Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. They need tools from many fields to tackle these issues. Yang et al.

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Teach Thought

MAY 19, 2025

Does that encourage them to pour over peer-reviewed journals of emerging pedagogies to only bring in “proven” methodology into their classroom? That new questioning strategy may have 65% more engagement from students but may have stymied the students from wrestling with the question on their own.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2021

As a high school student, A.D. His career path took him from a K-12 English teacher to doctoral student at Clemson University, then to his current role as a professor of hip-hop at the University of Virginia. Carson dreamed of becoming a professional rapper. He’s no stranger to working in a mix of media.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. So, why not use this format for peer editing?

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

public high schools has a positive effect on students’ social networks, psycho-social outcomes, and health behaviors. Academic tracking” is a common practice in high schools through which lower-performing students are clustered with others of similar academic achievement. The findings, published Dec.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

The research finds that the preparation and professional development a school principal receives not only shapes their efficacy as a leader , but are also associated with positive outcomes for teachers and students. . Developing Effective Principals: What Kind of Learning Matters?

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. It’s intimidating.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In addition to the areas above, we provide our teachers with targeted professional development to help them strengthen their math instruction, particularly as it aligns with helping students master skills related to concepts and procedures. Help with data-driven decision making. AI is certainly dominating headlines these days.

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Coaching Peer Review Math Teaching Methods 294

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I had students who were bright, enthusiastic, and full of ideas, yet they faced real challenges in turning those thoughts into coherent arguments on paper. With AIs assistance, my students are able to receive real-time feedback, suggestions for grammar and vocabulary, and even guidance on structuring their arguments.

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English Writing Teaching Essay 294

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2015

Telepractice is recognized as effective by the American Speech Language Hearing Association, and supported by dozens of published, peer-reviewed research studies. Next page: Reaction to Michigan’s decision.

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2023

These gaps are mainly driven by higher numbers of office discipline referrals (ODRs) issued for Black and Hispanic students, compared to White students. The study , published in Educational Researcher , a peer-reviewed journal of AERA, was conducted by Jing Liu at the University of Maryland, College Park, Emily K.

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Teachers Peer Review Study Achievement 265

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

“Our intention as a company and our mission is to prevent trauma for students,” says Terry Thoren, CEO Wonder Media , whose Storymaker software won Best Solution for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. The tool emphasizes intentionality, connectivity, and other elements to promote happiness and mental health among students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Compounding this problem was the fact that I didn’t see much improvement in my students’ work as a result of my efforts. Rarely would a student take my feedback and improve her next paper accordingly, even when I required a revision. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster. These changes made a significant impact.

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Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 217

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2016

HOW : Similar to the recent refresh of the ISTE Standards for Students, the refresh process for the ISTE Standards for Teachers is open and inclusive, soliciting input from educators around the world at every step. For more information, visit iste.org. Connect with ISTE via Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn. .

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Teachers Peer Review Feedback Participation 265

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2015

PD and student resources are now available. New science resources for teachers and students, especially young learners, is forming the cornerstone of a new partnership between PBS LearningMedia and the Smithsonian Science Education Center. At the center of the partnership: an animated series called Good Thinking!, for grades K-2).

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Science Peer Review Grades Questions 269

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. High school students have classes they need to worry about. They may be playing sports.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Dear Bonni: How can we make student-to-student interaction more personable and engaging in online learning? Having the interaction occur among students, instead of solely with the professor, can be even more difficult. Having the interaction occur among students, instead of solely with the professor, can be even more difficult.

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Instructors Syllabus Peer Review Students 161

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The textbook that Delmar Larsen assigned his students was full of errors, and he knew it. The textbook, written by a well-known author, had cost each of his students $200. “I So he decided to use something he did have: his students. Some students continue with the project as volunteers or paid developers.

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Textbooks Writing Accessibility Peer Review 163

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

“I am truly honored to receive this prestigious CODiE Award and want to thank the SIIA for recognizing the importance of edtech innovation in supporting educators and engaging students,” said Forsa. “At ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire.

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Peer Review Critical Thinking Learning Instructors 259

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade– roughly one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at or below what’s considered the basic level. Districts incorporating the science of reading into their curricula are seeing improved student outcomes.

