article thumbnail

The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). The fresh air and natural light create an invigorating atmosphere, fostering focus and reducing stress. Murphy, R., &

article thumbnail

What Are Hyflex Classes? The Evolution of Higher Education

Neo LMS

You can call on students, write on the board, and explain previous assignments. Hyflex classes should improve student engagement and studies show learners engage best with active learning methods. Students who don’t attend class in person can join the class live from their devices. Remote synchronous.

Education 313
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Going through the scholarly literature and regardless of the disagreement and controversies the topic of homework raises, there is a growing consensus that homework has some benefits , especially for students in middle and high school ( National Education Association ). Miami, FL: Miami Dade County Public Schools. Robinson, J. Dettmers, S.,

Study 145
article thumbnail

Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making

Catlin Tucker

Mental health and rates of anxiety (Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor & Schellinger, 2011; Jones, Greenberg, & Crowley, 2015; Zins & Elias, 2006). So, how do we help students make responsible decisions? 5 Strategies Designed to Help Students Make Responsible Decisions. Click to copy.

Exercises 370
article thumbnail

Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards

eSchool News

As a well-respected writer on both the NCTM Focal Points and Common Core State Standards, Fennell served as President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) from 2006–2008 and was a founding member of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. For more information, please visit www.

article thumbnail

What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Addresses Diverse Learning Styles: By providing multiple means of representation, UDL accommodates different learning styles, helping students to better understand and engage with the content. 2006; Kurtts, Matthews, & Smallwood, 2009), and reading (Meo, 2008). Teacher Education and Special Education , 36(1), 7–27.

UDL 120
article thumbnail

U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

FY 2006 $272,300,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). Rationale: “ The Congress eliminated much of the program in 2006; the request would complete the process. Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Legislative Authorization: Title IV Part A (Sections 4101 – 4112) of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Policies 150