article thumbnail

4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

In fact, whereas teachers’ use of textbooks remained approximately the same from 2015 to 2017, their use of digital resources for standards-aligned teaching greatly increased. Student Engagement Matters According to educators surveyed, student engagement increases with content that is current and relevant to students’ lives.

Survey 200
article thumbnail

#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

The CoolCatTeacher

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This facet of modern education transcends the traditional use of textbooks and blackboards, weaving digital tools seamlessly into the learning process (NETP, 2017)). Group projects and collaborative assignments foster a sense of community and interdependence among students. Music Educators Journal , 103 (2), 20–26. link] Martinez, M.

Classroom 120
article thumbnail

The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 4: Direct Instruction Ensures Success. Bodovski, K., &

article thumbnail

Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160

Shake Up Learning

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in. To get Lumio for FREE, head to Lum.io

article thumbnail

In the marketplace: Science achievement skyrockets, makerspaces expand, and more

eSchool News

Shmoop introduced a new service through which experts will read a student’s college application essay and provide detailed feedback and overall suggestions. All the student has to do is subscribe to Shmoop’s 12-month student plan between November 1, 2016 and January 15, 2017, and then email their essay to Shmoop HQ.

CMS 63
article thumbnail

One District's Journey From 'State of Emergency' to Student Success

Edsurge

During the second takeover in June 2017, the South Carolina superintendent declared a “state of emergency” in education. Morale was low, teacher turnover was high and residents didn’t trust that Allendale could educate their students. Three of the district's four schools were the worst performing in the state.