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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Teaching in this way requires a good deal of flexibility—including in your curriculum. I’ve been using an OER science curriculum called OpenSciEd for five years, and it has completely revolutionized the way I teach. Our student population represents more than 30 languages, and many of them are new to learning English.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

It is shockingly difficult for most teachers to alter their language in this manner. Here are a few strategies to make this shift in language as impactful as possible: Intentionally time when you call on a student to tell us. If we want students to see learning as a shared experience, we must be intentional in the language we use.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Built on an education-specific large language model (LLM) developed in-house by a team of researchers from top AI labs, including IBM Research, Amazon Alexa, and Google Brain, Origin helps educators eliminate tech friction and focus on creating powerful learning moments in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s possible to combine PBL and maker education across the curriculum–and during a must-see ISTELive 24 session , Nicholas Provenzano , a teacher, technology coordinator, and makerspace director at University Liggett School in Michigan, demonstrated just how to do it. The best part? Why maker education?

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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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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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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubric Criteria Research on a problem Solution design Communication and collaboration California English Language Arts Writing Standards Grade 7 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Step 3: Use a mastery-based scale and describe each criterion at each level of mastery in student-friendly language.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

A similar truth applies to the adopted curriculum many teachers use. While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance. CPS staff are creating Gems (custom AI experts in Google Gemini) when they upload the district’s curriculum development evidence guides and rubrics.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2020

Maria Hersey is a global educator with extensive experience in educational leadership, international education, social-emotional learning (SEL), curriculum design, and global- mindedness. Currently, Dr. Hersey is the Principal Advisor for Global Education Advisors.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2023

DALLAS (PRWEB) — Frog Street , an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has announced the results of a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Education evaluating the efficacy of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum with students in Texas.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Ohio is dedicating millions to a curriculum overhaul. Meanwhile, just nine states require that districts adopt high-quality reading curriculum, NCTQ’s analysis found. Only three of those — South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia — require districts to choose curriculum from a state-approved list and cover the cost for districts.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

After working on academics, students could choose from a variety of fun yet educational activities, and the game design program–which used a curriculum from Work ED –was one of them. Additionally, the students broadened their vocabulary by learning language thats critical to their academic success.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. These differences are not deficits–they are human.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

For example, if you are an English Language Arts teacher, you may want to consider a file labeled “Reading,” another labeled “Writing,” and yet another for “Speaking/Listening’ ’ Additionally, you can create subfiles within those folders and organize your resources by novel, writing genres, or topic.

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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? 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. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

I understand the pressure teachers feel to cover the standards and move through their curriculum. The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. Teachers want all students to be successful.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

In a setting where the pace is dictated by the teacher or the curriculum rather than the learner’s needs, students may rush through the material without fully understanding it. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

First Educational Version of a Programming Language Enables Middle School Code Education – Bridging the Middle School Gap. Traditionally, code teaching systems use unmodified programming languages. PORTLAND, May 12, 2021 – Blackbird today announced the official release of the world’s first educational version of JavaScript.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2020

Culturally responsive teaching before COVID-19 and after should focus on keeping students’ cultural norms and beliefs in mind and putting time into relating to students who have different life experiences, languages, and values than your own. Related content: How we turned around our ELL program.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We take a comprehensive approach beginning with our foundational curriculum. Other components of the RPS literacy framework include Integrated Literacy which integrates English language arts standards, Next Generation Science Standards, C3 standards, and some health standards. We have a number of students with gaps in literacy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , Lauren Watkins, Marketing Director, and Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Area Local Schools in Ohio, advocate integrating coding and computer science into core subjects such as math, music, art, world language, English, and physical education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Priorities such as setting up remote learning structures, developing a distance curriculum, and offering social and emotional support required increased collaboration with home. If there is a language barrier, text-based translation technology can make a big difference for parents and teachers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

ClassTag’s smart messages reach all families based on their preferred channel (SMS, email, app, web or paper) automatically translated into 100+ languages. Seeing all relevant student information in one place helps families stay informed and get involved.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

She currently teaches Language Arts and Technology at a bilingual public middle school. Amy is a Google certified educator adept at designing engaging, student-centered digital curriculum and learning opportunities. Amy Tobener-Talley has been a bilingual educator for 15 years.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

With numerous programming languages available, it can take time to pick a starting point. Through the CoderZ Robotics curriculum, kids learn to create, manage, and communicate with cyber robots in a virtual setting by inputting code. In particular, the CoderZ platform offers a complete curriculum for programming cyber robots.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Reimagining Curriculum to Foster Engagement and Identity Over the years, fellows have noted how hard it has become to not only create engaging curriculum for students but also find ways to foster community and identity development in the classroom. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2020

During a recent edWebinar , Jill Olson, the Director of Operations and Professional Development for EiE, a curriculum developed by Boston’s Museum of Science, provided a framework for integrating hands-on, interactive STEM projects with distance learning. Related content: A device in every hand during COVID-19.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Due to the rigidity of curriculum, standardized tests and the controlling nature of compulsory education, playfulness and unstructured time are seen as detrimental to a student’s learning. What if we centered playfulness and unstructured time in our classrooms, even when it has nothing to do with the curriculum?

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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. ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A new impact study at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 to 8 who used Speak Agent Math+Language outperformed their peers who did not use the program. Now, one Maryland school district is seeing substantial improvements in grades 6-8 math scores.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

.” In addition to faculty and staff use, the story notes that “teachers may also allow students to use AI as long as it is in line with ‘approved instructional standards and curriculum.’ ’ The policy requires teachers to instruct students on the appropriate and responsible use of AI beforehand.”

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