eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field. Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

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eSchool News

JULY 3, 2024

As a high school math teacher who is about to start his first year of teaching AP Statistics, I find myself searching for arrows to add to my mathematical quiver. For any teacher who is starting this process, or any teacher looking for a new arrow, here is a list of five great tools, which could be great for other subjects as well.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. But immersive technology is useful for teachers, too, powering professional learning that helps educators translate research and theory to actionable practices through dynamic examples. Teachers deserve engaging professional learning, too.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

This school year will look very different for most teachers. So, the question many teachers are asking is, “How should I spend my limited time with students in the classroom or in video conferencing sessions? Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

What are parents and teachers most worried about over the summer? 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. 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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. Not all of the students would have access to the necessary supplies.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. But immersive technology is useful for teachers, too, powering professional learning that helps educators translate research and theory to actionable practices through dynamic examples. Teachers deserve engaging professional learning, too.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. But immersive technology is useful for teachers, too, powering professional learning that helps educators translate research and theory to actionable practices through dynamic examples. Teachers deserve engaging professional learning, too.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. Several teachers have reached out asking for advice.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed to help teachers and students stay engaged and focused. Enhanced timers: Set and manage multiple timers to keep activities on track and transitions smooth for a well-organized class flow.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

Teachers who complete the course will earn a certificate that can be presented to their district for professional development (PD) credit. Teachers will also learn how to input their specific lesson plans into generative AI tools to get ideas for grade-level appropriate exit activities.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. Start with Short and Purposeful Activities Short and intentional activities are your best friend when you’re just starting with outdoor teaching.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Public school districts have a reserve of substitute teachers they can tap into when sickness spreads and staff begin to call out. As teacher shortages have become more severe in early learning settings since the pandemic, previous workarounds to staffing holes have become less reliable. Thats why were seeing the [staffing] shortage.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Recently, a teacher posted a comment to my blog lamenting that direct instruction consumed much of the class period. Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. This is not unusual.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? ” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. What would that look like?”

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. These grab and go units include wireless microphones that teachers and students use to amplify their voices as they move about a room.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

As teachers prepare for a new school year, many are brushing up on their video production skills. Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. This activity can happen in the classroom or online. Google Forms Kahoot!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Charlotte, NC To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offersa curated collection of free environmental educationresources for K-12 classrooms. and 6 student-facing activities, powered by LyondellBasell. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Discovery, Inc.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. As teachers transitioned back into classrooms, many abandoned video in favor of live instruction. However, if teachers are going to say the same thing the same way for all students, I encourage them to make a video.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This is where AI-powered educational tools step in, not as a replacement for the teacher, but as a skilled accompanist, tuning into each learners individual tempo and helping them find their own melody. AI doesnt replace that teacher; it augments their ability to reach each student more effectively.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Are you looking for ways to celebrate teachers in your community? I would also like to thank all of the teachers, professors, and coaches in my life who have helped me to grow.”

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

On its face, the cell phone policy at Forest Hills High School seems clear: Phones cannot be used in school and must be turned off during the day, unless a teacher allows them as part of a lesson. This is a complex host of issues that will not be solved just by ‘changing a policy,’” the Brooklyn health teacher said. “In

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment. Yes, blended learning can help teachers navigate the challenges of teaching at this moment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

There are many ways teachers can bridge language barriers for multilingual learners (MLs) while also making math more accessible and engaging for all learners. Conduct a hands-on activity that provides a context for the vocabulary students are learning. Here are a few: 1. Write the terms on a whiteboard.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” ” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible. As schools think about making learning accessible for all students, it is important to consider how instructional materials allow students to interact with information. Physical Action.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Develop career and technical education pathways Offer a career and technical education (CTE) program of study–a progression of industry-focused classes that create accessible pathways for students to gain the skills needed for college and career success–that introduces students to the teaching industry.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2025

Historically, student activity funds have posed serious issues for school districts, despite their low monetary value relative to the total budget. Despite the balances maintained in typical student activity accounts, mismanagement of student activity funds can have an outsized impact on students, educators, and administrators.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. When learning moves online, teachers have to think about their Google Classroom or the Learning Management System as their virtual classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” I used that Chromebook to design a collaborative online station to complement my teacher-led and offline stations. They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. ” That is incorrect.

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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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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

” This is a sentiment I’ve heard repeatedly from teachers navigating the demands of the concurrent classroom. Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective.

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