eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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Study Tools Khan Academy Analysis 100

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

They also worked with teachers and students in Bristol Township (PA) to develop student-led mental health professional development for teachers. Those ideas and designs could be scaled for different classrooms and schools nationwide. This was possible thanks to co-research and co-design.

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Policies Secondary Professional Learning Student Engagement 99

Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In the United States, about 14 percent of students in public schools receive specialized education services.[1] 1] During a normal school year, a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) establishes goals and outlines the support needed to meet them. Maintaining social skills is vital for students with special needs.[13]

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district serves over 4,300 students in its mission to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program that prepares students to succeed in education and in the workplace of their choice.

EdTech 82

EdTech Schoology Social Media STEM 82

MindShift

MARCH 18, 2018

While it’s easy to envision using math picture books in elementary school classrooms, literature for older grades poses a bigger challenge. The two occupy opposite ends of the secondary math spectrum — seventh-grade pre-algebra and 12th-grade calculus, respectively — and both have found ways to strengthen student engagement through reading.

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Student Engagement Examples Secondary Study 57

Digital Promise

MAY 14, 2019

They’re attempting to both meet members of their communities where they are and invite community members to reciprocate. One district that makes it a point to bring families into the classroom for smaller events is Wyckoff Township Public Schools. Events and group meetings aren’t the only ways to engage community partners.

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Examples Secondary Meeting Groups 253

techlearning

OCTOBER 29, 2018

WHAT: HIGH IMPACT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT™ Webinar – Classroom Design for Barrier-Free Collaboration WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 – Classroom design hasn’t changed much since the industrial revolution. 1, 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST REGISTER: Gainesville, FL, Oct.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

According to a recent survey of high school students, more than half ( 54 percent ) reported being less engaged during remote learning than during in-person classes. In a virtual environment, educators are continually competing with diversions that aren’t present in the classroom, such as social media, television, and video games.

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Learning Social Media Guidelines Secondary 145

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education. At the meeting later that day I introduced each of the tools to the group and noted which ones did not require student access to a computer.

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Elementary EdTech Personal Learning Network Secondary 242

Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

When learning objectives are clear, and students are allowed to engage in organized and meaningful activities to help them become proficient at a targeted skill, it will lead to a productive classroom where learners are focused on achieving academic goals. How do I sequence tasks to build understanding and skills?

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Hapara Examples Assessment Common Core 144

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Catalyze Challenge was created to meet this moment, with grants funding inventive ideas for career-connected learning at middle and high schools and programs supporting the transition to early college coursework. We’re thrilled to support these bold ideas that integrate career education for all students.

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Classroom Social Media Mobility Advocacy 95

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Research studies don’t provide strong evidence that synchronous learning universally leads to better student engagement and learning outcomes than asynchronous learning or vice versa. This social-emotional investment is even more important now to support students coping with the emotional toll of the pandemic.

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Learning Online Learning Outcomes Groups 217

EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

81% of 15-25 year olds use YouTube – Covid-19 is a time to leverage this popular teenage platform to meet high school students where they are. Collegeboard is leveraging various digital platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and AP Classroom to keep students engaged in relevant material from a distance.

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Assessment Training Twitter Course 160

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

So goes the origin story of many education startups born this year, like ClassEDU, which raised $16 million to put some oomph in Zoom classrooms. million seed round for Engageli. But if there’s too much noise, a student can also mute others at the table.) It was never secondary for me, as it is for some faculty,” she says.

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Coursera Personalized Learning Learning Blackboard 113

Omega Notes

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Differentiated learning in a post-secondary environment can improve not just student engagement and retention of material but instructor responsiveness to student needs. Ed tech is a tool that can provide faculty with student analytics and insight on how students engage with material, from acquisition to expression.

Learning 63

Learning Differentiated Instruction Secondary Collaborative Learning 63

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

The project was at times messy and chaotic, placing control in the hands of students. But it provided them an engaging way to learn firsthand the difficulties of creating and sustaining a government structure. Students learning the rule of law might compare how citizenship was interpreted and determined in the U.S.

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Case Study Education Elementary Study 213

MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

One district employee was smiling about how there were elementary and secondary teachers connecting and sharing: “Where else do you see this?” Even if you send out a group email for people to meet at a coffee shop on a particular afternoon, you’re technically starting an unconference. — Dustin Ellis (@dustin772) July 14, 2016.

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Edcamps Meeting Conference Learning 68

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For the inaugural study tour, participating districts attended three webinars presented by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that culminated in a meeting in Toronto, Ontario, on January 30–31. With 1:1 computer access for grades 3–8, students engage in coding, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking beginning with Kindergarten.

