eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this recent conversation with eSchool News, John touches on integrating technology into primary classrooms, highlighting the need for a scaffolded approach, where EdTech complements traditional teaching methods. He mentions, (what else?),

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Lately, there has been movement toward codifying science-based literacy learning practices into law, but it took 16 years before the first state to do so, Mississippi, took such action. Unfortunately, the math instruction most students receive is not based in the science of math—but it could be. Being Lectured at Doesn’t Work.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

As these types of difficulties become more recognized every day, the importance of adjusting teaching methods has started to increase accordingly. In the US alone, approximately eight percent of children were identified by a health professional as having a learning disorder, according to a 2014 study.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums. Forecasts report that computer science skills will be essential for the future workforce, creating a need for K–12 experts to work harder to incorporate such lessons into the curriculum. . Engage Students in Data Science Through Activities. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2015

Coming out of beta today (March 4 th ), an online content creation platform called Versal is quickly gaining traction with educators in 59 countries interested in creating online lessons to support dynamic teaching methods, such as flipped learning, blended learning, MOOC creation, and fully online learning. “My

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Data Science for Everyone is a coalition advancing data science education so that every K-12 student has the data literacy skills needed to succeed in our modern world. Equitable access to data science education is an opportunity to open doors to higher education, high-paying careers, and an engaged community.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2015

science teacher Christopher Landry spends most of his time crouching down like a catcher, talking to his students one-on-one, instead of standing in front of the board. Next page: How technology is a big part of Landry’s teaching method. At Memorial Middle School in Fitchburg, Mass., Curriculum News Top News'

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Amplifying creativity and collaboration with AI My former colleague and MIT professor Mitch Resnick bemoans the current uses of AI in education, which aim to replicate conventional teaching methods by focusing on problems that have a right answer.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Rethinking Education: All three advocate for a fundamental reevaluation of education, emphasizing the need to revise teaching methods and assessments. This shift involves teaching students how to be effective learners and thinkers, rather than memorizing content.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2021

He was joined on stage by Parkes, that Hollywood producer leading Dreamscape Immersive, who argued that the emotional connections that students make to material in VR will keep them engaged more than traditional teaching methods. What we’re all in the business of doing is engaging people,” he said. How do you keep people engaged?”

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula. An increasing number of K–12 schools are starting to bring computer science modules into their curricula as more research comes out on the importance of computational thinking and computer science skills for the future workforce. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain exactly why spaced repetition is the secret to overcoming learning loss, and why all educators should incorporate it into their teaching methods. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. Let’s start with a story. Once upon a time in Panama.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One noteworthy example is science education, specifically anatomy. The tactile nature of touchscreens allows learners to engage with subjects in a way that textbooks or traditional teaching methods cannot replicate, and that engagement also boosts retention. Interactive touchscreens, however, offer an alternative.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But TikTok, and social media more broadly, continues to capture curiosity and attention, and it’s not all just dance videos–Indiana science teacher @ChemteacherPhil commands an audience of more than 3 million followers on the app. Is there a lesson in that? Variety is the spice of life and its classrooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? Reviewing teacher prep programs to ensure they teach the science of reading. The five policy actions are: 1. Given that there are 1.3

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2019

The fast pace of innovation makes it an ongoing challenge for teachers to stay on top of the latest developments, so they can include the newest topics in their curriculum, particularly in the areas of science, technology, and engineering. I was introduced to new teaching methods of teaching.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the midst of the second pandemic-disrupted year the field has flexed, adapted and evolved to encompass a myriad of teaching methods to a wide-ranging student population. Matter Science Theater By Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, for Grades 1-5. . – Distance learning has long been a part of the education landscape. Friday, Nov.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

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

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Meera Chandrasekhar, a professor of physics at the University of Missouri, received a $5 million multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to address this challenge. Knowledge of science has changed dramatically in the past hundred years,” Chandrasekhar said.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“Yet, if there is one takeaway from the burgeoning learning sciences research, it is that no two of us learn in exactly the same way. Yet, the whole group, teacher-led lesson is not flexible enough to honor learner variability or the diversity of needs in classrooms.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. She teaches AP Computer Science Principles and Computer Science and Digital Film courses. Carvalho, Carlanda Miller, and Dr. Jenny Nash. In this highlight, Alberto M.

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Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. Here we’ll explore a few key areas to help you make science class more appealing so your older students will get excited about science class again.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2020

MIT professor Justin Reich and several colleagues just completed one of the largest-ever research studies exploring teaching techniques in online higher education, involving nearly 250,000 students from nearly every nation on the planet. New insights on scale, global achievement gaps, open science, & personalization.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Unlike traditional teaching methods, drones allow students to interface directly with technology, transforming their learning experiences from passive to active. Key points: Industry 5.0 As these young minds engage with advanced tools, they gain the technical know-how and develop the mindset required to succeed in Industry 5.0.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Career readiness can be engrained into the teaching and learning landscape in many ways. Educators across the nation are latching on to project-based learning (PBL) as an effective teaching method for building 21 st -century skills.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. This barrier is top of mind for Schneider.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

I thought about what experiences could happen in those spaces, extracting the qualities and characteristics of technology, space and teaching methods that could be applied to each space. We experimented with three rooms and asked ourselves, “What kind of room would provoke this way of being?”. A space for the birth of ideas.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

This is a great addition to the many resources now available in our BenQ Boards and is another step in bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and cutting-edge technology that will help teachers shape the future of learning.” “ANTON is widely used by thousands of teachers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Amid the pandemic, Joey’s thoughtful and deliberate implementation plan ensured the students of McDowell County had equitable access to digital literacy and computer science education. At the same time, a national movement away from Balanced Literacy toward the science of reading had begun. It’s time to try something new.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

More importantly, teachers should be able to see proven teaching methods in action, with students, in the context of their curriculum requirements and academic standards. But we’re not there yet. Regardless of how we get there, America’s teachers deserve a chance to strive for greatness.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Computer science has taken a priority slot for K–12 teachers , as experts forecast a majority of jobs will incorporate some kind of coding skills or computational thinking by as early as 2020. . How Makerspace Tools Teach Students Coding Concepts. How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

New educational guidelines from ISTE stress the importance of contextualizing science, technology, engineering and math skills through everyday classroom activities. . MORE FROM EDTECH: K–12 teachers find creative ways to put computer science into their programs. 5 Roles Educators Play When Teaching Computational Thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. If you want to use published cases instead of writing one, this article will give you a list of online resources, as well as several guides for case method teaching.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). At least, that’s according to a randomized study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Science. That can relieve the pressure they feel around advanced math, freeing up mental space to devote to science, Zuniga adds.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

However, a new use for these tools is now emerging: teaching computer science. . Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Many science and engineering ideas come to life through the devices we hold in our hands, but cutting-edge technologies aren’t easily available to every young person.”. Many science and engineering ideas come to life through the devices we hold in our hands, but cutting-edge technologies aren’t easily available to every young person.”.

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