eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Supporting students in the age of remote learning. Today’s K-12 and higher education students were born in the internet era and are able to easily adapt to new modes of communication and learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. How technology helps in teaching and learning Technology revolutionizes K-12 teaching and learning, offering myriad benefits.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. Personalized learning: Technology enables a more personalized approach to education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The rise of collaborative learning environments within hybrid and blended learning models is another notable development in K-12 technology trends. Online collaboration tools and platforms let students work together seamlessly, helping them build teamwork and communication skills that are essential for the future.

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Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 15, 2017

The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires the adoption and enforcement of an Internet Safety Policy. In conversations with schools and districts across the country, we’ve learned that some districts still don’t have a policy in place, while others struggle to keep them accurate and up to date.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Always communicate the WHY behind new instructional practices to get buy-in and increase students’ likelihood of completing the assigned work. Unreliable internet and a functioning device can present potential barriers. Students may not have a quiet space to concentrate or responsibilities (e.g.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With the growing importance of digital literacy, technology is not only useful but essential in preparing students for the demands of the future. How does technology help teachers and students? Technology has also enhanced collaboration in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. However, it’s important to acknowledge that while technology offers numerous benefits, it also presents challenges.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

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. We saw that communication between parents and educators soared during and after the shutdown. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. When combined with state-of-the-art cloud technology, it is also a secure, effective way to share customized digital content with students. Up to eight people in a home can use the Eddie.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. We typically talk about the “last-mile” – the connection between the larger Internet network and neighborhoods and communities. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A recent National Science Board report indicates 78 percent of educators say they have on-demand access to digital cameras; 5 1 percent use interactive whiteboards ; and 68 percent report that their school meets or exceeds the Federal Communications Commission’s minimum internet bandwidth recommendations for K–12 institutions.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Personalized learning technologies can, ironically, make the learning experience less personal, less human. Despite my criticisms and sour experiences , I don’t believe that all education technology is bad. Does the technology help to minimize complexity? Learning also needs to transfer to authentic contexts.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When we look at how teachers use technology in the classroom, one of the primary benefits is increased efficiency in managing administrative tasks. Learning management systems (LMS) allow teachers to automate grading, track attendance, and communicate with students and parents, freeing up time to focus on instruction.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Fluent in Digital Culture — Not Academic Tools It’s understandable that many educators perceive members of Gen Z to be internet-savvy. Their understanding of memes, social media platforms and other ways of communicating come from an adolescence where the default mode of socializing has been online.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Moreover, technology enhances collaboration among students. Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Finally, technology improves efficiency for educators.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In fact, some studies forecast that high performers would actually see improvement in certain areas, such as reading, during times of independent learning. Less clear was how deeply the disruption to traditional instruction would impact children who lacked access to learning technology and appropriate resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It was a bit of a dizzying experience trying to get ahead of the technology as we scrambled to find ways to cope with this impressive new platform, so seemingly well-equipped to help our students effortlessly complete their assignments.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For example, adaptive learning programs adjust in real-time based on a student’s performance, offering additional challenges or remediation as needed. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication. What is the definition of educational technology?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The internet has made it possible for learning to take place everywhere, all the time. In our district technology plan, we included the creation of an infrastructure capable of handling all of the critical systems used to operate not only student devices, but other forms of communication and data storage.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Access to Resources : The internet provides a vast array of educational materials, including videos, articles, and online courses, encouraging exploration and independent learning. For instance, gamified learning platforms can transform complex subjects into fun challenges, motivating students to engage more deeply with the material.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Blended learning comes in a number of varieties, but across the various models, blended learning prompts educators to consider the following questions: What can students learn well independently, especially when aided by digital learning technologies? Which learning activities are most important to do together?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Additionally, as students gradually begin to return to in-person learning, technology will remain an ever-present part of the learning and on-campus experience, as the students and staff on campus use their devices at the same time. temperature, lighting). Justin Reilly, CEO, Impero Software.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. In this three-week class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce at what age and how to make these authentic to student lives. digital communications. internet safety. digital commerce.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

How vendors and programs embed parent and family engagement into remote learning technology and plans may be an important differentiator in the coming years. Price Transparency Cost-effective decisions require clear service pricing, but that has been elusive for education technology.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Collaborative platforms and communication tools enable real-time interaction and teamwork, supporting both in-person and remote learning. In essence, the integration of technology in the classroom enhances teaching by streamlining administrative tasks, fostering engagement, and providing innovative methods for delivering content.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce at what age and how to make these authentic to student lives. digital communications. internet safety. digital citizenship.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables interactive learning experiences through multimedia tools and promotes collaboration among students, improving communication skills. Overall, technology creates a more dynamic and effective learning environment, preparing students for future challenges. How does technology engage students in learning?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2023

They can assist with device management, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the learning process. By actively managing technology resources, students gain real-world experience that prepares them for future careers and responsibilities.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Way back in 2002, when Friendster was the biggest social network and people were gathering in Internet cafes, the State of Maine implemented the first 1:1 laptop initiative in the country. The MLTI (Maine Learning Technology Initiative) program coevolved with the technology available.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Online education also provides opportunities for personalized learning experiences, with resources and assignments tailored to students’ specific interests, abilities, and learning styles. What are some pros of in-person learning?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Most districts do not have a clear or effective process for purchasing educational technology products and services, especially when it comes to establishing clear communication channels between educators and district leaders, says Joseph South, ISTE’s chief learning officer. Educators have so many options.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

If you’re new to tech education and wonder how to teach kindergartners to use the mouse, first graders to keyboard, third graders to sagely search the internet, pick the brains of our seasoned team of technology teachers. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce at what age and how to make these authentic to student lives.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce at what age and how to make these authentic to student lives. digital communications. internet safety. digital communications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce at what age and how to make these authentic to student lives. digital communications. internet safety. digital communications.

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