Accessibility, Learning Outcomes and Student Engagement

4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Key points: Increased student engagement yields better learning outcomes Edtech has a lot of potential to help boost student engagement See related article: With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction As a teacher, I constantly wondered how to get students more engaged in my lessons.

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Teaching Fellows Guide Educators in Integrating AI for Enhanced Student Engagement

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Basualto, a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, shares his experience leveraging AI for greater student engagement and more timely feedback.

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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

In partnership with sub-awardees WestEd and MIND Education , creators of ST Math , BCS is driving the development of real- time, data-driven insights to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. Even well-proven benefits are often lost when students simply fail to engage at the necessary levels.

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Why Instructional Design Must Focus on Learning Outcomes, Not Learning Activities

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2016

It’s no secret that kids learn better when teachers provide learning activities that keep them engaged. Teachers work tirelessly to plan engaging lessons that capture and keep the interests of their students, thereby making content more accessible. Nonetheless, students also want to enjoy learning.

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The Station Rotation Model: Arrange Your Furniture to Maximize Focus and Engagement

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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How to choose the right digital courses for your students

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. Audio descriptions: Helps students with visual impairments by providing a verbal description of visual elements.

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Friday 5: AR and VR

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2024

These tools add something special to learning, and the impact they have on student engagement is unparalleled. Here’s a handful of fun and engaging AR and VR tools to get started. Equity of access is often one of the biggest problems when discussing advantages and disadvantages of AR and VR.

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Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

Students will be expected to use generative AI technologies in the workforce, and it’s important they have an opportunity to experience it and understand its strengths and weaknesses. AI Conversations is a new activity type in Blackboard to drive AI literacy and deepen student engagement. Blackboard Mastery Learning.

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Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

LEGO Education’s State of Classroom Engagement Report: Science Edition surveyed more than 6,000 global teachers, parents, students, and U.S. administrators to gather data that can offer insight to support educators as they strive to engage their students in science learning.

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Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

. “Imagine Learning is dedicated to solving real problems for educators by integrating AI to reduce teachers’ workloads, which will enable them to focus more on direct student engagement,” said Sari Factor , Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of Imagine Learning.

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Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

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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Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Just as the “doll test” exposed the insidious effects of Jim Crow, we need a new metaphorical “doll test” to uncover the hidden biases that may lurk within AI systems and shape the minds of our students. At first glance, AI chatbots offer a world of promise.

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Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Student teams–comprising 8 to 10 classes from far-flung cities in e-classrooms of approximately 300 students–have developed responses to such issues as climate change and access to clean water.

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GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and safer digital learning, today announced a merger with Pear Deck, an award-winning and market-leading student engagement platform. www.goguardian.com. About Pear Deck.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Reports highlight that many students struggle with self-discipline in an online environment, leading to higher dropout rates compared to traditional settings. Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education.

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5 ways to teach like a pirate

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights.

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5 essential digital learning reads

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens. These positive learning outcomes make esports popular in secondary grades, with both students and educators advocating for the addition and growth of scholastic esports in their middle and high schools.

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Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bluum is on a never-ending mission to help improve learning and access to education,” said Bluum CRO Scott Pintsopoulos. The new Esports solution is designed to enhance student engagement and build a sense of community, effectively tapping into the growing interest in gaming.

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15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of edtech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. Oblio, Inc. Quizard AI, Inc.

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What Can College Instructors Offer Their Students in the Age of AI?

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We are needed to inspire students to come to class, to ask questions, to work out the answers with them. We are needed to engage them and to help them develop curiosity and critical thinking skills to offset their potential AI-induced brain rot. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI.

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Encouraging Attendance while Maintaining Flexibility: Strategies for Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

In what follows, we offer strategies on how to balance competing pedagogical concerns to maintain flexibility, while still encouraging student engagement. One approach for incentivizing in-person attendance is to make the classroom environment interactive with various learning activities for student engagement.

