eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

Just remember, there are effective ways to not only assess but provide automated and rapid feedback to students so that assessment becomes a teaching tool in itself. 3 – Social Media Tools in Teaching – Using Them the Right Way I’ve seen social media used in ways that aren’t very safe or effective.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. For instance, online platforms for discussion threads and learning management systems (LMSs) alter how students engage in writing and project-based assignments.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As we regain some sense of normalcy, many teachers report that students are struggling to get engaged in learning. From screen-time habits to social and emotional issues, many students are struggling. For more on this, check out the article 5 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom. Creating a Highly Engaging Lesson Plan “In this course, you will examine how to develop and execute highly engaging lesson plans regardless of what grade or subject you teach.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Takeaways: You will learn about the importance of active learning over passive studying methods, and how helping students engage directly with the material can significantly improve retention and understanding. She's a brilliant student at the Ohio State University, and she overcame dyslexia. It's this ongoing process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. The conference will also have some how-to sessions on popular features and getting started: Flashcard Factory – Pear Deck vocabulary game that transforms the way students learn vocabulary. All opinions are my own. What if I Became the Teacher I Needed?

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

But one of the most crucial concerns for today’s educators is student engagement. While most educators recognize that student engagement is core to their mission, there are many indications that this is becoming harder to achieve. Of course, this disconnect is not exclusive to students and the education sector.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Shifting popularity of social media platforms. And while kids may be more fluent in social media than their parents or teachers, they still struggle to decipher between what’s real and fake, according to Stanford University. Teach students what news is, and what it isn’t. Sophisticated manipulation tactics.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

I cannot adequately express how grateful I am for educators’ generous and giving personalities as well for the social media platforms where they share resources and ideas. Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Over five years ago, I wrote a post entitled Universal Skills All Learners Should Know How to Do in order to discuss those skills I believe are important for learners during this era. Just 54 percent of middle schoolers and 46 percent of high schoolers think their studies are relevant, according to new data from the nonprofit YouthTruth.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Let students work at their own pace, on their own schedule to complete it. Communicate With Social Media. With 90% of school-age individuals (kids over thirteen and adults) on some form of social media, it has become a natural way to communicate ideas, collaborate on projects, accept class work, and answer questions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Michael Matera talks about how to gamify your classroom in Explore Like a Pirate. (One It is a high-energy, interactive, and entertaining experience that will leave your staff unbelievably inspired, motivated, and with the practical skills to dramatically increase student engagement. Selected Links from this Episode.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. Twenty percent have also felt intimidated by students’ knowledge/use of technology devices.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Social Media is bad and has no place in education. If students are allowed to use social media in school they will stay off task or exhibit inappropriate behavior. Worse, teachers will spend countless hours “socializing” instead of educating. It is a distraction to the teaching and learning process.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Additionally, more teachers are citing a reluctance to incorporate social media into classroom learning than in 2013 (62 percent vs. 55 percent).

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

While adults are highly susceptible to conspiratorial thinking, the most vulnerable population, our students, make decisions and develop mindsets about events and situations that may not give an accurate picture. The presenters caution educators to use patience, empathy, and persistence with students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2022

” What initially began as something Josh Wardle created to serve as a personal daily game has become a household name, with users sharing their Wordle progress on social platforms and urging friends to start playing. And now, teachers are using Wordle, along with other games with viral status, to boost student engagement.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As such, many of the activities suggested below will focus on the space (both physical and digital ) in which reading and writing take place and how to use these spaces in creative and exciting ways. This is an opportunity for bilingual students to engage with their classmates and learn from each other.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 1, 2021

Here are five tools that promote creativity and can be used for many purposes with students — and teachers as well. It’s also a good opportunity for us now as we enter the spring and may be looking for ideas to boost student engagement and keep pushing through strong to the end of the year.

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MindSpark

JUNE 7, 2022

When I became a teacher, I knew I wanted to create engaging, creative, and rigorous learning experiences for my students but it wasn’t until I read Doctor Adeyemi Stembridge’s Culturally Responsive Education that I felt I knew EXACTLY how to do it. Why should you read this book?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 12, 2021

That’s why I’ve been exploring some online tools to help me give my students the feedback they need, when they need it, in a variety of formats that resonate with them. Read more: How to give feedback to students in the online learning environment. 6 Digital tools for giving feedback to students. All in all.

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

Prioritize early evaluation With so many options being showcased at trade shows and conferences or on social media, it’s tempting to make your mind up before the search has even started. Let’s explore the four principles that schools and districts should follow in order to maximize the potential of new classroom technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

To make matters even more complicated, the emotions of students are all over the place. These stem from a variety of factors, including isolation, excessive time on social media, watching parents struggle financially, and the impact of the virus on the health of family members.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

Technology can bring about new learning opportunities, support student engagement, help create a collaborative learning environment, and provide necessary and immediate feedback, among other digital age skills. So how does a teacher find new edtech products suitable for their classroom and determine their value?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Let’s look at these Pillars and ways that we can lead in the now: Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : We cannot expect to see increases in achievement if students are not learning. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. Engagement is not a silver bullet, though.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I’ve supported teachers as they navigate frustration about rapidly changing curricular trends and assessment requirements, figure out where they stand on teaching reading , and — over the past few years — learn how to reach students during and after the height of the pandemic. That, of course, comes with drawbacks.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

At home, in the hallways and on social media, these topics tend to come up whether teachers planned to broach them in the classroom or not. Students are eager for honest exchanges about these important issues; even if they can’t vote, they know that many of the issues on the ballot impact their lives.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

They grew up (or are growing up) with technology literally at their fingertips, so they intuitively know how to get around new ones. If we want our students to become great digital citizens — and we do — we need to teach them to be cyber-savvy as well. Here are a few tips on how to help students become so.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

Ways to Get Students Engaged with Novels. Student choice is the key to encouraging reading! We shouldn’t dismiss what students choose to read, but rather introduce them to different types of reading materials, authors, genres, and media. Show them how to check out books. 18 Resources & Web Tools.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Digital storytelling is only for classroom engagement. Student engagement during classroom activities is definitely improved when digital storytelling is used. As this study involving 15,000 students shows , there are many direct and indirect benefits of digital storytelling. So today, it’s all about debunking them!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

How much time should a student engage with learning daily? From Xbox live to Snapchat to Marco Polo — students are often alone physically and online continually. “Student engagement” has been a top conference topic for nearly ten years now for a reason. Can social media consume less time?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen. Family distractions are also at play, particularly for older students who may care for younger siblings while parents are at work. Engage parents. .

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. But to compete with TikTok, social media and talking to their friends makes it that much more difficult. I teach about gender inequality and how to be kind, empathetic and accepting.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 12, 2018

Lessons have shifted from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” with students using texts to make sense of unknown concepts. But in a digital world, there are countless ways — books, newspapers, social media, blogs, online forums — to read information. Reading involves various forms of social support.

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