eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As educators struggle with keeping a variety of balls in the air, one of the key issues in all settings is how to keep students motivated and engaged. Recently, a study of rural elementary teachers outlined a few key factors for engaging students and then keeping them engaged online.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. But it doesn’t have to be.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As many educators are teaching remotely or in hybrid environments, we need to have multiple options for our students to be able to create and express what they are learning. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — June 28, 2021 — Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructure launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students. As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide.“.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A few weeks ago, I blogged about my gaming club in Video Games for Relationship- and Team Building. Students from the three schools where I teach gifted students look forward to it all week long. Just remember that when using it with students, it should be as a shared doc meaning anyone with a link has editing permission.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). When learning is fun, students are more likely to be interested in what you’re teaching, be more relaxed during the class, and better retain information. Video classes. Video is everywhere. Learning games.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2015

There is no denying the power of video in society. In a 2014 Forbes article , Richard Tiland makes some significant points when it comes to video and leadership. For example: The use of video is so ubiquitous in our everyday lives; it has become part of our subconscious. Want to learn something new? Check out YouTube EDU.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students. Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. .

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Education Superhighway

JULY 23, 2018

Recently, we interviewed three 5th grade teachers who shared more about the transformational role technology plays in student engagement at PWCS. Recently, my students explored how to create different kinds of bridges and there was a website and interactive videos to help me facilitate the lesson.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 28, 2016

Super-superheroes, more commonly known as elementary teachers, know how hard it can be to make 30 pairs of sparkly eyes look at the same thing and engage in the learning process at the same time. How interactive videos can impact classroom learning. What’s your opinion about the use of interactive videos in the classroom?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

Through this collaboration, educators in all 34 SMSD elementary schools have now joined their peers nationwide in integrating Discovery Education’s award-winning suite of flexible digital resources into science instruction. Mystery Science features ready-to-teach multimedia science and STEM lessons for K-5 students.?Each

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Today Liberty Hill has Vivi installed throughout its three elementary schools. I think the students are more on task when you're among them,” she adds. Jalufka says the kids at her school were also wowed by Vivi’s student screen-sharing feature. They said, ‘I didn't know you could do that!’

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

When COVID mandated at-home and hybrid learning, many educators turned once again to virtual trips to keep students engaged in learning during pandemic-related instructional challenges. These trips can help students get a front-row look at STEM outside of the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“While analog devices and techniques such as the chalkboard and overhead projector are quickly becoming distant memories, the transition to digital technology with interactive displays and projectors, online curriculum, and video conferencing is not happening as quickly as it could.”. Videoconferencing Tools Allow Learning Anywhere.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 25, 2020

This lesson can be an introduction to a poetry unit for elementary students. All activities are possible within video conference applications such as Zoom. Each subsequent lesson introduces new topics via persuasive writing that represents diverse positions, eventually utilizing students’ own writing as models.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In the Florida Virtual School (FLVS), students are learning in unique ways while developing these much-needed skills through individualized and personalized learning methods, said Sarah Sprinkel, FLVS elementary principal. Students work independently with their parents three times a week.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students?

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. Students shouldn’t spend their entire day interacting with technology. Read more: 7 Digital tools for student engagement across all grade levels.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Virtual learning communities enable every student to share their thoughts, ideas, and creativity with their peers in multiple formats, such as text, video, audio, and embedded media. Students are motivated to share more when they see feedback from their classmates, teachers, and parents. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Working in tech and media for the past 20 years, I’ve seen some of these changes firsthand, and one thing has proven consistently true: Engagement is critical when learning new information and mastering new skills. I believe the answer has been in front of us this whole time: video games.

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MindSpark

JUNE 7, 2022

OR: Choose a song and act-out how you imagine Hamlet walks around his castle by making a 30-second tik tok video. In addition, picking a song that fits Hamlet’s character is a trans-disciplinary application of characterization AND is high engagement because the student’s knowledge base of music (their culture) is valued.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects. Slideshows allow you to embed text, images, video clips, and animation all in one place to make the flow of your lesson seamless.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

I Used to Think…Now I Think…Thinking Routine The “I used to think…Now I think…” thinking routine helps students reflect on how they used to think about a topic, subject, or issue and how their thoughts have changed as a result of a learning experience or engagement with information (e.g.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Education Galaxy provides online assessment, practice, and instruction in a highly engaging environment for students. Education Galaxy supports math, reading, language arts, and science at the elementary level (K-6). Education Galaxy’s programs are unique because they are built with student engagement in mind.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Virtual learning communities enable every student to share their thoughts, ideas, and creativity with their peers in multiple formats, such as text, video, audio, and embedded media. Students are motivated to share more when they see feedback from their classmates, teachers, and parents. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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iLearn Technology

MAY 8, 2017

What it is: Check 123 is a new video encyclopedia site for kids. All videos are validated and ranked by Check123 professionals, are 1-3 minutes in length, and a curated on just about any subject you can think of. How to integrate Check 123 into your classroom: Check123 is a great place for students to begin their research.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2021

schools for just a few years, a 2017 study of Kinems by Pace University’s School of Education found that the data “heavily supports the effective use of kinesthetic movement for the purpose of increasing student engagement and performance outcomes” for students with disabilities. Although the Kinems program has been used in U.S.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Khan Academy This is a fantastic resource for students of all ages. The interactive exercises and instructional videos make learning dynamic and accessible. It’s especially helpful for supplementing classroom lessons or for students who need extra help in certain subjects. They can add text, images, audio, and even video.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

With interactive whiteboards, students and teachers manipulate content directly on the surface of the screen. Student engagement increased and classroom collaboration was set to skyrocket. You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. Teachers were empowered with exciting new tools.

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2021

25 Field Day Games for Elementary School Students. If you teach in an early elementary classroom, this pretend roller coaster can be a fun field day game for kids. If you’re looking for a game that will keep your students engaged for a long time, try this paper ball challenge.*. Having a field day soon?

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

January 13, 2021) – WeVideo today launched WeVideo Classroom , a cloud-based multimedia creation platform customized for educators to help drive student engagement and ignite deeper learning through the creative process. said Rhonda Jenkins, LMC Director, Kendall Elementary School. Mountain View, Calif. About WeVideo.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

The just-released Second Step® Elementary digital program is the organization’s first fully web-based offering for Grades K–5 and is based on its long-standing and award-winning Second Step® Elementary print-based classroom kits.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Nearly all respondents used some kind of video instruction during the pandemic.”. Adopting successful models of technology integration such as those utilized at George Mason University’s Elementary Education Program is a start. Here is an excerpt from the publication K-12 Dive recent piece on pandemic learning.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

As schools identify necessary actions within the network schools’ Theory of Action plans, educators who have learning needs in those areas (such as student engagement, assessment literacy, collaborative coaching, etc.) first check to see if there is a micro-credential available through Digital Promise.

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