eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Not only is personal device use on the rise, but since 2020, there has been a 19 percent average increase in the overall use of learning technologies. Adopting support solutions that offer state-of-the-art security and effective troubleshooting functionality is vital in streamlining the problem-resolution process.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy (Chelsea, Mass.). Renaissance School of the Arts (East Harlem, N.Y.). We are thrilled that the Gates Foundation has chosen to support this important initiative, as part of its interest in developing healthy and transparent market for highly effective learning technologies.”.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

SplashLearn’s game-based learning platform—available in 150+ countries and already used by more than 40 million children—features thousands of research-informed games aimed at instructing young learners in English language arts and math. We are also going to use this funding to expand our English language arts program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Engagement : Interactive tools, such as gamified learning apps, make lessons more engaging, which can lead to better retention and understanding of complex subjects. However, it’s important to acknowledge that while technology offers numerous benefits, it also presents challenges.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

We want to share how we leverage AI–both large language models (LLMs) and state-of-the-art techniques for natural language processing (NLP)–to distill and measure high-impact tutoring and generate a new scalable resource to ensure that tutors are effective.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

A new study underway at Virginia Tech seeks to understand the effects of physical space on course engagement and learning. From those models, Baird and his team can examine subtle classroom behaviors and patterns linked to learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools sketch out modern learning environments and then make them a reality.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If now is the time schools have chosen to make significant investments in physical infrastructure, then now is also the time to thoughtfully consider forward-thinking, modern learning technology upgrades that can be implemented as part of those larger projects. K–12 Schools Need to Commit to Digital Transformation. by David Hutchins.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Twenty-two credits in courses including Mathematics, English, Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts are required to complete the program. In the first course, Critical Thinking, students learn to apply critical thinking to situations in a wide variety of areas such as advertising, politics, the media, and popular culture. .

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. Virtual reality headsets are an option to reach beyond those limitations for valuable, immersive and experiential learning without breaking the bank.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Listenwise provides free access to a collection of more than 1900 audio stories from NPR curated for classroom use, featuring relevant topics that align with curriculum in English language arts, social studies and science. Public radio podcasts also offer students a new and exciting vehicle for learning important content.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Engaging in research and design work with communities of researchers, practitioners and edtech product developers has led us to define several principles we believe will assist in building learning technology that is attuned to the needs of diverse students and educators, based on modern learning principles and designed for broad adoption and scale.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In contrast, many microschools today include mixed age classes but take advantage of new learning technologies to make the small school model more feasible. Additionally, the Internet offers students endless pathways of research, exploration, and creativity—far beyond the confines of the best classroom library or set of art supplies.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

Two years ago, English Language Arts teacher Tyler Rablin promoted cell phone use in the classroom, encouraging his students to bring their phones to class. When we allow students to pick up their phones, even when we’re using them for learning activities, it’s too much temptation. I learned that the hard way.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Blended learning comes in a number of varieties, but across the various models, blended learning prompts educators to consider the following questions: What can students learn well independently, especially when aided by digital learning technologies? Which learning activities are most important to do together?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company helps ensure student safety in digital spaces by providing real-time monitoring of the use of online tools within Google’s G Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, and the Canvas learning management system for more than 4.5 million students across the United States.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality are redefining traditional learning methods. 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.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

Our guests were Jesse Stommel, director of teaching and learning technologies at the University of Mary Washington, and Martha Burtis, director of the Digital Knowledge Center at the University of Mary Washington. More than 80 people tuned in and had a chance to bring their questions and perspectives.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

which it acquired in August 2020) and eventually including music, fine arts and English to students in the U.S., Altogether, Byju’s combination of products, financial might and expanding embrace of the learners promises to the company an increasingly powerful force in learning technology. Brazil, the U.K., Indonesia and others.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2024

The 2024 awardees are: Andrés Guerrero, Corporate Director of Academic Consulting, Santillana (Madrid, Spain) Kristen Mattson, Ed.D.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Listen to their ideas and concerns, and check in regularly as the new technology is deployed. Samsung’s unique portfolio of in-classroom technology can help bridge the digital divide once funding is secured. Is your district ready to take the next step?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. He has made it his life’s mission and work to bring learning technology to more students—particularly students of color. But Victor Hicks approaches these academic pathways as complementary, not contradictory.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For example, if a student is working on an essay in a language arts class and is way off track, the teacher can pop a message on their screen that says, "Hey, this paragraph looks off-topic, try focusing on." It also allows teachers to give real-time, one-on-one feedback without singling out a student in front of the class.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrating AWS’s robust machine learning technology into our K-12 platform’s recommendation engine helps improve educators’ productivity by providing the digital content they want and need even faster than before.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

After all, “empowerment isn’t something you DO to people, it’s something that happens when people do powerful things that matter to them,” said Susan Klimczak, of FabLearn Fellows , a project of the Stanford Transformative Learning Technologies Lab. Look off-campus for recommendations.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Students use iMacs in three digital arts labs to do sound engineering, digital animation, television production, yearbook and photography. Digital arts students create designs for the drama club’s school production while engineering students help with the robotic aspect of props for the production.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Faith Bongiorno began her teaching career as an “art-on-the-cart” educator. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and LEGO? But that changed one day when her son told her he wanted to participate in FIRST ? League, a robotics program created through an alliance between FIRST ?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

In a case study for this section, the guide details how a curriculum specialist at Richmond Public Schools in Virginia went about requesting and getting approval from the state education department to purchase littleBits to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example, one of my students wants to learn about the medieval time. I leveraged AI to develop activities I could do with him to engage his interest in medieval while meeting language arts standards. The student questioned her back, and she didn't know the answers!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Triple-A titles and companies like Activision, Blizzard and Electronic Arts came to dominate the talent and capital markets. Many digital artists who were learning enthusiasts migrated to the app world instead of games. However, nearly all failed to launch widely into commercial use.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

However, the struggle will be to expand innovation in core subjects and beyond, including integrating technology into ancillary K-12 areas such as CTE, music, physical education, health, and the arts. temperature, lighting).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

. — September 15, 2021 — DreamBox Learning, the leading education technology provider that in 2006 pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, today announced new expansions and partnerships with school district customers, including Prince George’s County Public Schools and East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

Today, tools like Grammarly are tapping artificial-intelligence technology to spot-check a piece and offer suggestions related largely to grammar, syntax and diction. Other companies like Turnitin and WriteLab have turned to machine-learning technology to automate writing feedback.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2020

Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, in a terrace-level room overlooking the Potomac River, more than 20 leaders from the Education Department, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and various states, startups, nonprofits and universities spoke about the importance of early education and the role of technology in it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) for Art and Design: Use AR applications to overlay digital elements on students’ physical artwork or designs, allowing for interactive presentations and enhancing creativity in art and design classes. How does technology help students learn?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

art, design, technology, sound/music, project management). Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g. coding) and soft skills (e.g. creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. And many kids are eager to dive in and start creating.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” EdSurge: What led you to enroll in the Launch into Learning Sciences course ?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Analytics Show What’s Working Many districts across the country are undertaking initiatives that combine technology with innovative pedagogical models. However, very few of these initiatives combine teacher professional learning, technology integration and advanced analytics that show where and how the implementation is improving outcomes.

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