eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

Teachers and administrators can structure their edtech solutions in a way that screens out external threats while also teaching students these vital skills–and we’re about to break down exactly how. Transparency: Why are your edtech platforms using student data, and how can you communicate that clearly to parents and students alike?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Secret 2: Student expertise.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

With better feedback mechanisms and more support, teachers could adjust their lesson plans, teach in near-real time, and deliver the help when it’s needed – without slowing down or backtracking the entire class to help the small group of students struggling with that day’s lesson.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. To help kids make the most of these tools, we need to teach the process explicitly.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology. The range of careers students presented was impressive and included jobs like animators, hospice nurses, and lawyers. Success is not limited to one path.

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

When I began my career in education, I believed the value I brought to the classroom was my subject area expertise cultivated as an English major at UCLA and my pedagogical expertise honed while working on my teaching credential and Masters in Education. Our value lies in the human side of teaching. email, audio update)?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Instead of thinking about UDL and blended learning as two separate disconnected approaches to teaching and learning, it is worth exploring the overlap between the two. Teachers can create a support network for students if they design lessons that encourage communication and collaboration.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. an EB student.

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Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

Autism is widely associated in daily circles with people who are socially awkward, have a different way of thinking, and are generally less effective communicators. What they found was that communication levels were about the same for the autistic and non-autistic groups, but the scores were lower on both sides in the mixed-group rooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2025

A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. The students can all see one another, creating a sense of community within the small group.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Digital collaboration platforms let students contribute to discussions, share their ideas, and collaborate on projects in a digital space. Asynchronous communication tools: Integrate asynchronous communication tools such as discussion forums, blogs, or messaging platforms.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching toolbelts” for guiding learners toward mastery. In the absence of face-to-face classes, teachers can communicate they care about their students’ progress by providing them with feedback on their work. Where are the gaps or missing elements?

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

Based on conversations we had with teachers, ViewSonic developed a solution to address their concerns when teaching online. Teachers can divide students into discussion groups. Teachers can also send students into breakout rooms and monitor them through a feature that recognizes whether or not students are engaged in discussions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2024

_Gather students on the class rug and discuss the meaning of ‘ digital citizen ’. _Discuss the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications. Discuss the internet’s etiquette as it relates to a first grader. Discuss why they use a password to access the computer. Where is this ‘digital town’?

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Teaching Internet Discussions Assignments 179

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing. How can we effectively weave formative assessment into the design and facilitation of learning regardless of the teaching and learning landscape? #1 Where are the gaps?

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teaching has always been a demanding profession, but this school year takes the cake! Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. These characteristics are also critical to a high-functioning learning community where students enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency. What did you learn?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. Station 2: Online Station Students spend time engaging in an asynchronous online discussion/debate about possible threats to biodiversity. This is not unusual.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. 3 (2019): 412-420. and Eunice R.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Using edtech in teaching, educators and school leaders can reduce environmental impact while enhancing student engagement and creativity. Rethinking teaching methods in the digital age Teaching methods have undergone significant transformation with the rise of educational technology.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Is your teaching practice sustainable? Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.” How did you respond to those moments?

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Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Encouraging Communication. One of the common points of concern for many teachers is the lack of meaningful communication with administrators. In turn, the communicative distance can have a negative impact on their experiences of stress, depression, and anxiety in the workplace. This isn’t just on a practical working basis.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. When Marc Watkins heads back into the classroom this fall to teach a digital media studies course, he plans to make clear to students how he’s now using AI behind the scenes in preparing for classes.

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Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students?

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Languages Language Communication English 134

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. So, how useful is technology for teaching and learning?

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Technology Teaching Quizzes Learning 154

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning. Communication The Communication skills Talents Unlimited seeks to develop are: Giving many, varied, single words to describe something.

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Students Learning Communication Discussions 319

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2023

It is flexible, scalable, and encourages diversity in both learning and teaching. They like that it’s online, with lots of multimedia options, and a focus not on writing but communication. I decided to track the skills I teach through blogging. A perfect spot to use them that continues the discussion is the blog profile.

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Skills Teaching Writing Communication 189

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Consider if your current students tend to want to have discussions or are your discussions like pulling teeth? Then there are students who prefer to communicate with you, but do not like to interact with their peers. Are you struggling to get the students to interact with each other or with you?

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Applying old habits to new technologies Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Luckily, educators don’t need to know everything about AI to teach it because they are already pros at teaching digital citizenship. Is it OK to bully a bot?”

Curriculum 300

Curriculum Ethics Plagiarism Communication 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Teaching vocabulary words within the context of a lesson–rather than as a list to be memorized–can help students understand a word’s meaning and its application, which makes STEM feel more accessible. Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking. Use small groups to discuss and solve problems.

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