eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

That starts by rapidly adapting curriculums in teaching colleges and providing extra training for experienced teachers to help them get ahead of the technology curve, regardless of whether one anticipates another crisis that dictates remote learning. It’s one thing to learn about U.S. We can’t wait for the next pandemic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2015

Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can ask questions, start a discussion with other teachers using the curriculum, and access additional resources. Or, click here to purchase.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Changing Student Expectations Given the rapid evolution of technology and educational methods, student expectations have shifted considerably in recent years. Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

In the second eye-raising deal for the higher-ed publishing industry in as many weeks, Wiley, a major textbook publisher, has agreed to acquire the assets of Knewton, a provider of digital courseware and adaptive-learning technologies. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of May, were not shared.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2018

Curriculum Companions (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can see how another teacher uses the curriculum and access additional resources like vocabulary and how-to videos. how-to skills used in lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2016

Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can ask questions, start a discussion with other teachers using the curriculum, and access additional resources. how-to skills used in lessons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2015

In addition to learning content from Benesse, one of the largest education publishers in the world, Classi will feature contents from other major Japanese textbook publishers including Gakken Education Publishing Co., Knewton continuously identifies strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns and recommends what content to study next.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Farah’s program added a personal element to the school day , letting teachers connect with their individual classes through a standardized curriculum. . AI can also help teachers collect and parse data, giving them more insight into how they should structure blended learning curriculums.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Carefully choose digital curriculum … When students do not have printed textbooks at home, digital curriculum can fill the gap. Although there are many wonderful online tools and e-curriculum resources, teachers can reduce screen time by assigning book reading, handwritten work, or hands-on physical activities.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Whether it's textbooks, or even digital content in videos, too much of our instructional content and approach is static. All of this has contributed to too great a focus on finishing a set curriculum, then trying to assess all of it, versus meeting the needs of all students. Unfortunately, we have often deterred curiosity in school.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game. From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. Grade 9 Geography was in trouble.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Kindle –read ebooks, newspapers, magazines, textbooks and PDFs on an easy-to-use interface. Some books are available in multiple languages and some are audio.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The company measured its success based on a curriculum created directly from the test; as it turns out, the company profited off the students' lesson progression. Students sat at machines to take diagnostic tests, complete lessons and answer basic questions to earn a transistor radio.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Technology also supports access to diverse resources and global perspectives. Online libraries, databases, and virtual field trips offer students exposure to a wide range of information and experiences that extend beyond the traditional curriculum. Access to diverse resources is also enhanced by technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of dozens of tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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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. Personalized learning: Technology enables a more personalized approach to education.

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Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 257

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

In fact, games like Oregon Trail may serve as just one learning ‘spine’ that works within a broader platform—much like textbooks have been the spine of traditional learning curriculum for over a century. Such a platform may look more like Minecraft Education Edition or Roblox education initiatives than Oregon Trail.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Moreover, technology enhances collaboration among students. Another significant benefit is personalized learning. Technology enables educators to tailor instruction to meet individual student needs through adaptive learning platforms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In a structured classroom setting, an educator can only be expected to teach a certain amount of curriculum, and learners can only retain so much information at one time. No–not if we’re viewing it as a lens to further support learning and broaden the scope of topics that can be covered. Is this a problem? That’s over ten hours a week.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Join us in Houston, April 5-6, 2018 for the first Creator Fest , where educators and subject experts will collaborate to develop additional resources to use with OpenStax textbooks. ?. Experiment with cutting edge learning technologies. The contextualized approach. Create materials with subject experts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

This is a free technology curriculum for Middle/High School and adults from Google. Topics include If-Then Adventure Stories; Research and Develop a Topic; Technology, Ethics, and Security; Plan an Event; Technology’s Role in Current Events; Plan and Budget ; and eleven more. Applied Digital Skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Real learning happens when the student engages with the material. Technology plays a dual role.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2021

Due to a rise in online social interaction during COVID-19, and an increasingly politicized social media climate in general, it has never been easier for teenagers to construct their own political identities through platforms like TikTok, far outside the reach of state-level curriculum restrictions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2025

With the pivot to remote learning, technology is now everywhere in American schools, but a new digital divide has opened up between those filling out worksheets on Chromebooks and those learning how to use generative AI. Schools have also hired more social workers and counselors. COVID was the catalyst.

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