Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Common Cyber Threats Facing Educators Every profession has had its fair share of internet-based troubles. To make the process easier, pay attention to the area code of the number.

Internet 167

Internet Confidentiality Teachers Fairness 167

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. Simultaneously, educators needed to identify what content students needed, how to organize it and how to help students access it.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Schooling has changed in many ways in the last two years, but while remote learning, mask policies and increased federal spending in education have gotten lots of attention, another trend has gone nearly unnoticed. But thanks to the availability of detailed E-rate data, this sea change is now being recognized.

Internet 269

Internet Schools Attention Accessibility 269

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Technology access can be another barrier. Students asked to produce writing on digital documents may not have access to a device and a reliable internet connection to complete that work and submit it digitally.

Assignments 457

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2019

“Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty.”— Our students come to us from a variety of situations, not just of nutritional adequacy, home stability, and family support, but also of informational access.

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Internet Students Evaluation Attention 279

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

But researchers at the Internet Archive and Tulane University say they’ve found a legal way to scan and make available many in-copyright works published between 1923 and 1941, which will come as welcome news to those who want to dive into a digital copy of a book like In Love With a T-Man , a 1937 pulp novel by Rob Eden. If Kahle et al.

Internet 150

Internet Counselling Attention Fairness 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2017

Cyberbullying continues to grow and present itself as a huge challenge for schools, government policy makers, stakeholders, parents and the community—but is regulating access to technology and social media the answer? Though the online platforms may be relatively new, cyberbullying should not be separated from bullying.

Technology 252

Technology Attention Internet Accessibility 252

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As librarians, our job is to not only give students and teachers access to resources they need to succeed, but to be their guide when choosing these resources. Kids have been virtual for so long that they need a mentor who will pay individual attention to them and listen to them on a one-to-one level. Who is the modern librarian?

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Students Evaluation Attention Internet 325

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Some are more accessible than others, so pick one that suits you and your students best. They offer avenues for sharing ideas, discovering new content, and collaborating with peers.

Skills 306

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 306

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There do exist potential negative impacts, including issues like the digital divide, unequal access to resources, and concerns about screen time. The digital divide widens as some students lack access to essential devices and reliable internet connectivity, hindering their ability to fully participate in digital learning environments.

Technology 240

Technology Education Internet Critical Thinking 240

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

Some virtual trips for kids are accessible with a simple device, while others employ virtual reality headsets for a more immersive experience. Why virtual field trips work This upcoming generation of students grew up with internet-connected smart devices. Here’s how to do it. For them, information comes instantaneously.

Hybrid Learning 293

Hybrid Learning STEM Textbooks Attention 293

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2018

We started with Chromebooks for 9th graders, then added tablets and at-home internet access for 6th and 7th graders. When studying other districts, we paid close attention to what they were using. These schools helped us develop our blueprint. Research platforms that will work for your school.

Textbooks 236

Textbooks Attention Internet Study 236

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. Unreliable internet and a functioning device can present potential barriers. Students who transfer into the class late or are absent have access to the instruction.

Blended Learning 467

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public.

Learning Styles 282

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 282

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration. Looking at K-12 tech innovation news, perhaps the biggest positive impact of technology on education is that of equity of access.

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech. Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. We assumed that all students had internet access at home, and they don’t. It’s something we have to pay attention to. .

Accessibility 114

Accessibility Internet Students Attention 114

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

This hands-on approach captured the student’s attention and made abstract concepts more tangible. For reading comprehension exercises, Classkick’s built-in text-to-speech feature makes reading comprehension activities more accessible for all students. Technical issues such as internet connectivity can disrupt the flow of lessons.

Special Education 286

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

Distance Learning 362

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

” “[The district] had multiple instances where they’ve been ahead of the curve, and by that I mean paid attention to what the problems will be months from now. .

Schools 243

Schools Attention Internet Knowledge 243

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders and is available wherever students and teachers find an Internet connection. This used to mean limiting access to the Internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) to discourage students from using an infinite and fascinating resource.

Grades 179

Grades Teaching Internet Discussions 179

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Unsurprisingly, these institutions—Claflin University and South Carolina State University—make the internet available to their students and faculty. Higher ed has been paying more attention to this idea since pandemic-era remote learning underscored students’ uneven access to computers and internet.

