Edsurge
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Consequently, the use of discovery—a loaded term if there ever was one—in older history texts is one of the most common examples of how bias can creep into social studies classrooms and can inform (or warp) our worldview. We’ve seen a real shift in terms of state standards for history and social studies. Perhaps not.
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
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., During a social studies unit on the U.S. Ive seen this firsthand!
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Social studies is poised for a comeback in U.S. While ELA and math priorities have long enjoyed top billing on many district agendas, the importance of investing more in social studies instruction is now coming to the forefront, especially in an era when students are having to decode increasingly complex political and social issues.
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.
eSchool News
JULY 24, 2017
It is probably not a huge surprise that students need to be motivated. Motivation directs behavior toward goals, leads students to increased effort and energy, increases initiation and persistence in activities, positively affects cognitive processes, and often enhances performance. What Real Life Can Do for All Subjects.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. .” and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.
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