eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Proposed legislation would ensure students have access to digital learning resources, internet outside of school. Today, too many students are unable to complete their school assignments because they do not have internet access at home. households with school-age children do not have high-speed internet. ” .”

Internet 279

Internet Assignments Achievement Study 279

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2019

Because the majority of my students lacked internet access at home, I never assigned homework that required technology. At one panel, a distinguished group of experts, from city officials to district tech leaders, discussed what they saw as the most pressing issues.

Assignments 279

Assignments Internet Middle School Middle School 279

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2019

And that has led to new teaching practices, mainly flipped classrooms where professors require students to watch video lectures for homework and use class time for more active discussions or hands-on activities. Video also has greater “bandwidth” for communication, than text discussion forums, adding images to audio.

Assignments 163

Assignments Teaching Learning Lecturing 163

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment.

Writing 324

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 324

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Just as the internet revolutionized learning, AI will be the next game-changer. Just like the internet, AI isn’t going anywhere–so let’s teach our kids to work with AI, not against it. The discussion around the influence of AI writing on instruction has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year.

Ethics 297

Ethics Education Internet Essay 297

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. For instance, on a recent assignment, some of the homework that came in didn’t sound like typical student work he was used to.

Instructors 148

Instructors Assignments Writing History 148

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2019

Classically, the transfer of information has occurred in class via lecture and practice has been assigned for homework. Teachers are concerned about: Sending video content home with students who may not have access to the internet or a device. Pair the video in an online discussion using Google Classroom or Schoology.

Multiple Choice Questions 420

Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Blended Learning Evaluation 420

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Educators can assign projects where students must present different viewpoints on a controversial topic, prompting them to research thoroughly and distinguish credible sources from misleading ones. Websites and extensions like Snopes, FactCheck.org, and PolitiFact empower students to verify the information they encounter.

Skills 300

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 300

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2020

If the Ancient Mariner were sailing on the internet’s open seas, he might conclude there’s information everywhere, but nary a drop to drink. That’s how many college students feel, anyway. However, students seemed less knowledgeable about the use of data collection and algorithms in education.

Internet 147

Internet Teaching Lecturing Students 147

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Generation Z, commonly defined as people born between 1996 and 2010, are known as digital natives because they have grown up using the Internet and other technologies (“What is Gen Z”, 2024). This assignment has four parts: Part I : An overview of the five leadership styles, where students understand, define, and analyze key characteristics.

Assignments 115

Assignments Teaching Ethics Textbooks 115

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Additionally, these digital tools need to support the means of expression through written assignments, presentations, or discussions to make the learning environment as engaging as possible. A student could genuinely find a useful YouTube explainer on a particular topic and post the link as an annotation for the class.

Learning 300

Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 300

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

But four years can pass quickly, and if colleges can’t lead productive discussions of sensitive topics in their classrooms, can we expect the discourse in future elections to be any better? The Threads discussion, on the other hand, brought out dramatically different, but equally valid, views.

Discussions 121

Discussions Internet Teaching Assistants History 121

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. The Internet of Things (IoT) also offers tremendous benefits for educators.

Internet 304

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 304

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. Now, there is a vast landscape of resources available on the internet. How is being a citizen of the internet the same/different than my home town? Describe how to travel safely on the internet. Where is this ‘digital town’?

Teaching 178

Teaching Internet Discussions Assignments 178

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Generation Z, commonly defined as people born between 1996 and 2010, are known as digital natives because they have grown up using the Internet and other technologies (“What is Gen Z”, 2024). This assignment has four parts: Part I : An overview of the five leadership styles, where students understand, define, and analyze key characteristics.

Assignments 103

Assignments Teaching Ethics Textbooks 103

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Workshops on internet and information literacy. This collaboration can take place in the form of guiding a class discussion, creating assignments and responding to student work. Access to audiobooks and online tutorials. Online or in-person tutorials on how to use video-, audio- or photo-editing software.

Schools 358

Schools Essay Instructors Critical Thinking 358

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The digital divide widens as some students lack access to essential devices and reliable internet connectivity, hindering their ability to fully participate in digital learning environments. Discussing technology’s impact on education leads to an exploration of the positive and negative effects of technology on education.

Technology 246

Technology Education Internet Critical Thinking 246

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach.

Collaborative Learning 311

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 311

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2020

As more colleges and school districts prepare to resume remote instruction for the fall, educators may worry how to prevent cheating when assignments and exams are held online. Part of the issue when designing assignments and exams to deter cheating is recognizing what cheating in 2020 looks like.

