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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Teachers enjoy a boost in student engagement The use of interactive technology helps make lessons fascinating.

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Best Platforms for Group Discussions

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, we’ll delve into some of the most effective and popular group dioscussion platforms that you can use in educational settings, namely– Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Edmodo, Flip (formerly Flipgrid), Padlet, Schoology, and Zoom.

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Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia

Catlin Tucker

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. The reciprocal teaching strategy is one of my favorite ways to drive student engagement around media and provide peer support as they engage with information!

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As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum

eSchool News

Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. Other advocacy groups have laid out different priorities for reading instruction.

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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) meta-analysis highlighted the importance of well-designed online platforms, emphasizing their impact on student achievement and satisfaction. A Means et al.

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AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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AI technologies can also help students who struggle with specific writing processes maintain a consistent writing quality. AI automates grammar checking and fundamental composition, letting students focus on creativity and analysis. If students overuse AI to write essays, they may not engage in critical thinking and creativity.

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GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

eSchool News

Through this eight-month research project, they identified the factors that impact an engaging learning experience and strategies that school boards, administrators and teachers can implement to help improve student engagement. Because the COVID-19 Pandemic has restructured U.S.