Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

The result is a more engaged, motivated student body ready to tackle complex challenges confidently. With digital access, learning is no longer confined to textbooks and classroom materials. These sessions facilitate the exchange of best practices, innovative teaching methods, and cutting-edge educational research.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. Technology has profoundly impacted K-12 education, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods and opening new avenues for learning. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educators today are embracing a diverse range of technological resources to enhance their teaching methods, from interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual platforms and collaborative tools. Digital textbooks: Replace traditional textbooks with digital versions for interactive and multimedia-rich content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Unlike traditional schooling, which often relies on one-size-fits-all teaching methods, personalized learning takes into account diverse learning styles and interests. AI-driven content is quickly becoming a reliable and robust alternative to traditional textbooks. And let’s not forget about gamification!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

Baule points to three areas that schools can focus on to get a better idea of how technology is impacting a school system: Student engagement and motivation: “Student engagement and motivation is, in most cases, the most important thing you are evaluating,” said Baule.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Teachers had to rely on their voices to capture students’ attention and adapt to unfamiliar remote teaching methods to motivate students who only appeared on video. During the recent pandemic, online high-dose tutoring was not embraced by teachers, students and parents for a number of reasons.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2018

And as an active member in what advocates define as the “open education movement,” I frequently hear about the growing dissatisfaction of textbook costs and pedagogical concerns among faculty about outdated course materials. I first came into the open education field as an educator frustrated with many traditional textbooks in my discipline.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, digital learning enhances student engagement and motivation. This accessibility fosters self-directed learning and encourages students to explore beyond the confines of traditional textbooks. Personalized learning: Technology enables a more personalized approach to education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educational apps and games can make learning more enjoyable, transforming educational content into interactive and game-like experiences that motivate students to explore and master new concepts. Teachers incorporate educational videos, presentations, and audio resources to complement traditional teaching methods.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Moreover, technology provides access to a wide range of resources beyond the traditional textbook, such as online libraries, tutorials, and interactive lessons. Educational technology is crucial in the classroom because it transforms traditional teaching methods and enriches the learning experience.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

Our [textbooks] are not about problem-solving. Would you say the problem or challenge for some of those schools that have either backed away from huge iPad programs is that they didn’t change their teaching methods? So the process is what's important. Apply it.’ It feels like that’s faded out a little bit. I have 16 grandkids.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, these skills, when initially applied in a learning environment, engage learners in meaningful learning experiences, increase student motivation, and allow for more diverse representations in digital spaces (Cohen & Garcia, 2008; Montgomery, 2018).

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, these skills, when initially applied in a learning environment, engage learners in meaningful learning experiences, increase student motivation, and allow for more diverse representations in digital spaces (Cohen & Garcia, 2008; Montgomery, 2018).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Danna Okuyama, Founder, Urban Sandbox Gamification in education involves integrating elements of game design and mechanics into learning environments to engage students, motivate them, and enhance their overall learning experience. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook.

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

When kids have fun while learning, they are more likely to retain information and stay motivated. Flexible for Different Homeschooling Styles Homeschooling families use a variety of teaching methods, so a flexible curriculum is essential.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Danna Okuyama, Founder, Urban Sandbox Gamification in education involves integrating elements of game design and mechanics into learning environments to engage students, motivate them, and enhance their overall learning experience. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

As a result, teaching is, to use another building metaphor, not up to code. There are widespread beliefs about the best way to teach and learn that have been proven wrong by science, yet they persist. For instance, an online biology textbook might include a short section about protein synthesis, followed by a question.

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