Exams 218

Exams Academic Integrity Plagiarism Assignments 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders and is available wherever students and teachers find an Internet connection. This used to mean limiting access to the Internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) to discourage students from using an infinite and fascinating resource. Break the class into two.

Grades 179

Grades Teaching Internet Discussions 179

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Along with the rest of society, K-12 students are facing a new challenge. This is not right. We estimate that $5.25

Accessibility 213

Accessibility Internet Learning Students 213

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he crafted an entirely new curriculum that he felt would better resonate with students, a series of reading and writing assignments that looked at the stages of grief. “I So he made a small adjustment: He stopped tying class discussions to the previous night’s homework. I don’t believe in talking about how we’re behind.

Education 213

Education Assignments Testing Study 213

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Approximately 9 million low-income students lack both the hardware and the internet connectivity to enable virtual learning, which “represents a national emergency,” the authors of the report write. Ensuring that all students have high-speed internet access and functioning devices is a baseline requirement for virtual learning.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

Even when students are all in the same time zone—such as for most K-12 schools and community colleges—getting to a live online class on time can be challenging for those who live in households where there aren’t enough computers or tablets for every learner, or where the internet connection isn’t robust enough.

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

You can achieve this by making your assignment expectations clear, and providing guidelines in simple bullet point format so that they’re easy to understand. Even if it’s just an email to say hi, or specific feedback on an assignment. Once on the internet, always on the internet - so can you live with the information online forever?

Learning 205

Learning Internet Assignments Fairness 205

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. Now, there is a varied landscape of resources available on the internet. Overview/Big Ideas Students learn how to live in the digital world of internet websites, copy-righted images, and virtual friends who may be something different.

Grades 147

Grades Teaching Internet Assignments 147

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

And except for relatively new options by for-profit upstarts, the options haven’t changed much in decades, despite the rise of the internet and a knowledge economy. The paper’s authors say they hope their work can become a starting point for discussion, rather than a rigid template. College in the U.S.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Art Internet Ethics 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

I recall one student who would wait until the night of the assignment deadline to dive into their schoolwork. All too often, they would wind up needing to ask their instructor a question about the assignment but had no time to receive an answer before the deadline passed. Don’t wait for an assignment notification to get started.

Online Learning 189

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Mobile Devices 189

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Your routines and schedules will provide structure (and the comfort that is derived from structure) to the school community as you carry on class meetings, discussions, office hours, and messaging. Keep assignments simple. Assignments should be described very clearly so that students can succeed. Focus on healthy living.

Assignments 191

Assignments Learning Schools Quizzes 191

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

Born in the era of VHS a generation before the Internet became mainstream, Blockbuster built its business catering to customers who liked being able to drop by one of its retail stores on a whim to pick out a new release or a well-known classic. Consider the example of Blockbuster Video.

Education 300

Education Internet Interdisciplinary Testing 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

When students use the internet, remind them of their rights and responsibilities. Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion. Start with a discussion on 1) the difference between an amateur and professional writer, 2) what it means to be ‘published’, and 3) publication options. Educational Links.

Activities 202

Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This was the epitome of knowledge and learning before the internet became widely available. Instead, they form the basis for our classroom discussion in the following meeting. Yes, quite easily, which is why they aren’t the only measure of understanding and why we have class discussions as well.

Teaching 208

Teaching Instructors Knowledge Writing 208

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Several key areas highlight the transformative effects of technology on education: Access to Information: The internet has become a vast repository of information, providing students and educators with unprecedented access to a wealth of knowledge. As with all innovations, there are positive and negative effects of technology on education.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Students learn specific skills assigned by the teacher (to a group or individual) by playing age-appropriate, intuitive games based on appealing characters and fun interactions. Note: There is an option where parents can assign work to their children but this requires a fee-based account. I teach online education grad school classes.

Game-Based Learning 182

Game-Based Learning Teaching Learning Assignments 182

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Department of Educations recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. Most of these homes dont have internet, so now you have another problem, because its very expensive. Through one of our internet providers, families can also get internet access for $10 per month. AR: [One of the U.S.

Internet 279

Internet Accessibility Local Government Activities 279

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

Department of Education’s recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. Most of these homes don’t have internet, so now you have another problem, because it’s very expensive. Through one of our internet providers, families can also get internet access for $10 per month. AR: [One of the U.S.

Internet 305

Internet Accessibility Local Government Activities 305