Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

Here’s a quick overview of the legalities associated with their use for schools: Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors AI tutors are quickly changing how students learn, offering personalized support across different subjects and formats. Who is responsible if an AI gives bad advice or shares sensitive student data?

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

This article delves into the complexities of developing and implementing an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution’s unique mission but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re trying to get students to really think while they read, not just skim or restate facts, then reciprocal reading might be just the technique you’re looking for. But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

This article delves into the complexities of developing and implementing an AI framework that not only aligns with an institution’s unique mission but also addresses the diverse needs of its stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and administration.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

We defined digital learning as all these instances where students are learning outside of the time and place constraints that you see in a traditional school in a traditional. What we’re seeing much more commonly is students who are mixing on site and online learning. In their schedule. You’re with and.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 6, 2025

Peralta administrators have also discussed reducing the number of colleges in the four-campus district, possibly by consolidating operations, to decrease costs. Today, the funding model uses over 30 measurements to calculate funds based on full-time enrollment, economic demographics and student success outcomes.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you think all students should attend school dances? What would you do?

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Walking students through the unsettling complexities of the past has never been an easy job. Painting approaches to history in stark black and white can shut down debate and keep social studies teachers from achieving what 94 percent of them report is the most important part of their job: preparing students for meaningful civic engagement.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2014

So, I decided to get creative with technology and modify my class so students would still cover the content. Text Your Students and Parents . The first thing I did was use Remind , a free text messaging service, to text all of my students and parents to let them know school was canceled, but my class was in session online.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? That requires less time to prepare for, while still giving students a choice. I think it could. Would You Rather?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

When the right classroom management tools are in place, students are able to learn more as their engagement increases. Focusing on physical classroom management, behavioral management, resources for effective instruction, attendance and gradebook tools, and tools for a school-home connection can help students master classroom lessons.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

It is a chance to get hints of where the field is moving and what will be available to school districts, teachers, and students. In general, through-year assessment refers to testing that takes place throughout the school year to provide feedback on student progress and ultimately make a proficiency determination.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

Then, she asked her students to think of as many questions as they could about the equation. What did the students want to know about this expression? The rules that she gave her students were simple, Rothstein says: (1) Ask as many questions as you can. (2) 2) Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer the questions. (3)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Im heartened by their clear frontrunner: Source : Gallup poll; Walton Family Foundation-Gallup Voices of Gen Z Study The survey confirms that students crave a sense of care and trust, which are hallmarks of human connection. Some of the students were crying, but that was ok. We connect with our hearts, our muscles, and our minds.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2019

The films on this list are excellent for encouraging students to reflect on and discuss a wide range of social and emotional issues. Because of this, it’s crucial that we don’t merely show these films without also giving kids time to reflect on and discuss what they’re watching. Science Fair. Inside Out.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

While it might seem like a simple transition to post slides or a recorded lecture online, teachers need to be intentional with course design to effectively mirror what students experienced in the classroom and make the transition as smooth and successful as possible. Related post: Leading eLearning and a Future Ready library opportunity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. New research suggests one way to consider the question: by looking at how the mix of students in a given course affects their grades. So why did diversity affect student grades?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Thursday, August 26, 2021) — To welcome K-12 students and teachers back to school, Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—and leading corporate and community partners proudly introduce four new engaging, no-cost virtual field trips (VFTs).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Students tend to embrace these lessons because they care about reputation. It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. With the right resources, our students will be out-of-this-world digital citizens in no time at all.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

The difficulties in student engagement with instructor-directed reading, both in terms of the amount of reading undertaken and the participation and benefit from in-class discussion around readings, can be a prevalent problem. Additionally, the role of lead student rotates around the seminar group throughout the semester/module.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

A second question has been given almost equal importance: Is reading a book to students online even legal? While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online. What Is Fair Use? In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Students and educators will have to prepare for fewer assessments under a new federal focus that, while preserving the role that high-quality assessments play the classroom, also removes practices that have “burdened classroom time or not served students or educators well.” Fully transparent to students and parents.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

The commission will review research and industry data and hear from education experts as it develops recommendations for southern states around using AI in teaching and learning, developing AI-related policies, and preparing students for careers in AI. We want to make sure student data stays safe.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Key points: Real-world relevance makes STEM learning more personal for students 12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources Using free resources to connect the environment to education For more on STEM concepts, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Why are we learning this? To be fair, its a valid question. to talk with your class.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ensuring that AI tools protect student data and comply with accessibility standards is crucial for creating an inclusive and secure educational environment. While security breaches are a common concern, Linnette emphasizes that protecting students’ privacy and data involves more than just avoiding breaches.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

After all, without a consistent and functional faculty, the quality of students’ education is likely to suffer. While all administrators should consider it a priority to arrange fair pay, it’s also important to look at what other resources you can offer. As a school administrator, you’re faced with a range of challenges every day.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

Poptential course packages boost student engagement by using a variety of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including those taken from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources. Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. It helps students build awareness about the numerous high-wage, high-growth career pathways in media and entertainment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2019

As principal of a middle school, I meet weekly with teachers and school counselors to discuss team and department progress of our students. The middle of the year is cold, the holidays are over, and we are looking at the high-pressure demands of preparing students for standardized testing. The 5-Minute MicroPD.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2022

I excelled academically, graduating 12th in my class, and serving as the first Latina president for the Student Government Association. Migrant students need to feel welcomed, affirmed, embraced and given as much support as possible. Later, I had the honor of being the first Latina to be inducted into my high school’s Hall of Fame.

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