Sentences with phrase «into improved student learning»

Clearly we have the technology — but how does technology translate into improved student learning?

The gravamen of Hanushek's 30 years of research is that public schools are notoriously inefficient at converting additional dollars into improved student learning.

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The faculty artfully integrates State - adopted educational standards into the school's curriculum while creating a vibrant and stimulating environment that not only engages, but improves student attention and develops a life - long passion for learning.

His program at Holy Trinity is telling us some important things about kids and school food — namely, that food doesn't need to be «dumbed down» for kids to accept it; that kids implicitly understand when deep care is being put into the preparation of their food and they respond with equal respect; and that improving school food can change kids» attitudes about food outside the school yard gates, as was the case with the student quoted by Chef Boundas who cut back on fast food now that he's eating healthful foods at lunch and learning about nutrition and cooking in Chef Boundas's kitchen.

According to a recent survey by the Higher Education Academy, an organisation dedicated to improving the learning experience of students while at university, just 49 per cent of postgraduate students feel integrated into their department's community (see «Room for improvement»).

Rather than concentrating on the time intervals between learning, Carnegie wants to improve how students grasp mathematics by helping them break down complex processes into chains of individual principles.

Previous research has shown that incorporating these programs into the classroom improves learning outcomes and reduces anxiety and behavioural problems among students.

A program that brings live fish into classrooms to teach the fundamentals of biology not only helps students learn, but improves their attitudes about science, a new study finds.

There's a whole new range of experiences for students to take inspiration from, with three quarters (75 per cent) believing that VR can support blended learning, and embedding into existing practices will improve the classroom.

While this could be seen as damning proof that technology does not have the capability to improve educational outcomes, and instead provides a platform for students to be become distracted from learning, Andreas Schleicher, OECD director for education and skills, concluded that schools systems «need to find more effective ways to integrate technology into teaching and learning».

«What made this convening so impressive is that while so much in education reform can divide activists into warring camps, expanding learning time unites reformers around a shared vision of bringing excellence and breadth to our nation's most impoverished and struggling schools,» said Lecturer Chris Gabrieli, cofounder and chairman of the National Center on Time & Learning, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student achievement and enable a well - rounded edlearning time unites reformers around a shared vision of bringing excellence and breadth to our nation's most impoverished and struggling schools,» said Lecturer Chris Gabrieli, cofounder and chairman of the National Center on Time & Learning, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student achievement and enable a well - rounded edLearning, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student achievement and enable a well - rounded edlearning time to improve student achievement and enable a well - rounded education.

«Integrating 21st - century skills into teaching and assessment... is not only an economic imperative, driven by changes in the workforce, but a vital aspect of improving student learning,» says «Measuring Skills for the 21st Century,» a white paper scheduled for release Nov. 10 by the Washington - based think tank Education...

Innovative teachers improve students» understanding of complex concepts through animations, simulations, visualizations, and even videos of experts into the learning environment.

Students can use writing to tap into powerful metacognitive strategies to improve learning.

The holy grail for research into effective professional learning, of course, is to find the link between professional learning and improved student outcomes.

There's a whole new range of experiences for students to take inspiration from, with three quarters believing that VR can support blended learning, and embedding into existing practices will improve the classroom.

Finally, few big cities have the ability to track how their reforms are being put into practice or whether they are ultimately improving student learning.

In a new Public Impact policy brief, A Better Blend: A Vision for Boosting Student Outcomes with Digital Learning, which we co-authored with Joe Ableidinger and Jiye Grace Han, we explain how schools can use blended learning to drive improvements in the quality of digital instruction, transform teaching into a highly paid, opportunity - rich career that extends the reach of excellent teachers to all students and teaching peers, and improve student learning at largeStudent Outcomes with Digital Learning, which we co-authored with Joe Ableidinger and Jiye Grace Han, we explain how schools can use blended learning to drive improvements in the quality of digital instruction, transform teaching into a highly paid, opportunity - rich career that extends the reach of excellent teachers to all students and teaching peers, and improve student learning at largLearning, which we co-authored with Joe Ableidinger and Jiye Grace Han, we explain how schools can use blended learning to drive improvements in the quality of digital instruction, transform teaching into a highly paid, opportunity - rich career that extends the reach of excellent teachers to all students and teaching peers, and improve student learning at larglearning to drive improvements in the quality of digital instruction, transform teaching into a highly paid, opportunity - rich career that extends the reach of excellent teachers to all students and teaching peers, and improve student learning at largestudent learning at larglearning at large scale.

Embedding on - going assessment into curriculum has been shown to improve student learning, particularly for struggling students and when assessments reveal students» thinking processes in ways that inform instruction (Black and Wiliam, 1998).

The Ed School students were divided into groups, with each group talking with one of the Japanese students about ways to improve learning and motivation in five areas addressed in the website, which uses symbols from the hiragana alphabet to introduce cultural topics.

