Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With all the changes and challenges over the last year, one takeaway I keep reflecting on is how essential education technology has become to learning—and how quickly this transition occurred. I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to a new LinkedIn analysis of member profiles, creativity tops the chart of soft skills that employers are looking for. A skill is loosely defined as the ability to do something well. Skills can also be taught, improved, measured and defined—and be done with some consistency and reliability. Is creativity a skill?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology advances, K-12 education embraces these transformative tools to prepare students for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world, ensuring a more interactive, efficient, and inclusive educational landscape. What is an educational technology tool? What is educational technology in the classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

3D Printing Highly Effective for Building Creative Skills in K–12 [#Infographic]. New research from Macquarie University’s Department of Educational Studies and education technology company Makers Empire finds 3D printing integration can boost creativity, critical thinking and design skills among primary school students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In an era consumed with teaching 21st-century soft skills, are games any good at building critical thinking or collaboration skills? I never want to make claims that games writ-large for any kid—under any circumstances—teach these sort of skills.” The takeaway?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In hindsight, Kay can identify three phases that have been critical in the 21st century learning movement. “The The first was defining,” he says, with experts generating a laundry list of skills and competencies considered essential for students’ future success. More examples and practical strategies will help chart the way forward.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

MindLabs by Explore Interactive brings state-of-the-art technology that, combined with award-winning EiE curricula, will provide teachers with standards-aligned, engaging activities to help students build skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, engineering design, and team collaboration — all skills required for jobs in the 21st century.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What stood out was that our middle and high school students achieved significant growth in 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication. And that is one of the main pillars of game-like learning: fostering 21st-century skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sessions, keynotes, discussions, and the expo hall will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations shaping the education landscape. Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. 23, 2024 in Orlando.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The game had given them a reason and a context, not only for using English, but also for activating 21st-century skills. Here are six examples of higher-order thinking skills my students developed while creating and playing games: 1. The novices raise their skills very quickly, uncovering ideas even the experts didn’t know.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive whiteboards to educational apps, K-12 tech innovation news highlights how technology fosters personalized learning experiences, adapting to individual student needs. Technology equips educators with innovative teaching methods, allowing them to create dynamic and diverse lesson plans.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Verizon is working to empower educators and students with cutting-edge tools essential for unlocking the full potential of education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2019

—When Dolica Gopisetty was applying for summer internships earlier this year, employers kept telling her that what they valued most in potential hires was strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new things. In technology, there’s a lot of teamwork going on.” And it’s not just students who feel this way.

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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. Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

For one thing, success skills, including around career exploration, were lacking. I didn’t learn how to balance an expense sheet, the science behind vegetable planting and harvesting, or emerging technologies for doing this work at scale. Likewise, the other groups didn’t get to hone their communication or creativity skills.

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Edsurge

JULY 17, 2019

That’s the kind of deeply human attribute employers say they’re looking for in job candidates as companies try to adapt to modern changes in technology and business strategy. Companies want skilled employees, and talented students want jobs. What Do Employers Want? Seems simple enough.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

But the big question is: Does current K-12 education equip every student with the requisite skills to become innovators and problem-solvers, or even informed citizens, to succeed in this world with pervasive computing? Like general thinking skills, CT is a bit like leadership—hard to define, but you know it when you see it.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than half report they are leveraging AI to create personalized learning experiences for students (56 percent), provide real-time performance tracking and feedback (52 percent), and to help students with critical thinking skills (50 percent). We are at a pivotal moment in education.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2019

Can you learn empathy through interacting with a computer—even though, by definition, the skill requires understanding and sympathizing with real people? Today, simulations are trying to cover fuzzier, “soft” skills that do not always have clear-cut answers or steps—such as education and empathy.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at Anthology Together 2024. The instructor is able to review the interaction and assess their student’s critical thinking while offering a novel and engaging means of assessment.

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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 are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

In July 2019, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SXSW EDU issued a challenge to the edtech world: Design an Alexa skill to transform education. We’ve been amazed by the creativity and impact of the ideas that education technology companies submitted for this challenge! Audrey Bierly, AWS Developers across the U.S.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Far from being a barrier to AI adoption, this requirement can actually catalyze the creation of a continuous learning culture among educators, equipping them with future-ready skills. That said, they also provide a rich context for teaching and learning about digital citizenship, ethics, and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

By embracing flexible learning spaces, libraries are transforming into dynamic centers that not only house information but actively encourage social interaction, teamwork, and the development of crucial collaborative skills essential for success in today’s interconnected world.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

the award-winning provider of distance learning, video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced their participation in the ISTELive 22 , one of the world’s most influential education events, hosted by The International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ). AVer Information Inc.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As an early innovator in education technology, we have seen firsthand how complementing teacher instruction with proven-effective adaptive technology can help build students’ confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning. To learn more about DreamBox Reading Park, visit here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum , a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions designed to address the biggest challenges in education today. PHOENIX, Ariz. —

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

By the mid-1950s, schools would adopt localized, attached libraries in which librarians are considered qualified teachers, educating both students and instructors. Because of these dramatic changes to the world of education, the expectations and responsibilities of school library faculty have understandably seen a dramatic shift as well.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. The impact of technology on student learning also extends beyond the classroom walls.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

Here are a handful of high-quality apps that reinforce these skills and promote others. Writing skills. Some that struggle with the fine motor skills necessary for producing legible print are liberated by the ability to type.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. To realize our common goal to help all students become engaged, proficient readers and learners, educators are asking for evidence-based practices across all grades.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The following is the first full installment of the new EdSurge advice column about teaching in higher education. How can I best support students with very poor writing skills when the class is not one specifically focused on writing? Recently I had a bit of a wake-up call regarding my thinking about developing writing skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is crucial that we take advantage of the many resources at our fingertips to develop the 21st century skills necessary for the workforce of the future. While the focus is often on secondary education, there is a great need to ignite interest and foster creativity when students’ curiosity and independence are at their peak.

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