eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change.

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JULY 15, 2021

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum. The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Dear Otto is an occasional column where I answer questions I get from readers about teaching tech. I got this question from a colleague:: I teach computer literacy. You can explain to her the classroom management steps you’re taking and ask her/his patience. Go Paperless for Earth Day.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Instead of just saving time, AI aims to reshape how teachers manage their classrooms, offering a way to automate the administrative load, personalize student support, and free up teachers to focus on what they do best: teaching. However, as with any powerful tool, the benefits AI brings come with caveats.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

School districts nationwide are scrambling to fill open teaching vacancies, and this crisis has a profound effect on the quality of education that students receive. teaching profession over the last half century. Teaching can often seem like an isolating profession. Build collegiality.

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MAY 17, 2024

How do you teach the hard to teach class? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

There’s a secret to teaching kids how to use technology. It’s called ‘delegate’ I don’t mean sluff off the teaching to aides or parents. Teach students how to do the twenty tech problems they’ll face half the time. Do pop quizzes on them (if that’s your teaching style).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Take a positive approach to classroom management. When students arrive on the first day, some know how to behave appropriately in a classroom, but others don’t because they were never taught. CHAMPS is a proactive, positive approach to classroom management that overtly teaches students how to behave responsibly.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

My advice: Model what you teach As I encourage my students to get involved in civics, I do the same. Resources like the ones I recommended here make a difference not only in my classroom, but also in the personal and academic growth of my students. That, in turn, makes for less hectic days with better classroom management.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. These lightweight laptops have become a staple of the post-COVID classroom, and for good reason.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding implicit bias: Professional development sessions can begin by exploring the concept of implicit bias and its impact on teaching and learning. Through modeling and practice, educators can develop the skills to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies effectively.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Co-teaching, where two educators work together to deliver instruction to a group of students is not just a growing trend in education, but an innovative approach that enhances and strengthens learning experiences for teachers , students, and the school. Here we’ll take a closer look at the numerous benefits co-teaching has to offer.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

In a setting where the pace is dictated by the teacher or the curriculum rather than the learner’s needs, students may rush through the material without fully understanding it. This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology plays a critical role in student success Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology is crucial in teaching and learning as it transforms traditional education into an engaging, interactive experience.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

USA, announced the launch of the A30 , the world’s first All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom. The A30 is a multi-functional classroom tool that enhances the teaching experience by combining a document camera, web camera, microphone, and speaker.

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Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

Most of my teaching experience was in middle schools, so I spent a lot of time with kids who were going through one of the most tumultuous transitions of their lives. The challenge with teaching these skills, however, is time. What’s the difference between Amazon and Bookshop.org? That’s where Mitch Weathers comes in.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Reading Mastery , an evidence-based Direct Instruction program, is a comprehensive K–5 ELA curriculum that has been shown to improve reading performance for a wide range of students, including special education populations. For more information about Reading Mastery , visit: mheonline.com/readingmasterytransformations.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

How should an entire district begin teaching digital citizenship? Following the district vision, and in search for a free curriculum, Ellington found Common Sense’s Digital Citizenship Curriculum and began from there. To begin with, creativity, flexibility and strong goals are a must. Click here to learn more! Step 6: …and PD.

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MAY 20, 2020

As we struggle with adapting our classes to remote learning, I know lots of teachers who are realizing that their normal approach isn’t suited for remote teaching. Here are thirteen accepted pedagogical teaching strategies with proven records of success. Whole Brain Teaching. DoK is not a taxonomy (like Bloom’s).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Savvas Realize , recognized as one of the most innovative learning management systems (LMS) in the industry and the winner of seven edtech awards, has now been made even easier to use with intuitive navigation for both teachers and students and time-saving tools for teachers to make the most of their teaching day.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2018

Want to become more confident applying STEM concepts across the curriculum? If you’re searching for something to invigorate your classroom in the fall, check out these new teaching tools and methods–you might find something you can’t wait to use in your classroom.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can ask questions, start a discussion with other teachers using the curriculum, and access additional resources. how-to skills used in lessons.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

It’s really about how you integrate purposeful tech tools into what you’re trying to have your teachers teach and their students learn. Once they look at the curriculum with that mindset, they actually find themselves teaching very differently. We’re asking teachers to think of themselves as intentional learning designers.

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JULY 5, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Reset Default Font.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

At Savvas, we are committed to empowering educators with the highest-quality instructional materials and effective teaching strategies to increase student achievement,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. Teachers can also provide students with targeted adaptive assignments on specific skills or standards.

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APRIL 28, 2025

Data shows that classrooms emphasizing inquiry-based learning see a notable increase in student engagement and retention. Additionally, the importance of emotional intelligence in teaching is gaining recognition. The future classroom isn’t just a vision; it’s an impending reality, ready to reshape the educational landscape.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Teach with IPads. Too Noisy- -another app to show noise level in classroom (app). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Classroom management Websites lists' Tagible –organize videos from YT, Vimeo, more. Volunteer Spot –organize with free online sign-up sheets.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Savvas approaches learning as more than just absorbing content and curriculum,” Forsa continued. “It When paired together, the combined solution delivers cutting-edge assessments, curriculum, and adaptive personalized learning all on one platform, providing an individualized pathway to success for each student. It is about that aha!

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AUGUST 11, 2017

If you have challenging students in your classes, there’s a good chance someone has suggested that you look into Whole Brain Teaching (WBT). Whole Brain Teaching is an active teaching method designed to maximize student engagement in lessons, positive interactions with classmates, and educational fun.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. . ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference. By the end of that first semester, 10 of my colleagues had already left the program.

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MAY 13, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. solicit help in/out of the classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While that old chestnut long held some truth, it ceased being applicable this past spring, when the “classroom” changed virtually overnight. Built originally for classroom management, many LMS platforms haven’t evolved for today’s highly fluid teaching environment. How do I teach this new concept through video conference?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Classrooms today could be in person, online, or hybrid. Classrooms may be student-driven, might focus on project-based learning, or may offer learning through a specialized topic such as STEM. Here’s how one educator is advocating for more PBL in classrooms through effective teaching strategies.

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