User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A few weeks ago, I blogged about my gaming club in Video Games for Relationship- and Team Building. Students from the three schools where I teach gifted students look forward to it all week long. Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

Incorporating the use of comics into your classroom activities can be a fun way to help engage students in academic content, develop their technological competency and enhance their understanding of the learning objectives. One easy way to implement comics into your classroom is through the Google Slides app.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The advent of interactive large-format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard transformed the classroom. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As educators struggle with keeping a variety of balls in the air, one of the key issues in all settings is how to keep students motivated and engaged. Recently, a study of rural elementary teachers outlined a few key factors for engaging students and then keeping them engaged online.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015. We are excited to begin the school year with these new resources.”.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

At the beginning of the school year, I find that by asking students to share their stories — either by creating an About Me or participating in some icebreakers — it helps build the essential relationships in our classrooms. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Mystery Science simplifies prep for teachers, making the integration of this resource into classroom instruction simple.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Waterford

JANUARY 19, 2021

According to the Anti Defamation League (ADL), it’s important to get students thinking about the entire complex experience of Black people in America—not just the injustices and brave pioneers, but also the moments of joy, art, and triumphs of everyday life.[2]. Black History Month Classroom Resources for Teachers. Ruby Bridges.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 28, 2016

Super-superheroes, more commonly known as elementary teachers, know how hard it can be to make 30 pairs of sparkly eyes look at the same thing and engage in the learning process at the same time. How interactive videos can impact classroom learning. Super-superheroes? I’ll go with that.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

(January 13, 2021) – WeVideo today launched WeVideo Classroom , a cloud-based multimedia creation platform customized for educators to help drive student engagement and ignite deeper learning through the creative process.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

With students and educators each accessing 40+ tech tools each year, there’s a real risk of getting lost in the technology at the expense of developing critical soft skills like communication and collaboration. The amount of time we spend on devices outside of the classroom further exacerbates this challenge.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

Charlotte, NC — When elementary school teachers and students across Kentucky’s Johnson County School District (JCSD) return to their classrooms this Fall, they will find new resources in their high-tech toolkits thanks to an expanded partnership with Discovery Education. We are excited to begin using these great new resources!”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Yet that could be a problem in the long, narrow classroom, where the carpet and white board were at one end and the projector and computer were wired into a corner 35 feet away. in addition to losing her students’ attention, she was losing about ten minutes a lesson sprinting back and forth. Their interest is piqued.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

When COVID mandated at-home and hybrid learning, many educators turned once again to virtual trips to keep students engaged in learning during pandemic-related instructional challenges. These trips can help students get a front-row look at STEM outside of the classroom. Make real-world issues more relevant for students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

She was curious and excited about finding meaningful uses for technology in the classroom. EdSurge reached out to Van Looy, as well as members of the Vanguard Team, to discuss creativity in the classroom and intentional integration of education technology. See more great examples of classroom projects coming to life with Adobe Spark.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It was one of the first models, along with the flipped classroom, that I could employ in my low-tech classroom. It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. Offline Station: Student Agency.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Bringing smart board technology into the classroom can enhance school curriculum by taking a typical lesson and turning it into a fun activity. Teachers need to determine what their students need to learn and how best to teach them. How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom. Young students have short attention spans.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“While analog devices and techniques such as the chalkboard and overhead projector are quickly becoming distant memories, the transition to digital technology with interactive displays and projectors, online curriculum, and video conferencing is not happening as quickly as it could.”. New Cloud-Enabled Tools Offer Deeper Remote Learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Some of my favorite ways include using video for self-reflection and for peer feedback.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 23, 2018

Recently, we interviewed three 5th grade teachers who shared more about the transformational role technology plays in student engagement at PWCS. We appreciated hearing how their years in the classroom have shaped their opinions on the evolution of digital learning and the exciting opportunities that lay ahead.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Through this collaboration, educators in all 34 SMSD elementary schools have now joined their peers nationwide in integrating Discovery Education’s award-winning suite of flexible digital resources into science instruction. Mystery Science features ready-to-teach multimedia science and STEM lessons for K-5 students.?Each

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

That’s one of the reasons why there are many tech tools every student should have to help them learn at home and in the classroom. . But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. Why it’s important for students to have access to technology.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

But amid a rush of new and emerging classroom solutions promising gains in student mental health and well-being, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not all K-12 SEL solutions are created equal. Yet just 22 percent said they felt “very prepared” to teach SEL in classrooms. That’s the bad news. The good news?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2019

Tiffany Kerns on Episode 489 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Music education helps students engage with learning and has many positive benefits. Related Resources Music education gives students an exciting and creative reason to be in the classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2024

One of my biggest goals as a technology instructor is to teach my students skills and provide them with tools that I feel will best stoke their curiosity and prepare them for the world outside of the classroom. I particularly love using these types of resources with upper elementary students.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 25, 2020

Beginning dialogic engagement in the classroom simply requires getting children invested in an issue they can relate to and on which they have different perspectives and helping them engage each other’s perspectives. Engaging Literate Minds, pg. Primary Level. Issue/Topic/Idea : Persuasive Writing.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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