engaging Archives

Harnessing edtech for deeper science engagement

April 4, 2023 by Cynthia Long, K-12 Coordinator of Science, Florida

Combining interactive edtech resources with student choice will encourage engagement, ownership, and ultimately academic success

Throughout my career as a science educator in Colorado, Washington, and now in Florida, I've collaborated with many tremendous educators to solve the challenge of engaging students in…

STEM & STEAM Trends

STEM learning offers unique rewards, despite challenges

March 29, 2023 by Laura Ascione

STEM education is a valuable contribution to schools' education mission and a doorway to opportunity for a diverse student cadre. Stem learning is critical.

The positive impacts that U.S. public schools and their communities enjoy from STEM programs were underscored in a new survey conducted among some of the nation’s leading middle…

Literacy

6 ways to help reluctant readers become booklovers

March 22, 2023 by Patricia Jimenez, Media Center Director, Sunnyslope High School

helping reluctant readers isn't as complicated as it might seem

Not everyone loves to read. Even in schools with strong reading cultures, some students just don’t feel the spark—yet.

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DPS STEAM Launches Innovative Discovery Education Program

March 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER, CO – The Denver Public Schools STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, PE, Health and Media Literacy) Department is excited to ... Read more

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Wayside Publishing and Nualang Partner for World Language Education

March 15, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Freeport, Maine – Wayside Publishing announces the launch of Nualang within Learning Site®, Wayside’s digital learning platform. This pioneering collaboration ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse

March 23, 2023March 14, 2023 by Content provided by ViewSonic

The metaverse helps students can enjoy more engaging lessons and greater autonomy--and also offers immersive learning and accessibility.

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating…

Newsline

The News Movement Partners With EXPLR Media to Bring News Content into the Classroom

March 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK — Social-first media company, The News Movement (TNM) today announced a new partnership with EXPLR Media (EXPLR), an ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week

February 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners present teachers and families nationwide a curated collection of engaging, ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Engaging Presidents’ Day videos for students

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

These videos for Presidents' Day cover the electoral college, how the presidency came to exist, the very first election, and more.

Though schools are closed on Presidents' Day, discussing topics related to the holiday is a great way to engage students in their learning, taking historical processes and events…

Innovative Teaching

4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

February 13, 2023February 10, 2023 by Bob Gogel, President & CEO, WorldStrides

The conversation has shifted from if edtech should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up. Edtech is booming, with 40 times…

Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

February 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Explore Interactive and EiE, the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston,are now collaborating ... Read more

SEL Trends

How to provide effective and engaging virtual therapy for kids

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Orly Zimmerman-Leizerov, LCSW-C; and Jill Jerome LCSW-C, RPT-S

Virtual therapy is not going away--here are some tips, tools, and lessons learned to help foster connections in every therapeutic setting

As was the case for so many other therapists working with children and families, March 2020 felt overwhelming in our center for child and family therapy. From seeing…

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Certell’s Poptential™ Free American History Curriculum Highlights Legacy of African Americans for Black History Month

January 26, 2023January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, a family of free, award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers ... Read more

Coding and Robotics

How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

January 6, 2023 by Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Teacher, Martha Gaskins Elementary School

Coding platforms offer virtual programming services where children can learn code through games

Coding is a necessary skill in today’s world, but it is relatively challenging to master, especially for kids. Its complexity is not necessarily because it is incomprehensible, but…

Online & Hybrid Learning

With online learning, the kids are all right

December 26, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year's Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and…

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Epson Technology Enhances Aquarium Education Programs

December 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – As the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif. welcomed students back for in-person learning, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

5 tips to help students master foundational skills

November 25, 2022 by Lisa O'Masta, President, Learning A-Z

After the pandemic, many teachers, schools, and districts want to reassess their foundational skills instruction

English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. These skills include alphabet recognition, concepts of…

5 Strategies to build into your school’s remote education strategy

March 8, 2023November 17, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Learning is social. Remote teaching must have a virtual classroom platform that enables engaging content, student participation and collaboration, professional ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

November 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC.— Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers ... Read more

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Poptential™ Offers Free Content for National American Indian Heritage Month

November 1, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, a family of award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers an ... Read more

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

October 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced ... Read more

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Curriculum Associates Launches Magnetic Reading™ Foundations for K–2, Expanding the Magnetic Reading Program to Support Grade-Level Success for K–5 Students

October 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—Curriculum Associates recently expanded Magnetic Reading K–5 with the launch of Magnetic Reading Foundations for Grades K–2. This ... Read more

Edtech Trends

How teachers like me can use AI to improve their teaching

December 5, 2022October 11, 2022 by Summer Workman, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Keller Independent School District

AI coaching aligns with a focus on action-oriented professional development and is far from traditional sit-and-get professional development.

