eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2015

New features included in the Epiphany Learning Personalized Learning Application version 2.0 include: New Configurators: Schools can customize the application – and their personalized learning environments – at the district, school, grade and class level without custom development. Updated K-2 Profile: a.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. That flexibility is what all educators need right now.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best. While both have similar features, they each offer unique tools that suit some classrooms better than others. . For example, the Classwork page lets teachers switch quickly between assignments. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Blended Learning Learning Tools Assignments Education 158

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

” Looking closer at North Carolina, Pitt County Schools adopted a color-coded AI use system to help students determine if their use of AI tools is acceptable, or if a given assignment is best completed in an AI-free manner.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Our school was already using a learning management platform for quizzes, tests, and homework assignments, so we had a good starting point as we shifted to remote learning, yet there were still many lessons to learn. Related content: STEM education and hands-on learning. Tools for teaching science remotely.

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Quizzes STEM Learning Assignments 325

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

Do your school’s students submit their school assignments by uploading PDFs or other files within a learning management system? If so, a new tool from Google is looking to upend that practice—by connecting the LMS directly to Google Drive. This is Google’s latest update to its education product suite.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving.

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Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 317

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Ideally, exams should be used more as a learning tool than an assessment tool. Bethany Bovard defined the difference in her own words. “I Yes exactly.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Example could be applied to a composition assignment. Example could be applied to a written assignment. The post Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning. link] 1007/978-1-4419-8126-4_18 Tulving, E.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Emerging in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and related declines in student learning and motivation, AI refers to a broad range of technologies, including tools such as ChatGPT, that use vast data repositories to make decisions and problem-solve. For humans, we recommend anti-bias practices to overcome these perceptions.

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Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 332

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

This includes on-demand tutoring along with AI tools that offer feedback on written work. These AI tools help students fine-tune their essays before they connect with a live tutor or before they submit their assignments to teachers. AI Writing Review enables students to submit their drafts for lightning-fast feedback.

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Feedback Essay Writing Learning Styles 334

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2015

As the principal of Hudson High School of Learning Technologies in Manhattan, I know firsthand how cellphones can both help students stay in touch in today’s world and how they can be a valuable teaching and learning tool in the school setting. Next page: Managing the digital divide.

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Mobile Devices Art Assignments Communication 278

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Across the nation, school districts are investing in one-to-one computing programs and supplying digital devices for their students to use as learning tools. While these tools can be very empowering, giving each child a device isn’t enough to close the digital opportunity gap that exists between students of varying economic means.

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Mobile Devices Internet Elementary School Elementary School 278

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Example could be applied to a composition assignment. Example could be applied to a written assignment. The post Lightboards as a Learning Tool in Adult Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning. link] 1007/978-1-4419-8126-4_18 Tulving, E.

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Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Learning management systems and digital resources became indispensable for assigning work, tracking progress, and providing feedback. Leveraging tech platforms like learning management systems enables that tactic of breaking up learning and letting students engage with it in various ways, Weeks noted.

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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. To support them, I used Classkick’s built-in audio tools to record and embed verbal instructions and questions into assignments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

By embracing these tools, K-12 education transcends traditional boundaries, creating versatile, inclusive, and future-ready learning environments that prepare students for success in an increasingly technology-driven society. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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Technology Teaching Gamification Textbooks 265

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Blended learning approaches combine digital assessment tools with traditional classroom instruction, creating seamless transitions between online and in-person learning experiences. Students who prefer visual learning gain additional channels for demonstrating their understanding and contributing to group discussions.

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Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 248

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2018

My solution was to find digital learning tools that are fun and produce valuable learning opportunities. Students are able to work at their own pace through different tracks, using it to retain what they are learning in class.

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Textbooks Assignments Knowledge Testing 277

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

Between September 2020 and May 2021, Teachers created over 3 million online worksheets and assigned them to more than 6 million students who completed nearly 40 million assignments. Such a tool is what is needed going forward. TeacherMade’s free digital worksheet creation software was the breakout hit of the 2020-21 school year.

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Assignments Questions Grades Curriculum 246

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Here is one example from an AI reflective assignment that I tried out in my classes, followed by some other actionable strategies you may want to try out.

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Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 93

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Key points: Dyslexic students often incur additional stress in the classroom Using different learning tools and regular communication can help students’ comfort levels See related article: The intersection of the science of reading and edtech Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school.

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Reading Syllabus Learning Intelligence 306

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Digital On-Demand Class Sets give schools the flexibility to allocate budget for assigned classroom reading even in situations where classes and rosters are not finalized. Titles will display under Assignments in Sora. Authorized educators can access school- and student-level data for titles.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning. Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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Activities Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking 317

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

MONTREAL – Paper , the leading Educational Support System (ESS), today announced that it has acquired Readlee, an innovative learning tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and speech recognition technology to help students improve their reading skills.

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Intelligence Gamification Reading Achievement 306

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Bringing career readiness and academic support together in one place means students have the tools to discover the “why” behind their education—then get the learning support they need to accomplish their goals,” Belstering added.

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Secondary Education Essay High School High School 292

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

This strategy can be amplified with the Studio Board tool from within Discovery Education Experience , which in South Carolina is provided to educators at no cost through our Department of Education. Teachers can assign the template to their learners. Teachers assign a list of vocabulary words and definitions (step one).

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Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 238

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Quizizz allows for both live games and homework assignments, so students can practice at their own pace. When students get a question wrong, they see the correct answer and have the option for Redemption Questions, giving them another chance to learn from their mistakes. Ive seen this firsthand!

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

The impact of visual and interactive learning tools Visual media profoundly influences how students process and retain information. Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. Online brainstorming platforms benefit project-based learning initiatives.

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Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 183

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

An award-winning app known for assigned and choice reading of ebooks, audiobooks and magazines, Sora also provides a simple user experience for students to browse and read comics, even on phones. These titles include simultaneous use rights so all students can access titles for their age group instantly.

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Reading Schools Grades Middle School 286

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Designed to give school leaders a pulse check on their communities, the survey highlights opportunities, challenges and differences in perception when it comes to communications, connectivity, tech support and other components of the remote learning experience. Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge.

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Assignments Learning Communication Online Learning 218

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

UWorld , the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of AP ® (Advanced Placement ® ) Learning Tools , a new College Readiness solution to help educators enhance instruction, improve student performance, and effectively prepare for AP exams. Pemmasani, M.D.,

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Exams Critical Thinking Hybrid Learning Education 164

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. Student and teacher collaboration promotes an effective understanding of different concepts.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2016

Ninety-one percent of surveyed teachers said technology provides a greater ability for teachers to tailor lessons and homework assignments to students’ individual needs. The top three classroom technology roles, as ranked by teachers, include: Providing a variety of learning tools or modalities (62 percent).

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Technology Teachers Schools Blended Learning 235

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This means that schools can provide instant access to assigned titles as ebooks and audiobooks for in-class and distance learning for all students. The newest Sora feature is the On-Demand Class Set, which allows schools to purchase the right number of books for students in an assigned module or unit.

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Distance Learning Schools Assignments Curriculum 190

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

The visual appeal and interactivity of Canva ensure students stay engaged, especially in online or hybrid learning environments. For a literature assignment, I have students design a Canva infographic analyzing a novels themes. They include key quotes, character relationships, and symbolic imagery.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 287

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

Through a seamless integration, teachers will have instant access to quality multimedia content to guide student-centric learning experiences, supporting the success of every student. “As Unfortunately, many of the tools available only meet a small portion of teachers’ needs or they are prohibitively expensive.

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Assignments Online Learning Accessibility Curriculum 173