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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Teacher Roles in Modern Education The role of teachers in modern education is evolving rapidly, necessitating a shift from traditional instructor-led models to more facilitative approaches.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning. They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

They create a space where both students and teachers can explore, not just explain. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. It turns out, paradoxes are rocket fuel for learning. They don’t just activate the intellect—they ignite curiosity.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

Although schools and teachers have the option of earning accreditation from Montessori associations, there is no set definition, or trademark for “Montessori,” so any institution could arguably dub themselves a “Montessori school,” or follow Bezos’ lead and claim to be “Montessori-inspired.” So it’s a double whammy,” she says.

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Education Schools Study Teaching Methods 139

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

In September 2023 alone, about 52,000 teachers and other educational support staff quit their jobs in the United States. Low enrollment into the teaching profession, inadequate compensation and benefits, and high attrition rates have all contributed to this problem. Why Is There a Teacher Shortage? The result?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Rather than encouraging teachers to ban mobile phones, institutions should adopt a research-based approach to technology in the classroom, which can power the classrooms of tomorrow. But, we must be careful not to conflate some of these very specific problems with technology as a whole.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Technology’s effect on teachers Individuals who struggled to use technology have argued that the incorporation of too much technology is one of the reasons for teacher burnout. Fear of technology influences a teacher’s thinking, perhaps thinking that many students have more knowledge of the technology.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 305

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

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

They discussed how adjusting student combinations, adapting teaching methods, and preparing students for group learning can lead to successful outcomes. Teachers should create groups for a specific learning goal or project and then reassess for the next lesson. and Karen L. Brown, M.Ed.,

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Collaborative Learning Teachers Exams Teaching Methods 277

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

While 89 percent of teachers reported in a recent survey that they believe generative AI will have an impact on teaching, recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal and The74 have rightly identified some of AI’s limitations in education, questioning the technology’s ability to serve as, for example, an effective tutor.

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Teaching Essay Teaching Methods Intelligence 314

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. What teaching strategy is the best? According to the Van Andel Institute for Education, every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Gamification Special Education 272

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

Every teacher’s professional development must keep up. As teachers, we are entrusted with our nation’s children, and their futures, yet many of us find ourselves isolated in classrooms without the right training or support. For a classroom teacher, though, this has the opposite effect. I feel scared and uncertain.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Differentiated instruction Offering tailored teaching methods, materials and assessment strategies can help students to better understand the curriculum. They are tailored using input from general and special education teachers, parents, school administrators, and the students themselves.

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Disabilities Special Education Teaching Methods Learning 309

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

Throughout my time in school, I struggled greatly with traditional learning methods. My teachers quickly became frustrated with my lack of enthusiasm and focus on my work. As these types of difficulties become more recognized every day, the importance of adjusting teaching methods has started to increase accordingly.

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Technology Teaching Methods STEM Learning 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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Education Teaching Methods Coaching STEM 322

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence is currently walking itself through the hallways of our schools and some teachers may not be leveraging this tool to enhance their teaching methods. Here are five tips for educators to enhance their learning methods and help students grow. Spark a new idea.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. When students can touch things and interact, as opposed to watching a teacher write notes on a chalkboard and copying it into their notebooks, test scores improve. There are various new adaptive learning platforms, including Smart Sparrow and ScootPad.

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Gamification Teaching Methods Education Ethics 305

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 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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Hybrid Learning Teaching Methods Learning Communication 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Yes, TikTok has become the new American pastime of millions and public enemy number one of many teachers, parents, and some lawmakers across the country. Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both.

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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. For educators in pursuit of enhancing their teaching methods, numerous high-quality, open-source, peer-reviewed resources are available online.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. By giving students the space they need to ask questions and pursue ideas, teachers can equip them with a mindset that allows them to tackle any challenge that comes their way – both in the classroom and beyond.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2015

According to Dr. John Hattie, a professor and researcher at Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, research and detailed statistical examination can determine which teaching methods actually improve student achievement and which are, essentially, a waste of time.

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Achievement Teaching Methods Students Study 279

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In my role as a technology specialist — or tech coach — at an elementary school, I support teachers of students in pre-K through second grade and I often hear comments like these. It’s important to help teachers understand that not all screen time is equal. “Our students already have so much daily screen time.” It makes sense.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

Traditional teaching methods are evolving. There are also benefits for teachers, which begin before the school year starts. Rather than preparing their classrooms, teachers can use the final weeks of break to finalize lesson plans and prepare for the year. It always is. How will it get there? Why get students involved?

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Classroom Design Students Teaching Methods Learning Styles 282

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Across the globe, teachers are continually asked to integrate technology into their curriculums to keep up with future-ready skills and in turn they complain that they need more professional development. As a result, even suggesting that teachers give up their unscheduled teaching hours is bound to get negative results and rightly so.

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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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Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

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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Technology Teachers Coaching Teaching Methods 167

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2016

Often, a teacher who is faced with little classroom tech will feel overwhelmed and will resort to more traditional teaching methods. This article outlines strategies for teachers to increase the impact of the technology to which they are limited. Making do with what we have (and possibly spending a couple bucks).

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Teachers Mobile Devices Internet Teaching Methods 189

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms. That doesn’t mean teachers have to turn over their classrooms to “Fortnite,” “Clash of Clans” and “Pokémon Go.” Teachers can create digital breakouts using several Google functions , including Sites, Forms, Drawing and Slides. Teachers Learn Something, Too.

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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. What does your school’s PD model look like right now?

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Coaching Peer Review Math Teaching Methods 288

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It can reduce the onus on the teacher,” Miller says. In January 2022, a review of 17 research studies showed that young kids can learn from “guided play” as well as if they were being directly instructed by an adult or a teacher. Lego has used its signature building-block toys as a basis for play-based activity guides for teachers.

Teachers 215

Teachers Quizzes Testing Learning Outcomes 215

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. I caution teachers not to do this.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 469

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

AUGUST 3, 2018

Traditional teaching methods too often focus on providing facts and delivering large amounts of information. From the perspective of cultural understanding and global awareness, teachers are starting to use VR and other forms of immersive technology to bring their lessons to life. The result?

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