rise. In one study , 92.6

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive learning has the power to promote equity.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Californias Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is a chance to do just that, and to create a blueprint that other states can use to boost students chances of success inside and outside of the classroom. This breadth of experience helped me develop a positive relationship with school and a holistic view of learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring systems spearhead this learning revolution by reimagining the tutoring concept, offering interactive and adaptive learning experiences customized to each individual’s learning capabilities. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

With most of the states nationwide moving towards a phenomena-based approach to learning in science, it is especially important that I integrate high-quality online resources into instruction–resources students can relate to, apply prior knowledge to, and that prompt questions about their curiosities. There is also a free trial.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today a new report on the effectiveness of summer programs in helping mitigate learning loss, often called the “summer slide,” and boosting academic recovery in the wake of pandemic-related learning disruptions. months of mathematics instruction and 4.1

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Use project-based learning for real-world problem solving Project-based learning (PBL) prompts students to learn by engaging in real-world and meaningful projects.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

It is also a cognitively challenging task since it requires thinking about the key concepts in a unit or learning cycle and producing a collection of questions to guide students in recalling information and developing a deeper understanding of the material. Spacing Spacing refers to the practice of spreading out study sessions over time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The IDEA act also guarantees that students with disabilities have the right to engage in the Least Restrictive Learning Environment (LRE) that best meets their individual needs. Here are three strategies for educators to support inclusive learning: 1. This requires some training for educators on how to create more inclusive classrooms.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Researchers are looking at whether teachers have what they need to thrive in Teaching for Tomorrow: Educators on the Future of Their Profession, part of a multiyear study undertaken by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. Most also said their students are excited about what theyre learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. This approach especially helps reluctant readers. Because doing so makes the game uniquely theirs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2024

For more news on sports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal. All 30 activities across math, science and social studies subject areas are now available via app and web.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Lifelong Learning Report: Trends & Insights from K-12 to Career is a comprehensive study analyzing the evolving landscape of education and the role technology plays in shaping the future of learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2024

Their analysis highlights the ongoing debate around just how deeply summer learning loss is felt, if different student groups experience more learning loss than others, and what districts and caregivers can to do keep students’ brains active and learning in fun ways during long school breaks.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. The teacher has to do the lion’s share of the work compiling a list of items to include on the study guide or creating questions for a game. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. Physical movement supports academics There is significant evidence of the connection between physical movement and learning. But gymnasiums?

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students. We had some experience with online learning.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

There is no substitute for real world learning starting in high school. The top reasons selected include the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning (44 percent) and the ability to complete such programs faster than they could earn a college degree (41 percent). High school internships will become more prevalent.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields. AI can also help teachers personalize instruction for every child, accelerating learning and improving outcomes.

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