student-centered learning

Introducing what’s new in IXL’s Canada edition!

April 12, 2018

We have some exciting news for our neighbors to the north: the IXL Continuous Diagnostic and IXL Recommendations are now available for our Canada edition! Keep reading to learn how these features help teachers outline a unique action plan for each student and encourage students to own their learning.

There’s a new way to explore IXL

October 31, 2017

At Home, In the Classroom, For Admins

IXL Recommendations are now available for language arts! Just like our math recommendations, this personalized feature suggests skills for students to learn in order to target their trouble spots, challenge themselves, and explore new topics. It’s a brand new way for students to explore our language arts offerings and take ownership of their learning—and we can’t wait for you to try it!

An IXL implementation model for truly personalized learning

October 18, 2017

In the Classroom

An IXL implementation model for truly personalized learning

Ready to take your IXL experience beyond skills practice? Along with a content library offering thousands of skills, IXL gives you the tools to easily and effectively differentiate learning in your classroom. We’ve put together one implementation model to guide and inspire you to take personalized learning to the next level.

A case study of Sossaman Middle School in Queen Creek, Arizona

September 29, 2017

In the Classroom, For Admins

Nancy Foote teaches 8th grade Conceptual Physics at Sossaman Middle School in Queen Creek, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The school district is highly diverse, and her classes have varied science backgrounds and academic abilities. To help all of her students master honors-level physical science concepts, she has flipped her classroom to allow more time in class for individual support and active learning. IXL Science allows her to quickly identify misconceptions and focus her teaching on areas of need for her class and for individual students.

Getting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic

September 26, 2017

In the Classroom, For Admins

Getting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic

We recently told you about the new IXL Diagnostic, which captures up-to-the-minute student insights and outlines clear next steps to help learners improve. Now, we’re sharing some tips and tricks for how to incorporate the Diagnostic into your instruction to help your students succeed!

Introducing the IXL Diagnostic!

August 31, 2017

At Home, In the Classroom, For Admins

Big news: we’ve got a new classroom essential that’s going to make your back to school experience even better! The IXL Diagnostic is the first of its kind, delivering student insights that are always up to date. It also offers personalized recommendations that tell you exactly how to target knowledge gaps and help students progress. It’s a game-changing resource for both teachers and students!

Check out our fun activities to keep students learning all break long.

June 6, 2017

At Home, In the Classroom

The long days of summer are finally here—the perfect time for exploring and learning new things. We’ve created a bunch of fun, free resources to help your students take advantage of the break and become self-motivated learners!

4 Ways to Celebrate Linguistic Diversity

March 23, 2017

In the Classroom

4 Ways to Celebrate Linguistic Diversity

There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today, and over 300 of those are spoken in the U.S., so chances are your students speak some of them. Strategies for teaching ELLs often focus on learning English as quickly as possible, and once students master English, their native languages are often left at home. But rather than think of your classroom as a Tower of Babel, you can celebrate and recognize your students’ linguistic heritage while still moving towards English proficiency.

Part 2 of a two-part series on self-directed learning

March 3, 2017

In the Classroom, For Admins

How to Foster Self-Directed Learning in Your Classroom

Socrates said that “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” It’s an apt metaphor for learning, but how exactly do you go about kindling those flames? Encouraging student agency is a great way to start! Read on for ideas of how to do so, and don’t miss last week’s post on the value of self-directed learning.

Part 1 of a two-part series on self-directed learning

February 28, 2017

In the Classroom, For Admins

The Ins and Outs of Self-Directed Learning in the Classroom

The term “self-directed learning” has been flying around education circles, but what exactly is it and why is it important in the classroom? We tackle these questions and more below.

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Cultivating confident and curious learners

student-centered learning

Introducing what’s new in IXL’s Canada edition!

Introducing ELA Recommendations!

There’s a new way to explore IXL

An IXL implementation model for truly personalized learning

IXL Science in the Flipped Classroom

A case study of Sossaman Middle School in Queen Creek, Arizona

Getting the Most Out of the IXL Diagnostic

Introducing the IXL Diagnostic!

4 Ways to Celebrate Linguistic Diversity

How to Foster Self-Directed Learning in Your Classroom

Part 2 of a two-part series on self-directed learning

The Ins and Outs of Self-Directed Learning in the Classroom

Part 1 of a two-part series on self-directed learning

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