eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here are just five alternative assessment strategies teachers can try in their classroom: 5-Word Challenge: Challenge students to summarize their learning in 5 words or less (this can be on video or on paper or other mode of communication). I truly believe that now is the time for boldness.

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Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 251

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge encourages students to make the most of their creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills to develop an idea that can transform the world.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Participation 258

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other.

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their classroom, community, or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution.

Middle School 231

Middle School Middle School STEM Science 231

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. They are invited to submit their solution in the form of a one to two-minute video explaining the science behind it.

Middle School 246

Middle School Middle School STEM Education 246

k12 Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Nikki Henry is the Chief Communications Officer for Fresno Unified School District, leading public engagement for over 70,000 students and 10,000 employees. A strategic leader, she has transformed the districts communications from reactive to proactive, fostering transparency and trust. Equity in education is a growing conversation.

Schools 190

Schools Beliefs Fairness Testing 190

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. We often neglect to tell students that reading, writing and communicating are just as necessary to success as technical skills,” Longcor explains. “In

Art 161

Art Language Languages STEM 161

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

“I’m very interested in a career within the healthcare field, which requires individuals to have a multitude of soft skills such as open-mindedness, empathy, approachability and communication,” she said in her video. Ruizhe (Fair) Shen from the Fontbonne The Early College of Boston in Massachusetts.

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Learning Fairness High School High School 200

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

According to Microsofts 2024 Work Trend Index , 75 percent of knowledge workers use AI, double the percentage of just six months before. Its clear that the ways we communicate, make decisions and solve problems are changing as we embrace this new technology. Education is no exception. educators about their attitudes toward AI.

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Education Ethics Knowledge Fairness 157

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other.

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Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 294

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Fourth graders put finishing touches on pamphlets and presentations about how individuals can make a difference in cleaning up our local watershed to share at their River Fair. Then we consider our student profiles including what knowledge, skills and interests each learner will bring to the project.

Fairness 154

Fairness Students Knowledge Science 154

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Another student expressed that interdisciplinary work “changed my thinking pattern … to a multi-field view” that helped them synthesize between bodies of knowledge and see other facets of the problems they worked on. We do not know what future challenges face us, but we do know that one day they will arrive.

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Interdisciplinary Laboratory Cognitive Development Students 184

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

and globe accelerate toward the use of renewable energy to fuel power grids, there is an acute pressure to build an educated workforce and a knowledgeable public who will understand and support these changes. There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Aliza Strassman , a second-grade general education teacher, leveraged the educational technology specialist at her school and her knowledge of best practices under Universal Design for Learning (UDL, a framework for designing inclusive classrooms) to create a technology-based approach to creative writing, publishing and peer feedback.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital footprint, digital privacy. internet safety.

Teaching 195

Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Because of that, I’ve been adamant that there is a clear need to build an inclusive family partnership system that provides all families with a fair opportunity to be as involved as they can be in support of their child’s school experience. Families do not always have the knowledge needed to meaningfully support their child’s learning.

Teachers 184

Teachers Fairness Participation Grades 184

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. This requires a critical look at both what and how we assess, ensuring the most important skills and knowledge are prioritized. We must communicate this data in an understandable way.

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Education Testing Fairness Discussions 195

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their community or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. New Jersey] Raunak Singh, Memorial Middle School, Fair Lawn School District.

Middle School 130

Middle School Middle School STEM Fairness 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 25, 2020

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital footprint, digital privacy. internet safety.

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Plagiarism Fairness Internet Knowledge 122

Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

About half of them believed it, and the other half weren’t sure, so we launched an investigative unit to understand how cell phones use microwave and radio frequencies to communicate. In our initial poll, the classes were all fairly split. Most, but not all of them, had heard of the claim that their cell phones might cause cancer.

Science 176

Science Math Students English 176

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

No matter who you are or where you live, you need access to modern communications to have a fair shot at 21st century success. It’s time to close the digital divide and focus on making sure communities with broadband access have the skills and knowledge to take full advantage of the internet. It's good stuff.

Internet 167

Internet Disabilities Fairness Accessibility 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital footprint, digital privacy. internet safety.

Plagiarism 120

Plagiarism Fairness Internet Knowledge 120

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2021

From a purely practical perspective, having an understanding of SQL will set children up to potentially follow a career path into any number of programming roles, since there is a lot of demand for software engineers with knowledge of SQL. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Teaching Schools Languages Language 171

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Join us at one of our jobs fairs! Coming from an academic setting, expect a brief learning curve with the abundance of new technology, from video conference software to internal communications apps. Find Your Dream Job at EdSurge’s Jobs Fairs Network with top edtech companies in: SF (10/10), Boston (10/16) and NYC (10/17) Learn More 5.

Education 162

Education Fairness Culture Communication 162

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Nathan Holbert, an associate professor of Communication, Media and Learning Technology Design at Teachers College, Columbia University says the market is saturated with “poorly designed, thoughtless, apping experiences,” and it may prove difficult to find games teaching academic skills.

Mobile Devices 202

Mobile Devices Cognitive Development Communication Languages 202

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2019

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital footprint, digital privacy. internet safety.

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Fairness Internet Knowledge 118

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2021

People who complete college are more civically active and knowledgeable. Bringing different types of people together to learn from each other and “communicate across differences” might also help. It’s very easy to do a service learning experience but not learn that we don’t have free and fair elections in some parts of this country.

Fairness 176

Fairness Participation Study Activities 176

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital footprint, digital privacy. internet safety.

Internet 159

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 159

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for needs. digital communications. digital commerce.

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Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 31

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

To my knowledge, what the examples I’m seeing are hybrid or online, and it makes a ton of sense because it’s not like these students who are coming back in are typically going back into a regular mainstream school in the traditional district. I was chatting with a longtime friend of mine who’s. You’re with and.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. digital communications. fair use/public domain. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Topics include: cyberbullying. digital citizenship.

Instructors 158

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 158

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. They are invited to submit their solution in the form of a one to two-minute video explaining the science behind it.

Middle School 161

Middle School Middle School STEM Education 161

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. digital communications. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital footprint, digital privacy. internet safety.

Blended Learning 159

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 159

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

This year’s finalists and honorable mention recipients – fourteen students ranging in age from 12-14 – identified an everyday problem in their community or the world and submitted a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. Each challenge will be scored independently by a panel of judges.

Middle School 130

Middle School Middle School STEM Science 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Not only does the platform support the submission of the applications, but it also facilitates key stakeholder communications. Historically, each charter school or network had its own application process: unique requirements, timelines, and modes of communication.

Schools 128

Schools Fairness Blended Learning Participation 128

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

As posited by Vygotsky (1978), learning is most effective when students are provided with the appropriate level of support and guidance to help them develop their skills and knowledge. Students are more likely to take ownership of their mistakes and apply their newfound knowledge and skills to the task.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Instructors Fairness Assignments 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

As posited by Vygotsky (1978), learning is most effective when students are provided with the appropriate level of support and guidance to help them develop their skills and knowledge. Students are more likely to take ownership of their mistakes and apply their newfound knowledge and skills to the task.

Student Engagement 97

Student Engagement Instructors Fairness Assignments 97