eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

These platforms are designed to be interactive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM topics at their own pace–and often, while having fun. These “snacks” are short, creative experiments that use easily accessible materials to teach key scientific principles.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

Magic Studio lets students move from passive recipients of information to active creators–designing their own materials, organizing information in a visually compelling way, and adding context to their knowledge. Speechify assists in accessing content but doesn’t do the thinking for you.

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Gamification Learning Exams Knowledge 227

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link might take you to a website that provides access rather than play. Kids will think they’re playing games, but are actually participating in [mostly] free simulations available in the education field.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Start with Short and Purposeful Activities Short and intentional activities are your best friend when you’re just starting with outdoor teaching. After the activity, students can regroup in the classroom to share their findings and reflect on the experience.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day, celebrated every year on November 11, is an opportunity for your class to honor real-life heroes, learn about the meaning of service, and have fun with hands-on activities. Beyond being enjoyable, these activities encourage meaningful discussions and deepen their understanding of the day.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2025

Another critical aspect of tech integration is expanding access through online and blended learning. Instead of passively reading about a concept, they actively experience it–whether by troubleshooting a virtual electrical circuit, designing a 3D model, or competing in an e-sports simulation as part of an IT pathway.

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Technology Quizzes Teaching Methods Blended Learning 257

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

For example, mobile flashcards and microlearning videos- short, focused lessons accessible via smartphones- allow students to review and reinforce knowledge in brief intervals, boosting retention and engagement [2]. Students in remote areas can access the same quality of instruction as those in educational hubs.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2025

“This should prompt serious reflection across the tech industry and policymaking circles and reinforce efforts to make parental controls more accessible and user-friendly. Parents underestimate their kids’ online activity. ” Key findings from the report: Parental controls are underutilized across each device tested.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

Research from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy found that access to high-quality instructional materials has a direct impact on student achievement, particularly for historically underserved populations. These curricula support teachers with proven lessons that are created with intention and a clear purpose.

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Education Quizzes Ethics Academic Integrity 289

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Schools can support sensory regulation by offering quiet reading spaces, flexible seating options like active chairs, or designated areas for individual work. Even simple adjustments–such as dimmable lighting or access to noise-canceling headphones–can create a more comfortable space for learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Gemini also explains concepts and lesson material to students in simple and different ways if students don’t have access to a teacher–for instance, during homework or over a holiday break. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2025

U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Driven by reasons like flexibility, personal needs, and accessibility, the positives associated with online schooling were convincing many to take a second look. Others may need to actively seek out social opportunities through sports, volunteer work, or community programs. For some students, that’s perfectly fine.

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eLearning Schools Motivation Counselling 160

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Nationwide, high-quality CS education programs and equitable access lag behind demand. At the heart of the plan was a bold goal: provide every student with access to computer science education. These moments made computational thinking visible and accessible, even for the youngest learners.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

This is because brain-based strategies allow students to analyze, synthesize, and apply information actively during lessons, increasing the transfer of that knowledge to long-term memory. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Writing formulas are wicked As formulaic writing has become and remains prevalent in instruction and classroom writing activity, graphic organizers and structural guides, which were introduced as a tool to support acts of writing, have become a wicked problem of formula; the resource facilitating process has become the focus of product.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

Boosting student achievement Preventing teacher burnout Closing equity/access gaps Supporting student mental health Δ To help students truly thrive, schools must go beyond emotional support and daily well-being; they need a more comprehensive approach that fosters a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning in both school and life.

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Students Counselling Beliefs Achievement 257

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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Evaluation Ethics Academic Integrity Internet 249

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

In educational settings–especially in physical education, where noise from activity and movement can overwhelm instruction–amplifying a teachers voice by 5 to 15 decibels above ambient noise helps capture students’ attention by minimizing competing sounds and movements.

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Physical Education Education Communication Motivation 222

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework I’m using AI equally for my own tasks and with students I’m not using AI Δ A fundamental principle of cognitive science is that knowledge builds on prior knowledge. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? Hmm, the answer is 26.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Along the way, conferencegoers will face choices that demonstrate the impact of human activity, highlighting the consequences of deforestation versus sustainable practices. Powered by the Eduverse content engine and managed through the intuitive ClassVR portal, Xplorer gives educators access to thousands of curriculum-aligned resources.

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Education Critical Thinking Accessibility High School 130

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2025

In addition, each book in the Kibeam library is packed with hours of interactive, kinetic, reading activities and learning games to help students playfully grow into confident readers. In addition, the Kibeam Wand equips educators with access to real-time data to monitor progress, tailor support and obtain embedded assessments.

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Coaching Reading Science Skills 137

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Designed and outfitted by MiEN and Meteor Education, the Empowerment Center is where kids go to hang out, collaborate, and/or participate in school club activities. This changed when we moved into our forever home in South Gate, where an on-campus Empowerment Center serves as a modern, welcoming “student hub.”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

The activities provide multiple entry points that allow students to utilize the tool right away. While engaging with content cannot be forced, finding tools that are interesting for students, focused enough for instructors to feel confident valuable class time is used productively and reinforces key points can make learning accessible to all.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework Im using AI equally for my own tasks and with students Im not using AI Δ Math anxiety is a longtime issue affecting millions of people of all ages worldwide, yet to date, there hasnt been a universal solution, said Dr.

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Math Participation Feedback High School 236

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

From Sprawl to Strategy When Executive Director, IT Services Eric Hileman joined Oklahoma City Public Schools in 2012, the IT department followed a lock and block mentality, limiting access to tech as a form of control. In 2022, the district created an Equity and Accessibility Committee with representation from departments across the system.

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Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 140

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

If a learning activity helps you become someone of value in your social group—if it earns you the respect and belonging you crave—you’ll throw yourself into it. Of course, structural barriers—like scheduling, accountability policies, and tech access—also play a role in why usage remains low.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 269

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Active Stakeholder Engagement : Regularly involve faculty, students, and staff to create a sense of shared ownership. His work is grounded in a belief that great design and strategy should serve access, equity, and outcomes. Raffi holds a degree in political science and entrepreneurship from Clark University and serves on the U.S.

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Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

With tools for audio and video manipulation now easily accessible, threat actors can impersonate trusted individuals with startling accuracy. The rise in todays digital and hybrid world has further complicated matters because students and teachers can access networks from anywhere, at any time, on any device.

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Schools Culture Intelligence Accessibility 161

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

Dr. Pooja Agarwal Dr. Michelle Rivers Dr. Janell Blunt Whiteboard Activities Dr. Janell Blunt , an associate professor of psychology at Anderson University in Indiana, uses personal mini-whiteboards with her college students in every class. But it’s not retrieval if they have access to the information they’re trying to retrieve.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Self-checking student work is any assignment, activity, or practice task that allows students to verify their answers independentlyeither during or after completing the task. When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. What Is Self-Checking Student Work?

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