eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In fact, spaced repetition is the key to all learning of knowledge-heavy subjects, from preschool literacy and numeracy exercises through high school, corporate training, and beyond. And yet it remains the most underrated and underutilized learning principle in the history of education. Let’s start with a story.

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JUNE 16, 2023

There’s a news story in higher ed that’s not getting enough attention. In a stinging irony, many tenured faculty teach courses on equity and social justice, where students learn about oppression engendered by privilege. The nation’s adjuncts are rising up.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring systems spearhead this learning revolution by reimagining the tutoring concept, offering interactive and adaptive learning experiences customized to each individual’s learning capabilities. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Educational technology plays a critical role in the classroom Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Educational technology transforms learning by increasing engagement, personalizing instruction, and expanding access to resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

If you’ve been paying attention to education news lately, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation around technology in the classroom is shifting. When edtech first burst onto the scene almost three decades ago, access to more technology – devices, broadband – was everything. Edtech should adapt with the learner.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

With time-saving technology strategies, school librarians can find ways to connect with their school’s teachers and students on a deeper level, forming relationships and helping with research and skill development. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

House of Representatives’ Education and Workforce Committee is giving the approach attention. Anyone who has applied for a job in the last two decades is aware of the prominent role that applicant-tracking systems and resume-scanning technologies play in determining which candidates make it into the hiring pipeline.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Key points: Today’s students deserve modern tech tools that suit their learning styles and tendencies 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page It’s 2024!

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2021

It’s a bit of a mystery what goes on inside the brain when students learn. Ido Davidesco, an assistant professor of learning sciences at the University of Connecticut, says such research will yield insights that can help teachers do their jobs better. He admits, though, that the technology must be used carefully.

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MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. A group of blockchain projects called “learn-to-earn” (also sometimes called “earn-to-learn”) aims to incentivize learners to engage with educational content and, just as importantly, stick with it.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

When leaders at Megan Claffey’s Colorado district decided to give parents a choice between online and hybrid learning, they didn’t expect many to choose the all-online option. I don't feel like I can give them what I could give them in the classroom as far as individual attention and differentiated lessons.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

From increased anxiety and depression related to unhealthy usage of social media , to our students’ decreased attention spans , it’s time to take a “less is more” approach. But doing so is imperative if we want to re-humanize learning experiences for our students. That may seem counterintuitive. What are we going to use for curriculum?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: When implemented well, education technology helps achievement Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

The report, highlighting the top 40 education technology products, is published by LearnPlatform by Instructure and provides insights on trends, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-aligned evidence, and categorical rankings relevant to K-12 decision-makers as well as edtech product leaders. “The

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

In addition to highlighting the top 40 education technology products, which represent more than 3.9 The evidence is clear: tech-enabled learning is here to stay,” said Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure. “As We expect scrutiny on how these tools are helping the teaching and learning process.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With this latest—and largest—surge of coronavirus infections in the United States, K-12 schools that hadn’t yet reopened for in-person learning now see few paths to do so in the near term, and many of the schools that were offering some face-to-face instruction are now pulling back into full-time remote learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and some background insight with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. Promising practices and effective use of technology are areas of focus.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

A 3D immersive environment fosters healthy social interactions while reducing learning barriers. But Kevin Chu, director of ViewSonic, purports a 3D immersive environment fosters healthy social interactions while reducing learning barriers for any kind of learning that happens online. Teachers love that feature.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

During that time, I have enjoyed working with the staff, students, parents, and community members to thoughtfully integrate technology into the classrooms. In 1995, I became the Educational Technology Coach for the Verona Area High School. The Amazon Robotics: Fulfillment Center Virtual Career Tour is my favorite.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Educators have talked for years about students shortening attention spans and how kids struggle to follow the most basic of instructions. Its creators, he tells me, want to grab attention and rack up views quickly so they get free stuff. Guillermo stresses to me that he is not a fan of brain rot videos.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By integrating digital tools, educators can create interactive lessons, facilitate personalized learning, and foster collaboration, ultimately leading to a more effective and enriching educational experience. How can technology enhance teaching and learning in the classroom?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most teachers who work in education today have studied — or at least are familiar with — VARK , a learning theory first introduced by Neil Fleming in 1987. VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

If there’s one place student awareness and attention is at a premium, it’s the classroom. To learn more about how schools are using Rise Vision to improve school safety visit the company’s website. This year’s program attracted more than 2,400 nominations from over 16 different countries throughout the world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. This can significantly enhance learning outcomes by ensuring students receive the support they need to master the material.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Zachary Jackson thinks a lot about what his students may be learning from him in class. Jackson takes particular pains to make sure his male students are “selfless,” learning to care for others and to be there for each other. Low college enrollment rates for men have also drawn attention to men’s struggles. Thomas asks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and background conversation with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. Promising practices and effective use of technology are areas of focus.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

However, because the science of reading refers to broad research in a variety of fields on how a child learns to read, practical applications have not yet been widely taught to educators and there is a sizeable gap between theory and action.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Learn about AI. Educators are the experts in teaching and learning, and they need to be at the center of conversations about how artificial intelligence will be used in education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology buoys student learning via engagement Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology has a profound impact on student learning by enhancing engagement, fostering personalized education, and providing access to vast resources.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A few years ago, it seemed like social-emotional learning was rocketing into the mainstream. Many schools were adopting social-emotional learning programs and frameworks, weaving practices that support social and emotional development into various parts of the school day and reporting material improvements in student behavior and outcomes.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2022

However, as I noticed how often students were engaging with you, I thought to start to use some of the classroom observation protocols I have learned over the years. In your case, you used one you had learned from a professor you had when you were in graduate school. No class would be complete without a powerful analogy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

But Lang admits that holding students’ attention is now harder than it’s been in the past, and he offers some practical suggestions on how to respond. We talked about his tips for holding attention during online classes, his thoughts on banning devices in the classroom and how he got into writing about teaching in the first place.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2021

As the pandemic has forced more teaching online, plenty of instructors have been trying to figure out the best way to keep students’ attention and interest with lecture videos or Zoom sessions. The face is a massive draw—it’s a magnet for attention,” Stull says. It’s almost like this symphony that the instructor is the heart of.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And that desire for change drew Vallon to Quest to Learn , a public 6-12 school in New York City focused on game-based learning. For 10 years, she's been part of a group of educators and staff using game-based learning to teach students how to think critically and creatively, analyze systems and ask thoughtful questions.

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