eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2025

Designed and outfitted by MiEN and Meteor Education, the Empowerment Center is where kids go to hang out, collaborate, and/or participate in school club activities. There’s also a large selection of donated books, the latest technology tools, and artwork that was personally selected by an art curation team.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Keep an eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get the creative juices flowing. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom. Practical strategies and resources enable participants to plan similar experiences in their communities.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Transparency throughout the student writing process enables educators to leverage the opportunities that AI technologies present, while upholding the integrity of original student work, said Turnitin chief product officer Annie Chechitelli. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate. Group activities, games, and unstructured time like lunch or recess can become sources of anxiety if students feel excluded or unsafe.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. This activity introduced data analysis while building critical thinking and global awareness. King said she plans to “continue learning more as it evolves.”

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Making Math Fun for Young Students Turn Math into Learning Stations Textbooks alone wont cut it for young learners, they need movement, hands-on activities, and variety. Use Math Apps to Spark Engagement Technology can be a game-changer for keeping young students engaged in math. Learning stations are a great way to keep them engaged.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

Todays students are constantly surrounded by technology, it’s how they connect, explore, and even relax. For example, you might allocate five minutes at the beginning of a lesson for students to check an educational app or participate in a digital quiz. One tool that many teachers swear by is a Time Tracker stoplight.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

Use these easy and effective ELA activities for middle school to keep students engaged and teach them valuable skills. These short ELA activities for middle school get students thinking and writing quickly. 4 Refreshing ELA Activities for Middle School Reading How do you balance classroom fun with ELA CCSS ?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Through hands-on activities at DelSesto Middle School and a field trip to URI’s Narragansett Bay Campus, the URI students helped the sixth graders understand how lessons in their science classes had real-world applications. The middle schoolers learned about career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “Our

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

This approach helps students see themselves as creators, not just consumers, of technology. It’s about being active and engaged. Research suggests that interest-driven, creativity-focused tech education increases participation, particularly among student groups historically underrepresented in computer science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. How do you balance using AI translation technology while still helping students learn the language?

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

While students don’t make every decision and still participate in teacher-driven parts of the day, what’s different in our design is that the school curriculum pushes them to explore three questions: “What do I want to learn?”; “When and how will I learn it?”

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Outside the classroom, students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities that help them grow personally and professionally. Students participate in school-wide events, team projects, and student-led initiatives that encourage collaboration and respect. “We Our mission is clear,” concludes Llana. “We

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. AEF also integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

With funding from the National Science Foundations Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NSF S-STEM) program, we provide scholarships and support students with co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Over multiple semesters, more than 2,000 students voluntarily participated in IRB-approved surveys and follow-up interviews. Dr. Tony Zhang from Gies College of Business offered perspective on AI, ChatBot technology, and ethical academic support tools. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Encouraging students to participate in internships, apprenticeships, or mentorship programs can bridge the connection between their talents and real-world job opportunities. Students are no longer just attending school to pass tests–they are actively seeking knowledge and skills to help them achieve their dreams.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Its active, collaborative, and forward-looking. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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k12 Prospects

JUNE 13, 2025

Many educators lack the time or resources to troubleshoot technology issues or navigate new systems on their own. Position Yourself as a Thought Leader: Contribute to the education sector by publishing whitepapers, hosting webinars, and participating in industry conferences.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 2, 2025

We have an incredible set of schools participating. A FREE online conference featuring innovative, deeper learning schools across Colorado. The conference is free but registration is required. Hope that you’ll join us!

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

billion and spent some of that on technology to accommodate remote learning. That disengagement hindered attendance and participation during and after the pandemic, Davidson-Boyd said. “A At Cal State San Bernardino fraternity and sorority recruitment declined, along with other clubs and activities, Davidson-Boyd said.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Since generative artificial intelligence burst onto the scene a few years ago, schools and educators have grappled with how to approach the powerful-but-experimental technology. The order promotes appropriate integration of AI into education to ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

For decades, the federal government believed getting more students interested in science, math, and technology was a national security priority. For example, a 1980 law calls for NSF to fund a “comprehensive and continuing program to increase substantially the contribution and advancement of women and minorities” in science and technology.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Luckily, with some preparation and guidance, you can ensure your young learner enters the classroom—and later, the workforce—confident and comfortable with computers and other standard technology. This might seem straightforward, but what constitutes a computer skill evolves in tandem with technology. What are computer skills?

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k12

JULY 24, 2025

While traditional brick-and-mortar schools remain active and thriving, many parents are turning to academic alternatives, such as homeschooling and online schools, to better meet their children’s unique needs. Ultimately, both homeschool and online school harness the power of technology to educate children.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Would you rather take a class with more technology or minimal screen time? Describe the fire, the people, and the activities around you. Should lifting your backpack and books count as gym participation? Would you rather text your friends or talk on the phone? What’s the advantage of one over the other? What do they look like?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2025

Established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and first held in 1974, it has grown with participation from over 143 countries. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Significance World Environment Day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2025

It is a day we can all participate in making our air clean, water fresh and land unlittered rather than accepting the trash-filled oceans, the smoggy skies, and the debris-laden land that is becoming the norm. If you’d like to ratchet it up this year, here are activities that will change the world, incrementally but indubitably.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

"(L)earning is the human activity which least needs manipulation by others. It is rather the result of unhampered participation in a meaningful society." In my experience, " teaching " can only lead to learning when the learner is actively wondering about the questions being answered.

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