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BetterLesson and Adobe release 300+ strategies for creativity, student engagement

eSchool News

As educators across the country work tirelessly to provide engaging lessons in new and ever-changing environments, there are still understandable concerns about low student engagement, low teacher morale , and a lack of professional development to meet teacher and students’ needs.

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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

Edsurge

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Building in more creativity comes down to student agency—teaching students to find their voice. Ultimately, we want our students to be successful beyond the classroom walls.

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How a Network of Support for Educators Is Unlocking Creativity in the Classroom

Edsurge

And how do educators share best practices across the region? In 2013, Fulton set out to answer those questions by launching their Vanguard Team , a group of 25 passionate educators who were on the forefront of technology integration and innovation. Adobe Spark allowed us to design, collaborate and get feedback easily among our group.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. Esports are rapidly growing in schools across the country.

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Beyond the Basics — How Edtech Can Provide Students with Essential 21st-Century Skills

Edsurge

With all the changes and challenges over the last year, one takeaway I keep reflecting on is how essential education technology has become to learning—and how quickly this transition occurred. I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach.

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How to Drive Student Success With Creative Generative AI Tools in the Classroom: Part 1

Edsurge

From creating realistic images and art to producing music and writing, generative AI's potential to help students learn and demonstrate their creative thinking skills in fundamentally new ways is truly awe-inspiring. Of course, like with all new technology in education, the promise is coupled with uncertainty.

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How to Make Teaching Videos: Tips and Tools

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The purpose of this post is to provide you, the educators, with practical tips and tools to help you create compelling educational content. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering you a step-by-step approach to crafting videos that not only convey educational material effectively but also captivate and inspire your students.

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