Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking.

Ethics 89

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

We’ve learned from our lengthy discussions and research that for schools to truly partner with parents, something has to change in many organizations’ approaches to K-12 apps.” “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

Schools 261

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Teach Thought

MAY 17, 2025

It also makes a powerful self-directed learning tool. Also see Bloom’s Digital Verbs For Technology-Rich Teaching for a version of Bloom’s designed for digital tasks and tools. Start at the left, and, roughly, move right. For a visual version of this framework, see Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Chart.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Here are just four edtech tools that can help transform teamwork in the classroom : Padlet: One of my first go-to tools is Padlet–its super easy to use and works great for grades 3-12. Students can post text, images, or videos, making it perfect for brainstorming, digital discussions, and sharing resources.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

They offer high-quality headphones, AV technology, and clean & healthy supplies, emphasizing their mission to provide dependable and innovative educational tools. At the conference, visitors will be able to check out their interactive learning tools, such as headphones with microphones and document cameras.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

These quick check-ins help students (and teachers) assess what they’ve learned and break up longer sessions with interactive moments. Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Interactive Games: Learning can (and should!)

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

End the Homeschool Day with Reflection Wrap up your school day by reviewing what you learned, celebrating successes, and discussing challenges. This routine can reinforce learning and help you modify the next day based on your child’s needs and interests.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

schools to pick the DIY route instead of purchasing a pre-made online learning content platform from an outside vendor— an option fraught with challenges. What is the Personalized Learning Plan platform? Working with a small group of volunteer engineers from Facebook, headquartered only a few miles away, Summit became one of few U.S.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. This evidence should be captured in a two-column chart.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Here, 13 educators share snapshots of the digital learning tools they’re using in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

The discussion extends far beyond these well-known online learning tools. There are some emerging peer-learning and social-learning edtech tools that can further transform every facet of the classroom experience, particularly heightening engagement. The projected growth of the edtech industry to $605.8

Student Engagement 281

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 340

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2021

.” A key part of the update is the continued ability of the features and tools to meet the needs of in-person, hybrid, or remote learners. “One thing we’ve been very cognizant of as we built the tools is it’s not just an online/hybrid learning tool,” Ediger said. in real-time.

Quizzes 282

Quizzes Hybrid Learning Learning Feedback 282

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. This evidence should be captured in a two-column chart.

Activities 195

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 195

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

Microsoft Learning Tools : Free tools to improve reading and writing skills for all ages and abilities. Specific learning tools include enhanced dictation, focus mode, immersive reading, reading speed, and syllabification. Learning tools are available for use across platforms and devices.

Multiple Choice Questions 189

Multiple Choice Questions Education Quizzes Game-Based Learning 189

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Jazzing the Text : In Content Area Vocabulary by Fisher and Frey, we learn that providing students opportunities to grow vocabularies with discussions is a significant component of word learning. After the activity, the teacher facilitates a discussion about the placement of words, and students justify their reasoning.

Technology 228

Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 228

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

SparkPlay equips teachers and youth development staff with guided learning paths on topics like group management, play facilitation and play systems. The learning tool provides on-demand access to games, best practices, curated weekly emails, and guidance anytime, anywhere. “A

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Utilizing digital learning tools to help improve and support meaningful student participation in math discussions is a key way to bridge this gap. Incorporating translanguaging during class can also encourage students to use their full linguistic repertoire to navigate the content.

Language 326

Language Languages Math Culture 326

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

TeachingBooks deepens the learning experience by “bringing books to life” through their database of over 270,000 digital resources, including author interviews, video book trailers, discussion questions and literary games. The five new licenses signed in 2021 represent more than 7,300 institutions and 2.6 million students.

Secondary Education 246

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Phenomena-based learning involves leveraging real-world scenarios and observations in learning to help students better understand their environment and uncover the steps necessary to solve problems and answer complex questions. Or, if you’re Maynard Kereke (Hip Hop M.D.), But the conduit is just as important as the content.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Nurture and promote healthy digital engagement Educators and IT directors today are more attentive to creating a safe and positive experience for students via the learning tools and administrative technology employed at the district.

Evaluation 309

Evaluation Attention Classroom Management Discussions 309

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

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. Because of this, it is important for educators to help students use technology in a purposeful way that supports learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hybrid learning has numerous benefits for your students, parents, and teachers, including increased flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to use innovative learning tools. Your classroom community will act as the foundation of your learning environment. Students should have consistency.

Hybrid Learning 261

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

This created a disparity, and we wanted to level the playing field by giving all students access to the best resources and learning tools, including technology. Long before our students had laptops in hand, we began working with our Middle School and Upper School teachers. Time Management.

Middle School 201

Middle School Middle School Discussions Classroom Management 201

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Because it’s often easier to picture how you might integrate a tool or strategy after seeing another educator do the same, here are some examples of how teachers are using digital tools in their own classrooms: McKenna Akane, a new STEM teacher in the Alberton School District in Montana, uses Bee-Bots.

Education 294

Education STEM Art Culture 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Students grouped terms into meaningful categories and discussed their reasoning. “When properly integrated into lesson plans, gamification can lead to enhanced problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and higher-order learning outcomes in elementary students” (Dehghanzadeh et al.,

Gamification 294

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 294

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics.

Learning 199

Learning Textbooks Essay Ethics 199

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Interactive collaborative learning tools Digital collaboration spaces have redefined group learning by creating flexible environments where students can contribute in ways that match their communication preferences.

Gamification 235

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 235

eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

This is where the ethical component comes through most strongly; as your students discuss, for example, modern day ag-tech and how it can improve farmers’ lives, they may be inspired to consider other areas where technology can be beneficial. Breaking down the issue of water conservation can teach core environmental science concepts.

Ethics 281

Ethics Teaching Critical Thinking Communication 281

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The district put more supports in place to help teachers and students learn virtually, and educators who hadn’t yet gotten around to learning tools like Google Classroom suddenly realized why having that knowledge was critically important. Post-pandemic, learning has new potential. Nominations are open through Sept.

Schools 246

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2020

“We created these distance learning solutions because we want to help our community in this time of need, and we know that our online resources, created with distance learning in mind, can be of great value.”. Distance Learning Tools Offer Educators New Ways to Engage Students Remotely.

Distance Learning 212

Distance Learning Quizzes Essay Learning 212

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2017

Stories are powerful instructional tools , and as humans, our brains are wired to respond to them. Storytelling, which can teach us about ourselves, about possibilities, and about culture, is such a powerful learning tool that it is even being used to teach robots.

Reading 226

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Recent class discussions have focused on the difficulties of getting through to students without in-person contact, especially during a time of enormous stress. Being an engaged teacher online means being visible in the class, whether that’s through discussion posts, announcements or assignment feedback.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

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Science 309

Science STEM Participation Math 309

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

–Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has presented districts everywhere with new teaching and learning opportunities. Use breakout rooms, group projects, and online discussion boards to foster a sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation. This year at St.

Schools 329

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 329

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Sometimes no one knows the right answer, but team discussions can illuminate practical solutions. Take advantage of experiential learning resources It’s my goal to help make hands-on learning resources available to educators nationwide, and they’re more accessible than most people think.

History 288

History Feedback Art Learning 288

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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Learning 298

Learning STEM Science Interactive Learning 298