k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. This blog lays the groundwork for your child’s digital literacy (and yours too), covering everything from necessary software skills to internet safety. What are computer skills?

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. I knew I had to do something and, personally, I blamed it all on the distractions of devices and the internet.

Reading 75

Reading English Grades Attention 75

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Middle and High School Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Once students reach middle and high school, they’re ready for more complex topics and assignments. Next, this set of Google Slides introduces important themes of Hispanic Heritage Month with questions about Spanish-speaking countries and prominent leaders in the Hispanic community.

Activities 52

Activities Culture English Language 52

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

Assignments 458

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

As the internet drives down the value of a teacher’s knowledge, their ability to personalize learning with resources from around the world will increase. New question: How do you manage your own professional growth? Current question : How do you share what you already know with students?

Questions 279

Questions Teachers Internet Knowledge 279

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home.

Blended Learning 469

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 469

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

Assignments 166

Assignments Grades Feedback Evaluation 166

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

For Darriale, sitting in the parking lot was the only way she could do her online homework since she didn’t have a home internet connection. No child should have to go to such lengths just to do homework, and every child should have easy and affordable access to the Internet and the opportunity that access brings.

Internet 187

Internet Accessibility Assignments Achievement 187

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2019

We might imagine a video avatar answering campus questions in the shape of a college mascot or historical figure." Bryan Alexander We might imagine a video avatar answering campus questions in the shape of a college mascot or historical figure. People are not always comfortable appearing on camera.

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

AI’s rise in popularity has brought with it questions about ethics, skills students will need for workplace success, and how to balance negatives with positives when it comes to teaching with this new generative tool. Just as the internet revolutionized learning, AI will be the next game-changer. How can AI be used in teaching?

Ethics 297

Ethics Education Internet Essay 297

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. Over the last ten years, I’ve seen excitement about this model turn to skepticism.

Multiple Choice Questions 420

Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Blended Learning Evaluation 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

It also requires that they “use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.”. #2 They should ask questions like, does this website have an author? When students move on to the Close Read assignment, there is a vocabulary review activity.

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Answer these 6 questions and prepare to reassess. It’s a good question, and as November points out: in the digital age, good questions are the new answers. The questions we ask to evaluate implementation and define innovation are critical. Next page: the 6 questions and how to shape your lessons for innovation).

Questions 175

Questions Technology Evaluation Assignments 175

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The guide contains examples of how some educators are teaching with ChatGPT, along with a series of frequently-asked questions that may help guide teachers as they seek to strike a balance between accepting AI’s presence and an over-reliance on such tools. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

Teaching 273

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 273

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.

Internet 147

Internet Teaching Lecturing Students 147

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

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

JULY 22, 2024

The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience. Through the platform, I create interactive lessons where students practice answering common interview questions.

Special Education 281

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 281

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

AUGUST 19, 2022

Bridge the gap between learning and fun with Paper Live’s daily extracurricular classes hosted live by some of the most entertaining instructors on the internet. As always, students won’t have anything written for them or be given answers—Review Center provides rapid feedback on nearly any writing assignment.

Essay 256

Essay Feedback Math Assignments 256

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. Essential Questions What is a ‘digital citizen’? How is being a citizen of the internet the same/different than my home town? Where is this ‘digital town’?

Teaching 178

Teaching Internet Discussions Assignments 178

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Let’s unravel these questions. 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. But how does the concept of Universal Design Learning (UDL) fit into all this?

Learning 300

Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 300

eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2022

The course uses Canvas to manage the online, asynchronous portion of learning – this includes recorded lectures by ASU faculty, along with weekly assignments and quizzes. Conducted on Zoom, students from across schools join to review the current learning module, complete homework and ask questions.

Quizzes 246

Quizzes Lecturing High School High School 246

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

In this teaching tip, I provide a simple structure for crafting an open-ended series of questions that ask students to provide anonymous feedback focused on teaching effectiveness that will help instructors respond to each semesters students based on their present needs. Write each question so it can receive its own response.

Feedback 109

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 109

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2021

The survey, which the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) has administered annually since 2014, this year included questions about video conferencing, home internet access and parent engagement, hoping to shed light on some of the ways that the pandemic has challenged school systems and their technology operations over the last year.

Technology 213

Technology Internet Schools Learning 213

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Kajeet , a provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 customers, announced the launch of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program. Using Kami, teachers can create assignments with their LMS, share class-wide, and offer feedback in real time.

STEM 335

STEM Math Internet Mobile Devices 335

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Context matters, and we have to ask the questions to understand the context for each and every student. 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. Without question.

Internet 279

Internet Accessibility Local Government Activities 279

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

Context matters, and we have to ask the questions to understand the context for each and every student. 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. Without question.

Internet 305

Internet Accessibility Local Government Activities 305

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

In this teaching tip, I provide a simple structure for crafting an open-ended series of questions that ask students to provide anonymous feedback focused on teaching effectiveness that will help instructors respond to each semesters students based on their present needs. Write each question so it can receive its own response.

Feedback 96

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 96

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Kajeet, a provider of safe mobile student internet connectivity, has launched its 2016 campaign to highlight the “real action heroes” in school districts working to close the Homework Gap for their students. 1 million Homework Gap hours ‘rescued’ by Kajeet Customers.

Mobile Devices 159

Mobile Devices Internet Assignments Intelligence 159

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

And students, at the time they answered these questions, may have expected to return to school in person later in the semester, or at the very least this fall. Here’s what a few of them said: “It’s a little harder to learn the material because the teachers are not actually present, and it’s all through the internet.” “I

High School 199

High School High School Internet Students 199

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 They’re providing additional flexibility, assigning and grading less homework in light of the pandemic. I don’t believe in talking about how we’re behind.

Education 213

Education Assignments Testing Study 213

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

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Moreover, the fact that the actual assignment was still completed on paper and turned into the bin on my desk at the end of the period allowed reluctant students a smoother transition into the paperless world. I set up all students with traditional paper-pencil textbook work on their assigned literary movement.

Assignments 189

Assignments Textbooks English Attention 189