eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement. This overnight pivot also exposed inequities in technology access, highlighting a digital divide among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds that persists today.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The solution enables powerful document analysis, content generation, and AI-assisted learning tools while ensuring student data remains private and secure. Generates ability to function without internet connectivity also makes these advanced AI capabilities accessible to educational institutions in regions with limited connectivity.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Educators who use the Chrome extension Brisk are using AI to ensure information is accessible to all learners. Clicking on the Brisk extension lets teachers see the reading level of any text on the internet. Brisk uses the length of sentences and the vocabulary used in the text to determine what age level the text is appropriate for.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

Today, interactive textbooks, digital whiteboards and other tech-focused learning tools are in heavy rotation in K–12 schools, making continuous connectivity in the classroom a must.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

One roadblock Sparks encountered was internet access. About 93 percent of Kanawha students report having Wi-Fi at home, so that left some students without an internet connection and a way to access lessons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Solutions like interactive displays, cloud whiteboarding, screen sharing, and video conferencing tools have helped schools embrace and succeed in this new learning format. For example, smart board tools such as text to speech, translation, or word prediction can help students overcome language barriers and unique challenges.

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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. Virtual field trips and STEM learning Hands-on STEM subjects are challenging to teach when students aren’t in the classroom all the time, and student engagement remains a challenge even after COVID.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive uses of technology that primarily support adult goals: Taking an online test (weekly): 75 percent of high school students and 66 percent of middle school students Using a learning management system for organization (weekly): 72 percent of high school students and 67 percent of middle school students Active uses of technology that support students (..)

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

As teachers and administrators are once again thinking through major transitions in learning locations and models, classroom.cloud is now fully available domestically. classroom.cloud provides unique flexibility, allowing teachers to monitor the applications and internet use on each student’s computer no matter where they are connected.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Accessibility: The use of the internet allows students and teachers to access and research information quickly and effectively to support self-improvement. Access to academic websites, online libraries, and other educational resources provides knowledge at their fingertips.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The district put more supports in place to help teachers and students learn virtually, and educators who hadn’t yet gotten around to learning tools like Google Classroom suddenly realized why having that knowledge was critically important. Nominations are open through Sept.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Meta itself, the artist formerly known as Facebook, spent $10 billion on building its grand vision of a digital world and allocated $150 million to immersive learning projects, including funds for universities to create digital versions of their campuses that students can access—wearing Meta VR headsets, of course.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Moreover, technology provides instant access to a wealth of information, cultivating digital literacy. By embracing these tools, K-12 education transcends traditional boundaries, creating versatile, inclusive, and future-ready learning environments that prepare students for success in an increasingly technology-driven society.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

Easier access to performance data across multiple learning solutions? When school districts build interoperable, device-agnostic learning ecosystems, they offer students access to a wider range of digital learning tools and curricula, as well as provide more effective ways for schools to manage their digital programs.

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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. –

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

To support them, I used Classkick’s built-in audio tools to record and embed verbal instructions and questions into assignments. For reading comprehension exercises, Classkick’s built-in text-to-speech feature makes reading comprehension activities more accessible for all students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

It saves hours of scouring the internet to find resources because there is such an abundance of quality supplemental materials found on Discovery Education. There is a learning curve with MapMaker and it will probably require more support than other resources, but tech-savvy students will love it.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

It’s also become increasingly clear that not all students have the luxury of a device or internet access in their homes. Reliable internet is a basic utility that should be accessible to all regardless of one’s location or income.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2015

.” Available now in Apple’s iBooks Store, this digital book includes more than 100 physical, political, and thematic maps plus vivid photographs and graphs–all accessible without an Internet connection. Students can flip through the Classroom Atlas, tap images and content to highlight and add notes to reference later.

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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Although wireless access technology has been in schools for several years, earlier-generation solutions have not been robust enough to keep pace with growing mobility requirements. Even social media channels have become learning tools for the creative classroom. Standardized Testing : By putting down the No.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

smartphone and Wi-Fi adoption, which continues to grow unabated as evidenced in latest internet trends deck from renowned investor Mary Meeker. In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. That’s arguably the case for U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2020

But before even launching a tech initiative to shift learning and teaching online, school districts should assess whether students and teachers have the devices and internet connectivity necessary to successfully use remote learning tools in the first place.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2015

High-quality teachers, textbooks, and research are now accessible to rural schools. While the cities have all the learning resources, the rural schools lack quality teachers and standardized pedagogies. Students and teachers accessed rich and interactive content, along with curriculum materials, through the Mobiliya Edvelop platform.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2018

This is especially important to transfer students who are in catch-up mode to begin with, so giving them access to all materials on day one is critical to them getting up to speed with other students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Classroom edtech comes with benefits to the learning process Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The integration of education technology in the learning process has revolutionized education, offering numerous benefits.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ve had families who just needed some layer of support or to continue to access their education, and the online environment provided immediate response to that,” shared Mr. Hatcher. His approach, focused on equitable access to books and engaging the community, has left a remarkable mark.

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