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Science Reading Gamification Motivation 317

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Personalized learning materials : Gen AI makes it easy to tailor educational content to individual student needs; it can adapt materials based on difficulty levels, interests, and learning styles. Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2021

The sad truth is most school systems are not adept at engaging students in cutting-edge science topics. Science courses typically teach students about scientific discoveries long after they happened. School science gives students few insights into how science knowledge is created and how it progresses over time.

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Science Peer Review Learning Knowledge 180

eSchool News

JULY 9, 2020

These substantive challenges prevent esports from being a healthy and inclusive environment for all students. But many are unwilling to discuss the two 800-pound gorillas that every school or university faces. First, esports can become a toxic emotional environment due to harassment and bullying during game play.

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Peer Review Attention Study Participation 225

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Typically, experiments like this would go through careful peer review before being published. A lot of our students in the universities are majoring in performing arts and visual arts education. But band and music educators at schools and colleges need this information now if they want to teach safely.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Podcasts can swap out screen time with audio-based, thought-provoking leisure 5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences For more news on learning technologies, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This piece was coauthored with Daniel Curtis.

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Learning Peer Review Science Learning Tools 323

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

I was in my fifth year of teaching at Forest Ridge, an independent all-girls school serving students in grades 5-12 in Bellevue, Wash., and I was feeling isolated in a room with students who didn’t seem to want to engage with my class, despite all my efforts to bring enthusiasm and passion to my work. Anonymous student.

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Feedback Culture Science Teaching 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Databases are essential for helping middle and high school students understand the value of research, appreciate the importance of validating sources, and make connections between different topics — all of which are necessary for building information literacy skills. They are also valuable teaching tools.

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Peer Review Essay Skills Critical Thinking 273

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. Joosten also argued that the field should evaluate trends through subgroups of underrepresented students to promote equity.

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Peer Review Mobile Devices Gamification Learning 216

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

LDOE is committed to helping educators find interventions that are data-driven, individualized for students, and systematic. Core5 seamlessly adapts to student performance, targeting skill gaps as they emerge and equipping teachers with the data and instructional resources they need to personalize instruction for every student.

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Reading Peer Review Education Evaluation 256

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S. You can read part one here.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

“We are extremely honored to have received this recognition from our industry peers,” said Ido Yerushalmi, CEO of CoderZ. “We About the CODiE Awards The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology’s finest products and services.

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Interdisciplinary Peer Review Science STEM 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Data from the DESSA helps schools and out-of-school time organizations better understand students’ social and emotional skills and provide growth strategies to support their development. The DESSA has been rigorously tested and peer reviewed in more than 130 articles. To learn more about Aperture Education, visit [link].

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Education Special Education Peer Review Evaluation 280

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Three years ago I was teaching a graduate computer science course with 20 students. When students weren’t solving assignments or giving presentations, I was able to spend my time interacting with them one-on-one. Next year my course—using the same curriculum—had 150 students sign up! Advice for effective peer review.

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Feedback Peer Review Critical Thinking Assignments 141

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

When we get to see effective edtech products in practice, the view is exciting: We see kids engaged, teachers energized about the kinds of thinking their students are generating and strong learning outcomes that result from well-made tools matched to the students and educators using them.

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Study Testing Students Peer Review 216

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

“Our mission is to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights and this recognition is further confirmation of the innovation and value Gale Primary Sources brings to enriching the research experience for students and faculty.”. The full list of winning products can be found at: [link]. About Cengage Group and Gale.

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Peer Review Study Knowledge English 242

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

This recognition will inspire the Discovery Education team to continue to create innovative services that support the creation of the dynamic digital learning environments today’s educators and students demand and deserve.”. The lesson concludes with a hands-on activity designed to bring learning to life. Twitter and? LinkedIn.?.

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Education Peer Review Science Art 278

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Codecademy, the online education platform empowering millions of people to learn code, announced two new initiatives for students and teachers, including its first-ever student membership and a new partnership with Clever, the most widely used single sign-on (SSO) portal in K-12 schools nationwide.

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