eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

The survey aims to gather experiential information from schools and libraries participating in the E-rate program to assess its effectiveness and collect feedback for potential improvements. E-rate stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the 2024 survey to influence the program’s direction and advocate for their needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sessions, keynotes, discussions, and the expo hall will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations shaping the education landscape. Sessions, keynotes, discussions, and the expo hall will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations shaping the education landscape.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

Our goal is to provide a uniquely collaborative online environment that complements, rather than disrupts, educators’ exceptional work.”. It allows participants to break free of static squares to create a fun, engaging environment that fosters collaboration. We’ve noticed increased excitement and involvement from participants.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones. Back in 2018, a study published in the British Journal of Education Technology revealed that AR can be especially useful for students studying complicated subject matter, improving their ability to focus.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Modern classrooms benefit from virtual whiteboard spaces that support simultaneous input from multiple users, enabling teachers to guide collective learning while monitoring individual participation and understanding. Students map concepts, demonstrate relationships, and organize information spatially through visual thinking tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Verizon is working to empower educators and students with cutting-edge tools essential for unlocking the full potential of education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2024

However, these worksheets merely listed definitions and coping mechanisms without providing engaging content or opportunities for meaningful discussion. This program aimed to blend their passion for basketball with meaningful discussions on emotional expression and self-worth.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous online learning allows you to build a community, discuss and interact over content, and helps your learners to maintain a regular schedule. Some students are hesitant to participate in discussions and activities, so be deliberate about using synchronous time to foster participation by all learners.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Dr. Monica Burns, curriculum and educational technology consultant and founder of ClassTechTips.com, in a recent edWebinar , echoed this iNACOL concept. How students demonstrate what they’ve learned and celebrate their learning journey is as important to the personalized learning process as engagement, interest, voice, and choice.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

Set video to “on” for both host and participant 2. Mute participants upon entry (otherwise there will be a lot of background noise). But now you can ask everyone to participate. This allows you to generate discussion about people’s reasoning. Schedule lectures at the assigned time slot for the class 3.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2024

Despite the risk of negative consequences for showing up unapologetically and authentically, several research participants expressed that being a teacher is their calling, their purpose and their joy. Most notably, it became clear that for Black women educators in this study, being a teacher is more of an identity than a job title.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Gale Community For Educators provides a dynamic space for high school teachers to participate in discussion forums and engage in Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. Gale Community For Educators helps educators enhance student learning and drive positive educational outcomes through a vibrant and supportive community.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

Providing the Spark Jenessa Peterson, director of learning engineering at the Learning Agency, touched off the discussion in a Google Group run by her organization with the question: Is A/B testing between two benign conditions without participants' knowledge OK? That is a research and methodology question we have to discuss.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

The New York Times Learning Network, which offers educational resources, runs multiple contests and challenges for students and I picked one for my students to participate in. For example, my students read a variety of books about education to learn more about challenges and solutions in the field.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2021

In a 2018 Harvard Business Review article , researchers Guy Itzchakov and Avi Kluger discuss their research findings around listening in the workplace. In these sessions, parents, teachers or even students can meet with school leaders to discuss certain topics. There is no doubt that quality listening takes time and effort.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. Can you discuss some of the challenges you experienced? Let's try it!"

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For instructors who have had the opportunity to participate in pedagogy learning groups, there may be a lot of overlap in what they already know about teaching and what changes AI might bring to the classroom. Instead, they form the basis for our classroom discussion in the following meeting.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Educational apps, interactive whiteboards, and multimedia resources make lessons dynamic, capturing students’ attention and fostering active participation. Technology facilitates personalized learning, adapting instruction to individual student needs, promoting a more efficient and tailored educational experience.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. The continued proliferation of AI in education technology could expose many teachers to subpar content.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Using edtech in teaching, educators and school leaders can reduce environmental impact while enhancing student engagement and creativity. Rethinking teaching methods in the digital age Teaching methods have undergone significant transformation with the rise of educational technology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Their agenda includes: Ensuring ample funding for educational technology, enhancing the effectiveness of the E-rate program, safeguarding the privacy and security of student data, and fostering digital equity.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

says some students don’t have robust access to technology, so not all of them are able to participate. Engagement remains a tricky subject for many teachers, but some are finding creative ways to keep kids coming back, especially during whole-group discussions on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Tamiko Hatcher, a dedicated educator and the director of Special Programs at Akron Public Schools in Ohio, displays visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to implementing innovative education technologies to transform the educational experience for the students in his district. reading intervention program.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Empathy (Source: Participate) While there has been an increase in training around social-emotional learning (SEL) in K-12 classrooms, many professional development (PD) resources for educators treat SEL as a standalone subject rather than a foundational component of learning environments. Recommended reading from Participate.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

Department of Education. The instructor can lecture and students can ask questions, or the instructor can lead a live discussion. For instance, professors can have students submit video responses to a discussion question using a platform like FlipGrid. Back then, everything was asynchronous by default. “It

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Edsurge

AUGUST 26, 2022

Now, as a teacher, Roshan leverages technology to create more equitable and empowering forums for discussion in her classroom—shifting away from a culture that praises the first person to raise their hand to one where every individual has a platform that supports them in making their ideas seen and heard.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

The visual nature of these tools helps students see connections between ideas more clearly than traditional discussion formats allow. Digital collaboration spaces encourage broader participation in classroom activities. These technologies address core engagement challenges by transforming passive learning into active participation.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Summit was a deep dive into key issues and challenges education leaders face, with sessions and discussions designed to provide actionable strategies to support strategic goals. By participating in TCEA 2025, Encore aims to introduce these products to educators who are keen to bring modern audio solutions into their teaching.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Details for the program: The CTO Academy For K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs is a program to address the needs of education technology leaders who are new (less than four full years) to their CTO or Technology Leadership position or aspiring CTOs and EdTech leaders currently working in a technology department.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Teacher interns especially lauded the program, she says, because they were already living the scenarios presented for discussion. “It It really called upon the participants to have to take a stand and say, ‘This is what I would do,’” Forbes says. This is a Latinx community, and you’re calling police to the kid’s house?

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Ethics Teachers Students Discussions 213

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2021

The real question is: How do we increase access and participation in the creation of emerging technology so that it represents and works for all of us? After all, when it comes to emerging technology, equity in terms of factors like gender and race is crucial. Young people—our students—are no different.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A recent Titan Partners survey found that students are eager to participate in on-campus courses with digitally embedded exercises. Then, in real time, students and I would engage in extended discussions of the themes I’d covered in my recordings. Other industries have experienced similar histories as new technologies rolled in.

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