eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

Todays generation of school-aged children prefer to use their phones to have deep and meaningful conversations; this is especially true when it comes to discussing or asking for help with their mental health and wellbeing. Platforms that offer AI-powered character bots have become the new counselors office.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Without this guidance, AI can be confusing and complex, the researchers say, and can prevent both adolescents and adults from using the technology ethically and productively. Afterward, the participant’s mom, who helped them publish the book, discussed the use of AI with the student. Typically, though, it does the opposite.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

This prepares them to engage in a dynamic discussion with their peers about the statement and the reading. This model is a great option for teachers who want to integrate technology in a meaningful way in a traditional class. This discussion can happen in small groups in a socially distant classroom or in breakout rooms.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting. A technology-rich classroom does not equate to blended learning. The students should be doing the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning. What Blended Learning is Not. Moving Forward.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Teachers design highly interactive, discussion-based lessons for these periods. Mindful Lunch Challenge” — Designate two phone-free lunch periods per week where students engage in structured social activities (discussion prompts, group games) or quiet reflection time. Include weekly small group discussions to share insights.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Engagement Strategy #4 Pair the Video with an Online Discussion Prompt. Pairing a video with a discussion prompt in your learning management system is another way to drive higher-order thinking around topics, concepts, issues, and processes presented in a video. An online discussion allows students to learn with and from each other.

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Multiple Choice Questions Blended Learning Discussions Art 543

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

My online learning activities typically involve the use of short videos, online discussions, student research, podcasts, and various formative assessments. This includes small group discussions, practice problems, experiments, retrieval practice or writing practice, as well as my favorite component, the teacher-led station.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

Discussion Feedback Small group collaboration Interactive modeling sessions Guided practice. This time can also be used for: Online research or exploration Personalized practice with a computer program or adaptive software Review games Asynchronous online discussions Updating a digital notebook or portfolio Online self-assessment activity.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

As part of the course, students use artificial intelligence tools often viewed in a negative light due to privacy and other technical concerns to explore their career interests and better understand how technology could shape the workforce. That could potentially lead towards higher earnings for them too, Ma said.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress. As such, technology should not be used to isolate learners. Technology is simply a vehicle.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

I have been using technology to enhance my students’ education experience, and my classroom is a space where other teachers can come and see technology-infused lessons in action. How could I get the students to have discussions about mathematical concepts? I am a digital teacher leader at my school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2025

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. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 46 lessons. 46 projects.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. First Viewing of the video Students watch the film for the first time without preparation or discussion. I love reimagining a unit or lesson after I have taught it a few times.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2020

It is also true that engaging students in learning activities online will require (at least initially) that teachers onboard students to those technology tools and support them in learning how to navigate online tasks. The tools teachers use to engage students online are indeed different. Do students need to engage with texts or podcasts?

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20 districts across 11 states.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It eliminates wasted minutes at the start of the lesson when teachers welcome the online students into the virtual classroom, handle administrative tasks, and troubleshoot technology hiccups. Teachers who have limited technology in the classroom may want to design an offline station instead of an online station.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The goal of these self-assessment sessions is to encourage students to think critically about their work, engage in discussions, problem-solve with their peers, and reflect on what they learned using the two questions posed by Captain Bill Wilson in the podcast. What did you learn? What are you going to do differently next time?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. How might a whole group, real-time discussion make it challenging for some students to participate? Identify and Remove Barriers. Summer Learning Opportunities.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Challenge: Discuss any difficulties they faced during the creation process. Extend: Discuss how rules or strategies might change if the game were played in a different environment (e.g., Extend: Discuss how the song might sound different with different instruments or if played in a different style.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. Summarizer Synthesizes the main points and key takeaways from the discussion or analysis. Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion? materials, technology, references)?

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

This discussion aims to navigate through commonly cited concerns from educators, highlighting how each perceived obstacle to integrating AI into classrooms can actually be overcome through applications of the very technology in question. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai. During our discussion, a crucial question was raised: “In terms of teacher training, should schools begin with UDL or blended learning?”

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. In addition, participants will have access to a Google Classroom where they can participate in discussions paired with each module. Despite the challenges, there was significant growth.

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Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. Now its time to go further.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 305

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

CoSNs Driving K-12 Innovation initiative recently announced that Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as a Top Tech Enabler (tool) for 2025 and its appeared on the list five of the past seven years. Adaptive technologies are tools that adapt to the student based on their interactions with the technology.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusion can drive more women to work in AI and tech fields Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity For more news on STEM equity, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere.

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STEM Education Ethics Achievement 330

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize. They compare ChatGPT’s interpretation with their own ideas and discuss similarities or differences.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

” Instructure is responding to educational institutions’ budget constraints by focusing on helping customers maximize their technology investments through better data usage, adoption metrics, and optimization strategies. Learn how newer features like Quick Reassess and Assessment Compare can help you work smarter, not harder!

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) will create significant gaps in educational technology research, validation, and equity assurance. Organizations like ISTE, Digital Promise, and SEDTA are positioned to potentially take on greater roles in technology validation and certification.

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Evaluation Educational Technologies Discussions Technology 279

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model. For example, providing concept maps or graphic organizers, engaging learners in discussion (synchronous or asynchronous), or encouraging a reflective practice via a writing prompt.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education. ” I remember questioning how effective those sessions would be at improving teaching and learning.

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Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Sometimes it’s the most basic of technologies that is the most effective. In this conversation, Vidya covers the gamut—discussing the evolution in education, especially in the context of social-emotional learning, parent-teacher communication, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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