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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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

This lets instructors hold competitive quizzes or have multiple students solve puzzles at the same time. Assigning different user permission levels is a valuable feature that keeps private data and system files safe. This puts a wide range of controls literally at your fingertips.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As he watched his own kids adjust to online schooling during the pandemic, he felt that Zoom lacked features to let teachers handle standard classroom activities such as taking attendance or giving quizzes. I was able to focus all of our development on really adding the teaching and learning tools to Zoom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational apps offer interactive lessons, quizzes, and simulations, catering to diverse learning styles. Learning management systems streamline administrative tasks, allowing educators to organize, distribute, and assess assignments efficiently. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Two products, geared primarily for the academic market, cover the topics of human anatomy and chemistry, while a third resource combines multiple science topics and can be used as refreshers in introductory college science courses or as a basic science learning tool in high schools.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2018

To sustainably individualize every child’s education, it helps to have the assistance of a complex technological algorithm to assign activities to children. I’ve come to learn that this way of thinking is reductive, at best. Many “personalized learning” tools don’t fulfill real needs. But this happens at a cost.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tools like discussion forums, shared documents, and video conferencing facilitate teamwork and idea exchange. Efficient Assessment : Teachers can use technology to quickly assess student progress through quizzes, assignments, and automated grading, providing immediate feedback.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Teachers can assign them to students as-is, edit and personalize these lessons within Studio, use the integrated Activity Builds to quickly build their own dynamic lessons, or start with a blank slate and create their own custom lessons from scratch. Tighter integrations with Learning Management Systems.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning can be achieved by providing innovative tools and methods that improve engagement, personalization, and efficiency. One of the primary ways technology enhances teaching is through interactive learning tools.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

HyFlex considerations in assignment design, groupwork, and lesson planning for inclusion, equity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) may be viewed by educators as daunting. Creating flexible assignments may mean redesigning current assignments to meet the needs of three different learning groups.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

It informs students in emergencies, updates them on historic events, and now–with extensions like Apple TV–connects them on a granular level to what they learn in their textbooks. These shows make learning fun and entertain children. Even watching the news in class can help with the learning experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2019

. “…on average, students’ achievement scores declined over summer vacation by one month’s worth of school-year learning…” ( Brookings ). Often, it revolves around repetitive schedules, assigned grades, and/or being forced to take subjects they don’t enjoy. This doesn’t have to happen.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

HyFlex considerations in assignment design, groupwork, and lesson planning for inclusion, equity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) may be viewed by educators as daunting. Creating flexible assignments may mean redesigning current assignments to meet the needs of three different learning groups.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

This way one can assess the impact of video on student learning (Onyeaka et al., Assigning a small number of points associated with the pre-lab quizzes allows students to accumulate “low-stakes” points, potentially benefiting their overall grade. 2006; Saxena et al.,

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

Below are some practices I use in my ungraded class, focusing on learning and growth. Feedback-Only: No Points I do not attach points to any assignments. If students want to know how well they did in an assignment, they must read my feedback. I believe that mistakes are one of the most powerful learning tools.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

For instance, teachers can use their LMS to quickly create or amend rubrics to clearly communicate learning expectations. They can also use polls, quizzes and discussion boards to facilitate classroom interaction, assess learning or capture student feedback. Fully leveraging one’s LMS can also help teachers save time.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Newsela , a personalized learning tool that allows students to read daily news articles and other nonfiction content at five different reading levels, uses this type of freemium model. The free version of their product gives students access to the daily articles along with comprehension quizzes.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

This way one can assess the impact of video on student learning (Onyeaka et al., Assigning a small number of points associated with the pre-lab quizzes allows students to accumulate “low-stakes” points, potentially benefiting their overall grade. 2006; Saxena et al.,

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. This not only bridges the gap between campuses but also fosters teamwork and communication skills (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding. This social dimension of learning cultivates essential interpersonal skills such as communication, teamwork, and empathy, which are vital for success in both academic and professional settings.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. This not only bridges the gap between campuses but also fosters teamwork and communication skills (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Students (primarily elementary age) log into their BrainPop account and access a teacher-assigned video or search for one of their own. Once they finish, teachers can assess learning either formatively or summatively using quizzes, games, and more. Discussion boards are a familiar learning tool in education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

It combines dynamic learning activities with a powerful adaptive learning engine that tailors content to each students individual needs. Students work through interactive spelling exercises, games, and quizzes that are designed not just for repetition, but for true understanding and mastery. Click to view slideshow.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2020

The company has also undergone another marriage of sorts: an acquisition that will bring quizzes and other tools that help students prepare for the SAT and other standardized tests. Tutors create worksheets and assignments for students, who earn points based on how they navigate and respond to questions.

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Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Once it learns a little bit about each student it can provide content that will keep students engaged like using gaming elements such as leaderboards or badges to keep students motivated. Easily Generates Content A profound benefit of AI tools is the ability to produce educational content that is engaging.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

If preferred, send letters to parents letting them know about this new learning platform their children will engage in at school and maybe at home as homework. This includes introductory videos, learning tools, and more to assist you in finding the best way to blend eSpark into your class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely. Technology revolutionizes education by offering interactive, adaptive, and collaborative learning experiences. Online collaboration tools facilitate group projects and communication.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

There is a premium version that allows teachers to track student activity, see who’s completed what, assign homework, and give vocabulary tests. Included are quizzes, printable formative and summative assessments, and answer keys to help teachers track student vocabulary progress. 3 Digital Tools to Encourage Close Reading.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Since professors typically require use of these tools to participate in class, students complain that they are essentially being charged to turn in their assignments. So he doesn’t assign it to his students. “I Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes. History textbook, was disappointed with the final product.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Modes of Instruction Synchronous Learning: Students attend live virtual classes at scheduled times, engaging directly with teachers and peers. Asynchronous Learning: Students access pre-recorded lessons and complete assignments on their own schedule, allowing for greater flexibility.

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k12

APRIL 17, 2025

Many parents ask the key question: Is online school better than in-person learning for my child? Our online programs combine state-certified teachers, interactive learning tools, and a supportive communitygiving students the best of both worlds. Is online school better than in-person school?

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Today, students frequently work in digital environments to read course materials, take tests and complete assignments. That sentiment is backed by learning-science research in a concept called the “doer effect.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The parts—assignments, resources, etc—are all broken up,” she says. Should students be able to send assignments directly to an educator or professor through the platform? In conversations, several educators used a phrase to describe something else they look for in LMSs, and that’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Learning A-Z provides a variety of digital literacy programs for educators. Students can listen to, read, and take quizzes on books of their choosing or assigned by their teacher. Raz-Kids offers a leveled library of books in English and Spanish.

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