eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

State certified teachers stream in to lead real-time, synchronous classes, while paraprofessionals are on-site for classroom management and tech support. Live, interactive teaching does more than just help fill classroom vacancies. By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

We just completed a study that compared the test scores of radiology students that used real human cadavers to study, and another group who used AR objects on the Merge Cube to study, and there was no statistically significant difference in test scores between the groups. Integrated quizzes and classroom management tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Tests were administered via digital devices (though there are options for paper-and-pencil). Besides measuring student achievement, they also were an indicator of school facility to administer green digital tests instead of the traditional paper-and-pencil versions. Will students get used to that? Yes, but not this month.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Or maybe you’re interested in 9 ways to create and manage better makerspaces. Whatever your focus, we’re pretty confident you’ll find some new edtech tools to explore or some new classroom management strategies to test out this year. 10 things teachers can do today to prepare students for the future.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2017

“We’ve been working on some super cool artificial intelligence (AI), and in lab tests, the AI robots demonstrated instructional capability,” Miller said. Student teachers present in each classroom helped to grade homework and assisted with classroom management as the artificial intelligence pilot rolled out.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 13, 2015

If you’re already using a Learning Management System (LMS) as a course management tool, you should also consider how it can help students prepare for a test. In addition, you can dedicate a discussion board topic specifically to test preparation. Most Learning Management Systems offer some sort of file sharing tool.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

Next steps: We never talk about test scores or use the word “achievement.” For that to happen, our goal is for students to go into their other classrooms and put pressure on their other teachers to do what this cohort of 80 teachers is doing.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Research suggests that when students are better able to manage themselves and their behaviors, this skill positively impacts: Graduation rates (as compared to using standardized test data). Classroom managment (Claro & Loeb, 2019; Duckworth & Carlson, 2013; Jones & Jacob, 2014). Academic achievement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

We also know that students who have highly effective teachers for three years in a row can score 50 percentile points higher on achievement tests than students who have less effective teachers three years in a row. But academic gains are just one of the outcomes of high teacher effectiveness.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

The result is classroom noise pollution that causes distraction and discomfort for students and teachers. From learning loss and lower standardized test scores to student distraction and teachers losing their voices, noise has significant impacts in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The teacher’s dashboard includes useful reminders like ‘to be graded’ and ‘students who are late’ The class dashboard includes tabs for ‘today’, ‘calendar’, ‘contents’, and ‘gradebook’ Paper tests can be uploaded to the program (by taking a picture) and then shared out with students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

They also determined the best timing for the lessons so they wouldn’t interfere with state testing. She has a passion for integrating technology and interactive notebooks, as well as implementing innovative data-driven teaching and classroom management methods to inspire students to reach and feel success. Step 3: Find Leaders.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Many say they feel less effective when they’re stressed , which research shows can negatively impact the quality of their instruction, classroom management and relationships with students suffer. Educators are expected to improve standardized test scores and get students “back on track.” Not right-sized.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

Test scores fell dramatically. Key happenings in 2022: Class became a maybe- unicorn selling a classroom management tool within a video conferencing platform—a category of company that literally did not exist in 2019. And they are a way to pressure test the intellectual rigor behind investing in a company you are excited about.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. But if you’re like me, your K-12 experience focused more on educational standards than creative exploration. Education is complicated.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

New Savvas Realize LMS Enhancements For back to school, Savvas continues to enhance its award-winning Savvas Realize platform, which is recognized as one of the most innovative learning management systems in the industry.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 5, 2015

That means posters, math papers, art projects, tests, summatives must be scanned into the server and filed in each student’s digital portfolio. How to use it in your classroom: Even without the requirement for digital portfolios, this is a useful app for teachers. 252 Favorite IPad Apps for your Classroom.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Think of this as your go-to guide for setting up a safe, calm, and curiosity-filled science classroom. Why Science Lab Safety Rules Matter Lets be real: the science classroom can look a little different than the rest of the day. There are test tubes, beakers, and maybe even open flames depending on the grade level.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Last year, we introduced the Alexa Education Skill API , which is a set of interfaces that allow edtech developers—such as those building Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, Classroom Management providers and massive open online course platforms—to quickly and easily build voice experiences.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2024