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96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. Jacob Bruno, vice president of professional learning, NWEA. More personalized professional development (PD), driven by data.

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SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. ” “As a former teacher, I know firsthand how time-consuming it can be to develop engaging, high-quality assessments.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Carol Cleveland, Executive Director, Community Schools, Kent School District Nominated by: Hazel Health Hazel Health (Hazel) nominates Carol Cleveland in honor of her commitment to the mental and physical well-being of students within the Kent School District. Joey carefully tailored curriculum pathways to meet students’ needs.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. According to Moser et. Strategies for implementation 1.Start

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The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past. Establish your vision.

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Epson BrightLink interactive projectors will be bundled with Smart software

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

The Smart Notebook Advantage subscription lets customers upgrade to new versions of Notebook software in that first year, as well as access technical support and unlock premium features within Notebook.

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What are Some Positive Effects of Technology on Education?

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Research shows that edtech has benefits for students and teachers Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology has revolutionized education, offering numerous positive effects that enhance learning and teaching experiences.

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How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. AI-driven avatars and virtual tutors enable personalized learning experiences , catering to individual learning styles.

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Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark is one of 53 school districts across the country to pilot the tool, which is accessed through Khan Academy’s website rather than a separate app. First Avenue Students can access Khanmigo to get hints for solving challenging math problems or explain concepts they find confusing across all subjects.

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2 reports help leaders leverage ESSA

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2016

School leaders, policymakers can use ESSA to focus on boosting learning, achievement for students. Two new reports offer school leaders research-based evidence to help them leverage the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve learning outcomes for students.

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Beyond the Basics — How Edtech Can Provide Students with Essential 21st-Century Skills

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As the stress of the pandemic, the abrupt shift to remote and hybrid instruction, and the challenge of managing students’ social-emotional learning made teaching incredibly difficult for educators around the world, edtech made learning possible when physical classrooms were no longer accessible.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. We’re headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow.

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After the Pandemic, Higher Education Can’t Afford to Go Back to ‘Normal’

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

Furthermore, the study projected that this lack of learning could diminish students’ earning potential over their lifetimes and even reduce the U.S. Additionally, institutions must adjust their previous approaches toward the assessment of learning outcomes to meet the realities of today’s environment.

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7 Edtech Trends to Watch in 2022: a Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

The accelerator enables edtech startups to move faster through benefits such as equity-free financial support through AWS Promotional Credit, technical training and support, access to a global community of edtech experts and more.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Though there are many ways to implement a blended learning program, there are a few commonalities in what works, what doesn’t and what is destined for failure. Whether creating digital resources and activities or planning a large purchase of student devices, the technology should support the learning, not the other way around.

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What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom?

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology isn’t something to be feared–it has a positive classroom impact Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has transformative effects on education, enhancing both teaching and learning.

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Four Classroom-Ready Tips to Boost Reading Engagement and Drive Learning

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

Rather, it follows from nurturing a love of reading and closing the reading engagement gap—the discrepancy between how students engage with modern digital content and how they engage with traditional texts in school. We also provides scaffolding tools to help students better grasp more difficult texts.

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Education Technology

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. Moreover, education technology extends learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.

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4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

Teaching Fellows Guide Educators in Integrating AI for Enhanced Student Engagement

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Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

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Why AI in the classroom needs its own ‘doll test’ 70 years post-Brown

Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection

GoGuardian and Pear Deck Merge to Expand K-12 Classroom Management Offerings

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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5 essential digital learning reads

Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions

15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

What Can College Instructors Offer Their Students in the Age of AI?

Encouraging Attendance while Maintaining Flexibility: Strategies for Student Engagement

96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

The 4 essential elements of any successful one-to-one program

Epson BrightLink interactive projectors will be bundled with Smart software

What are Some Positive Effects of Technology on Education?

How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

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Beyond the Basics — How Edtech Can Provide Students with Essential 21st-Century Skills

37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

After the Pandemic, Higher Education Can’t Afford to Go Back to ‘Normal’

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