eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It can even boost student communication and collaboration when they work in groups. We want our students to embrace the process of designing, building, testing, and refining their projects. Once the test has concluded, they go back and see if they can make the tower even better!

Evaluation 256

Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 256

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Further and especially in these new days of AI, human-to-human connection, communication, and collaboration have and will only become more paramount. Now, not only is the curriculum more accessible, but translation and chat capabilities power direct parent-to-teacher communication in any given language.

English 312

English Education Language Languages 312

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Preparation for an Assessment: To prepare for upcoming tests or assessments, must-do stations provide practice and support in areas where data shows students struggle. In contrast, may-do stations offer practice in areas where students feel they can benefit from additional practice and review.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

Education 155

Education STEM Knowledge Skills 155

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s also been stress-tested with input from a national working group of state and district superintendents. Our goal is to empower leaders with the knowledge they need to make informed, impactful decisions that will shape the future of learning.”

Intelligence 309

Intelligence Special Education Knowledge Testing 309

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2018

Additional experiences testing this notion proved it to be true: Students feel much better about themselves when teachers ask them to solve thought-provoking problems. These include communication, inquiry, collaboration, research, and activation of prior knowledge. What is PBL?

Learning 271

Learning Collaborative Research Knowledge Learning Outcomes 271

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The beauty of playful assessment, she says, is that it can be done without interrupting the rhythm of learning, thereby alleviating student anxiety around testing. Teachers are evaluated on those standardized tests. These students rarely take multiple choice tests. Albemarle’s Community Middle school is proof.

Testing 168

Testing Evaluation Gamification Middle School 168

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. Reviewing their collections provides a richer, more comprehensive view of their understanding than a standard test would. It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process.

Evaluation 253

Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 253

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication. all these require proper writing skills to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding.

Writing 286

Writing Skills Essay Language 286

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.

Learning Outcomes 274

Learning Outcomes Technology Learning Testing 274

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Students are naturally curious, and its normal for them to wonder about the knowledge that theyre acquiring. Theyll argue that the information is important because its on an upcoming test, which typically leaves students feeling frustrated and disengaged. This is a question every educator has faced before. to talk with your class.

STEM 302

STEM Fairness Testing Critical Thinking 302

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2017

But despite these dire warnings, it is important to acknowledge that technology has had a positive effect in at least one arena: building community. In 2017, there has been an emergence of online communication tools connecting users online from across the globe.

Communication 131

Communication Culture Attention Knowledge 131

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2023

As schools explore edtech solutions to improve learning outcomes, I want to bring to light three evidence-based learning methods that have withstood the test of time. skills & knowledge), Connections, Cognition, and Confidence. Extend learning into the home. It’s based on the “4 Cs:” Capabilities (i.e.,

Math 246

Math Education Learning Learning Outcomes 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

A plain-ole paper-and-pencil test tends to get dry and dull pretty quickly, so take this opportunity to experiment with new assessment strategies and determine which ones work best for your students. I’ve often found that the best classrooms are those that carefully balance timeless knowledge with innovations that push boundaries.

Metacognitive Skills 297

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 297

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Include necessary background information to help the technology understand the context better.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

We are no longer keepers and passers of knowledge as we once were. The basic steps of design thinking are empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test (Interaction Design Foundation, 2016). Within this rapidly changing landscape, teachers have taken on a role much different from how we have historically been viewed.

Failure 303

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 303

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Just as EdTech innovators need common terminology, we then need to be able to communicate it with leadership. And then, what workload that we can eliminate from districts from an already full agenda, asked Andrew Fekete (Community Consolidated School District 93, Illinois). Personalized or Individualized Learning?

Schools 282

Schools Ethics Language Languages 282

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts. “The competitive environment provided by Quizizz fosters a sense of motivation and engagement that is linked to better performance and higher test scores” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Local industry professionals are a powerful resource pool of work-based knowledge and skills, but require varying levels of preparation before teaching a class. Here are three scalable strategies our district has used to build and strengthen our team of classroom educators: “Grow your own” Untapped teaching talent is all around us.

