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#student-engagement

You Can Hear a Pin Drop': The Rise of Super Strict Schools in England

Strict discipline and rote learning are emphasized at the Michaela Community School.

The Slant policy focuses on student engagement and active participation. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

The Simple Tweak That Could Help Students Get More From Their Report Cards

The importance of changing the language used in report cards to address students directly.

Utilizing the second-person perspective in feedback can have more positive effects on students. [ more ]

Miami Herald

How one Miami teacher and her classes are using the Dolphins' journey for lessons

A third-grade teacher at Pinecrest Elementary in Miami has incorporated the Miami Dolphins' schedule and player stats into her lesson plans.

Mary Martinez has been tracking the progress of the Dolphins with her students for the last four months, including game recaps and discussions about individual players. [ more ]

moreeducation

www.npr.org

5 days ago

Left-wing politics

Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., engaged in listening sessions with students in Wisconsin to appeal to young voters for Biden's reelection campaign. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

1 week ago

Best Practices To Collect Feedback For Your Online Course

Feedback in online courses is essential for improvement and student engagement. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

1 week ago

How Educational Mobile Apps Are Transforming Student's Lives

Mobile educational apps enhance accessibility, offer personalized learning experiences, and increase student engagement. [ more ]

eLearning

How Using Technology in Teaching Impacts Classrooms? - eLearning

Classroom technology promotes practical learning and engagement.

Technology fosters creativity, interactivity, and self-paced learning for students. [ more ]

eastbaytimes.com

Woodshop has been disappearing from California schools for decades. Here's why one Bay Area teacher is bringing it back.

Rise of vocational education in schools

Revitalizing woodshop programs [ more ]

Chalkbeat

How an AP African American studies class helps Brooklyn students engage with history

The introduction of AP African American Studies in high schools is positively impacting students' interest in history.

The expansion of the course has faced some controversy in certain states, but educators continue to emphasize its importance. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Climate education: Are schools making the grade? DW 02/15/2024

Italy is the first country to make climate change education compulsory on the national curriculum, requiring 33 hours of climate change education per year.

Teachers like Monica Capo are using hands-on approaches to teach students about climate change and its impact on their futures. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Business intelligence

Business Games to Try With Your Students | Entrepreneur

Gamification in education is growing, with a market expected to exceed $30 billion by 2025.

Business games provide engaging ways for students to learn entrepreneurial and financial skills in a risk-free environment. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Podcast

Voices of Student Success podcast collegiate recovery program

Voices of Student Success highlights collegiate recovery programs like LIFT at Florida State University.

The Key podcast focuses on student retention, engagement, and graduation in higher education. [ more ]

eLearning

Online learning

The Future of Learning Revolutionizing Education through VR and AR Integration - eLearning

AR and VR enhance learning by offering immersive experiences and personalized learning.

Integration of AR and VR in e-learning boosts knowledge retention and engagement. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights high school uses workplace app to enhance community and accountability * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Lab Charter School uses a peer-to-peer recognition platform to engage and empower its high school students.

The app, Bonus.ly, allows students to receive positive recognition from both management and peers and earn rewards for meeting the school's core values. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Heights high school uses workplace app to enhance community and accountability * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Lab Charter School uses a peer-to-peer recognition platform to engage and empower its high school students.

The app, Bonus.ly, allows students to receive positive recognition from both management and peers and earn rewards for meeting the school's core values. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper