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More than a third of decision-makers noted that AI has the potential to enhance student engagement and create more interactive learning experiences. Beyond these principles, AI applications must be implemented fairly, ensuring all students have equal access to personalized learning experiences.

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MARCH 19, 2025

In the Digital Promise white paper Access to Powerful Technology as a Catalyst for Career Pathway Engagement , 12th-grade student Andrew shared the importance of the HP Learning Studio in providing access to technology for students who might not have similar resources at home.

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MARCH 10, 2025

Evans, the CEO of education nonprofit Project Tomorrow , has found that educators across the country are grappling with the intertwined challenges of declining student engagement and persistent social-emotional issues. When asked if they wanted more large print titles easily accessible by students, 100 percent of teachers said yes.

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JULY 17, 2024

The Importance of Community in Education A sense of belonging enhances student engagement, improves academic performance, and supports mental health. In virtual settings, where students might otherwise feel disconnected, building community becomes even more critical.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning. This gives teachers more time to work one-on-one with students. AI risks exacerbating educational inequality.

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MARCH 4, 2025

When students are raised knowing theyll go to college, they know the importance of attending office hours, going to the writing center and talking to their professors one-on-one. Many of Johnsons students dont realize that is an option, and fall behind. This is worse with younger students, Johnson says.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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MARCH 2, 2025

Encourage Critical Thinking : Dont let students rely on AI for easy answers. Monitor Student Engagement : AI data can reveal more than just scores. The real advantage isnt just having access to AI. Have them explain their reasoning, discuss solutions in groups, or apply concepts in real-world scenarios.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. W]hen I think about UDL, that's the question I'm looking for: How am I going to engage all learners?

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APRIL 30, 2024

However, utilizing these resources responsibly is critical for students to succeed academically and build writing confidence. Accessible Educational Support AI writing tools make high-quality writing help available to more students, regardless of geography or income.

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MAY 31, 2023

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. To reduce learning barriers in the classroom, teachers need to plan for different methods of student engagement and make materials accessible to all students.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

There are various ways to use the theme of Halloween to boost students' engagement and increase their participation. The purpose of today's post is to share with you this collection of educational resources where you can access a wide variety of printable Halloween worksheets. Halloween is a time of (spooky) fun and learning.

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MAY 13, 2024

Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. This instant accessibility promotes a love for reading via formats such as audiobooks and interactive texts.

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JULY 3, 2024

It’s pretty ideal for brainstorming sessions and collaborative projects online featuring: Real-time collaboration Multimedia support Easy to embed and share Flipgrid A video discussion tool, Flipgrid encourages students to express their ideas and engage in discussion through short video exchanges.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. Be one of the first 1,000 to request access at teach.tract.app. –This post is sponsored by Tract.

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JUNE 23, 2023

My experience has taught me that if students do not believe their school is invested in activities and programs that reflect their community and culture, they will not feel a sense of belonging in the classroom, which will negatively impact student engagement and their ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences among one another.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and lessons is to spark student creativity–empower them to explore their passion. Lessons are delivered by peers–high school and college students with a love of the subject. Students engage through tasks, projects, and peer interaction. All opinions are my own.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

A liberal arts institution might gain the greatest return by putting funds toward remote guest speakers and the technology to make their presence seamless and accessible, thereby increasing the variety of speakers and events the students can attend. In a purely asynchronous format, even that basic goal has not been easily achieved.

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MAY 17, 2022

Digging more into the “universal” aspect of UDL, how does accessibility factor into the selection of edtech tools that you use with your students? For starters, I think there's a greater need for representation of accessibility issues in the workplace. Vetting For Accessibility. Recommended resources from EALA.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A digital whiteboard is an online tool that allows users to write, upload images, and share information with one or more people remotely, giving access via email. Most of them come with an intuitive interface that keeps everything well-organized, simple, and accessible.

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JUNE 19, 2024

Choose tools that offer customizable settings, allowing teachers to adjust the difficulty level and content to meet the needs of their students. Inclusive Design Inclusive design in educational technology is crucial to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, have equal access to learning opportunities.

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JULY 19, 2022

We had given our students individual Chromebooks, so they had access to Schoology assignments, Google Classroom and various announcements made by the district through email and social media. What happened was an en masse crashing of grades, attendance and student engagement.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Some of the features these survey tools offer include : access to pre-designed templates, insert various types of questions, add multimedia materials to your surveys, upload files, track analytics and audience interaction, generate reports, and many more. No coding knowledge is required.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Gamification and Engagement These tools can enhance student engagement and motivation by incorporating gamification elements like badges, rewards, and leaderboards, elevating the learning process to an enjoyable and interactive experience.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

We’ve heard more students say they don’t want to be in school and we’ve seen more students engaging in self-harming behaviors and reporting suicidal thinking. And it’s not just the students, more staff are retiring early or leaving the education system altogether.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

UNC’s Learning Center states the case plainly for its students : “Attending office hours, whether in person or online, can give you [the student] valuable time to better understand your class content and your professor’s expectations and can have a big impact on your academic success.”

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JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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APRIL 19, 2022

Nonetheless, if companies like Lumen successfully provide access to additional OER content that's high quality and free or low cost it will certainly reduce inequity, Kaji indicated. It has created a market dynamic where some educators prefer to pay for what they view as a superior learning experience. How Is It Used In Classrooms?

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

The institution contacted students, and individual instructors put together quick surveys that asked about access to the internet and home computers. Students were asked about their work and family schedules. Questions like “What concerns do you have?”

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Geographical barriers are dissolved , granting global access to high-quality education for students from diverse backgrounds.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

That would allow the company to integrate data about things like student engagement and the use of different instructional tools, which could empower it to shape the way teachers use data. In that way, the news is similar to recent deals inked by PowerSchool, which picked up Navience and Intersect for $320 million last year.

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MAY 16, 2024

It's good to support learning, it's important for accessibility, it's important to address accommodations for students. If you're not doing well in the classroom, you lose access to the information that would prepare you. And a lot of that material that you can get outside of the class is really important for lots of reasons.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Losing access to social media might be all it takes for students to follow the rules. BTW, because students in online classes are from all over the country — or the world — getting together must be via some sort of virtual meeting platform like the popular Skype and Google Hangouts. ” Ignore Innocent Mistakes.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

In addition to sharing about the tool, you should also check out their 60+ tools for Student Engagement , and I’ll share about their teacher support quiz which will help you better support teachers. Also, data is teacher-entered and does not access existing SIS or LMS data so sensitive student privacy data is protected.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. School districts and educators have responded in a variety of ways.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kahoots can be hosted live in class (Teach mode) or be assigned as self-paced learning challenges that students can play at their own pace (Assign mode). After kahoots are completed, teachers can access insights and stats on students performance and identify learning difficulties.

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