Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. Yet, reading is like any skill that we can improve with practice.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. When Marc Watkins heads back into the classroom this fall to teach a digital media studies course, he plans to make clear to students how he’s now using AI behind the scenes in preparing for classes.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Since the earliest days of colleges experimenting with teaching over the internet, the goal has been to replicate as closely as possible the physical classroom experience. And now that campuses are back from pandemic restrictions, many instructors are trying to incorporate those remote practices into their in-person teaching.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Using edtech in teaching, educators and school leaders can reduce environmental impact while enhancing student engagement and creativity. Rethinking teaching methods in the digital age Teaching methods have undergone significant transformation with the rise of educational technology.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Teachers can sign up for a free account and identify the subjects and grade levels they teach. Are you teaching students about Latin roots, orders of operation, or cell division? chapter in the textbook, unit of study, collection of vocabulary words). You can use any game with your students that has been shared publically.

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Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2023

A college probably wouldn’t hire a teaching assistant who tends to lie to students about course content or deadlines. The university has spent many years building its own AI chatbot that it uses as a teaching assistant, known as Jill Watson. Georgia Tech happens to have an unusual ally in its quest to tame ChatGPT.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Indeed, good teachers are really the factor that motivates students and imparts the value of math, says Julie Grove, vice president of product management for core curriculum at HMH, one of the largest textbook publishers in the country.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Teaching in this way requires a good deal of flexibility—including in your curriculum. A traditional science textbook doesn’t always provide educators the freedom to delve into topics that students bring up from their own lives or questions they have about the world around them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The teaching profession is in crisis. Indeed, the time spent on teaching class is less than the time spent on preparation, evaluation, and feedback (grading). By simply sharing a link to a textbook or by uploading a PDF, the AI then auto-creates well-designed slides that teachers tweak to use for sleek lesson presentations.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) have been creating new opportunities in teaching and learning. We’ve been seeing more schools across the board adopting integrated learning solutions that combine print materials and textbooks with digital aids. K12 trends in education. Increased use of immersive technologies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports edtech startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes. Perlego , London, UK Perlego is an online subscription for more than one million academic textbooks. Oblio, Inc.

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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? What are the traditional tools of teaching?

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

No More One-Size-Fits-All Teaching. Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach that tailors instruction to all students’ learning needs. In addition, students can bring objects out of textbooks and off computer screens to provide hands-on learning opportunities. Increased Student Engagement.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educators today are embracing a diverse range of technological resources to enhance their teaching methods, from interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual platforms and collaborative tools. What technology or teaching tools do you use to enhance your teaching? What are technology tools for teaching and learning?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I’d already read many stories about ChatGPT in the news, and initially, I wasn’t concerned that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) would impact my teaching. The reality is, as much as I love teaching my content, I don’t have the capacity to do the individualized planning to support every child’s learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2025

Nearly 2 in 3 K-12 teachers (63 percent) say they (or their school district) have incorporated GenAI technology into their teaching process compared to 49 percent of higher-ed instructors. textbook readings) (30 percent) and visuals (e.g., images included in textbooks and digital content) (29 percent).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: When implemented well, education technology helps achievement Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes. So, how useful is technology for teaching and learning?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

That call started the years-long process of reworking how the university’s life sciences department teaches math. The old ways of teaching seemed to leave students without an understanding of the importance of math for their chosen field. And the University of Arizona, Tucson, another public school, now teaches a version of LS 30.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, a vital component of education remains overlooked. Education often lags behind in today’s rapidly evolving world, where technological advancements and shifting job markets are the norm.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

From traditional tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative technologies and instructional strategies, these resources shape the classroom learning environment and promote academic success. So, what are the tools of teaching in the classroom? What are the tools of teaching in the classroom? Let’s explore.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

The teacher and textbook arent the sole authorities in the classroom. It becomes the anchor for coherent expectations and a common language that supports teaching and learning schoolwide. Give students a voice. But vision alone isnt enough. Teachers need the tools and time to bring that vision to life.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

Most teachers don’t have prior experience or professional development in teaching online courses effectively. Two months ago, nobody would have predicted that education at every level, from kindergarten through graduate programs, would either shut down or move online. Online education is fairly synonymous with asynchronous learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. At the age level I teach, pretty much everyone needs my attention at the same time, but I only have two hands. I only have two hands.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2019

We have a duty to learn about the latest advances in our fields of study, so we can pass that knowledge on to our students and implement the most effective methods for teaching modern topics and concepts. Office of Naval Research through the EBEC, which also includes six new lab stations, new textbooks, and new lab manuals.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

As an educator with 10 years of experience teaching in diverse settings in the United States and abroad, interactive maps have become a staple in my lessons. These tools are a wonderful way to make history come alive for students who may struggle with traditional textbooks or lectures.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

Along with that, the curriculum supplement that came with our new textbooks was starting to replace some of the traditional paper-and-pencil work that we had been doing. There are two separate categories of technology when referring to teaching math.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On top of that, almost 80 percent of students want more playful learning experiences in the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

In my surgical technology program, students dont just learn from textbooks; they gain hands-on experience through lab work, real-world simulations, and industry-recognized certifications for high school students that prepare them for healthcare careers. For more on CTE and career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I then gathered a set of Vernier Go Direct Temperature Probes from the school where I teach during the school year and ordered small water bottles that students could use as reaction containers. In my experience, this level of STEM engagement is really hard to achieve with just textbooks and practice problems alone.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Learner-centered education and its teaching methods can play a critical role in reshaping education systems, offering a more holistic approach to meeting learners’ needs and helping students find fulfillment in their academic accomplishments. What is the most effective method of teaching? What does student learning look like?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2018

As a geography teacher at Monrovia High School in California, I’m interested in finding ways to prepare students for the 21st century while teaching them about the complexities of the world around us. In the midst of the ed-tech revolution, teachers are need to make informed decisions about what brings value to the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

The culture and climate of the social studies classroom has changed, and the way teachers teach social studies has to change with it. Deep dive projects allow teachers to focus on teaching the big picture and context, while the depth comes from student inquiry. Students need to understand sourcing and how to recognize inherent bias.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We must develop a teaching force skilled in online and blended instruction – and we need to start today. Teach Digital Literacy to Parents A key to help students wade-through reliable, educational material from everything else — including frivolity, misinformation, and conspiracy theories — is teaching them digital literacy.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Key points: Personalized learning is a strong classroom strategy for achievement Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice 3 simple strategies to supercharge student growth For more news on personalization, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology plays a critical role in student success Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology is crucial in teaching and learning as it transforms traditional education into an engaging, interactive experience.

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