We have a saying where I work at the Van Andel Institute for Education: “We believe learning should be memorable, meaningful, and fun!” It’s a quote that I earnestly believe in, but I also recognize ...
As education evolves, the classroom is no longer limited to books and blackboards. Digital resources–interactive platforms, games, simulations, and multimedia–allow educators to bring subjects alive ...
College students are habituated to a classroom norm sociologists call civil attention: creating the appearance of paying attention (sitting still, looking awake, scribbling or typing) while ...
Teachers of years 1-10 see the benefits of hands-on computer science and AI education but lack the right tools to engage ...
When the pandemic forced the education industry to shift to a remote format, many teachers and students missed the authenticity of in-person interactions. Despite the difficulties that came with ...
In today’s evolving educational landscape, engaging students effectively is more crucial than ever. Research consistently shows that students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning ...
Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...