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

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards. Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning.

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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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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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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

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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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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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. Strengths-based insights + Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is the answer.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom. 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online platforms such as Flipgrid encourage student engagement through video discussions. Coding platforms like Scratch introduce students to programming in a creative manner. Additionally, hardware tools like tablets and Chromebooks enhance personalized learning experiences.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

We then paired up, and the newbies learned gameplay tips and tricks, most of which was conducted in English. Critical Thinking Minecraft is truly an open-world game. Playing in survival mode, a new player is quickly required to learn the basics. However, that is the beauty of this game for language learners.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration. Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom. With COVID-19 we learned lessons that will carry over into 2022.

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration. Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom. With COVID-19 we learned lessons that will carry over into 2022.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

These schools are characterized by their commitment to interdisciplinary learning, collaborative projects with international partners, and the integration of technology to facilitate communication and learning across borders. Global Trends in Education The shift towards global learning is reflected in broader educational trends.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 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. Strengths-based insights + Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is the answer.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When ChatGPT was first released, questions swirled around higher ed about it stoking an increase in plagiarism, promoting a lack of critical thinking, and what the future would hold for classic functions like the college admission essay. This ability to personalize each exercise improved student engagement.

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