The study analyzed NWEA MAP® testing scores from 1,885 third- through fifth-grade students across eight schools within a single district. User-Friendly Interface for Educators: An intuitive, navigable user experience including instructional videos for educators and differentiation tools to simplify classroom management.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

More on classroom management: What’s the Classroom of the Future Look Like? How to Prepare Students for PARCC Tests. Classroom management Education reform' You might want to check her out for more in-depth materials. –first published on TeachHUB. What’s Tomorrow’s Student Look Like.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Not so long ago, speakers at edtech conferences often quipped that if Ben Franklin were to visit our world today, the only place he would recognize is the public school classroom. While that old chestnut long held some truth, it ceased being applicable this past spring, when the “classroom” changed virtually overnight.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 4, 2021

Students who cram for the test but then forget everything as soon as the exam is over. . The goal of classroom management. Teachers handing out ‘busy work’ to keep students occupied and in their seats. Teachers grading assignments that have been carelessly or sloppily prepared. Image credit: Clock , Richard Wezensky.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 24, 2025

You dont need to become a drill sergeant to bring the energy back down and regain control of your classroom. Here are five practical, teacher-tested ways to get your class back on track when their focus flies out the window. Sometimes it just takes a little creativity and a willingness to switch things up.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

can help transform traditional quizzes or tests into more engaging, game-like experiences. It’s got a lot of features, too, like: Easy assignment distribution and collection features Seamlessly integrates with Google apps Real-time grading and feedback Kahoot!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

In 2011, Cat Campos was a senior at Immaculata-La Salle High School , struggling to see how the iPod touch devices they were testing in her AP Literature class could support learning. Since those early days of testing iPods, the small, private, Catholic school earned a long-standing designation as an Apple Distinguished School.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Preliminary research suggests digital platforms can improve student testing outcomes. When the Maricopa Unified School District in Arizona introduced blended learning classrooms, students using the program scored higher than the district average on all six of the statewide achievement tests. .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

This refrain is well-grounded in empirical research—differences between teachers have been shown not only to affect student test achievement but also a variety of later life student outcomes—and it is the basis for a concerted national effort to upgrade the skill-set of the nation’s teacher workforce. Teachers matter!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2015

He says test data back that up. A school full of students progressing at different rates could “wreak havoc” on classroom management, said Craig Harper, a spokesman for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Observers, including teachers advocates, say the idea sounds promising but warn it could be too expensive.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students from the county apply to the program of their choice during eighth grade, a process that involves taking an admissions test; submitting transcripts, teacher recommendations and a personal video; and entering a lottery, since demand is high. Earlier this year, I was facilitating a series of three lessons about classroom management.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

More classroom management ideas: How Do You Grade Tech? How to Prepare Students for PARCC Tests. Tech Ed Resources for your Classroom–Organize Your Classroom. Classroom management Teaching' Don’t feel like you must do all seven all the time. Then, watch it become your agent of change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

This doesn’t stop with quizzes, tests, and memorizing facts. Classroom management assessments' To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

has been a leader in implementing stringent supervision and high-stakes evaluation for teachers, these practices are part of a national education reform movement that seeks to standardize teaching in an (ultimately ineffective) quest to boost student test scores. My experience is not unique: While D.C.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2016

New whiteboarding software offers instant sharing to any student device, classroom management, and advanced interactivity building without an internet connection. Ormiboard Pro gives teachers and students the freedom to build lessons, activities, and interactive games for use in any classroom that has displays and/or mobile devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2020

Blend keyboarding into class activities and prepare for year-end tests. Topics include: Assessment, grading, and end-of-year testing. Classroom management (blogs, rigor, curriculum maps). Guide students in safe and effective internet search and research. Assess student tech use organically. Digital Citizenship.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Post homework and test dates. Keep parents informed by posting important information like homework assignments and test dates. Getting parents involved in the classroom experience is just as important as getting students involved. And finding these opportunities can be as simple as starting a classroom blog.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The other AI is obviously the hot new topic that’s infiltrating every conversation, from curriculum development to classroom management and beyond. I think you’ll find their conversation on how AI can affect the actual use of personalized learning techniques, both in the classroom and scale, to districts illuminating.

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