eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

More than 90 percent of households with school-age children are engaged in some form of distance learning from home, while college students are navigating a variety of hybrid remote learning environments. These new learning environments present challenges for educators and school IT leaders alike.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Importantly, while distance learning is skyrocketing, it is just one component of the evolving and expanding digital classroom, which relies more than ever on a flawless network connection. Related: Remote learning for the long haul. California alone, for example, plans to serve over 1 million K-12 distant learners this fall.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Here, we discuss five key features that every LMS must have to deliver a successful learning experience—no matter where it takes place. Easy Access For Students As districts across the country transitioned to distance learning, it was easy to identify the number one pain point: simplified access for students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2017

Today, forward-thinking school leaders know that leveraging powerful learning technology can help all students excel and learn to work collaboratively with peers–even if that student is homebound due to chronic illness. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

When the Cajon Valley Union School District had to close K–12 classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic, we grappled with the same challenges faced by schools around the nation: How could we provide educational continuity and support students’ progress with distance learning? Technology played a crucial role, of course.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2022

Through this process, I learned many important lessons. I realized that many of my students are fatigued by the use of technology. Teachers required a lot of them during distance learning, and it is only right to give them a reprieve. A reprieve does not mean I am making things easier for my students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This interactive technology fosters a collaborative and participatory learning environment. Additionally, technology in education in 2024 has expanded the possibilities for distance learning. Increased engagement can lead to better retention of information and a more positive attitude toward learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The Learning Policy Institute calculates the cost of distance learning at about $500 per student for a total of $3.7 How vendors and programs embed parent and family engagement into remote learning technology and plans may be an important differentiator in the coming years.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

Teaching & Learning. Technology in Grades K through 12. Online & Distance Learning in Higher Education. The EBPC welcomes entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in education across the following areas of focus: Urban Education. Connecting Research to Practice. Special Education & At-Risk Students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2015

Frank Smith The influence of 3D printing, adaptive learning technologies and wearable technologies in the classroom is growing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Technology has made distance-learning much easier for these students, who can now take university classes on their own time, as their work and family schedules permit.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Portfolios: Encourage students to create digital portfolios using tools like Seesaw or Google Sites, allowing them to showcase their work, reflect on their learning journey, and develop digital presentation skills. How does technology help students learn?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Another key type is adaptive learning technology, which uses algorithms and data analytics to personalize learning experiences. These tools make education more accessible, especially in distance learning contexts. Among educational technology examples for students is Kahoot! What is an example of edtech?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Jeri Larsen, COO, YouScience In 2024 and beyond, we will see increased adoption of core curriculum tools and technology by school districts. The pandemic enabled educators worldwide to subscribe to virtual education products to aid in distance learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Jeri Larsen, COO, YouScience In 2024 and beyond, we will see increased adoption of core curriculum tools and technology by school districts. The pandemic enabled educators worldwide to subscribe to virtual education products to aid in distance learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

Her district is one-to-one, and Frazier started using learning technologies with her students in the first semester, but that still didn’t prepare them—or her—for full-time remote learning in the spring. “My My kids are 5 and 6, and I had to help them with their distance learning and balance it out with my own work schedule.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2020

“They were there with the technology resources, and research and development. Originally, the company’s distance-learning technology was designed to transmit live broadcasts from a studio in the U.S., Even if we had all the ideas, we wouldn’t have had the capacity to execute ourselves.”

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