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JULY 18, 2025

This blog lays the groundwork for your child’s digital literacy (and yours too), covering everything from necessary software skills to internet safety. These platforms enable teachers to create and deliver course materials, post assignments, review work, and host discussion forums—all in one place—for students and parents. We get that.

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Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

That detector first became popular among professors when the internet made it easy for students to copy and paste information from websites into their assignments. Some faculty members let students see the reports as soon as they turn in their assignments, while others show students the reports only if they want to discuss a problem.

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Research and discuss inspirational Hispanic leaders A main focus of Hispanic Heritage Month is learning about specific leaders in the Hispanic community, both past and present. First, they allow you to combine the act of taking attendance with daily journal or discussion prompts.

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Activities Culture English Languages 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Discuss with students how this supports Common Core’s “Capacities for the Literate Individual”: Demonstrate independence. Kick this unit off with a guest presentation from a social worker to discuss ways of connecting with an elderly population. use the internet. use the internet. This might require discussion.

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Teachers Languages Language Internet 179

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

Computers froze or the network became over-burdened or the internet went down just as students required them the most. For example, if you make posters to discuss great inventors, use an online tech tool like Glogster or Canva ? As a result, they used tools they understood rather than those best-suited for the project and learning.

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Technology Math Curriculum Evaluation 191

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling to allow parents to pull their children out of classroom discussions around books covering LGBTQ+ and other themes that may conflict with their religious beliefs could embolden efforts to restrict more titles. between 2020 and 2024. The challenges reported to the ALA in 2024 alone targeted 2,452 titles.

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Accessibility Participation Reading Beliefs 211

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2017

Open up a new tab, and do a quick Google Search for “The Internet is full of…” I’m guessing your autocomplete looks similar to mine: “The Internet is full of lies.” “The The Internet is full of false information.” “The The Internet is full of jerks.” “The The Internet is full of terrible people.”

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Internet Students Curriculum Feedback 199

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Fortunately, districts appear to be meeting these challenges head-on, as evidenced by a recent panel discussion for administrators and tech directors in Dallas, hosted by the IT products vendor PCMG , called “Preparing the Next Generation of Personalized Learners in the Digital Age.” Tom Murray : Lifeline starts Dec 1.

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Internet Textbooks Confidentiality Discussions 331

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 25, 2023

They want to know about firewalls, filters, kidsafe desktops, nannycams, cyberbullying, internet privacy, and everything in between. Should they keep their children away from computers or just off the internet? Discuss what they can and cannot do online. Discuss why so they understand. Use a parental control filter.

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Internet History Attention Discussions 182

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Common Cyber Threats Facing Educators Every profession has had its fair share of internet-based troubles. However, it’s not without a few downsides.

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Internet Confidentiality Teachers Fairness 167

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Students engage in face-to-face conversations, asynchronous online discussions, and 140 character Twitter-style interactions. Most of their students are already stomping around the internet, so I want to make sure their digital footprints are something they can be proud of. This is a favorite with parents!

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Teaching Philosophy Schools Blended Learning Discussions 420

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Digital equity in the classroom goes far beyond the need to deliver internet connectivity and devices. It’s not energizing to discuss or even manage – but deploying it correctly can make all the difference for countless students. Just as all students aren’t the same, their needs for entering and using these systems may vary greatly.

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Internet Schools Discussions Accessibility 291

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

While the homework gap has existed for some time, the massive virtual learning spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic shed a bright light on the challenge of ensuring all students, no matter their geographic location or socioeconomic status, have access to the right learning devices and to reliable, high-speed internet access.

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Internet Schools Discussions Accessibility 271

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Our student learning is anchored around Harkness discussions, an educational approach in which students discuss class readings, course material, and other texts. Students learn how to prepare for a discussion, have difficult conversations, understand different perspectives, and meaningfully participate.

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Internet History Discussions High School 278

eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

A few years later, the discussion changed to an argument about the pros and cons of using a Desmos calculator on their classroom iPads. Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments.

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STEM Internet Middle School Middle School 302

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This article aims to clarify key terms, discuss the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent changes to minimum speed requirements, and explore how school districts can use this information to address the digital divide. Upload speed refers to the rate at which data is sent from a user’s device to the internet.

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Internet Communication Accessibility Discussions 284

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Enhanced internet connectivity In today’s digital age, robust internet connectivity is essential for effective learning. Smart campuses leverage high-speed internet to support a range of educational tools and resources. To support these advancements, the E-Rate program plays a crucial role.

