Classroom, Digital Learning and Student Engagement

New Research on Student Engagement Best Practices

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Engagement is such a challenge for schools—now more than ever. Lots of anecdotal evidence is floating around, but right now, we need answers for what produces strong student engagement. We can dig in and find that in some excellent research from the 2020 State of Engagement report. Administrative/District-Level.

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5 essential digital learning reads

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? But that’s only a risk if schools and teachers hold a low bar for what they expect of their students.

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4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement Based on Current Research

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Mariana Aguilar discusses the current research on student engagement From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mariana Aguilar shares 4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement. Our focus on the frontlines of education is to keep students engaged.

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How Powerful Use of Technology Can Increase Student Engagement

Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

And at Landrum Middle School in South Carolina, software allowed students to be assessed based on the accuracy of their music performance, encouraging them to improve their score each time they played the piece. As powerful use of technology increased, student engagement grew as well.

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Building the Foundation for a Modern K-12 Classroom

But one thing remains the same: you need a reliable learning platform that serves as the foundation for teaching and learning––for all students, in a variety of learning experiences. A next-generation video learning solution that takes student engagement to the next level.

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5 innovative ways educators are using digital learning tools

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

Digital learning has not always been as ubiquitous as it is today–in fact, a decade ago, the concept made many educators uncomfortable. But today, digital learning resources are embraced as tools that highly-skilled educators can use to boost student engagement and connect classroom lessons to the real world.

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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

“Because we are a part of VILS, making that transition was not difficult at all because we were already using the [devices] with the students as it is,” said one teacher from Cohort 6. The only difference is we are not in the classroom and they feel comfortable; it helps that the students have that experience.”.

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7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on under-the-radar digital learning tools. Feedback is a huge driver of student learning.

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20 Years of Student Feedback Drives Digital Learning

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project, along with a panel of students, had a conversation about decades of trends and the latest shifts in digital learning today. Empowering the Largest Set of Student Voices Saying “a lot has changed” is the understatement of the year.

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The Link Between Edtech, Curiosity and Creativity in the Classroom

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement.

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Safely embracing digital learning with managed network security

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Digital learning surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it isn’t going away with the return to in-person classrooms. However, as K-12 schools increase their reliance on technology and more devices connect to their networks, cybersecurity threats are also rising.

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6 engaging digital learning tools

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Digital learning tools have proved themselves invaluable as classrooms across the globe made the abrupt change to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What really makes digital learning tools effective is a highly-qualified teacher who augments a lesson and links learning to real life.

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6 ways to boost student engagement in online/virtual classrooms.

Linways Technologies

APRIL 15, 2020

Teaching-learning is being digitized, there are more tools to assist teachers manage their classrooms, courses, academics, etc. But no matter digital or otherwise, one thing all teachers agree about student-teacher interaction is the engagement. Students should be engaged and made to be a part of the class.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. Closing the Digital Learning Gap is a big idea for education.

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3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Discover how she integrates these gamified tools into her classroom.

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom.

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The 4 Shifts Protocol in Kentucky

Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs) across the state have received a copy of Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning and are working with their local educators to use the protocol to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

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Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Student Engagement and Learning

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Pillar #5: Student Engagement and Learning Many of us firmly believe in technology’s potential to transform the teaching and learning cultures of schools. Whether it is used to enhance lessons, assess learning, engage students, or unleash creativity, technology has a defined role in a variety of school functions.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

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How text and voice apps are changing student engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2021

Classes became virtual, as did most everything else, and administrators, teachers, and students alike received a crash course on the finer points of digital learning technology. As a result, digital transformation is no longer an alien concept–it’s a reality that everyone has had to embrace with open arms.

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Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Those possibilities became reality for Nakia and her Chilhowee classmates, along with students at nearby Copper Basin High School, in 2017, when both Polk County schools joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS). Technology extends the classroom beyond the school walls.

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How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom

Neo LMS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Bringing smart board technology into the classroom can enhance school curriculum by taking a typical lesson and turning it into a fun activity. Teachers need to determine what their students need to learn and how best to teach them. How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom. So let’s get creative.

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For educators, a brighter outlook on confidence and classroom AI

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In a special section dedicated to new technology, teachers expressed cautious optimism regarding the use of generative AI in K-12 classrooms. Post-pandemic, educators identified several bright spots, including the use of digital platforms to improve student engagement (31 percent in 2023 v. 33 percent in 2019).

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Technology and Change in Pedagogy Lead to Big Gains in the Classroom

Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2019

When the Verizon Innovative Learning schools initiative came to Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, principals and teachers knew things were going to change as their students experienced the benefits of technology in the classroom. This is seen in almost every classroom.

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7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2021

During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they’re figuring out what does and doesn’t work for their instructional methods. Here’s a small collection of digital learning tools and resources you may not know about.

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Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction. Also, all GCSS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide.

