eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

But it unfortunately wasn’t the edtech industry that won the race for children’s attention–it was social media. No, AI is not a cure-all technology, but it does open up intriguing possibilities in the thus-far disappointing timeline of so-called “personalized learning.” Sadly, we’re all familiar with what happened next.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 29, 2015

This requires that I design flipped lessons that encourage students to ask questions, analyze the information, and discuss concepts with peers asynchronously online to begin making sense of the information they are receiving at home. Step 4: Add Questions to Get Students Thinking Critically. Open-ended Questions.

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Multiple Choice Questions Students Assignments Blended Learning 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I resent the magnetic pull that iPads and apps have on their time and attention. As I write this, I do appreciate the irony of the tech enthusiast educator resenting my own children’s clear adoration of technology. In the context of education, it’s crucial that we question why we are using technology.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

Teaching 330

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 330

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who have traditionally planned a whole group lesson that moves the class, as a unit, through a series of learning activities find it nearly impossible to hold their students’ attention in the concurrent classroom. What questions or suggestions do they have? What’s working? What are they struggling with?

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2020

I’ve found that in addition to integrating STEM into language arts activities, using technology is a great way to generate deeper language arts engagement. Here are five ways you can use technology to capture and hold the attention of language arts students. Use Monster Quiz for assessments.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully. Technology access can be another barrier.

Assignments 457

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. This trend begs the question: How can we encourage our students to read both inside and outside the classroom? Today, an alarming 30% are below grade level, with 25% scoring well below grade level.

Culture 499

Culture Reading Assignments Blended Learning 499

EdTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Nobody noticed when I went days without talking or sat by myself at lunch, reading a book to avoid drawing attention to my loneliness. I began to question if I had any value to give the world. On the outside, I appeared to have my life together: I was in marching band, worked in a pizza restaurant and earned passing grades.

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Technology Attention Students Grades 178

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

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Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 101

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Over a series of three meetings, my architect asked me countless questions about what I wanted in a home and how I used the space. ” I turned the question to the group and asked them to work with a partner to brainstorm all the barriers that might make it hard for all students to access information presented that way.

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2022

However, it’ll ultimately be harder to solve the thornier questions like access and the low pay of care workers. Those companies can also provide helpful data on the child care market—the kind of data that governments didn’t have when they were looking to deliver relief funds to the highly decentralized and fragmented childcare system.

Attention 178

Attention Education Accessibility Questions 178

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2021

These shifts beg the question: are we witnessing the beginning of K–12 disruption—the type Clayton Christensen described? Before I dive in on answering that question, let’s clarify what Disruptive Innovation means. What is Disruptive Innovation? Disruption, as defined by the Christensen Institute, is more than just upheaval.

History 310

History Schools Attention Questions 310

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 92

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 92

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

And with technology now a large part of how students are learning, it is just a matter of time until any educator runs into a student with an unexpected knowledge of how tech works or how to manipulate it. Additionally, really pay attention to students who show a real curiosity about technology. Others simply because they can.

Attention 290

Attention Knowledge Skills Accessibility 290

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

It is in the moments when students are practicing and applying that they encounter obstacles, have questions, and need additional support. I encourage teachers to consider the following question. In the same way, teachers should dedicate the same time and attention to feedback as they do to instruction.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” Others worry that students may not have access to technology beyond the classroom or those who do have access may not watch instructional videos outside of class. Some teachers do not assign homework.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of simply listening to a teacher explain a concept, unpack a text, or model a strategy, students are challenged to ask questions, think critically, experiment and explore, and collaborate with classmates to learn. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding AI’s mechanisms demystifies the technology and encourages critical examination of the content students encounter daily. However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Below is an image of teacher responses to the following questions: What are the benefits and challenges of the whole group, teacher-led model from your perspective? Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

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. 3-2-1 Reflection: As students watch the video, ask them to identify three things they learned (facts/information), two connections they made, and one question they have.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2022

The question is: Does gaming have a viable role to play right now, as digital learning continues to claw its way to the forefront of education, or is it simply an unwelcome distraction? From toddler to teenager, the rich and vivid environments of video games can clearly command the attention of children at all ages. The impact.

Motivation 297

Motivation Attention Questions Activities 297

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.

Technology 172

Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 172

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements. Contribution: Does the student contribute relevant ideas, questions, or solutions? materials, technology, references)? What two questions do they have? What are three things they learned?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning. Even incorporating history, such as the evolution of technology or major scientific breakthroughs, can contextualize STEM subjects in ways that feel relatable and meaningful.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 327

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. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. Then, inside-out.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 326

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Central to this approach are the hooks – strategies that captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning. The Technology Hook The use of technology can be a hook in itself, but it can also be combined with most of the other hooks to amplify the learning experience. in teaching.

Teaching 297

Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Student Engagement 297

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Through the platform, I create interactive lessons where students practice answering common interview questions. Students learn about the information they need to provide during a doctor’s appointment and the types of questions a doctor might ask when they are sick.

Special Education 289

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 289

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2020

Levin, a former director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association who now heads the consulting firm EdTech Strategies , is more concerned about what happens when millions of devices that have been removed from the protection of school district firewalls for five months are reconnected to district networks in August.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re unsure where to begin, ask the chatbot for help brainstorming lesson ideas and then ask follow-up questions until you get something you can use. Questions such as these can help guide the conversation: What do you need to learn about AI, and how can you gain that knowledge? Engage in the conversation.

Intelligence 343

Intelligence Education Ethics Lecturing 343

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. And I will have to tell you that my technology team does. I know that there is a pretty heavy technology component. Follow your show.

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Technology Schools English Mobile Devices 164

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2024

He grew up taking apart his family’s old computers but he said Minecraft has turbocharged his interest in technology. “It He plans to study computer science next year at the New York City College of Technology. The students in Dewey’s Minecraft club are mostly happy to be bringing attention to their school.

High School 275

High School High School Game-Based Learning Schools 275

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Summaries : For students with significant issues with reading or attention issues, TAs can use AI tools to summarize long passages of text. Diffit provides leveled resources as well. Nearly all generative AI tools offer a summary function. Documentor.cc is a free summarizing tool that offers both detailed and concise summaries.

Teaching Assistants 275

Teaching Assistants Teaching Quizzes Intelligence 275

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130