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Internet Students Textbooks Learning Styles 290

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

A high-speed, reliable internet connection can elevate technology-driven learning and harness new learning potential, said Verizon experts during an eSchool News webinar on connectivity , moderated by eSN Content Director Kevin Hogan. How do we make sure our kids are safe?”

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Internet Hybrid Learning Discussions Accessibility 270

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Today’s actions might focus on internet access at home and the impact of social justice movements, but new equity challenges could arrive tomorrow. Equity sometimes requires unequal supports for students. While the goal is the same outcome for all students—graduation—the effort to get each student there will look different.

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Education STEM Internet Discussions 337

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The goal of digital equity is to ensure that all students have access to devices, high-speed internet, and opportunities to learn both in school and out.

Technology 296

Technology Middle School Middle School Schools 296

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1

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Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2020

In the edWebinar “ Strategic Technology Planning: Aligning Priorities, Costs, Outcomes and Sustainability ,” the presenters discussed new items that must become part of strategic plans. Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. devices) and indirect costs (e.g.,

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Distance Learning Internet Communication Discussions 313

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2020

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy—digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

Achievement 314

Achievement Internet Learning Culture 314

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

that is copied–often with slight variations–and spread rapidly by Internet users. I decided to have students create an original meme focused on one of the major themes we discussed from the novel. A meme is a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc. I decided I wanted to find a way to incorporate memes in my English class.

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English Internet Discussions Reading 402

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

At that time, students were accessing the internet or using digital tools sparingly throughout the school day, and typically only in tech-focused classes. For some, the internet has proven to be an incredibly engaging and useful learning tool , while for others, the constant stream of information can be overwhelming.

Internet 297

Internet Learning Feedback Classroom Management 297

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. In addition, participants will have access to a Google Classroom where they can participate in discussions paired with each module.

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Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

2) Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer the questions. (3) Something the Internet Can’t Replace. Stephen’s response was matter-of-fact: “The answers to essentially all of our traditional questions are available on the internet, and search technology will only become more sophisticated. What were they curious about?

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Internet Fairness Students Questions 270

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

So much has changed over the years: from overhead projectors to online collaborative tools–not to mention the internet as a teaching resource, district leadership, teaching standards… the list goes on. . While we correctly center students in the education conversation, we also need to discuss educator wellness.

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Education Internet Elementary School Elementary School 285

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Just as the internet revolutionized learning, AI will be the next game-changer. Just like the internet, AI isn’t going anywhere–so let’s teach our kids to work with AI, not against it. The discussion around the influence of AI writing on instruction has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year.

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Ethics Education Internet Essay 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

Join experts during an eSchool News webinar to discuss the real-world ways AI operates and how AI systems enable teachers to better interact with students, simplify everyday classroom tasks, and improve overall efficiency and productivity.

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Intelligence Internet Discussions Activities 278

eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

So it is when discussing the idea of digital equity. Every student deserves the right to high-bandwidth, solid-state, always-on access to the Internet, right? live in homes with inadequate internet or computing devices. The reality, of course, is always going to be different.

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Internet Discussions Accessibility Technology 254

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2019

Because the majority of my students lacked internet access at home, I never assigned homework that required technology. At one panel, a distinguished group of experts, from city officials to district tech leaders, discussed what they saw as the most pressing issues. But that was over 10 years ago, and a lot has changed since then.

Assignments 279

Assignments Internet Middle School Middle School 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

This year, with a news cycle that never sleeps and a student body with the internet at their fingertips, discussion of sexual harassment, hate, bigotry, prejudice, and oppression will be inevitable—and that’s a good thing. It is important for teachers to make themselves vulnerable by discussing how these conversations affect them.

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Beliefs Students Discussions Intelligence 279

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

We discussed the evolving landscape of the program, including the increasing importance of cybersecurity and potential expansions such as making hotspot services eligible for E-rate discounts. Insufficient internet access in the homes of students or library patrons is a significant issue in the communities of 74% of respondents.

Confidentiality 278

Confidentiality Internet Learning Feedback 278

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy—digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on these weighty topics into your already-packed classroom agendas. But does it have to be such a heavy lift?

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Teachers Internet Culture Achievement 273

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

A new brief from the Clayton Christensen Institute examines that very question, pulling from surveys and discussions with more than 1,000 teachers to paint a picture of programs, technologies, and instructional practices educators are leaning on as they work through the effects of COVID-19. Potential benefit: Flexible timing.

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Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Internet 297