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J. Addison School: Fostering Purpose-Driven Learning in a Digital Age

k12 Digest

Addison School, learning isn’t limited to textbooks and tests. Some get academic help in math or science. These sessions help teachers reflect, learn from one another, and stay updated with the latest teaching methods. A key part of the school experience is the Focus For Success® (FFS) program.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

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Survey: Students want engaging science instruction

eSchool News

Hands-on, real-world experiences and innovative teaching approaches would help teenagers become more involved in science learning, they say. A large majority of teenage students said they are interested in science, but most instructional approaches fail to bring the subject matter to life in an engaging way, according to a new survey.

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Schools are gamifying science with this new STEM app

eSchool News

One of the app’s developers told NPR that making science fun and gamifying it can be challenging when a “mixed crowd” wants both technical capabilities along with open-ended exploration. Eighty-one percent of surveyed students said they are interested in science, and 73 percent expressed interest in biology.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

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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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

eSchool News

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.