eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Available within Discovery Education Experience, the essential companion for engaged K-12 classrooms, this new content supports instruction in a variety of disciplines including ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Careers Exploration.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2016

Hands-on, real-world experiences and innovative teaching approaches would help teenagers become more involved in science learning, they say. A large majority of teenage students said they are interested in science, but most instructional approaches fail to bring the subject matter to life in an engaging way, according to a new survey.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, students in grades K-8 will this year return to classrooms that feature innovative science lessons powered by Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Using Claim-Evidence-Question at the Elementary Level Literature Analysis: After reading a story or book, students make a claim about a central theme or main character’s motivations, provide evidence from the text, and pose questions about the main idea or character.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Science Labs and Experiments: Scientific inquiry and experimentation involve forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. I’ve even constructed entire units of study in a playlist to allow students to move through it at a pace that works for them.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

If I’m honest, there are three clear reasons that initially motivated my decision to assign homework every night: 1) I never had enough time to cover everything in class, 2) I believed students needed to learn to manage their time outside of class and develop important study habits, and 3) I was assigned homework in high school.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Like most articles that synthesize the results of many studies, it’s long, detailed, and liberally peppered with educational jargon.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Besides allowing students to pursue topics that interest them, the sense of ownership and autonomy that student agency provides is very motivating in itself. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Ive used Gimkit for math and science review. Ive seen this firsthand!

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

During the summer, I taught a computer science course for educators at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. Within that group were science teachers who decided to spend their summer break learning how to incorporate computer science into their classes. Analyzing data.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Like most articles that synthesize the results of many studies, it’s long, detailed, and liberally peppered with educational jargon.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

A large nationwide study has found that teaching ninth graders to maintain a “growth mindset” toward learning—stressing that their minds are like muscles that can get stronger with use—can result in higher test scores. Dweck is a co-author of the study released today. Data was collected in the 2015-16 school year.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

In one study , 92.6 Research shows that integrating probeware in STEM instruction boosts student motivation, particularly in subjects that are often perceived as difficult or abstract. A version of this blog post originally appeared on Vernier Science Educations blog and is reposted with permission. Supports all students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Choosing the Right Computer Science Specialization. Computer science is no exception. A master’s in computer science program allows you to choose from a wide range of specialty areas based on your specific interests and career goals. Career interest. Employment opportunities.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

About 10 years ago, Alan Garfinkel, a professor in the life sciences department at the University of California, Los Angeles, got a call. It was from his dean, who said that the department had inspected their freshman calculus course, “Calculus for Life Sciences.” The students have voted with their feet, Van Valkenburgh adds.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. But for very good reasons, there’s still a limit to the kind of hands-on science coursework that colleges can, ahem , deliver remotely. ASU couldn’t test this theory by delivering chemicals to students who study online. No one has done it before.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. For example, while studying engineering principles, teachers can incorporate art by challenging students to design aesthetically-pleasing yet functional structures, blending engineering and design thinking.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Collaborating with Google will introduce them to new settings and content while being motivated and excited about their work. Working closely with peers allows them to think creatively.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

A 2020 study shows that the average student loses 17 to 34 percent of their learning gains over the summer break–and this is a phenomenon that’s been studied since the early 1900s. When students read books they enjoy and that engage them over the summer break, they build stronger skills and feel more confident and motivated.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn. What we can do as instructors is inspire them to learn the content, to ask their own questions, and to perhaps motivate their AI use to serve their own curiosity beyond the conversations in our classes. Saucier, Ph.D.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A 2016 study from Columbia University found that high-school students’ science grades improved after they learned about the personal and intellectual struggles of scientists, while students who only learned about the scientists’ achievements saw their grades decline. Related content: 6 TED Talks about failing forward.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The full report includes quantitative and qualitative evaluations of students’ problem-solving abilities after implementation of a pre-built, project-based STEM curriculum in science class. The study examined students in second and fifth grade, and took place during the 2015–2016 school year. The fifth-grade group had similar results.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

It’s easy for students to become absorbed in Minecraft worlds, mainly due to the game’s “sandbox” nature–it’s open-ended and offers unlimited possibilities for math, science, and building challenges. And the game isn’t just for STEM classes, either.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 14, 2021

Here are five great ideas that are energizing and motivating: 5 Fun Science Experiments Kids Can Do at Home. So, here are some fun activities and easy DIY projects to get your kids excited about science. The science behind it: This demonstrates a principle called “osmosis.” Getting ready for extra time with kids?

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

It’s one thing to study a concept in a textbook. A recent study compared two groups of students learning in an art appreciation course–one learning in a more traditional learning model and the other group integrated virtual reality. A quote attributed to Confucious explains the concept in simple terms: “I hear and I forget.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 9, 2025

Getting students motivated after spring break can feel a bit like trying to run in flip-flops. Building this momentum helps students feel capable and proud, which fuels motivation better than any reward ever could. Field days, talent shows, or themed classroom celebrations are all great motivators. Easier said than done.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The National Science Foundation has granted $800k to North Carolina State University to use data mining techniques to study the game-based ST Math software program that’s currently used in 2,500 schools across the country. North Carolina State researchers hope findings will improve ST Math and other digital learning platforms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

And just as our eight-person research team was about to launch our years-in-the-making classroom intervention to boost science outcomes, the pandemic changed everything. We planned to study how highlights from these stories of overcoming obstacles might affect how high school students view their potential as scientists.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It requires systematic, explicit instruction in the five core components of the science of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Licensure exams, if rigorous and aligned to the science of reading, can serve as an important guardrail for making sure teachers have this critical knowledge.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The persisting gender gap has leached into the motivations female students have to enter STEM. There is a mismatch in female students who score highly on science and technology aptitude tests and those same students’ interest in STEM career paths. Whether or not enough is being done is up for debate.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2025

The question on everyones mind is why, and it would seem the answer is a complex one, with myriad factors named, including:absenteeism, overuse of devices, teacher burnout, student behavior, lack of motivation, lack of parental involvement, poverty, continuing effects of virtual learning, misuse of funding, teacher shortages, and lack of resources.

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