eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

STEM 237

STEM Students Feedback Knowledge 237

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2025

As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. million English learners in K-12 public schools in the fall of 2021, up from 4.6

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Culture Multidisciplinary Evaluation English 144

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

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.

English 131

English Languages Language Assignments 131

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.

Curriculum 153

Curriculum Plagiarism Internet Fairness 153

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2025

Less than 1 percent of students discussed social media, although Friis estimates many of the concerns students have regarding bullying or interpersonal relationship woes happen online. For many children, communicating via technology is more natural than face-to-face conversations, especially about sensitive topics,” he says.

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Counselling Students Laboratory Peer Review 171

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

The choices include qualities like kindness, humility, confidence, innovation, strong communication, empathy and decisiveness. The same traits tend to rise to the top: kindness, strong communication and knowledge/expertise. Communication is key.” Over the years, the results have been remarkably consistent. That hasn’t changed.

Beliefs 143

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 143

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

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.

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

Critical Thinking 87

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. AEF also integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

He emphasizes that effective digital programs are driven by specific educational needswhether supporting CTE (Career and Technical Education), dropout recovery, or creating early college opportunitiesrather than by technology itself. I mean, it’s program first technology, second right? I mean it’s. And I were. Well, you go.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

As technology continues to evolve and permeate every aspect of life, understanding how to navigate the digital landscape is crucial not only for academic success but also for career readiness and responsible citizenship. Understanding the importance of digital literacy prepares children for the demands of the future.

Skills 52

Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The rules in my room — raise your hand before you speak, stay in your seat, respect others’ opinions and values — are there to make my class environment safe and open for all of my students to discuss and debate freely. They are for everyone. Some students opted for a good old-fashioned test.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

The programs rigorous nature, combined with students full-time jobs and family commitments, leaves little time to build peer connections or a sense of community. While awarding scholarships was straightforward, fostering engagement in these activities and building a strong community proved far more challenging.

STEM 53

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. Those school districts increasingly rely on technology for both classroom instruction and administrative operations. It’s as much about human behavior as it is about the technology itself, right? They face growing cybersecurity risks. And so this is.

Education 193

Education Local Government Internet Questions 193

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. This might seem straightforward, but what constitutes a computer skill evolves in tandem with technology. Discuss age-restricted websites with your child. What are computer skills?

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Interactive Games: Learning can (and should!)

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

billion and spent some of that on technology to accommodate remote learning. Department of Education. Of that, $4 billion was direct aid to students, for help with tuition and other college expenses. Institutions got $5.3 Getting a campus job at the social services office got her out of her shell. “I

Math 88

Math English Lecturing High School 88

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

But Michael ODay, communications director for its Americas region, said via email that the agency is unwavering in its dedication to providing an exceptional educational experience for every student. Davids objecting to the academys decision to remove 381 books discussing race, gender and sexuality from its Nimitz Library.

Schools 118

Schools History Students Culture 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: Technology is always an extra layer of work in my classroom. The problem was four-fold: students didn’t have the technology foundation to smoothly incorporate digital tools into projects. This provides an easy, natural, resilient, and native way to integrate technology into teaching.

Technology 180

Technology Math Curriculum Evaluation 180

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

A popular service learning endeavor is teaching technology skills to those who don’t have them. Sharing their skill is natural and an easy way for them to give back to the community. In this lesson plan, students will teach a group of seniors how to use common technology to help them manage their life and relationships better.

Teachers 168

Teachers Languages Language Internet 168

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2017

When it comes to school communications, parents today want more information from their children’s teachers and schools, but they also want that information to be timely, targeted, and personalized to their children or their interest areas. The latest data from Speak Up Research Project gives insights on school-to-home communications.

Communication 340

Communication Schools Knowledge Discussions 340

Teach Hub

MAY 20, 2025

It combines your electronic gradebooks with attendance, communication tools, lesson plans, and even admissions and billing if your school needs that. The layout feels a bit like a social media feed, with updates, assignments, and discussions all in one spot. The gradebook itself is very visual and easy to navigate.

Teachers 90

Teachers Assignments Grades Feedback 90

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Fortunately, districts appear to be meeting these challenges head-on, as evidenced by a recent panel discussion for administrators and tech directors in Dallas, hosted by the IT products vendor PCMG , called “Preparing the Next Generation of Personalized Learners in the Digital Age.” The OneRoster (standard) is a good one.

Internet 330

Internet Textbooks Confidentiality Discussions 330

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Increasingly, district leaders are incorporating video into school-home communication. Districts are finding that using video can improve school-home communication by making the process of engagement easier for parents. Video options can help with: Removing barriers to school-home communication.

Communication 276

Communication Schools History Testing 276

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2024

Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if the approach is fragmented and disjointed. For best results, a district communications strategic plan should identify key stakeholders, the outcomes you want to achieve with them, and the channels you’ll use for communication.

Communication 297

Communication Schools Evaluation English 297

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Schools have a two-fold challenge: Newcomers struggle to understand and be understood, and schools grapple with the means to effectively communicate with them.

Communication 269

Communication Culture Languages Language 269

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Having a campus-wide communication ecosystem is imperative. How to monitor communication within your entire ecosystem using one software platform. Register now! Topics will include: How to immediately notify teachers of a lockdown through software alerts. How to instantly notify law enforcement and first responders.

Communication 254

Communication Mobile Devices Schools Discussions 254

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. During either style, students are tasked with organizing the words accordingly.

Technology 226

Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 226

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.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

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.

Technology 254

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Critical Thinking 254

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?

Technology 237

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237