It is easy, as an educator, to get stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to avoid at some point or another during the school year.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources to Support Cybersecurity Awareness Month Observances

October 10, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC. — Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and ... Read more

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DisplayNote Enables Parity for All Students by Adding Webcam and Mic Integration to their Screen Sharing Tool Broadcast

September 22, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND (PRWEB) — Technology company DisplayNote has released a new version of their one-to-many screen sharing tool, Broadcast. Made for ... Read more

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Lightspeed Unveils Mobile PA, Extending Instructional Audio Beyond the Classroom

September 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

TUALATIN, ORE. (PRWEB) — Lightspeed, a leading provider of powerful instructional audio solutions, announces Mobile PA, a wireless and portable instructional ... Read more

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For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

September 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is helping ... Read more

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Schools Across the U.S. and Around the World Partner with VHS Learning to Open a World of Opportunities to Students

August 24, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston — Schools across the U.S. and in eight countries have started or renewed partnerships with VHS Learning this year ... Read more

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Star Assessments Now Connect to Nearpod to Accelerate Student Growth

August 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Bloomington, MN (August 17, 2022) – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful ... Read more

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Vernier Software & Technology Launches E-Book to Support Hands-On Science Learning for Middle School Students

July 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon, July 27, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has launched Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

January 4, 2024July 25, 2022 by Stacey Higgins NBCT, GT Endorsed, Fourth Grade Team Leader, Forest Lake Elementary School

Social studies is critical to students’ lives beyond the classroom--educators should use every possible tool to engage students in this critical discipline

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. Although I love teaching…

Curriculum

How I use PowerPoint to make learning more engaging

July 22, 2022 by Monique Nelson, 5th Grade Teacher, Minnesota

An easy way to incorporate technology into the classroom is with the use of engaging presentation technology and tools like PowerPoint.

In my role as a 5th grade teacher, I've come to believe that one of the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom is to start with…

Newsline

Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022)—Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

5 tech tools I use in my elementary music classroom

July 20, 2022 by Joseph Thomas, K-5 Music Teacher, St. Louis Park Public Schools

Technology enables the creation and use of digital music--how are you exposing students to digital music creation in your music classroom?

Technology has become more prevalent in schools in recent years, with a big uptick due to the pandemic.

COVID in Schools

The kids are all right online

December 7, 2022July 19, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Online learning, once dismissed as a poor substitute for in-person learning, is proving why it is an engaging and fulfilling learning option.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores: How esports and gamification have advanced classroom instruction and homework; Has AR/VR finally come of age?; Will…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools

December 7, 2022July 15, 2022 by Brenda Lynch, Retired Secondary Math Instructional Specialist, New Caney Independent School District

$A strong math culture can help students develop positive habits and mindsets that improve their math competency$

Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready. They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed…

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South Carolina Department of Education Partners with Vector Solutions to Help Districts Address Student Safety and Mental Health Issues such as Bullying and Anxiety

July 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – July 14, 2022 – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has partnered with Vector Solutions to ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 steps to an engaging online elementary program

December 7, 2022July 13, 2022 by Robin Winder, Sr. Director of Instruction, Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint Education Cloud

Starting an online elementary program may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be--here are some tips to gets yours off the ground

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology,…

District Management

How 7 educators are accelerating summer learning

June 22, 2022June 17, 2022 by Carmelo Piazza, Dr. Julie Wilkerson, Dr. William W. Gideon, Jr., Holly Mitchell, Michael McManus, Charles V. Khoury, Ed.D., & Maria Pitre-Martin, Ph.D.

Summer learning doesn't have to be a drag--here's how educators are creating engaging and educational programs for their students

The pandemic has augmented concerns about learning loss, leading many schools and districts to examine their summer learning programs and help students strengthen progress in various academic areas.

SEL & Well-Being

4 engaging strategies that promote student SEL

June 15, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Opportunities to integrate SEL into the classroom help students gain the creativity, compassion, and grit to succeed

In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such…

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