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How to use Minecraft Education in your classroom

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s easier than you think to begin using Minecraft Education in your classroom. During an FETC 2023 session, technology specialist Kristen Brooks from the Cherokee County School District offered an overview of how she engages her students with Minecraft Education. What if I told you that you don’t need to have the fear factor?

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5 Clear Ways Digital Benefits Learners

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

The education landscape is undergoing a continuous transformation, something I elaborate on in detail in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving. To learn more, check out this post. Purposeful use by the learner is vital.

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20 Things Teachers Can Do with Lightspeed Systems Classroom Management

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 21, 2023

With the mass proliferation of digital learning tools in recent years, digital distractions run rampant. Educators need to ensure students use them properly to advance their learning. That’s why Lightspeed Classroom Management is so revolutionary. Additionally, teachers can view every student’s open tabs.

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TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck , providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. Reading is a strong lever in building a community in the classroom.

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How to use Minecraft Education in your classroom

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s easier than you think to begin using Minecraft Education in your classroom. During an FETC 2023 session, technology specialist Kristen Brooks from the Cherokee County School District offered an overview of how she engages her students with Minecraft Education. What if I told you that you don’t need to have the fear factor?

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GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and safer digital learning, today announced a merger with Pear Deck, an award-winning and market-leading student engagement platform.

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How Flexible Seating Can Transform the Classroom and Improve Student Engagement

MIND Research Institute

MAY 4, 2017

In traditional classrooms, students sit at desks or tables, often assigned to them. They may have limited opportunities to move around the room before an official break, but for the most part students stay at their desk or table spot. In flexible seating, the classroom is arranged to give a variety of options.

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The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Blended learning and flipped classrooms. When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. From virtual labs and games to digital textbooks and online curriculum, digital classrooms rely on video. For decades, research has revealed the benefits of using video in the classroom.

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How to navigate the new device-agnostic classroom

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

Technology in the classroom is nothing new; most of today’s educators have embraced the ability to draw upon an increasingly diverse array of digital tools and programs to enrich their lessons. So how can schools ensure that they are creating effective, purposeful learning environments in a device-agnostic classroom?

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

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

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. Making lessons relevant and relatable to students’ lives. About GoGuardian.

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A Guide to Choosing an Interactive Learning Platform

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Equally important, it must facilitate students’ active participation, collaboration, and communication within the learning process. Interactivity in the Classroom Gone are the days of passive learning, where students simply absorbed information without playing an active role in their learning.

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MassCue Fall Conference 2023 Session Resources

EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 17, 2023

One of the best edtech conferences in the nation, MassCue has always proven to be an amazing event that showcases the best in educational technology and digital learning strategies. EdTechTeacher is excited to be back presenting at the MassCue Fall Conference at Gillette Stadium! Check out our session slides and resources below!

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Three Reasons You Need THIS Webcam in Your Classroom

TeacherCast

APRIL 14, 2022

In that post, I shared some of my favorite ways that a document camera or multiple document cameras can be used in the classroom to create authentic and engaging classroom activities. Do You Need a 4K Webcam in your Classroom? Have you ever had an opportunity to take your classrooms on a virtual field trip?

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

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“I felt I had a system that worked, and introducing this ‘nonsense’ wouldn’t add anything to my classroom and would only create more work for me and be a distraction for my students,” she said. Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom.

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Digital Learning Isn’t Just for Students: How One Teacher Unlocked the Potential of Technology in the Classroom

Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This Digital Learning Day, I reflect on my experiences as a new teacher, discovering the potential of digital learning in the classroom. I’m standing at the front of the classroom. The collective classroom environment transforms from excited to disappointed. but the video will not cooperate.

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New Research on Student Engagement Best Practices

5 essential digital learning reads

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4 Essential Factors for Student Engagement Based on Current Research

How Powerful Use of Technology Can Increase Student Engagement

Building the Foundation for a Modern K-12 Classroom

5 innovative ways educators are using digital learning tools

How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom

20 Years of Student Feedback Drives Digital Learning

The Link Between Edtech, Curiosity and Creativity in the Classroom

Safely embracing digital learning with managed network security

6 engaging digital learning tools

6 ways to boost student engagement in online/virtual classrooms.

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3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies

How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

The 4 Shifts Protocol in Kentucky

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Student Engagement and Learning

Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

How text and voice apps are changing student engagement

Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom

For educators, a brighter outlook on confidence and classroom AI

Technology and Change in Pedagogy Lead to Big Gains in the Classroom

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms

Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

How to use Minecraft Education in your classroom

5 Clear Ways Digital Benefits Learners

20 Things Teachers Can Do with Lightspeed Systems Classroom Management

TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

How to use Minecraft Education in your classroom

GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

How Flexible Seating Can Transform the Classroom and Improve Student Engagement

The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

How to navigate the new device-agnostic classroom

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

A Guide to Choosing an Interactive Learning Platform

MassCue Fall Conference 2023 Session Resources

Three Reasons You Need THIS Webcam in Your Classroom

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

Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

Digital Learning Isn’t Just for Students: How One Teacher Unlocked the Potential of Technology in the Classroom

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