Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Imagine a world in which a teacher begins the school year with a comprehensive personal profile of each student in her class—a report that incorporates insights on academic performance, social-emotional development, behavior, attendance and a host of related data. Put more simply, systems that are interoperable speak to one another.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Each student will encounter unique barriers, enjoy engaging with information in different formats, thrive in different learning scenarios, have particular preferences, benefit from varying levels of support, and communicate their learning differently. This book creates a bridge between the UDL framework and blended learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Confidence in the education profession has dropped for the second year in a row, according to the 2022 Educator Confidence Report from learning technology company HMH. When it comes to technology, educators see strong connections between the teacher, student, classroom and home as the top priority. in 2021 and 49.0

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

When the Cajon Valley Union School District had to close K–12 classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic, we grappled with the same challenges faced by schools around the nation: How could we provide educational continuity and support students’ progress with distance learning? Technology played a crucial role, of course.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

With advances in digital tools, many teachers are finding that using edtech tools in PBL enhances projects by providing direct access to greater sources of information and by allowing students to collaborate more easily. Some believe that leveraging the right technology is one of the best ways to support students during PBL activities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology helps expand teachers’ ability to engage students Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system. A majority of teachers report engaging students in active learning with classroom technology.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

3 Ways to Overcome High Student-Teacher Ratios and Improve Personalized Learning. According to the most recent data, student-teacher ratios in public schools currently average 16 to 1 — with some states as high as 24 to 1 — meaning regularly adjusting lessons on an individual basis is, for most teachers, aspirational at best. .

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2022

OTCQB:GAXY) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a provider of interactive learning technology solutions, has offered a complimentary one-year (school year) subscription for its G2 Visual Alerts security solution to every school and school district in the U.S. We hope that every school across the U.S.

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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.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

The ISTE Standards for Students recommends that teachers provide opportunities for students to: Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. Torrey Trust, Ph.D.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2015

As the principal of Hudson High School of Learning Technologies in Manhattan, I know firsthand how cellphones can both help students stay in touch in today’s world and how they can be a valuable teaching and learning tool in the school setting.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

However, to design for deeper learning, teachers must consider the intersection of cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal domains. Cognitive The cognitive domain refers to the content knowledge and skills students must acquire to engage in deeper learning. This includes higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

“I was the poster-child for anti-technology in my district,” says Willie Maddux, an 8th grade World History teacher at Prescott South Middle School in Cookeville, Tenn. The thought of using technology used to leave him, “worried about student engagement because we talk a lot. I didn’t want to lose them.".

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. These are skills students rarely learn straight out of a textbook. The fifth-grade group had similar results.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

Tools, such as AI-powered writing assistants and language-analysis platforms, offer real-time feedback and aim to empower students to engage in self-directed learning and refine their writing and editing skills. How have you communicated the purpose of AI tools to your students?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

For the process to work, I knew we would have to work collaboratively, across departments and buildings, to confirm that our teachers and students were using digital tools that delivered value without exposing student data to risk. Getting that buy-in is critical and this requires clear communication and built-in feedback opportunities.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. Moving practice and application into the classroom provides students with peer and teacher support as they attempt to apply new information.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Using computers and other learning technology too often can be detrimental to student performance, OECD says. Students who use computers and learning technology at moderate levels tend to have better learning outcomes than students who use computers and learning technology rarely, according to new research from the OECD.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

This is Rowan-Salisbury’s “edtech playground,” where teachers can try out the latest technology, offer feedback to district leaders and determine whether the products would be a good fit for their classrooms. “In Instead, teachers get an open space that allows for thinking creatively and purposefully about the products.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

To get my students to a point where they are able to choose strategies independently and problem-solve with autonomy, I have to intentionally engineer the learning environment to promote autonomous decision-making.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Studies show that information and computer-assisted learning boosts academic achievement, improves learner engagement and reduces teacher burden by shaving time off the day. Today’s students, who have grown up with iPads and YouTube, seamlessly use technology at home and in the classroom to bring learning to life.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

The pandemic has created urgency to move beyond the status quo, and community-generated portraits of a graduate have swept the nation, highlighting the knowledge and skills many Americans want their young people to possess upon graduation. Advanced technology can now support more ambitious modes of teaching, learning, and assessment.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Podcasts can swap out screen time with audio-based, thought-provoking leisure 5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students 3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences For more news on learning technologies, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This piece was coauthored with Daniel Curtis.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does the community of PLI teachers foster these changes? Teachers Can More Effectively Collaborate With One Another When it started in 2016, many teachers saw the Personalized Learning Initiative as just one more initiative. What exactly is happening in these classrooms?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From interactive tools that engage students to personalized learning platforms that cater to individual needs, technology provides a dynamic and flexible approach to education. It also streamlines administrative tasks for teachers, enabling them to focus more on instruction. How does technology help teachers and students?

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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

MARCH 11, 2025

Technology offers practical solutions for this age-old challenge, enabling teachers to create flexible learning environments that adapt to individual student requirements. Students arrive in classrooms with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and ways of learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Add the time required for all the other parts of the job—lesson planning, providing students extra support, grading, and parent and staff meetings—and teachers can expect to put in a 12- to 16-hour workday. Recent advancements in data analytics and artificial intelligence, however, may help teachers gain back some of those hours.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). Students and teachers are getting the connectivity they need in every classroom, every day, and the districts are potentially saving money.” per megabit.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

“Technology Tools for Online Education,” a mini book focused on teaching education leaders how to harness their smartphone, leverage the cloud, and connect with students using online communications, is now available. Educators have access to the online course for free using the downloadable promo code here.

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