eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Just as the “doll test” exposed the insidious effects of Jim Crow, we need a new metaphorical “doll test” to uncover the hidden biases that may lurk within AI systems and shape the minds of our students. At first glance, AI chatbots offer a world of promise.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

There are many digital tools teachers count on to engage students, and more are created each year. Wouldn’t it be great to find a tool or project that is engaging for students while helping them practice their receptive and productive language skills? What Podcasts Did for Student Engagement in These Schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards. Here are four fun ways to get students engaged that worked for me in my classroom: 1.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction. ChatGPT is the AI tool I use in the classroom, and I have discovered that it can serve as a powerful tool for engaging students in learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Key points: PBL and maker education offer a great change for deeper learning and student engagement PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking For more news on PBL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Project-based learning (PBL) has many definitions, but at its core, it is a teaching (..)

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. When students engage with Connect, their individual needs become clear. McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

Teacher guides, pacing suggestions, and supplemental instructional resources, including assessment options and opportunities to encourage student reflection, are available for each lesson. CoderZ incorporates programming languages, such as Java and Python, that are recognized as critically important across all industries.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. Technology can engage students and enhance their literacy skills. And he is enthusiastic about the role technology can play in engaging students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Natural language processing (NLP) algorithms can help students analyze primary sources, extract key information, and generate summaries or interpretations.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Last year, I presented a paper on using technology in my Arabic class at the Ohio Foreign Language Association summer conference. At the end of my session, a Spanish language teacher opened the discussion by talking about students dismissing her work because it is not an essential subject in the state.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Despite providing various forms of scaffolding, some students may struggle to understand the assignment requirement. Some reasons include a lack of prior knowledge, poor grasp of the content, language barriers, personal issues or stress, and difficulty comprehending complex instructions. It develops critical thinking skills.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Despite providing various forms of scaffolding, some students may struggle to understand the assignment requirement. Some reasons include a lack of prior knowledge, poor grasp of the content, language barriers, personal issues or stress, and difficulty comprehending complex instructions. It develops critical thinking skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

AI algorithms use massive datasets and natural language processing to produce content that replicates student writing styles as teaching tools. This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of edtech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. Quizard AI, Inc.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

All of the resources are catered for ease of use, as well as providing the students with the knowledge, support, and skills to be successful in their science education. They have started to design lessons with alternate languages and most resources are customizable. Gizmos also offers math programs–Reflex and Frax.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When we challenge the system and take students out of their boxes and see them as individuals with unique backgrounds, dreams, and potential–despite challenges they may be facing–something amazing happens: they start taking charge of their own education. I tried to learn about their interests, hobbies, and personal experiences.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. The department also noted that STEM jobs often pay substantially more than jobs in other fields.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Wakelet, school librarians can work with librarians in their district–or even across the state or country–to draw attention to important resources in the library, offer research tips, and motivate students. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning. This gives teachers more time to work one-on-one with students. Ongoing algorithm auditing is required.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

From enhancing student engagement and addressing learning loss to transforming and redefining the essential skills of the workforce, AI offers possibilities for improving educational and career outcomes. .” ” The launch of Experience AI thus coincides with the beginning of a new era in digital education in Quebec.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom. As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

We have a complex language where one letter pattern can stand for different sounds (COW and SNOW), and where similar sounds can be spelled in different ways (WAIT and WEIGHT). Phonics and fluency instruction need to extend, to meet students’ needs regardless of grade. –Cindy Jiban, PhD, Principal Academic Lead, NWEA.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Digital credentialing for 21st century skills: A unique pilot program for students to earn credentials in “soft skills” such as creative problem solving and critical thinking, making their proficiency visible to colleges and employers for the first time. Cultivate – Cultivate Pathways (Nationwide).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Imagine sending a teenage driver onto a highway in an unfamiliar area, where road signs are in a foreign language, lanes change direction without warning, fog and rain obscure visibility, the car has faulty brakes, and the passengers are giving bad directions. government to high school students. Madness, right?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Steve Kahlfeldt I picked one called Diversity: Languages Spoken in the United States for my sixth-grade students. Creating a census display in the district commons area, challenging students to answer census questions for raffle prizes. For my classes, I have tables of three students. It's not just one-word answers.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

Student Engagement Bringing podcasts into the classroom can revitalize your lessons. Audio content can grab students’ attention in a way that using textbooks alone can’t. Podcasts introduce students to various perspectives, making the material they’re learning more engaging and enjoyable.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Listen to this example to hear how students used their voices to debunk myths and stereotypes about modern life on Native American reservations: Creating Podcasts in the Classroom The process of creating podcasts addresses many important 21st-century skills and competencies, including communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Students, parents, and teachers must be proactive in using AI to maximize its benefits. Use AI to enhance learning, not replace critical thinking or human interaction. The challenge is knowing when to trust the technology and when to step back and think for yourself. Instead, they can complement such.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. Students were able to choose different books to taste and were excited about writing responses.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom. As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They include features specifically designed to help teachers seamlessly shift between in-person and remote learning, easily identify both learning gaps and the critical content from the previous grade to close them, as well as increase student engagement with immersive activities and simplified access to their digital content.

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