eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2018

That initiative, launched in 2014, brings technology and support to 114 underserved schools in order to promote more personalized and student-centered educational experiences supporting critical thinking and conceptual understanding.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. As a result, the classroom is modernizing, and pixels are replacing pencils.

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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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

Backed by the National Science Foundation, the AI technology behind Whooo’s Reading helps students practice reading comprehension skills with in-the-moment feedback on their written responses to open-ended critical thinking questions about the content they are reading.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #3: Ethical dilemmas in the classroom Ethical concerns about AI’s known biases are valid and critical to today’s discussions. 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

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The brief is intended as a helpful resource for educators and others caring for young children, but is also directed at researchers and technology developers, highlighting topics for further research and encouraging the development of research-based products.

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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. Navigating this digital landscape requires critical digital literacy skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

In that light, the scramble to provide students with hard skills, like robotics and coding, coupled with related soft skills, such as critical thinking and collaboration, seems only natural. million by 2018. But in the world of special education, these numbers take on a special significance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning. Technology Integration: Essential for implementing Common Core standards without adding extra layers. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. How technology helps in teaching and learning Technology revolutionizes K-12 teaching and learning, offering myriad benefits.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These adaptable and personalized digital learning resources are proving invaluable as the nation seeks to get students back on track after several years of online and hybrid learning. While the pandemic did cause learning loss, it also pushed forth an increased use of online and hybrid/blended learning technologies for students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

These are standards that encourage awareness, diverse perspectives, critical thinking, and problem solving. In the age of social media learning, it is essential for both teachers and students to develop digital citizenship skills in order to become critical consumers, distributors, and producers of the news.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It offers diverse resources, enabling personalized learning experiences. Collaborative platforms foster communication and teamwork, while instant access to information encourages critical thinking. How can technology be used effectively in the classroom? This builds critical teamwork skills vital for future careers.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Led by Timothy Baird, assistant professor of geography in the College of National Resources and Environment and senior fellow for the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, the study hypothesizes that greater engagement occurs in active-learning spaces and leads to better learning outcomes. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational apps such as Duolingo engage students with interactive language learning. Coding programs such as Scratch foster critical thinking and problem-solving. How does technology help students learn? Educational apps and interactive software engage students, making learning enjoyable and accessible.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Technology also provides access to a wealth of resources. Students can explore a diverse range of information online, from scholarly articles to instructional videos, fostering independent research skills and critical thinking. This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational gamification tools are versatile, applicable across various subjects, and encourage critical thinking skills. How does technology help students learn? Technology significantly benefits K-12 students by offering diverse tools that cater to varied learning styles and enhance the overall educational experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the education sector continues to embrace technological advancements, educators are watching the transformative impact of various technologies, particularly how they facilitate enhanced comprehension, critical thinking, and prepare students for success in the ever-evolving digital era.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the educational landscape evolves, K-12 technology tools continue to play a pivotal role in preparing students for the demands of a digitally connected world, promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills essential for success in the 21st century. What is educational technology in the classroom?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. What soft skills do you see students developing when learning about AI? Taylor: Through the AI lesson and the use of an integrated augmented reality tool, students develop self-reflection and critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the tangible ways in which technology has enhanced student learning in K-12 settings, fostering a dynamic, interactive, and future-ready educational landscape. How does technology benefit student learning? The impact of technology on student learning can’t be understated.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables interactive learning experiences through multimedia tools and promotes collaboration among students, improving communication skills. Overall, technology creates a more dynamic and effective learning environment, preparing students for future challenges. How does technology engage students in learning?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

We’ve also seen growth in interest-driven learning, particularly around youth game-making—a key component of the huge success of Roblox and Minecraft. creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. coding) and soft skills (e.g.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Even before the pandemic, there was a growing shift toward giving students more opportunities to practice the ‘four Cs’ – creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. To further help educators, the guide includes a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating which spaces to redesign for active learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 18, 2015

Murphy & Beland’s recent study is making the rounds online, particularly among those who are eager to find reasons to ban learning technologies in classrooms. Is that all you care about or do you have a bigger, more complex vision for student learning? if they did, how sad is that?).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Critical thinking comes into play as students must locate, read and determine the legitimacy of each original source. In this way, it is the starting point for research, and the heavy lifting comes on the other end of the information garnered from the software.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

. — Molly Castner As educators navigate the responsible use of AI in classrooms, AI tools could give students more opportunities to practice writing than they would have in the absence of such tools, which could lead to more advanced skills in communication and expression, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2023

We dove into the role of teachers in edtech decision-making and the use of evidence in the development of learning technologies. We explored new efforts by school districts to address staff shortages and other ongoing fallout from the pandemic, including four-day school weeks and more flexible, better-paying teaching programs.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

The small amount of research to date on how adaptive learning technology impacts student outcomes is inconclusive. Without opening learning platforms up to the research community, it’s hard to understand if and how they’re improving learning outcomes. Where’s the evidence that this makes a difference?”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These technology tools collectively empower educators to create dynamic, interactive, and student-centered classrooms, preparing students for the challenges of the digital age and fostering essential skills for the future. What are technology tools for teaching and learning?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

To prepare students for the changing job market, schools need to focus even more attention on teaching higher-level thinking skills that can’t be automated—creativity, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and communication.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2020

Next-generation education emphasizes the “Four C’s of learning” — critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity — which have become cornerstone skills for learners of all ages. In K–12 schools, integrating technology into the curriculum can bring those skills to life and transform the way students learn.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We would say “play” or “critical thinking” or “computer science.” Sometimes, that meant playing a game in the classroom; other times, it meant redesigning the curriculum, working through problems in a different way. Unfortunately, at the time, you couldn’t say “games” to a potential parent or funder.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Beverly Miller, Assistant Director of Schools for Administration/Chief Technology Officer, Greeneville City Schools in Tennessee The upcoming year will be driven by careful, data-informed decision-making around technology usage in and out of the classroom.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You have to show students how [generative AI] is just a tool and let them know that this is not supposed to replace their own critical thinking, creativity and all these skills they need,” says Poth. Before getting students on board with gen AI, it is imperative that educators embrace the technology.

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District Administration

APRIL 16, 2015

Waggle generates a personalized, smart practice environment to help students in grades 2-8 build critical thinking and prepare for assessments in math and ELA. It champions productive struggle by creating a safe and engaging space for students to explore, build confidence and accelerate learning.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Can you share your thoughts on the role of technology in education, and how you’ve seen it impact teaching and learning? Technology is a powerful tool that, when used effectively, enhances learning and engagement.

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