eSchool News

MAY 7, 2015

A recent regional summit brought superintendents together to discuss the future of education. Despite a focus on using technology to prepare for education’s future, discussions about specific devices or applications were completely absent.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on collaborative learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. While new and emerging technologies can feel like a hurdle at times, there is also much that can be gained by incorporating them into our curriculum. Students may know how to use some technology, but not all.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Lightspeed Technologies , a provider of classroom audio solutions, is launching the Lightspeed Learning Academy, which will kick off with a one-day professional development event, and a new leadership webinar series. ” Ashleigh Schultz, teacher, Calcasieu Parish, “What Works in a Differentiated Learning Classroom?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With the growing importance of digital literacy, technology is not only useful but essential in preparing students for the demands of the future. How does technology help teachers and students? These resources capture students’ attention and cater to various learning styles, making complex topics easier to understand.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These innovative educators discussed how AI education makes students and themselves more human by sharing their experiences in planning and implementing AI activities in their classes. They articulated how they would and would not use [AI-assisted text generators] at school and built the ethics with their understanding and discussion.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Not only is personal device use on the rise, but since 2020, there has been a 19 percent average increase in the overall use of learning technologies. Students regularly use virtual collaboration tools, online chat rooms, machine-powered learning assistants, and more recently, AI-powered tools in and out of the classroom.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

blacktwitter, #climatechange, #LatinosUnidos, #autismawareness), following grassroots media sites on Facebook and Twitter, and by joining social media groups and discussion forums that challenge your perspective and knowledge. This can easily be done with social media by following Twitter hashtags (e.g., Torrey Trust, Ph.D.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2021

A key benefit of merging several different Zoom sessions is that it allowed everyone in the large class to be placed into breakout rooms for small group discussions, Reich added. Stanford Magazine published an image of the class in action, with Weinstein speaking to the wall of video.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2023

Personalized learning has been a buzzword in education since the turn of the century. This past fall, I met with several education leaders to discuss this very topic and codify what it looks like in the classroom. Defining personalized learning Technology is associated with personalized learning for a variety of reasons.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

I was the poster-child for anti-technology in my district. Many educators associate personalized learning technology with a push to commercialize and dehumanize education—keeping students glued to screens with little human interaction. I didn’t want to lose them.". Willie Maddux Maddux’s fears are not unique.

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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.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2016

In Spring 2016, faculty, support staff and administrators at Oregon State University met to candidly share their experiences with adaptive learning technology. Next we discussed whether and how this adaptive learning technology might apply to a research university.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards. Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 20, 2020

We discussed that this present challenge also is an opportunity to rethink some big ideas around learning, teaching, and schooling. As Dr. Chris Dede noted, there is a potential silver lining in all of this… As a result of that conversation, we decided to launch a new website, Silver Lining for Learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Research has shown that tools like Pear Deck that support active learning can improve equity, reduce achievement gaps and help improve school culture. When students are able to demonstrate their thinking in a variety of ways and hear their ideas being discussed in class, student engagement and confidence increase.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. Personalized learning: Technology enables a more personalized approach to education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Discuss the abbreviations. from the Structured Learning Technology series for K-5 For more lesson plans, visit Ask a Tech Teacher Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Make font size 10 and use abbreviations to fill in names. Use the tool bar to re-color the diagram. Be concise and factual.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Department of Education has provided official guidance on the use of technology with young children. . The department sets out four guiding principles for using technology with early learners: Technology — when used appropriately — can be a tool for learning. That’s smart. by Joe Marquez.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University discusses it in her book, “The Willpower Instinct.” James Clear, who writes about habits and decision-making also discusses this. In his book, “Atomic Habits,” he writes about habits in four stages: cues, cravings, responses and rewards.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Holding learning technologies accountable. With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

There’s nothing wrong with formal professional development, especially if it’s meted out in manageable, bite-sized chunks, adds Torrey Trust, an associate professor of learning technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has studied professional learning networks and social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

While teachers have always adapted their methods to accommodate these differences, digital tools now make it possible to efficiently customize learning experiences at scale. How edtech supports personalized learning Digital tools amplify educators’ ability to use differentiated instruction in their classrooms.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We must ‘unlearn’ traditional methods and acquire new skills, such as facilitating online interactions and assessing student learning online (Garnham and Kaleta 2002, 1-5). Want better discussion boards? This exploration will also enrich class discussions, whether done through an online meeting or on a discussion board.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

– The Social Institute announced that it has expanded its pioneering peer-to-peer learning technology to meet the needs of third-grade students, available starting Fall of 2023. Navigate real-life situations related to technology, vote on how the situation should end, and then have a discussion about the impact of their choices.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive tools, such as educational apps, videos, and gamified learning platforms, capture students’ attention and encourage active participation, making lessons more enjoyable and memorable. Another positive effect is the promotion of personalized learning. Additionally, technology enhances collaboration.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“Through various adaptive learning technologies and twenty-first century educational assets from McGraw Hill, we have a top-notch product that will help to meet various student, workforce, and employer goals across North America and beyond.” Individuals interested in enrolling at Ancora High School can visit: [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

“As the class researches things, one student will say, ‘Oh, I found this link, and it’s a great resource,’” says Sayer, who also oversees learning technologies at Haileybury, a large, multi-campus school based in Melbourne. “I And all of a sudden we have this amazing cooperative learning group. I become the facilitator.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams support group projects, discussions, and peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment. What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom? With adaptive learning software, students can work on exercises tailored to their abilities.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

In the second eye-raising deal for the higher-ed publishing industry in as many weeks, Wiley, a major textbook publisher, has agreed to acquire the assets of Knewton, a provider of digital courseware and adaptive-learning technologies. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of May, were not shared.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Blended learning comes in a number of varieties, but across the various models, blended learning prompts educators to consider the following questions: What can students learn well independently, especially when aided by digital learning technologies? Which learning activities are most important to do together?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Another significant benefit is personalized learning. Technology enables educators to tailor instruction to meet individual student needs through adaptive learning platforms. This ensures that all students, regardless of their learning pace or style, receive the support they require to succeed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As such, parents and educators must be more proactive in managing technology use to mitigate these health consequences. While students’ access to information is highly beneficial for learning, technology also exposes them to mental, emotional, and psychological risks that, when left unchecked, can have long-term consequences.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2022

And yet, she’s quick to draw a line in the sand regarding her district’s reliance upon learning technology: “I don't believe a computer is where a kid learns. Here, she discusses her experience in the course and shares some key takeaways that she hopes will improve learning outcomes in her district.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Not only are students locked in and engaged, but conversations are buzzing around the room—students discussing various facts surrounding the case. The Lindbergh lesson began as a straightforward article with discussion questions attached.

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