k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. Both of these perceived benefits are important to acknowledge and explore.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

At The Honors Academy of Literature , we are very intentional about supporting the continuous growth of our teachers. As such, we created a professional development model that focuses on providing: Ongoing opportunities for teachers to participate in professional learning. Help with data-driven decision making.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

The silence of unengaged students who are hesitant to raise their hands or voice their thoughts can be deafening for teachers. How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? By involving students in the process, active learning can boost participation and engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology offers practical solutions for this age-old challenge, enabling teachers to create flexible learning environments that adapt to individual student requirements. Teachers use these detailed insights to make informed decisions about grouping strategies and intervention plans.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

The study shows that almost 60 percent of responding students want teachers to be more creative in the classroom. Those students say out-of-the-box teaching methods and fun science projects and competitions are two ways to increase STEM engagement and interest. Related: How to get students interested in STEM.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

CoSN 2019: How Teachers Can Revolutionize the Future of Education. Today when we talk about education, we only talk about three things: the curriculum, the teacher and the assessments,” Zhao told attendees at the Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference keynote session, Envisioning the Skills Students Need: 2030.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Our philosophy allows creativity to be the basis for teaching, learning and problem-solving. To implement this approach, we ensure that our staff has the risk-taking mindset, creative leadership and flexibility to exemplify the art-integration teaching method. Empower the PLC. Harness Communities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The key is recognizing how to effectively leverage edtech learning strategies, from digitized lesson plans to virtual collaboration, and keeping an open mind while embracing new instructional methods. Traditional classroom settings are evolving, integrating tools and techniques that prioritize active participation and collaboration.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A joyful school is one where students are not just present but fully engaged, their curiosity sparked by innovative teaching methods, and a supportive community. Educators who understand their students can tailor their teaching to each individual’s learning style to accelerate academic gains.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and the digital age. It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For increased engagement and collaboration, teachers are relying on new teaching methods such as microlearning and gamification. Some providers even offer the flexibility to download additional educational software from app stores, catering to the diverse needs of teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, we see potential drawbacks of over-reliance on technology, such as diminished face-to-face interactions, the risk of cybersecurity threats, and the need for comprehensive teacher training. Traditional teaching methods might be overshadowed, potentially diminishing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. Yes No Teachers should set their own classroom policies Δ Film-based projects are particularly powerful educational tools. Many districts are prohibiting cell phones in classrooms. Do you agree?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology equips educators with innovative teaching methods, allowing them to create dynamic and diverse lesson plans. Educational apps, interactive whiteboards, and multimedia resources make lessons dynamic, capturing students’ attention and fostering active participation. How does technology help teachers and students?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But since the COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors around the world to try online education, something unexpected has happened: Professors have found that there are some online teaching methods that work better than what can be done in the limits of a physical classroom.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2018

However, administrators tell me the challenge is how to effectively take that practice and scale it for every teacher in the district. And how do we measure the impact of different teaching methods in terms of how they’re improving student outcomes? How will I apply it in class?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

According to a recent survey by Lego, only 35% of US teachers and 31% of administrators describe their schools’ students as “engaged” and only 1 in 3 (37%) US parents say their child tells them about their day without prompting from the parent. Bios: Vicki Davis is a 23-year classroom teacher, Instructional Tech Coach, and IT Director.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

Trusted by over 15 million learners and teachers in over 60,000 schools, the ANTON learning app features learning material across a multitude of subjects, with the goal of making learning fun for students and easy for teachers to create and deliver engaging lessons. ANTON is widely used by thousands of teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A great way to accomplish a positive environment is by first highlighting the benefits of this teaching method. Hybrid learning has numerous benefits for your students, parents, and teachers, including increased flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to use innovative learning tools.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2018

The entrance of an administrator can create tension where there was none, or it can relieve stress—but that depends on the relationship between the administrator and teacher as well as the culture and purpose of observations in a school. Our teachers are exploring new ways to engage learners and they want help refining their craft.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teachers can incorporate multimedia elements into their lessons, and collaborative tools enable students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills that are crucial for their future success. The impact of technology on the academic performance of students and teaching effectiveness cannot be overstated.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers. They observed classrooms.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

His message is that learning scientists need to pay more attention to context when they test various teaching methods. years, 3 institutions ( @harvard , @mit , @stanford ), 250 courses, over *250,000* participants. After all, he and his collaborators did get significant results in their earlier, smaller studies.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 29, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and nonprofit organization TED-Ed , a branch of TED, will soon be giving teachers the chance to share their experiences in classroom innovation with each other in a master class program. Teachers Prepare to Share Their Stories With Online Course. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

Read on for more ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education K-12 education is undergoing a digital revolution. No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Teachers Track Student Behavior Through Mobile App. To test the impact of data analytics on student behavior management, researchers provided participating schools with Kickboard analytics software , designed to track students’ positive and negative behavior. How schools teach behavior should be based on research and science.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Integrated classroom technologies such as Chromebooks and videoconferencing platforms have made it easier for teachers to create teachable moments around the key SEL competencies. After adopting the platform, participating middle school students were 25 percent more likely to meet or exceed language and math standards. .

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Photomath, the #1 math learning app with over 220 million downloads, announced it had secured $23 million in Series B funding led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from GSV Ventures, Learn Capital, Cherubic Ventures and Goodwater Capital. Real teachers and Ph.D.’s Real teachers and Ph.D.’s

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Engagement: Incorporating interactive and multimedia elements to make lessons more dynamic and captivating, fostering student interest and participation.

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Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 258

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning aims to lean on technology to do what it does well–information transfer–and free teachers to do what they do well–support individual and small groups of students as they progress toward firm standards-aligned goals. Some might opt for the rainforest, while others may be captivated by the desert or ocean ecosystems.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences. One such technique is active learning, where students participate actively in the learning process through discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Additionally, it gained attention for its ability to provide high-quality education in regions with inadequate supplies of teachers, especially in higher-grade STEM education. In one-on-one tutoring, blank notes between the teacher and student serve as a substitute for chalkboards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

The realities of social media, both good and bad, spurred organizations like Project B3 to step in to teach students how to participate online in a healthy, thoughtful and safe way. . Student leaders are the most relevant participants online because they share their fellow students’ experiences.

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