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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

In fact, whereas teachers’ use of textbooks remained approximately the same from 2015 to 2017, their use of digital resources for standards-aligned teaching greatly increased. Student Engagement Matters According to educators surveyed, student engagement increases with content that is current and relevant to students’ lives.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. TD-OTR refers to strategies that allow teachers to gauge student participation and understanding continually (Gage & MacSuga-Gage, 2017). Gage, Ph.D., and Ashley S.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. 4: Direct Instruction Ensures Success. Bodovski, K., &

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In the marketplace: Science achievement skyrockets, makerspaces expand, and more

eSchool News

Shmoop introduced a new service through which experts will read a student’s college application essay and provide detailed feedback and overall suggestions. All the student has to do is subscribe to Shmoop’s 12-month student plan between November 1, 2016 and January 15, 2017, and then email their essay to Shmoop HQ.

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One District's Journey From 'State of Emergency' to Student Success

Edsurge

During the second takeover in June 2017, the South Carolina superintendent declared a “state of emergency” in education. Morale was low, teacher turnover was high and residents didn’t trust that Allendale could educate their students. Three of the district's four schools were the worst performing in the state.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. Adaptive teaching in literacy instruction: Case studies of two teachers.

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Documenting Maine’s failure to implement proficiency-based education

The Hechinger Report

For teachers who have designed their curriculum so that students can move individually, at their own pace, it can be challenging to bring students back together to work collaboratively. One positive finding was the level of student engagement. Students were much more likely to feel that school was worthwhile.