Local Government 178

Local Government Internet Accessibility Evaluation 178

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This can result in some students falling behind due to circumstances beyond their control.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Conversation highlights: Equity and Support: TPR Education emphasizes providing support structures for all students and districts, highlighting their services’ accessibility and effectiveness, particularly for underserved communities. Pay attention to it. And then we really built it from there, right. Uh, on on that side of the.

Accessibility 130

Accessibility Essay Testing Grades 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 256

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With Origin, teachers can access classroom lessons, generate quick quizzes, and help students find answers on the spot – all with the confidence that they’re pulling content from an LLM specifically trained on vetted, educational content and resources, not from the entirety of the internet.

Language 237

Language Languages Quizzes Beliefs 237

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The nation must act with urgency and purpose to ensure all students have access to high quality online learning opportunities,” they write. Approximately 9 million low-income students lack both the hardware and the internet connectivity to enable virtual learning, which “represents a national emergency,” the authors of the report write.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Here’s what a few of them said: “It’s a little harder to learn the material because the teachers are not actually present, and it’s all through the internet.” “I Online Learning Access Is Not Equal For most schools, remote learning meant virtual learning. Percentage of students with access to only one device at home. (

High School 200

High School High School Internet Students 200

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring can change students’ learning experiences by providing access to an environment designed according to their learning styles and paces. It is also a helpful outlet for students to find research for school papers or projects by gathering sources from the internet and collating them into a single document.

Learning Styles 308

Learning Styles Learning Students Gamification 308

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

As America’s classrooms become increasingly connected, the nation inches ever closer to reaching a major milestone: 100 percent of schools with high-speed internet access, defined as at least 100 kbps (or 100 thousand bits per second) per student. Last year, when 94 percent of districts had access to high-speed broadband and 6.5

Internet 162

Internet Learning Achievement Attention 162

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

Prioritize equity As part of the NPL initiative, students were already accustomed to taking devices home (Lone Star Middle School is in its second year of a 1:1 device program) but the district needed to ensure internet access for all of its 14,000 students.

Distance Learning 208

Distance Learning Middle School Middle School Coaching 208

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2020

Equity and access have been huge concerns with remote learning, to the extent that some districts have not permitted online learning to be their primary approach. Many students simply don't have access to a stable internet connection or the proper devices. The disruption will widen equity gaps.

Schools 211

Schools Internet Math Achievement 211

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

School leaders must consider the unique features of the school, weighing factors like building and campus size, access to cellular service, needs of the student and staff populations, and even the established or unique chain of command.

Communication 284

Communication Technology Schools Testing 284

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

I don't feel like I can give them what I could give them in the classroom as far as individual attention and differentiated lessons. Yet in larger classes, teachers will find it difficult to give attention to every student, especially if they teach upper grades and have multiple classes and hundreds of students overall.

Online Learning 218

Online Learning Attention Learning Hybrid Learning 218

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Symphony Classroom delivers the Merlyn digital assistant custom-built for the unique needs of education — enabling teachers to use voice commands or a remote to control their laptops, interactive displays, internet browsers, apps, and more. Merlyn Mind is the AI technology company behind Merlyn, the digital assistant for education.

Teaching 234

Teaching Intelligence Attention Internet 234

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With the wealth of different sources of knowledge available on the internet, why ask a single teacher? When schools have access to that information, they can intervene, provide help and, potentially, save lives. It’s not difficult to see a child’s reasoning behind this.

Intelligence 218

Intelligence Schools Quizzes Ethics 218

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

How technology has improved teaching and learning Technology has revolutionized teaching and learning by providing innovative tools that enhance educational experiences, making them more engaging, personalized, and accessible. Moreover, technology has broadened access to educational resources , making learning more inclusive.

Technology 152

Technology Teaching Quizzes Learning 152

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders and is available wherever students and teachers find an Internet connection. This used to mean limiting access to the Internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) to discourage students from using an infinite and fascinating resource. Kindergarten.

Teaching 154

Teaching Internet Grades Discussions 154