Teachers 291

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 291

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Multiple Means of Action and Expression : An essential element of UDL is offering students a variety of ways to express their knowledge. Pairing a tested, research-based framework like UDL with AI brings educators a step closer to the goal of true inclusion of all learners in computer science classes. Here’s more on that goal.

Universal Design 283

Universal Design Learning Feedback Communication 283

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These projects go beyond theoretical knowledge, teaching students to apply data analytics in meaningful ways. As work becomes increasingly global and cross-functional, students must develop the ability to communicate effectively in diverse teams.

STEM 299

STEM Students Teaching Methods Textbooks 299

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.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

The definition of digital literacy is pretty much what you’d expect: “the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.” This is a more complex level of tech knowledge.

Knowledge 190

Knowledge Testing Mobile Devices Internet 190

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

History and Civics in American Schools is a new book that details the decline of history and civics knowledge among students — and offers a plan for how states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation’s history. citizenship test as a criterion for high school graduation.

History 253

History Students Math Reading 253

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It is where teachers deliver the knowledge, students sit and consume and retain it, are tested on it, and improvement at individual, school, and jurisdictional levels are, supposedly, the outcomes. An explicit focus on knowledge is a predictable winner with mainstream media, conservative groups, and think tanks.

Knowledge 292

Knowledge English Attention Testing 292

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Speaking and Writing Assessments are scored using Emmersion’s proprietary 100-point scale, TrueNorth, which gives organizations unparalleled insights into test-takers’ language skills. Guide student learning with confidence. About Emmersion.

Language 226

Language Languages Exams English 226

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While classrooms focus on theoretical knowledge, they may fail to prepare students for the real-life challenges they will inevitably face. It’s one thing to score well on a test; it’s another to see a project you worked on come to fruition and make a real impact.

High School 312

High School High School Curriculum Ethics 312

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread. Students are engaged and invested in a project that has local benefits!

Teaching 278

Teaching Education Learning Interdisciplinary 278

Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2019

In 2017, Monsignor Paul Tighe may have been the only priest amidst a sea of techies at South by Southwest (SXSW), where he spoke about his past experience serving as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications for the Catholic Church. Communications always have two parts. But he’s a teacher at heart. I was lucky.

Communication 129

Communication Culture Learning Schools 129

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

A plain-ole paper-and-pencil test tends to get dry and dull pretty quickly, so take this opportunity to experiment with new assessment strategies and determine which ones work best for your students. I’ve often found that the best classrooms are those that carefully balance timeless knowledge with innovations that push boundaries.

Metacognitive Skills 244

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 244

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Include necessary background information to help the technology understand the context better.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

School-to-home communications has evolved through three phases. As schools are adopting and using more digital tools, they are looking for solutions that not only consolidate functions to reduce the risks of privacy or security failure, avoid confusion among teachers and parents, and also better connect and engage school communities.

Failure 280

Failure Learning Outcomes Communication Activities 280

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Think-Pair-Share promotes deeper exploration of concepts and enhances communication skills. Role-Playing and Simulations : Role-playing activities or simulations immerse students in real-world scenarios, encouraging them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills. This fosters inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

Activities 244

Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 244

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Refined through extensive beta testing, the new portal is designed to be more personalized and intuitive for the students and educators who use it. Integrated communication tools create close collaboration between the school team and the EmpowerU coach.

Coaching 269

Coaching Counselling Learning Students 269

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent. The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards program, sponsored by Trox , recognizes the determined and dedicated efforts of educators throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students 238

Students Coaching Achievement Assignments 238

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2017

If you are associated with a school in any way–as a leader, educator, staff member, student, parent, community member or potential co-business education partner–you need to be talking about branding your school now. Schools who strategically brand lose their typical humble educator demeanor and communicate with authenticity power.

Schools 209

Schools Internet Intelligence Communication 209

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2020

But he noted that the pandemic has forced higher-ed institutions to “better communicate their cost and value” if they want to stay in business. will be test optional” and no longer require ACT and SAT scores as an admissions requirement. For college officials, these tests serve purposes beyond assessing students’ knowledge, he notes.

Testing 200

Testing Knowledge High School High School 200