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Study Training Differentiated Instruction Trends 199

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

These improvements make it easier for educators to find, build, and deliver compelling lessons that capture students’ attention and drive deeper student engagement no matter the subject.? . More ready-to-use tools to assess student outcomes and address learning gaps. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Education Schoology Social Media Learning 69

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

These new digital resources, and supporting professional learning experiences, will play a critical role in continuing each students’ academic progress on any device, whether at home or in the classroom. For more information about Keysight’s community engagement efforts, visit www.keysight.com/go/csr.

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Equity of Access Accessibility Technology Education 69

edWeb.net

MARCH 9, 2022

Now that the third school year in a row has been disrupted by COVID-19, many students are struggling with academics and other issues that make it difficult for them to focus fully and enthusiastically on learning in the classroom. Integrating Resources with Student Inquiry. Join the Community.

Learning 84

Learning Secondary Trends Report 84

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

Set Clear Expectations for Your Students (and Parents). Think about back to school, when you usually give students your class rules, expectations, syllabi, and orientation of the school and classroom procedures. Be sure to include the student-friendly learning goal in your assignment package. Google Meet.

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Tools Google Secondary Online Learning 101

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As an integral part of learning today, educators and students deserve new and improved ways to display and interact with classroom content, but to be successful, these tools need to be flexible and user-friendly. Historically there has been a limit to seamless integration across various technology solutions within today’s classrooms.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

Taking the idea from theory to practice is something that takes a lot of work, and classroom teachers can sometimes benefit from extra support to make this successful transition. James, a secondary teacher in his third year, was one of many teachers considering what this might look like for the students in his classroom.

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Advocacy Secondary Technology Meeting 105

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When students engage with Connect, their individual needs become clear. This enables the instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving forward on their unique learning path. With Connect, students and instructors are provided with continuous support — in or out of the classroom.

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Dropout Course Assessment Secondary 92

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Minnesota’s South Washington County (SoWashCo) Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in K-8 classrooms across the district. Paul and serves students across 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and three traditional high schools. Science Techbooks.

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STEM Elementary Social Media Schoology 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery. 4: Hands-on learning.

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Student Engagement Strategy Survey Blended Learning 105

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This more comprehensive understanding of social-emotional health will spur schools to prioritize SEL as a foundational response and technology monitoring as a complimentary (but secondary) facet of student wellness and safety. Carolyn Brown, president and co-founder, Foundations in Learning. •

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EdTech Edmentum Data Industry 111

techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

-Discovery Education’s Math Techbook and Professional Learning Services to Strengthen Efforts to Create Dynamic Digital Classrooms – Silver Spring, Md. Through this effort, students are building collaborative learning skills that prepare them for college and careers.

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Strategy Secondary Social Media Education 40

Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. Staff requested additional trainings for conducting portfolio assessment.

Elementary 40

Elementary Classroom Survey Assessment 40

Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. Staff requested additional trainings for conducting portfolio assessment.

Elementary 40

Elementary Classroom Survey Assessment 40

edWeb.net

MARCH 26, 2021

Research shows highly qualified teachers make a difference in student achievement. Hence, her district focuses on student engagement, implementing the best practices from the traditional environment, and adapting them to both hybrid and remote learning environments. April has served 24 years in the K-12 environment.

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Professional Learning Academic Standards Outcomes Secondary 61

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 18, 2018

Miles Hooper, the 26-year-old manager of Vermont’s largest goat farm, remembers what it’s like to be 16 and not want to be in a classroom. It’s all part of a statewide push to “personalize” learning, giving students more of a say over what — and where — they study. Photo: Kelly Field for the Hechinger Report. RANDOLPH, Vt.

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Report Personalized Learning Dropout Course 104

Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For many students, December’s an especially memorable time of year, with winter activities, pageants, and classroom parties during the days before break. Not every student celebrates Christmas; some may come from diverse cultural or faith backgrounds, and some may not celebrate any holiday at all. This is an inclusive classroom.

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Classroom Guidelines Secondary STEM 246

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Elly Eckhoff listened intently as a group of veteran teachers listed what they think rookie teachers need before entering the classroom: more time student teaching and more training in how to communicate with colleagues, parents and students themselves. Photo: Peggy Barmore. COLUMBIA, Mo. And then she spoke. It was the No.

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Classroom Training Policies Survey 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As an integral part of learning today, educators and students deserve new and improved ways to display and interact with classroom content, but to be successful, these tools need to be flexible and user-friendly. Historically there has been a limit to seamless integration across various technology solutions within today’s classrooms.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

PLCs go a step beyond professional development by providing teachers with not just skills and knowledge to improve their teaching practices but also an ongoing community that values each teacher’s experiences in their own classrooms and uses those experiences to guide teaching practices and improve student learning (Vescio et al.,

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Education Professional Learning Study Case Study 120