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.

Internet 290

Internet History Discussions High School 290

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.

STEM 315

STEM Internet Middle School Middle School 315

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.

Internet 297

Internet Students Textbooks Learning Styles 297

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

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

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 316

Achievement Internet Learning Culture 316

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.

English 402

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 308

Internet Learning Feedback Classroom Management 308

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.

Education 297

Education Internet Elementary School Elementary School 297

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.

Intelligence 289

Intelligence Internet Discussions Activities 289

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.

Education 305

Education STEM Internet Discussions 305

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.

Blended Learning 540

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?

Internet 271

Internet Fairness Students Questions 271

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.

Ethics 298

Ethics Education Internet Essay 298

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 262

Technology Middle School Middle School Schools 262

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.

Internet 251

Internet Discussions Accessibility Technology 251

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 289

Confidentiality Internet Learning Feedback 289

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

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.,

Distance Learning 272

Distance Learning Internet Communication Discussions 272

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.

Beliefs 279

Beliefs Students Discussions Intelligence 279

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.

Online Learning 310

Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Internet 310

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Additionally, these digital tools need to support the means of expression through written assignments, presentations, or discussions to make the learning environment as engaging as possible. A student could genuinely find a useful YouTube explainer on a particular topic and post the link as an annotation for the class.

Learning 309

Learning Universal Design Syllabus Quizzes 309

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. The Internet of Things (IoT) also offers tremendous benefits for educators. Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading.

Internet 306

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 306

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2019

Teachers are concerned about: Sending video content home with students who may not have access to the internet or a device. Pair the video in an online discussion using Google Classroom or Schoology. Over the last ten years, I’ve seen excitement about this model turn to skepticism. Cornell notes with a summary).

Multiple Choice Questions 420

Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Blended Learning Evaluation 420

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Online Discussions or Debates: Design an online discussion question or debate that encourages students to consider questions related to the video content and post their thoughts, opinions, questions, and reflections. Unreliable internet and a functioning device can present potential barriers.

Blended Learning 467

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Learning has no temporal or geographic borders and is available wherever students and teachers find an Internet connection. This used to mean limiting access to the Internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) to discourage students from using an infinite and fascinating resource. Break the class into two.

Grades 179

Grades Teaching Internet Discussions 179

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Understanding how to use the internet has become a cornerstone issue for students. Now, there is a vast landscape of resources available on the internet. How is being a citizen of the internet the same/different than my home town? Describe how to travel safely on the internet. Where is this ‘digital town’?

Teaching 178

Teaching Internet Discussions Assignments 178

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?

Teachers 256

Teachers Internet Culture Achievement 256

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Discussion forums Platforms such as Padlet or Flipgrid encourage collaborative discussions among students regarding media consumption and analysis. Educators can integrate these tools into assignments, teaching students to question the reliability of sources, understand biases, and discern facts from misinformation.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Students often spend several hours a day online and often the first clues as to their feelings–good or bad–are found in their online communications with peers, their posts on social media and in chat rooms, and in their internet searches.

Students 270

Students Internet Communication Discussions 270

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The evolving needs of the IT workforce are constantly discussed–even people who are far from it understand the constantly growing needs for computer science. In general, to program in Python or Java, a computer is enough–sometimes internet access would not hurt. And yet, U.S.

Science 319

Science Education Evaluation High School 319

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2017

The district created the hashtag #warrenbl to facilitate real-time discussions where teachers can share successes, commiserate over problems, and look for solutions. Last fall, they discussed physical layouts in the classroom, and whether or not it’s okay to use the same one for the entire day. They just start tweeting.

Schools 279

Schools Discussions Internet Feedback 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The digital divide widens as some students lack access to essential devices and reliable internet connectivity, hindering their ability to fully participate in digital learning environments. Discussing technology’s impact on education leads to an exploration of the positive and negative effects of technology on education.

Technology 240

Technology Education Internet Critical Thinking 240

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

While today’s youth may be aware that not everything on the internet is true, they don’t have the tools to evaluate accuracy and authenticity. More important than defining the words is how just discussing the definitions can engage students in reflective conversations. Otherwise, any conversations could result in miscommunication.

Lecturing 258

Lecturing Evaluation Internet Discussions 258

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2019

Young readers like to know more about the author, and the internet is rich with resources produced by the authors themselves, their publishers, and their fans. I only steal from the best. So here we go. Johnson’s Top 10 ways to use technology to promote reading. Author and fan websites. Want to know what’s next in a favorite series?

Reading 280

Reading Technology Motivation Writing 280

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After all, their findings highlighted the outsized role of social capital amidst the rise of the internet. That suggests that while the internet can provide people with information about the doors and pathways to opportunity, it’s people that open those doors. Other tools are fostering conversations among peers across the globe.

Technology 343

Technology Students Coaching Internet 343

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Thanks to the internet, there are so many ways for students to experience the past. The program also offers relevant media, thought-provoking discussion starters, and links to supplementary information about real-world references to bring the story back into a historical perspective.

Social Studies 279

Social Studies History Study Textbooks 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fake Internet Safety Lesson Plans K-8 Curriculum Be Internet Awesome Common Sense Curriculum Planet Nutshell NetSafe Netiquette Passwords Plagiarism Social Media Texting For a complete Digital Citizenship curriculum for K-8 with 17 topics. 46 lessons. 46 projects. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

Plagiarism 174

Plagiarism Internet Middle School Middle School 174