Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to effortlessly become an expert in a new language, you’re probably too late. And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or third, or fourth) language. But technology-enabled tools that aim to deliver language instruction at scale are also building incentives into their systems to help learners make more progress.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

Surprisingly, learning a foreign language has a set of guidelines that–if followed–are pretty good predictors of success. For many, the challenge of learning a foreign language like English may seem daunting, but with the right strategies, the process can become both efficient and enjoyable.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I told my supervisor the design and language used in the activity were not accessible to my students. Given Spanish was my home language, I said mesero. All assignments are scaffolded in groups while students translate questions and vocabulary into languages they can read and write.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. The payoff is worth it. Now its time to go further.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. ABOUT OPEN UP RESOURCES. ABOUT KIDDOM.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. Any child not equipped to speak this new language of coding will be lost, as if they were in a foreign culture with no cultural language skills.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In order to truly address trauma, we must also consider both the cultural experiences and socioeconomic inequities that impact our students. In my experience, teachers who have the most success with their Native students take into consideration these cultural strengths during their planning and instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2023

Learning a second language for many is complicated. Here are four proven approaches, from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew: 4 Approaches to Effective Second-Language Teaching In an article from the Michigan State University website, children who are skilled in at least two languages are known to possess cognitive flexibility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Cot, assistant director of educational technology for the Massachusetts education department. The process is part of a five-year plan to build an accountability culture around edtech use. Kyle Berger, chief technology officer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Texas.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 17, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has changed its name to Vernier Science Education. We’ve always been more than a software and technology company—we’re a science education company with a deep commitment to being an authentic partner to educators.”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Breaking language barriers One of the most significant barriers to successful integration of newcomers into communities is language. Bloomz lets me do that.”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We talk about the potential of technology to connect learners as opposed to isolating them. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms. How do you stay current when it comes to new teaching strategies, instructional models, and technology tools?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As a Black immigrant woman, I quickly discovered that the expectations for being an educator in the charter school world rested heavily on my evolution into a culturally neutral professional. Dumar created a space where the cultural markers I once hid were now an integral part of our school community. There was no secret code.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

Key points: Combining AI and video platforms could spur engaging and interactive content Still, considerations around access and equity, along with misinformation, should be taken seriously In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed significant changes, and as an AI language model, I have been observing these transformations closely.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Hind Haddad, an Arabic language teacher in Columbus, Ohio, experienced many microaggressions as a Muslim educator. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., In addition to their students, these fellows also stressed how important their own identities are as teachers in the classroom.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Everything about Ray, from his seat choice to his body language in class, indicated that he didn’t want to be noticed. In this light, SEL should not be reserved for special projects but instead woven into the daily culture of both the in-person and virtual classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Today’s technology presents us with answers. Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2019

Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills. Any child not equipped to speak this new language of coding will be lost, as if they were in a foreign culture with no cultural language skills.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

You can place another agent on its shoulder,” he says, “so as it's generating the text, it'll stop the language model and say, ‘OK, hold on a second. Jeremy Price was curious to see whether new AI chatbots including ChatGPT are biased around issues of race and class. So he devised an unusual experiment to find out.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging. Utilize visuals and technology.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

General level: Utilizing a Large Language Model (LLM) like Google’s Gemini or Microsoft’s Copilot Google and Microsoft have created their own GenAI tools specifically targeted for educators. Small Language Models Educators could utilize technology from Microsoft or Google to build a Small Language Model.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Sometimes it’s the most basic of technologies that is the most effective. ” Their signature tool, FASTalk, shares at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language. ” Their signature tool, FASTalk, shares at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2022

We saw how having the language to talk about difficult experiences —such as prolonged exposure to intense stress and collective trauma—serves as a critical first step in being able to acknowledge, process and face these widespread events. If I’m referring a student, I should be able to refer myself too, right?”.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

I had the honor of being recognized for my use of technology in the classroom when I was named one of Discovery Education’s “ Educators of the Year.” This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. Then, I moved into a new role as a K-8 STEM Director at my school.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Just as “turnt,” “on fleek,” and “adulting” have become trending words in pop culture, so too has “spaced repetition” become a buzzword in education. None of the usual language apps, which progressed linearly through vocabulary, worked. Some educators are obsessed with it. So what’s “the tea?” Flattening the “Forgetting Curve”.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills employers once valued are being overtaken by the need for creativity, adaptability and technological fluency. The third most important skill is technological literacy, which includes AI and other technologies.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

By leveraging advanced technology, schools can tap into a broader pool of skilled teachers. Embracing technology-forward solutions not only addresses the immediate shortage, but also paves the way for a more flexible and resilient educational infrastructure in the future.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and MCH Strategic Data, and for the first time this year with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), spotlights innovative products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2023

based K–12 world languages publisher, announces the acquisition of Lit ® , a leading creator of comprehensible input animated video stories. Wayside Publishing has been in business since 1988 and creates proficiency-based print and digital world language programs and Comprehension-based Readers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

His essay, Money Cant Buy Happiness, included valuable reflections on emotional fulfillment and references to The Great Gatsby, yet his ideas were scattered and the language needed refinement. Walking students through the features helps them feel comfortable with the technology and confident in using it independently.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication and safety, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. Rise Vision provides easy to use technology, which educators are able to use to manage communications across districts. For more information, visit EdTechBreakthrough.com.

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