eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Stomping through puddles, scrambling over fallen logs and digging in the dirt with sticks may not sound like traditional educational activities, but they are core parts of the curriculum in “forest schools,” EdSource reports.

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MAY 1, 2020

It’s a testament to the districtwide Nampa Personalized Learning (NPL) initiative, and one of the reasons Digital Promise and HP designated Lone Star Middle School as an HP Spotlight School in 2019. Kids are learning how to be students again, and they're learning how to be students in a digital environment,” she says.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

In recent months, I've focused on bridging the gap between in-person and distance learning. Reflecting on my own experience and seeking out teachers who are combining analog and digital tools to succeed, I've developed four tips to help educators shrink the divide between the worlds of in-person and distance learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The district turned to IXL because of its ability to align perfectly to Austin ISD’s textbooks and curriculum, plus IXL’s broad range of skills that individualize instruction and empower every student. Using student data from the curriculum and diagnostic, IXL gives every learner a personalized action plan for growth.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2020

Zoobean’s new Beanstack Distance Learning Reading Challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group, promotes independent student reading through the use of best-in-class digital learning resources with free access to the Lerner Sports Database, featuring athlete biographies using digital literacy tools that correlate with curriculum standards.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2020

Over the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of educators have turned to Screencastify to digitize their curriculum and communication in preparation for (or in response to) school closures. We have accelerated the development and launch of Submit, a new product specifically designed for distance learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

the award-winning provider of video collaboration, distance learning and education technology solutions, announced today the release of the new M5 Distance Learning Document Camera. . The included free AVerTouch software provides additional tools and interactivity to keep students engaged with the curriculum.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2020

Now through August 1, 2020, schools and districts will be able to freely access OUR’s 6-8 Math curriculum within Kiddom. Now through August 1, 2020, schools and districts will be able to freely access OUR’s 6-8 Math curriculum within Kiddom. Learning can’t wait.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, announced today the launch of the innovative and ground-breaking DL30 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Auto Tracking Distance Learning Camera. AVer Information Inc.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. Savvas Realize Optimized for Distance Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2021

One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM. Related content: A device in every hand during COVID-19.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2020

With the unexpected school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers are learning how to take a classroom curriculum and move it into a remote setting, while at the same time rushing to learn and implement different distance-learning tools.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2020

Administrators, teachers, and staff transitioned quickly to take learning online, a move that provided new opportunities even as it brought consistent challenges. As teachers work to share curriculum in new ways, school librarians face a similar challenge: how best to reach students?

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2020

As schools across the country make the hurried transition from in-person learning to online classes, edtech companies are stepping up to help by offering free curriculum, PD, and other tools. Here are eight no-cost resources to keep the learning going. Related content: 3 ways tech increased our resiliency to the coronavirus.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

To find fitting educational shows to put on the air, representatives of Southern California stations worked quickly to dig through PBS LearningMedia libraries , which contain resources designed over the past decade for use in the classroom that coordinate with curriculum standards.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Many publishers waived copyright fees for use of materials in distance learning, made teaching resources freely available and aggregated useful content. The fact is, copyright is complex and the massive shift to distance learning has only compounded the issue for many educators who just want to do what is right.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2020

Teachers across the country can use the “Be the Boss” learning experiences to engage youth and build core academic and leadership skills essential to their success in school today and the careers of tomorrow. The free web-based curriculum is modular so students can move at their own pace, logging in any time of day for any length of time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

The platform includes inspiring videos covering the K-12 curriculum, accompanied by video-focused, standards-aligned lesson guides to save schools time and training resources. To provide support during the COVID-19 crisis, Boclips is making its safe, curated video platform freely available to teachers until June 30. Teachers can sign up here.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Schools are recognizing the rising toll these mental health issues are having on students’ long-term wellbeing and we are, as a result, hearing a lot more this year about the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL). Take time to foster relationships with students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

This year’s K-12 Hero Awards Program, sponsored by JAR Systems and SAP Concur , will recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The nomination period runs from June 27 – September 1, 2022.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2020

If circumstances call for social distancing (think COVID-19!), distance learning comes into play. It also has its challenges: lots of screen and seat time; virtual tools that might not fully engage learners; and programs that may not be a good fit with the curriculum. It has its benefits, wearing PJs among them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Many schools across the country have moved to hybrid or distance learning. Those that have purchased classroom copies of the supporting texts for the EL Education Language Arts Curriculum have asked for a way to provide teachers and students with permission to reuse those texts. Kids Can Press; Prestwick House, Inc.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here’s what they had to say: As many school districts remain virtual or use a hybrid model, teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed in a distance learning environment, but at some point they will hit a wall and need help. Anastasia Betts, VP of Curriculum Planning & Design, Age of Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Curriculum Associates has launched a blog to help support teachers and building-level leaders navigate today’s educational environment. We are always looking for new ways to connect with and help educators, especially in today’s complex and fast-changing teaching environment,” said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

We’ve begun a new school year with continued challenges for students, teachers, parents, and other learning guardians. Having spent the spring semester navigating the new world of widespread distance learning, we all hoped the 2020-21 school year could have started in person.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

To help educators further support their students’ well-being, Savvas Learning Company is proud to partner with Positive Action to provide teachers with free resources to promote social and emotional learning (SEL) instruction.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2020

As states try to wrap their arms around what it means to educate on campus during a global pandemic, many school districts will maintain an increased offering of distance learning as an option for the foreseeable future. In doing so, these schools open themselves up to a host of new virtual learning opportunities, including esports.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2023

This recognition reaffirms our commitment to revolutionizing education through innovation and hybrid learning solutions. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to revolutionizing education through innovation and hybrid learning solutions. More real-world CTE kits in the series are coming soon.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

With a majority of schools participating in distance learning this year, Schell Games announced its virtual reality education tool HistoryMaker VR is now available for free on Steam for all to use. HistoryMaker VR is an immersive content creation tool that helps students learn history in an entertaining and engaging way.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s important for teachers to find ways to teach social-emotional learning and character development to help their students build the skills necessary to process the events of 2020 and to persevere and succeed in (for many students) a distance learning or hybrid environment.

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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

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. Share assignments digitally; ?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

For example, the campus distance learning administrator who seeks input and feedback from teachers and students before mapping a virtual learning framework. However, it can be tricky getting there. Often, success lies on a narrow path. It starts with the emotional intelligence to examine multiple points of view.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Unfortunately, studies show that English Language Learners (ELLs) have been disproportionately impacted by learning loss, as compared to their peers. According to the OECD , school closures and distance learning measures have put ELLs at a greater disadvantage compared to the general student population.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2020

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on from this past spring, it’s that distance learning is challenging. Undoubtedly, much of this was due to the fact that teachers had limited time to move their entire curriculum online, and few were trained to carry out what was essentially emergency remote instruction.

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