Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

After all, so-called MOOCs, or massive open online courses, were meant to open education to as many learners as possible, and in many ways they are more like books (digital ones, packed with videos and interactive quizzes) than courses. One of the newest blockbuster MOOCs is The Science of Well-Being, offered by a Yale University professor.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Today, she is the Senior Vice President of Learning Sciences, Measurement and Data Analytics at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She leads four separate teams that focus on the sciences of learning, assessment design and creation, psychometric (measurement) research and accessibility of program content and assessments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Here are just 10 of hundreds many engaging ways: Digital simulations: Incorporate interactive simulations or virtual labs to allow students to explore and experiment in subjects like science and mathematics, fostering hands-on learning in a digital environment.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Online databases, digital libraries, and educational apps provide students with a wealth of information beyond traditional textbooks. Technology also provides access to a vast array of information, expanding learning beyond traditional textbooks. Access to diverse resources is also enhanced by technology.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. We’ve really learned that the most important thing is to keep people motivated,” says Bozena Pajak, director of the learning science team at Duolingo, a language learning app developer. “We

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These apps provide interactive lessons, quizzes, and exercises, catering to diverse learning styles. engage students through gamified quizzes. 3D printers allow hands-on exploration of concepts, promoting creativity in subjects like science and engineering. Today, educational apps like Kahoot!

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Cherlendy Louis, a student and TeachTap user in New York City, said, “Instead of getting bored and zoning out using textbooks, TeachTap makes topics so much more entertaining. Government, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Macroeconomics and Human Geography Two general high school courses: Physics and U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications bring subjects to life by immersing students in virtual environments or overlaying digital content onto the real world, enhancing understanding in subjects like science, history, and geography. Tablets offer portability and versatility in the classroom.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

We can’t build something and throw it over the fence and expect it to work in your context,” Richard Scheines, dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, told the audience of leaders from colleges around the U.S. They’ve developed the process and tools, and they’ve refined those and collected data.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

These could include interactive content (such as the ability to manipulate objects and modules on the screen), along with embedded quizzes, simulations, virtual labs and other multimedia features. If that doesn’t pan out, expanding courseware offerings to cover K-12 science is another possibility, he hints.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

It is often used as a research method in the social sciences and is typically used to study underserved populations and how they experience life—such as homeless youth, victims of trauma, and many more. Connecting to our community: Utilizing photovoice as a pedagogical tool to connect students to science. Clover, D.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 1, 2024

This number will be used for various purposes, such as labeling their textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, and even their lockers or cubbies. Assign distinct colors for different subjects or activities—blue folders for math, red for reading, and green for science, etc. Bring some fun into your lessons by using Kahoot!

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

To test this out, the institution partnered with researchers from Brown University and edtech company Mainstay to select an online political science course that has high enrollment—and high rates of failure—because every student is required to take it.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2017

She thinks it’s “kind of seen as old-fashioned,” and most college and university campuses would go with composition and writing textbooks such as “The Little Seagull Handbook,” “The Everyday Writer” or “The Writer’s Reference.” But Hall does think that Strunk and White has been replaced.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2019

Study.com is an online distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and physics) aligned with many popular textbooks. Resources include not only videos but study tools, guides, quizzes, and more. Sample Lesson Plans.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Educators should select tools that complement the curriculum, such as interactive simulations for science lessons or collaborative platforms for group projects. Interactive activities, such as quizzes using platforms like Kahoot!

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. For instance, students might work together to design and build a model bridge, integrating concepts from science, engineering, and mathematics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

I have a list of eight research sites that walk the line between stodgy (textbooks) and out-there (Twitter and Facebook), designed by their developers with an eye toward enticing students in and then keeping their interest. This includes topics such as animals, culture, automobiles, politics, money, science, and entertainment.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Recent studies in the Science of Teaching and Learning suggest four strategies for information acquisition that markedly improve learning facts and vocabulary. But this practice would mark a significant advance in the teaching of ancient languages, since few if any textbooks structure retrieval activities into the learning process.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

It is often used as a research method in the social sciences and is typically used to study underserved populations and how they experience life—such as homeless youth, victims of trauma, and many more. Connecting to our community: Utilizing photovoice as a pedagogical tool to connect students to science. Clover, D.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Wish this wasn’t locked down behind AEA PD Online (with quizzes!) Belie-Blank – Spencer CSD is doing math-science extracurricular with 6-8 graders. As a parent of an elementary student, my son has had no science this year – his principal says it’s because of the increased emphasis on reading and math [UGH!].

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1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

APRIL 19, 2025

MATH We have used Teaching Textbooks from the beginning and it continues to work for Algebra 2 this year! SCIENCE You may remember I gave her full choice over which biology curriculum she wanted to use by showing her many different biology options. She has recently started Critical Thinking Co.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

In the early ‘80s, he helped found the Media Arts and Sciences program at the MIT Media Lab, and in it the Epistemology and Learning Group, where I earned my doctorate collaborating with a diverse group of students (50% were women, African Americans, Hispanics, and gays).

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Whiteboard Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, instead of saying “science lesson,” specify “8th-grade physics lesson on Newton’s laws of motion.” This could include textbooks, laboratory equipment, art supplies, or access to digital tools. This could range from quizzes and written assignments to presentations and group projects.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

For example, block 99:50 AM for watching a science video and taking notes, followed by 10-10:45 AM for math practice. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Add short breaks to reset the brain and longer breaks for meals and screen-free activities.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Technology-Enhanced Learning Experiences Online education isnt just textbooks uploaded to a computer. From file sharing and online quizzes to video conferencing and digital collaboration, students develop fluency in platforms used in modern academic and professional environments. These skills are not secondary, theyre essential.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

On the surface, they educate students in math, science, and literature. Host quizzes, storytelling hours, or digital exhibitions of local art. A science class that includes indigenous ecological knowledge alongside western environmental science enriches understanding. Even asynchronous forums can be powerful.

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Lab to Class

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Education, especially formalized education in schools, has long held that in order for students to learn effectively, they must have solid study routines, consistent teachers, and unified textbooks. After the lecture, are they now ready to perform the operation on a person? Absolutely not.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

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. That sentiment is backed by learning-science research in a concept called the “doer effect.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

He doesn’t get paid, but he helps improve the quality of courses by catching mistakes in quizzes and pointing out befuddling bits of video lectures, which can then be clarified before professors release the course to students. “I Such checking may be more like the way textbook publishers operate than traditional professors.

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