eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. Savvas Realize Optimized for Distance Learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on some learning strategies that have staying power.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2020

This interactive experience breaks new ground in distance learning and presents endless possibilities for young children. The shows also include the reading of an original short rhyming story that teaches a social-emotional growth skill. Students are motivated and inspired as they interact with 26 virtual zoo.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

With a majority of schools participating in distance learning this year, Schell Games announced its virtual reality education tool HistoryMaker VR is now available for free on Steam for all to use. HistoryMaker VR is an immersive content creation tool that helps students learn history in an entertaining and engaging way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

Try using music to keep students engaged and motivated. By beginning each day with a catchy tune that includes a positive message you can improve students’ morale, and get families involved too. Use distance learning to do more. Engage parents. .

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

the award-winning provider of distance learning, video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced their participation in the ISTELive 22 , one of the world’s most influential education events, hosted by The International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ). AVer Information Inc., AVer Information Inc.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Fennell, a current professor of education at McDaniel College, has provided his endorsement of hand2mind’s Hands-On Standards product line, which helps K-8 educators and parents teach math with manipulatives to build problem-solving skills. Fennell’s Background. For more information, please visit www.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

As IT Director for 22 years, Vicki has overseen a complete BYOD implementation and a school-wide distance learning program with a 99% attendance rate and zero lost instructional days. Vicki continues to write for Edutopia and has authored two educational books, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, and Reinventing Writing.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here’s what they had to say: As many school districts remain virtual or use a hybrid model, teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed in a distance learning environment, but at some point they will hit a wall and need help. We no longer solely prepare students to be college-ready.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. Distance learning requires students to be engaged in content in news ways,” explains educator and Minecraft certified trainer Becky Keene. “As

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

And phonics—and all foundational reading skills—are very important. It extends to the skills needed to improve comprehension. Once students have “the code,” we can tap into another body of research on best practices for developing reading comprehension skills. Tim Hudson, Chief Learning Officer, DreamBox Learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

For example, to prepare teachers for distance learning using G-Suite and Google Classroom, our PD Specialists select the appropriate content, then organize it into a “playlist” to be distributed to teachers. Five Free Distance Learning PD Sessions. Remote Learning: Administrator Strategies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What does education look like in 2024?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

With some schools already announcing they will not reopen normally in the fall, and many others considering their options , educators are hoping to take advantage of the summer to improve on this spring’s sink-or-swim plunge into distance learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It sits in the middle as a place for students to practice and engage with each other on a level that is better than just face-to-face on the screen. It provides social interactivity and connectivity that you can’t otherwise get out of distance learning. They’re embodying this avatar in a 3D space.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Many students are unable to participate virtually due to resource constraints. For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. The impacts of COVID-19 are highlighting at least three ways in which schools can benefit from nurturing students’ agency: 1.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While she had time to change her mindset and be intentional with how she added technology into her teaching, so many teachers have grappled with the rapid influx of technology since districts hastily adopted one-to-one programs in a scramble to offer distance learning solutions for students during the pandemic.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

Relying on a large sample size of nationally representative data, the study found that teachers felt more distant from students who miss class, and also that they rated those students’ social skills, learning ability and even language and math abilities more poorly. Under Gottfried’s view, this is misguided.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. As we look to supporting the “whole adult” that students will become, instruction on life skills becomes more important. We seek life-readiness.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2023

We’ve heard more students say they don’t want to be in school and we’ve seen more students engaging in self-harming behaviors and reporting suicidal thinking. And it’s not just the students, more staff are retiring early or leaving the education system altogether.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Many students come in with a chip on their shoulders about math. They can see their growth and skills improving. Many students come in with a chip on their shoulders about math. And when parents ask to see where students are struggling, I can share with them quickly as well.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources. Online platforms provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, and distance learning, expanding educational horizons beyond the classroom.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

That means students who need academic accommodations aren’t necessarily at a disadvantage when in-person classes shift online. However, educators should make sure to translate the accommodations they’ve likely already made in the classroom into their distance learning plans, Del Tufo says. Tools for Project-Based Learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Implementation As I mapped out my lesson plans on environmental justice, I considered how I could utilize scientific practices to engage students, despite the limitations of distance learning.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Skills matter most to both Gen Z and employers. –Jean Eddy, CEO and President, American Student Assistance The term “science of reading” has become shorthand for phonics in many cases. And phonics—and all foundational reading skills—are very important. It extends to the skills needed to improve comprehension.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

There is often increased engagement and participation if the class is interactive, and this takes time to monitor and participate in. Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). 2016, Fischer et al. Quality Matters.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience. Increase student engagement and collaboration through social media, simulations, and games. Efficiently assess student progress as often as once a week, for more carefully tailored educational experiences.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

There is often increased engagement and participation if the class is interactive, and this takes time to monitor and participate in. Research indicates that instructor participation in discussions can be an important component for instructor presence and student engagement (Vinton 2023). 2016, Fischer et al. Quality Matters.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. Setting the foundation for most more advanced skills is amazing.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

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Lecturing Course Design Blended Courses Instructors 98