eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

Thirty-five percent of students in this year’s survey said they go to school early or stay late to access the school’s internet, 24 percent go to public libraries and 19 percent said they go to fast food restaurants and cafes for internet access.

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Game-Based Learning Teachers Internet Blended Learning 185

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Though my students used Chromebooks in the past, they still needed support to understand how to best use the internet as a resource for learning. Also, most educational apps connect with Google Classroom to import rosters and post assignments. The one-to-one initiative at my school completely changed the way that I teach.

Blended Learning 163

Blended Learning Coaching Learning Schools 163

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2020

Unlimited questions/coaching during virtual face-to-face meetings and other pre-arranged times. Vary assignments to address all learners’ needs. Internet connection. Assistance setting up hardware, networks, infrastructure, servers, internet, headphones, microphones, phone connections, loading software (i.e.,

Learning Styles 150

Learning Styles Internet Coaching Assignments 150

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

With Zoom, for example, students might experience harmful or obscene visuals during “ Zoombombing ”—internet trolling during video conferencing. Internet providers, like Comcast and Spectrum, started offering free Internet access to low-income families. Some schools rushed to get laptops and tablets to students in need.

Teaching 218

Teaching Disabilities Evaluation Internet 218

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll. Each session includes expert video screencasts, classroom video clips, readings and resources, and assignments that will help participants create a strong foundation of communication within the classroom.

Teaching 177

Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 177

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), as school PD, or through select colleges for grad school credit. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. internet safety. Certificate. netiquette.

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Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 31

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2018

When finished, you can save each one to Google Keep as a.png file (to preserve transparency) and pepper them into student essays or assignments on Google Docs. Internet Abridged is a summarization extension that sums up any website in a few paragraphs (perfect for long Wikipedia articles, Sneed said).

Essay 167

Essay Plagiarism Coaching Learning Disabilities 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2020

From professors to advisers to career counselors, colleges employ many people responsible for coaching students on how to meet their goals. They can find resources on the internet. But students don’t always take advantage of opportunities to receive this personalized guidance. They can email professors.

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Participation Students Coaching Internet 200

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

In February 2017, I was a digital coach at Pinecrest Academy St. Anyone can get started with an internet connection and a computing device that has a webcam and a projector. For example: Assign short videos about the topic at hand or the speaker’s life, or have students read about the speaker and prepare questions for the presentation.

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Coaching History Middle School Middle School 151

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2020

Unlimited questions/coaching during virtual face-to-face meetings and other pre-arranged times. Vary assignments to address all learners’ needs. Internet connection. Assistance setting up hardware, networks, infrastructure, servers, internet, headphones, microphones, phone connections, loading software. What You Get.

Learning Styles 114

Learning Styles Internet Coaching Assignments 114

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This was often for written assignments or take-home quizzes and tests. A fellow instructor suggested I try audio or video presentation assignments instead. These tools compare percentages of the submission to pre-generated content already on the Internet. Academic integrity has presented a larger challenge, however.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2017

Share resources, assignments and more. This included improving the wireless internet, ensuring access to mobile devices and a high standard of tech and training support. The team began by working with learning coaches to establish the technical skills needed to create content and organize learning in this new model.

Schools 141

Schools Coaching Mobile Devices Social Studies 141

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Being part of the leadership team at the school, we were handed a dream assignment—present on any tech-related topic that you think is important for school leaders. Being part of the leadership team at the school, we were handed a dream assignment—present on any tech-related topic that you think is important for school leaders.

Beliefs 163

Beliefs Schools Assignments Writing 163

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2017

The problems associated with that approach were endless, including that students couldn’t find the assignment, lost their notes, wrote the assignment down wrong, left their notebook where they weren’t so couldn’t do it, the dog ate it. A typical homework assignment. It didn’t stop there. whiteboard.

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Assignments Students Quizzes Evaluation 113

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This intense course runs for four-and-a-half days, and gives teachers a deep dive into the world of computer science—understanding algorithms, data, the internet and of course, coding. This summer, I spent several weeks planning and teaching the Foothill College KCI Computer Science Crash Course.

Science 161

Science Language Languages Curriculum 161

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), as school PD, or through select colleges for grad school credit. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. internet safety. Certificate. netiquette.

Authentic Assessment 107

Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Instructors Internet 107

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Challenges and Excitements: The speakers note the excitement and confusion surrounding AI in education, akin to the early days of the internet, emphasizing the importance of discerning what’s truly transformative. It depends on, you know, I guess how we define cheating and and the the tasks we assign to kids. 00:10:16 What?

Education 216

Education Intelligence Internet Discussions 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

Tech coaching/mentoring is available from experts who work with you via email or virtual meetings to prepare lesson plans, teach to standards, integrate tech into core classroom time. Note: If your District has purchased a license, you get some coaching for free. Check on that before signing up.

Plagiarism 92

Plagiarism Internet Fairness Instructors 92

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This was often for written assignments or take-home quizzes and tests. A fellow instructor suggested I try audio or video presentation assignments instead. These tools compare percentages of the submission to pre-generated content already on the Internet. Academic integrity has presented a larger challenge, however.

