Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2025

Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it yet). Over the next months, in this series, I’ll show you how to teach Photoshop skills appropriate for fifth grade and up. These can be adapted to other art programs like Canva.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key points: Schools should focus on teaching skills that have enduring value See also: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea See also: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page First came headlines about AI-driven cheating.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Britannica School is user-friendly and comprehensive, which makes it an ideal tool for building student confidence in their research skills. They need to develop their research skills before they are ready to evaluate content from across the world wide web. Related : 4 tools to help students build post-COVID research skills

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: A love of learning can lead to a lifetime of learning How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2024

Students must be given opportunities where they are “at play” with technology and are challenged to apply their creativity alongside their problem-solving skills. In each class, some students are given a challenge that may require them to apply their technical knowledge in conjunction with their problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One in six employers is hesitant to hire young adults due to their lack of a strong work ethic and practical job skills, even as they struggle to fill critical labor gaps. By embracing and promoting these opportunities, we can equip our young people with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

(CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure students’ essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch of its new Critical Thinking Skills Resources. Custom scenarios can be developed to more tightly align with existing educational models and curriculum.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

He integrates today’s high-tech training into a visually engaging curriculum using a variety of techniques and creative tools. Lamont offers his vocational high school students a unique hands-on opportunity to learn about the design industry and to prepare for jobs in the workforce.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its about time that schools dragged math into the modern world, so that it imparts useful skills, Henderson says. That includes how job skills play into math paths for students. She is the director of curriculum for NAF, a nonprofit that is trying to make education more career-focused.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. For information, visit Carolinas website , call (800) 334-5551, or e-mail curriculum@carolina.com.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Whether you are mastering a skill for work, learning to cook, or training for a marathon, you adjust your pace based on progress–not the ticking of a clock. In this model, students move forward when they have demonstrated mastery of a skill or concept, not when the bell rings or the calendar flips to June.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

UDL recognizes that every class comprises a wide range of learners with various needs, skills, experiences, knowledge, and interests. Every student, regardless of variability, deserves the best opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge regardless of the learning landscape. It was an exhausting and often frustrating experience.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

A daily review helps students to master concepts and skills by shifting that information or those skills from controlled processing to automatic processing. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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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 13, 2025

One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds. This enhances critical thinking and empathy.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Key points: CTE positions students to develop critical postsecondary skills Connecting learning to career exploration Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success For more news on CTE, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub What do today’s students need to know before they jump into the workforce?

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

Key points: Strong news literacy skills are a must-have in today’s online world Turning media literacy into civic engagement Is it fake? Here are 5 resources to help students develop strong news literacy skills: 1. Educators can download a single lesson or the full curriculum.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. Here’s why creativity is essential in today’s curriculum.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To help teachers recognize, respond to and prevent bullying toward these students, researchers at the University of Missouri collaborated to develop an evidence-based, online professional development curriculum. Instead of just teaching students math or science, tell them you will be monitoring how well they interact with one another.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Similarly, recent research shows that while 88 percent of district leaders, teachers, parents, and students rate life skills as very important, only 57 percent of students believe their schools adequately teach the life skills needed for future success.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. And when you combine strong values with smart tech and a global curriculum, you get more than a good education. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. Elmwood doesnt toss out tradition; it builds on it. The result?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 13, 2023

Unfortunately, a lack of trust often leads teachers to retain control over the curriculum, pacing, and class management. I encourage teachers to shift their thinking and empower their students with the skills necessary to make smart choices, manage their behavior, and take control of their learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2025

The grant will help students gain critical digital skills, enhance career preparation opportunities at Ridgewood and beyond, and ensure teachers have the necessary resources to integrate technology into the classroom effectively. “The Digital Leaders Academy is a testament to the power of partnership and community.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. A strong curriculum integrates industry certifications, technical skills development, and career pathways that align with workforce demands.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Yet, this omission has a profound effect on students literacy skills. Not only does this affect their ability to communicate effectively, it also affects their reading skills, because writing and literacy are closely linked. It should include logically sequenced lessons, aligned with literacy standards and curriculum.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. And while the curriculum was structured in a logical manner, it also includes engaging design elements and leaves plenty of room for students to ask questions, solve problems, and troubleshoot.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

Can teachers who are teaching an AP course use blended learning models and cover the extensive curriculum? The benefits of using the Station Rotation Model in my AP Psychology course have included increased engagement, stronger executive functioning skills, and greater accountability. My answer is a resounding “Yes!”

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2024

Mastery Measurement enables educators to measure and document progress on specific reading and math skills tied to students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). This new feature complements the recently added Oral Reading Fluency indicators, enhancing Classworks’ comprehensive Progress Monitoring suite.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

When teachers include too many criteria in a rubric, they may unintentionally assess skills or knowledge they do not spend significant time helping students master. This can result in students feeling frustrated and confused about what is expected of them and may lead to a misalignment between the curriculum and the assessment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Esports is more than gaming–it helps students develop critical skills How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) I started building an esports curriculum and, every time, I got shot down, I would add an element to the curriculum addressing the reasons I was told we couldn’t have a team.

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