eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This VFT was created in partnership with The Home Depot® for the program Science Fair Central , a suite of no-cost resources designed to STEAM-power classrooms and homes across the country as students prepare for the careers of tomorrow.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Within two weeks of the end of the school year, participating schools can hold a live or virtual parent event designed to help families understand the program. Planning now for summer programs is more important than ever as schools face widening learning gaps due to the pandemic. Family engagement.

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Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Use it in math to talk through different ways to solve a problem, in science to make predictions, in reading to dive into character choices, or in social studies to unpack big ideas like fairness or impact. That little difference shows what active participation actually sounds like.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

For example, to become better writers, readers, and critical thinkers, Quill.org offers low-income students an AI-powered literacy tutor that provides students real-time coaching and feedback on literacy activities that pair nonfiction reading with informational writing.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Friday, May 20, 2022) — To empower students to embrace STEAM and tackle DIY projects, Science Fair Central presents the Operation Build It Virtual Field Trip, which premiered on May 17th at 1 PM EST and is now available on-demand. Watch the VFT here or on Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform. . “At

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I take that very seriously and try to bring the unique perspective I have to every discussion I participate in. Parent involvement connotes family participation in the school’s community. Parent engagement relates to active participation in support of their student’s learning. and 3 p.m.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

So far, over one thousand educators and education leaders have participated in the program’s online courses, webinars and professional learning network. The ethics and AI guide supports teachers in engaging elementary students about fairness, autonomy and the nature of good and bad technology use.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” We have a larger population. A student on the opposing side retorted: “No way.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

And while gender parity among students was observed in early grades, participation by girls dropped 25 percent between 8th grade and high school. Some makerspaces opted for open-curriculum models, where student activities were more self-directed; others used pre-constructed lesson plans, such as Fab Labs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. fair use/public domain. Teach Writing with Tech. netiquette.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2021

And even as some observers may critique new efforts as going too far, others worry they won’t go far enough toward equity—by teaching more explicitly about extremism, or embracing the political participation of student activists, or addressing the needs of students who lack resources. What About Activism? In the U.S.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The Construct3D 2017 conference will be a meeting of educators, pioneers, and industry leaders who actively use 3D printing in their work, with the aim of highlighting and cultivating the role of this technology as it contributes to academic and research achievement. will present the Informal Educator Keynote.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. fair use/public domain. Teach Writing with Tech.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In contrast, Coleman argued that social capital is a powerful force that activates class mobility, with students leaping over the economic divide, some waking up transformed by the American Dream after college. Of its 1,500 participants, 50 percent are women and 27 percent are Black and Latino.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Today’s educators seek to provide learning experiences that prepare students to be healthy, successful participants in college, career, civics, and home life. There’s a critical need for more funding for schools, including fair pay for teachers. We no longer solely prepare students to be college-ready. We seek life-readiness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 5, 2020

Our students come to school for a variety of reasons: to see their friends; to participate in electives, extracurricular activities, and athletics; to interact with and get support from caring teachers; to get a credential for college, career, or the military; because their parents need child care; because state law requires them to attend; etc.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Students who participated in SEL programs reported better relationships with their teachers, witnessed less violent and aggressive acts at school, and expressed that their school environments have fair policies and rules. Students also reported feeling more supported, and on the whole, experienced increased perceptions of inclusion.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

citizens to understand their government and participate in democracy. “It It is my great hope that our nation will commit to educating our youth about civics, and to helping young people understand their crucial role as informed, active citizens in our nation,” she writes. “I

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

These tools help extend learning beyond the classroom and give parents enrichment tips and ideas for learning activities they can do at home. Technology lets schools and teachers more easily communicate about day-to-day school events, such as back-to-school nights, fundraisers and science fairs. Take Care of the Routine Matters.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

But it nonetheless embodies what Dale Dougherty, the “father” of the movement, sees as literally the “moral imperative” of the maker movement: “to use our creative freedom to make the future better, to be hands-on in making change, and to get everyone participating fully in that future.”. Understood—and embraced by literally millions.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Every student is occupied with one activity or another—even those on the jungle gym. This scene is the result of a national, coordinated program to provide safe, structured play to students and, in effect, instill in them foundational social-emotional skills such as conflict resolution, fairness, leadership and communication.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Several of these colleges actively market esports scholarship opportunities to high school students and recruit high skill, high school esports players directly from tournaments. Some universities participate in league-wide scholarship tournaments, like the Georgia Esports League , comprised of varsity college teams from around the state.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

February 17th — Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day — is twenty-four hours when anyone who chooses to participate agrees to perform unexpected acts of kindness to pay it forward for that time they need a little bit of unexpected care. RAK Activities for your classroom. More recommended activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day is twenty-four hours when anyone who chooses to participate agrees to perform unexpected acts of kindness to pay it forward for that time they need a little bit of unexpected care. Include someone who looks alone or left out into a group activity. That definitely is not easy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers.

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Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 158

Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2021

Engage Faculty in the Decision to Go Online “If faculty don’t participate, you won’t have a program,” says Lisa Springer, provost at LIM College, a small Manhattan fashion-management school. It met only once and was never invited to participate in the work of the wider committee.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2019

At the same time, the same small percentage of students participated in multiple activities, while much of the student body seemed disengaged. When students were not being provided information about Historically Black Colleges and Universities at school, parents decided to put on an HBCU fair to fill the gap.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

In fact, research shows that 80 percent of esports teams are comprised of students who have never before participated in extracurricular activities. Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. –Dr.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2018

A critical realization, though, came when I used our district’s gradebook system to send messages home about projects and classroom activities. Finally, we identified the most critical elements of digital connectivity and planned speakers and activities to highlight how parents can be more attuned to what is happening at school.

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Culture Communication Internet Fairness 149

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Assessment is project-based so participants should be prepared to be fully-involved and eager risk-takers.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions. If class participation standards are set from the beginningwith appropriate explanations regarding whystudent buy-in should increase. Praise appropriately.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. So: Participation is key. As learners engage, these activities provide evidence for assessment. Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters?

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

One of the most exciting and well-attended sessions covered the new IMS Caliper analytics standard, which can capture and share data on student activities in learning apps and software—thus giving teachers and developers a way to measure and glean insights on how students engage with digital tools. Why is that important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This includes the provision of resources, programs, in-person presentations, classroom assistance, training, activities, videos, books, technology programs, and more. Also available are lesson plans and activity guides to help you incorporate Dream Big into your classroom. Hands-on Activities. Classroom visit. Engineers Week.

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