The summit offers the opportunity to learn from leading higher education institutions in the UK and abroad, as well as gain practical insights into improving student experience and learning outcomes.

For example, the Practice Guides distill a wealth of research into clear steps teachers can take to improve the learning of their students.7 The What Works Clearinghouse was created with the idea of helping the public understand research results and whether they were completed using rigorous methods.

During these online chat sessions, educators from all over the world can come together to discuss a topic, sharing resources, articles, links etc. «This learning gets transferred directly into their learning environments and spread to improve student learning opportunities.»

What struck Flynn was how quickly the students» skepticism of grammar morphed into a desire to know more, but that makes sense because a conversation like this gives students some context for why learning the rules of Standard English grammar now will help them improve their lives in the future.

Join this webinar to learn about: • Improving quality of life for students and educators through blended learning • Stretching existing or limited resources and staff • Adding project - based learning and authentic assessments into classrooms • Selecting the right learning management system and online curriculum • Keeping pace with global evolutions in technology and education • Maintaining the human element in face - to - face and online course work

He incorporates into his teaching the ideas that learning changes the brain and that students can become progressively functionally smarter by thinking about their thinking with the goal of improving how they learn.

Webinar participants will learn about the wealth of information well - crafted assessments can reveal, and will gain insights into how districts of all sizes can use assessment strategies, tools, and services to improve student outcomes and prepare for the Common Core State Standards.

In the Friday evening call, Duffy said the database was «an irresponsible, offensive intrusion into your professional life that will do nothing to improve student learning.»

MindUP ™ was created with educators, for educators, to help them improve student engagement in learning, academics and focus, and to give them some tools and strategies to bring joy back into the classroom.

The research involves many millions of students and represents the largest ever evidence based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning.

Cognitive science has yielded some paradoxical findings, including that play may be the best way for children to learn the self - control needed for hard work; that rote memorization can be a stepping stone to using higher - order critical thinking and problem - solving skills; and that integrating arts into the curriculum can improve students» long - term memory of what is taught.

For primary teachers, the team has developed guidelines for four «entries» that a teacher might place into their professional portfolio: Developing students» writing; Building conceptual understanding in mathematics; Inquiry skills; and Engaging colleagues in a project to improve teaching and learning in your school.

For secondary science teachers, the team has also developed guidelines for four «entries» that a science teacher might place into their professional portfolio: Building conceptual understanding in science; Conducting a whole class discussion in science; Engaging students in science investigations; and Engaging your professional community in a project to improve teaching and learning in science.

It is our fervent commitment, dedication, and mission to reintroduce our students back into their respective schools with improved overall behavior, reduced learning gaps, and positive social - emotional skills and development.

They volunteered to participate in the project for the following reasons: to motivate students through their interest in and enjoyment of technology, a desire for professional growth through learning to integrate the iPad into lessons, and an interest in determining whether iPad integration would improve teaching and learning during tutoring sessions.

There is a learning curve involved, and putting it into practice will help you and your students improve its use and application.

Governor Brown signed SB1221 (Hancock) into law in 2014, which improves Expanded Learning programs» impact on students by focusing on summer learning loss and strengthens program Learning programs» impact on students by focusing on summer learning loss and strengthens program learning loss and strengthens program quality.

The Learning Academy will be brought back into the high school for improved access for students.

The Performance Matters Platform is the first to combine student and educator data into one integrated solution enabling decision - making that improves teaching, learning and school performance

In a report that was set for release this week, the commission lays out a 10 - year plan for states to develop systems of assessment that go beyond identifying student achievement for accountability purposes and toward improving classroom instruction and giving greater insight into how children learn.

Center Director Steve Tozer offers a reminder into the leaders» critical roles: The single most effective way to improve student learning is a skilled principal, he tells Cleveland's The Plain Dealer.

It has been also argued that incorporating well - planned collaborative activities into online teacher education benefits teachers as well as their students, since higher order thinking skills are more likely to be generated (Schultz, 2003) and to impact the learning process by improving socialization skills, as well as enhancing critical thinking (Jegede, 2002).

The Learning Commons has the potential to drive the changes needed to bring schools into the future, improve student achievement, and thus sustain whole school improvement.

If I invest time and effort into a new teaching approach, then learning outcomes will improve for my students.

She was a warrior for National Board Certification, always helping others reach deeply into the standards on the path to improving their teaching and their students» learning.

This hydroponics project has now evolved into a transdisciplinary STEM approach to learning in that fourth and fifth grade students have taken an active role in improving the world in which they live.

Learn how STEM can be incorporated into instruction at all grade levels and improve students» learning experiences and include 21st century learning skills.

In short, the student learns the soft skill proposed by practicing and improving in the serious game, so at the end of the course he will be able to put the soft skill acquired into practice in a real situation.

To provide learning opportunities to improve student academic achievement through the integration of the arts into the core curriculum.

Now, states are considering how residencies are a research - based approach for improving new teacher entry into the profession and ensuring they are ready to meet student learning needs on day one.