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

They’ll never be perfect replacements for in-person learning, but they can be ways for institutions to more effectively identify who they should offer finite resources to—things like scholarships, jobs, seats, or coaching. In so many contexts, we continue to use imperfect mechanisms to find the best people.

Evaluation 135

Evaluation Assignments Testing Online Learning 135

Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

For example, accessing coursework wherever internet service is available is a benefit of asynchronous learning, however, accessing coursework on a cell phone or tablet device may make online materials hard to read or navigate. Learning to juggle both social and academic demands can lead to feelings of stress and burden.

Instructors 106

Instructors Disabilities Special Education Assignments 106

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

She’s also built storytelling chops as a broadcast journalist, researcher and assignment editor for NY1 News, covering everything from sports, politics and education to the bitter winter and other grisly events. Curtis: Every year I assigned a project where students had to pick a social issue they cared about.

Education 106

Education English Culture Assignments 106

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Also new to Realize this year is its Interactive PDF Creator , a new tool that turns any PDF-based assignment into a dynamic document that allows students to easily complete and submit their schoolwork in an entirely digital environment. New Tool Simplifies Assessments for Administrators. All-Inclusive Product Bundle for Back-to-School.

Distance Learning 133

Distance Learning Teachers History Schools 133

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2017

I graduated high school in 1997, which means I remember a time before the Internet. I coach a VEX robotics team. If we create a classroom where individualization means seeing students solely as numbers on a spreadsheet that need to be scheduled, assigned lessons, and evaluated, we will lose the very heart of education.

Learning 116

Learning History Exams Knowledge 116

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2019

Unlimited questions/coaching during virtual face-to-face meetings and other pre-arranged times. Vary assignments to address all learners’ needs. Internet connection. Assistance setting up hardware, networks, infrastructure, servers, internet, headphones, microphones, phone connections, loading software. What You Get.

Learning Styles 74

Learning Styles Internet Coaching Assignments 74

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

All they need is an internet connection and a webcam (for proctored exams). You may also receive suggestions from your Study.com coach. Assign work, collect homework, grade submittals, track overdue work, and more from the Teacher Dashboard. Each course has about a hundred videos, each 5-10 minutes in length.

Exams 83

Exams Quizzes Textbooks Mobile Devices 83

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2018

The pitch deck for these programs relies on shorter length and real-world training—plus individualized career coaching to place students into the workforce (in some cases, with a money-back guarantee ). And in the last five years, there’s been another change added to the mix: an explosion in the U.S. That’s fantastic,” Spertus says.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Science Language 96

Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

For example, accessing coursework wherever internet service is available is a benefit of asynchronous learning, however, accessing coursework on a cell phone or tablet device may make online materials hard to read or navigate. Learning to juggle both social and academic demands can lead to feelings of stress and burden.

Instructors 88

Instructors Disabilities Special Education Assignments 88

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

But it’s also a fear of letting kids have wide access to the Internet with the possibility of cyberbullying, access to inappropriate material, and exposure to online predators or even excessive advertising. A few middle schools and high schools go even further and assign teachers their own individual student technology mentors.

Schools 112

Schools Internet Lecturing Mobile Devices 112

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

Laura Bradley is an educator who has embraced the internet-connected, one-to-one model of learning and she offers her best practices up to the world for other educators. For Karly Moura, a computer science teacher and teacher on special assignment (TOSA) for technology at Sun Terrace Elementary, those T’s are: Teaching, Tech and Twitter.

Reading 154

Reading Science Gamification Coaching 154

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Sure, 73% of teachers use cell phones in their classrooms and 92% say the Internet has a “major impact” on their teaching. This amazing free tool automates lesson planning, homework collection, and assignment of work. , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape.

Technology 88

Technology Coaching Communication Critical Thinking 88

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Self-Motivation and Discipline Without the physical presence of teachers and peers, students must be motivated to complete assignments and stay on track independently. Time Management Skills Online learners need to organize their day effectively balancing live classes, self-study, assignments, and personal time.

Motivation 52

Motivation Schools Assignments Art 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Immediate feedback helps correct mistakes while the material is still freshlike having a coach who whispers tips during practice, not after the game. Top virtual schools staff not just teachers, but a team of coaches, counselors, and advisors. Community learning hubs provide reliable internet access for learners in underserved regions.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

k12

APRIL 17, 2025

In a traditional classroom, students follow a routine with fixed class times; online learning may still have set class times but offers more flexibility in when and how students can complete their assignments. That freedom can make a big difference for families who need a schedule that fits their lifestyle.

Learning Styles 52

Learning Styles Coaching Schools Online Learning 52

k12

APRIL 10, 2025

Set Up the Right Tech: A stable internet connection, noise-canceling headphones, and a reliable laptop help eliminate common frustrations. Use Reminders: Setting up digital alarms or phone notifications can cue transitions between lessons, breaks, and assignments. Avoid setups that encourage lounging, like working from bed or a couch.

Study 52

Study Motivation Assignments Learning Spaces 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130