Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. But before we open the floodgates to the fascinating world that is the internet, students must understand what it means to thrive as a citizen of that community.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment. Keyboarding: Teach students foundational keyboarding skills. To learn more, please visit [link]. About Learning.com.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

For Darriale, sitting in the parking lot was the only way she could do her online homework since she didn’t have a home internet connection. No child should have to go to such lengths just to do homework, and every child should have easy and affordable access to the Internet and the opportunity that access brings.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2022

The internet has changed writing forever. Online communication calls the shots, and Gen Z doesn’t perceive informative writing as we did 20 or 30 years ago. Are writing skills still critical to get in schools? Have you ever thought of your students alongside Hemingway, Shakespeare, and other well-known writers?

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Communicate with Families. Dr. Nesbitt’s passion is to help teachers learn to engage students in critical thinking skills through the use of engaging technologies and 21st century pedagogy. Dr. Nesbitt is also one of ten members on the National Council on Digital Convergence. Christine Fox is the deputy executive director for SETDA.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. Offering students different options through which to demonstrate their understanding and their writing skills is another way to discourage them from automatically using AI. “We

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Every digital citizen should have these skills. Findings like the ones outlined by Common Sense suggest the need for schools to start teaching good digital citizenship to students at a very young age—and Ribble and many others believe that students should learn these skills throughout the K-12 curriculum.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2019

Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2019

Seldom, though, does the conversation focus on ensuring that parents acquire the same skills we want for our students. But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Related content: 6 apps for parent-teacher communication.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That’s the number one skill– Confidence –but there are six other soft skills (and a bonus skill) that have worked for those who came before you. Consider: Be a communicator Talk to grade-level teachers weekly. Offer a parent class that teaches the skills students are learning. Solve it for them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Census , 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription, and 95 percent have a computer–but that doesn’t mean kids are learning to use these tech tools as they should. For students, technology can enhance engagement, improve collaboration, ease communication, and generally make learning fun.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources. The Internet of Things (IoT) also offers tremendous benefits for educators.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Distance learning has placed enormous pressure on both students and teachers and this is especially true of those in underrepresented communities who often lack access to sufficient support systems and resources,” said Rose Stuckey Kirk, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Verizon. About Verizon Communications Inc.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. Accessibility: The use of the internet allows students and teachers to access and research information quickly and effectively to support self-improvement. Modern Skills: Today’s modern workforce requires digital literacy skills.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

For better or worse, computing is pervasive, changing how and where people work, collaborate, communicate, shop, eat, travel, learn and quite simply, live. I argue that we need computational thinking (CT) to be another core skill—or the “5th C” of 21st century skills—that is taught to all students. Here in the U.S.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Computers live in teachers and students’ pockets, the Internet makes information and media ubiquitous commodities, apps offer to aid with all our daily routines, and artificial intelligence unlocks new possibilities for differentiated instruction. It takes a human to give feedback on the more nuanced aspects of human communication.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The company has gathered all the complexities of internet safety and distilled them into engaging, well-tested, curriculum-aligned, and beautifully structured lesson plans (created by teachers) for grades K–8. Cyber Legends also comes with tons of free resources to help teachers, parents, and children. “The

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

“Students, Computers and Learning: Making The Connection” finds that even countries that have invested heavily in information and communication technologies (ICT) for education have seen no noticeable improvement in their performances in PISA results for reading, mathematics or science.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating this digital landscape requires critical digital literacy skills. This democratization of education helps bridge gaps in access, particularly for remote or underserved communities, fostering inclusivity in learning opportunities. In the digital age, integrating digital skills into education becomes imperative.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. From work and entertainment to communication and research, a huge portion of our lives is spent online.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

There’s imparting the necessary technology skills students will need to thrive in their careers, as well as interpersonal skills such as collaboration and communication and making sure students can function in an increasingly globalized world. More specifically, one of our SPLASH classes communicated with a woman in China.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration tools facilitate real-time communication and teamwork, essential skills in a digital world. Students not only acquire technical skills in coding and robotics but also develop critical thinking and teamwork abilities. Which technology is the most available technology in classrooms?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Research shows fewer students are starting the year prepared for math and ELA, fewer are on target to learn to read, and there are more gaps in phonics, and sophisticated math skill comprehension. Teachers can access the front office, enable daily communications campus-wide, or initiative an emergency alert from the touch of a button.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Seldom, though, does the conversation focus on ensuring that parents acquire the same skills we want for our students. But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Creating learning communities of parents. Why is this significant? Remove obstacles.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement. Credentials got their start before the pandemic, but matured during COVID and have grown in popularity when it comes to demonstrating skills, training, and learning, she noted.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From the mobile device that can connect you via FaceTime or Slack with co-workers worldwide to cloud computing, we operate in a time and space marked by its reliance on artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, the Internet of Things, and automation. Teach the Right Skills. What We Can Do About It. Change How We Think.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What does education look like in 2024?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

More than that: If students often ask ChatGPT to generate essays or make those essays longer , their writing and communication skills will suffer. Given it crawls the internet to find relevant patterns based on your prompt, it can generate references within seconds. But you know what? AI is here, and it won’t go anywhere.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Because technology has transformed access to learning tools, students who previously may not have had access to these tools now also have the opportunity to build skills they’ll use in college and the workforce. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2018

But will Gen Z—those born after 1996 and just beginning to think about their careers—be prepared with the essential skills to succeed? Consider how the internet has reshaped the workplace by providing us access to faster communication and more in-depth knowledge. The workforce is on the cusp of a major evolution.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2016

Discussing changes in a child’s readiness skills can open a dialogue about the child’s strengths and any areas of potential concern for families or teachers. Today, More than 90 percent of families own a mobile device , and nine in ten (94 percent) families have some kind of internet access, even among families below the poverty level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Biology for Texas has been specifically written for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Science (High School Biology). Innovative strategies to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving help your students develop the 21st-century skills they need to succeed. An equipment list is provided.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will need to learn and refine their online teaching skills and find new opportunities for working from home, allowing them a better work-life balance. 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.

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