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 If so, could that create bias?

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI’s rise in popularity has brought with it questions about ethics, skills students will need for workplace success, and how to balance negatives with positives when it comes to teaching with this new generative tool. Just as the internet revolutionized learning, AI will be the next game-changer. Now prove me wrong.”

Ethics 298

Ethics Education Internet Essay 298

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. Begin with a collaborative offline activity designed to pique student interest or get them generating questions about a topic. Pair the video in an online discussion using Google Classroom or Schoology.

Multiple Choice Questions 420

Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Blended Learning Evaluation 420

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

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

A video-discussion platform originally started by a University of Minnesota professor to keep in touch with students for a course he was teaching has been purchased by tech giant Microsoft. For many professors, the killer app of Flipgrid was to replace online discussion forums with video comments by students.

Discussions 120

Discussions Essay Instructors Internet 120

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

One can wonder how professors justify their classroom design in light of knowing how much teaching and learning is available any time and free of charge on the internet. How can one in good faith continue to teach as if the internet does not exist? area similar questions. area similar questions.

Teaching 279

Teaching Course Design Internet Instructors 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

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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

By making the learning a socially interactive experience, where students are discussing and debating the problems with each other, Dr. Mazur has found that his Harvard students are much more engaged in the class—and they also learn more from each other than they learned from him alone.

Achievement 265

Achievement Teachers Middle School Middle School 265

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. Those questions were the topic at a screening of a new documentary in the Deer Lakes School District. It all started with one question: What phone to get my daughter because her flip phone stopped working?”

Mobile Devices 279

Mobile Devices Skills Internet Middle School 279

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2020

If the Ancient Mariner were sailing on the internet’s open seas, he might conclude there’s information everywhere, but nary a drop to drink. That’s how many college students feel, anyway. However, students seemed less knowledgeable about the use of data collection and algorithms in education.

Internet 147

Internet Teaching Lecturing Students 147

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Let’s unravel these questions. 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. But how does the concept of Universal Design Learning (UDL) fit into all this?

Learning 309

Learning Universal Design Syllabus Quizzes 309

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

When student engagement was first discussed with regard to technology integration in Apple Computer’s Classroom of Tomorrow program, one of the primary measures was time on task ( Ross, 1989 ). But as computer and internet time became more prevalent and sophisticated, so did the measures of student engagement.

Students 276

Students Student Engagement Internet Science 276

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

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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Whether they have a knowledge of how to use it appropriately is another question,” said Ribble, the author of Digital Citizenship in Schools and the chair of ISTE’s digital citizenship PLN. Recently Ribble and Massachusetts educator Jennifer Scheffer discussed exactly how that process might look for schools.

Mobile Devices 279

Mobile Devices Plagiarism Ethics Internet 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

They started by asking a series of questions that were on their minds. The Questions are in bold and my answers in italics : I allow my kids to have “Friends” in Roblox or Instagram and only chat with friends. Let’s start this question with a poll. Wow, that’s a lot of hands.

Questions 103

Questions Internet Ethics Fairness 103

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2019

Building social and emotional-learning (SEL) skills such as curiosity requires face-to-face interaction, meaningful discussion, and reflection. Have students practice asking good questions and incorporate them into a project-based learning experience. Related: Bringing the 5 Cs into your classroom.

Activities 279

Activities Beliefs Internet Math 279

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

JUNE 28, 2024

Teachers should include an AI use chart (like this one from Ditch That Textbook ) with their course descriptions and have clear-cut discussions with parents and students about when AI use is and is not acceptable. It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment.

Writing 329

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 329

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. Essential Questions What is a ‘digital citizen’? How is being a citizen of the internet the same/different than my home town? Where is this ‘digital town’?

Teaching 178

Teaching Internet Discussions Assignments 178

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. It’s certainly something that I hear all all the time and there’s no question that people being aware of. 1 is to sort of know what you have facing the Internet. I’m joined once again by our resident cybersecurity expert, Doug. That threat?

Education 174

Education Local Government Internet Questions 174

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.

Internet 318

Internet Textbooks Confidentiality Discussions 318

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2020

The onset of remote learning has magnified the disparity between students who have access to computers and internet and those who do not. The digital divide in our communities, particularly among children from underrepresented and low socioeconomic communities, raises questions that need to be answered.

Education 204

Education Internet Discussions Online Learning 204

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

And I think there’s no question that when you think. How do you extrapolate that to the to the to the Internet? John Watson So first of all I want to just echo the point that you’re making in your question, which is in these online settings relationships and student engagement are absolutely critical and I don’t.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

We all need to understand, discuss, teach, model, and set expectations around online behavior that will set our students up for success now and in the future. Our hope is that using these tools in a controlled “walled garden” will prepare them to build a positive digital identity out on the open internet.

Teaching 280

Teaching Students Internet Communication 280

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

Context matters, and we have to ask the questions to understand the context for each and every student. Department of Education’s recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. Most of these homes don’t have internet, so now you have another problem, because it’s very expensive. Without question.

Internet 315

Internet Accessibility Local Government Activities 315

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Context matters, and we have to ask the questions to understand the context for each and every student. Department of Educations recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. Most of these homes dont have internet, so now you have another problem, because its very expensive. Without question.

Internet 283

Internet Accessibility Local Government Activities 283

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

They take evidence-based questions and look for information that will convince them which side is right. When students use the internet, remind them of their rights and responsibilities. Once resources have been collected, present to the group for discussion. Give students time to research, but not too much time. write the book.

Activities 202

Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

But even assuming the availability of proper devices and the internet, the inconsistency of support and capacity available will likely exacerbate existing gaps. Many tools have built-in features like discussion boards. Online education experts and technologists are offering up advice and training to help.

Discussions 208

Discussions Motivation Internet Questions 208

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. As a result, your role involves creating a learning atmosphere that encourages questioning and exploration.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. A year-long digital citizenship curriculum that covers everything you need to discuss on internet safety and efficiency, delivered in the time you have in the classroom.

Plagiarism 189

Plagiarism Internet Fairness Curriculum 189

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

Even when students are all in the same time zone—such as for most K-12 schools and community colleges—getting to a live online class on time can be challenging for those who live in households where there aren’t enough computers or tablets for every learner, or where the internet connection isn’t robust enough.

Teaching 218

Teaching Instructors Distance Learning Lecturing 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For many faculty, that last question is causing the most friction around campuses. Instructors across the disciplines question how and where their students will use AI. While I see that as a valuable question, I also reflect on my own childhood. Instead, they form the basis for our classroom discussion in the following meeting.

Teaching 208

Teaching Instructors Knowledge Writing 208

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

The questions are often more important (and revealing) than the answers. Design a learning space that encourages open wondering, questioning, and inquiry. We need to rethink our assumptions that everyone has access to the internet (with bandwidth to handle video), or private space for talking/listening and being present.

Learning 216

Learning Discussions Questions Internet 216

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. Those questions were the topic at a screening of a documentary in the Deer Lakes School District. It all started with one question: What phone to get my daughter because her flip phone stopped working?”

Mobile Devices 190

Mobile Devices Middle School Middle School Internet 190