3 ways tech fosters student engagement
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning.
3 ways technology paves the way for more student engagement
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning. .
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BetterLesson and Adobe release 300+ strategies for creativity, student engagement
eSchool News
OCTOBER 29, 2020
As educators across the country work tirelessly to provide engaging lessons in new and ever-changing environments, there are still understandable concerns about low student engagement, low teacher morale , and a lack of professional development to meet teacher and students’ needs.
4 Tips for Transitioning to Distance Learning: A District and School-Wide Perspective
Edsurge
MAY 1, 2020
It’s a testament to the districtwide Nampa Personalized Learning (NPL) initiative, and one of the reasons Digital Promise and HP designated Lone Star Middle School as an HP Spotlight School in 2019. Kids are learning how to be students again, and they're learning how to be students in a digital environment,” she says.
4 Ways to Enhance Human Interaction in Socially-Distanced Learning
Edsurge
AUGUST 24, 2020
In recent months, I've focused on bridging the gap between in-person and distance learning. Reflecting on my own experience and seeking out teachers who are combining analog and digital tools to succeed, I've developed four tips to help educators shrink the divide between the worlds of in-person and distance learning.
Offline Choice Boards: How Are You Integrating Offline Learning into Your Online Class?
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 4, 2020
As an advocate of blended learning, I want teachers to strive for a healthy balance of online and offline tasks as students engage in distance learning. Here are a list o f books I’ve written on blended learning for anyone looking to get a jump on the next school year!
Best of ISTE: How to Build Student Engagement
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.
New ST Math Assignments Feature Makes a Difference While Distance Learning
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
them each to set their own meaningful goals, then guide and support those goals, each student’s learning path becomes truly personalized and optimized. ST Math helps me see how my students are progressing,” said Billie Jo Lamoureaux, a K-5 math teacher at Morningside Community School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Through this eight-month research project, they identified the factors that impact an engaging learning experience and strategies that school boards, administrators and teachers can implement to help improve student engagement. Because the COVID-19 Pandemic has restructured U.S.
AVer Information Announces the Release of the M5 Distance Learning Document Camera
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
the award-winning provider of video collaboration, distance learning and education technology solutions, announced today the release of the new M5 Distance Learning Document Camera. . The included free AVerTouch software provides additional tools and interactivity to keep students engaged with the curriculum.
Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning
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.
5 ways to identify a child in need during virtual learning
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
But arguably one of the biggest jobs for teachers in today’s distance learning environment is being able to provide a sufficient level of support for students’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Teachers have many jobs these days—educator, IT professional, custodian, and mentor, just to name a few.
Can AR be the antidote to virtual classroom shortcomings?
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Schools across the country are well into their second go-round of distance learning at this point. Students, parents, and educators have all expressed serious concerns regarding distance learning. That said, these tools are limited in tackling the serious hurdles that distance learning presents.
5 learning strategies that are here to stay
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.
10 Strategies Designed to Engage Elementary Students Online
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 2, 2020
When working with kids remotely, it’s essential to infuse fun into online learning. Scavenger hunts can increase student engagement during virtual conferencing sessions and create an incentive for students to want to attend. . #3 Subject-specific Scavenger Hunts During Virtual Conferencing Sessions. scavhunt4math.
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Google introduces Teach from Home
eSchool News
MARCH 26, 2020
You’ll find resources to enable remote instruction, student engagement, collaboration with peers, and more. For more advanced resources, explore the COVID-19 support page for training materials, blog posts, videos, and other resources to help engage students through distance learning.
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8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online
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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Savvas Realize Earns Award for Best Remote and Blended Learning Tools
eSchool News
MARCH 10, 2021
Savvas Realize also won a Tech & Learning Award of Excellence in 2020. “We Our groundbreaking platform is part of our overall commitment at Savvas to provide the most innovative digital tools, coupled with the highest-quality, standards-aligned content, to empower educators and engage all learners.”.
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Do teachers have too many edtech tools?
eSchool News
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Educators already face insurmountable challenges, and distance learning has compounded those obstacles.
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Easy way for teachers to hold “Office Hours”
eSchool News
MAY 1, 2020
Numerade—a fully free online education platform founded with a mission to close the educational opportunity gap by democratizing access to extraordinary educators and content—is making it easy for teachers to support students in a distance learning environment through its “ Office Hours ” feature.
Learn Letters with 3D Augmented Zoo Videos
eSchool News
MAY 21, 2020
This interactive experience breaks new ground in distance learning and presents endless possibilities for young children. They have taken their engaging programs for the classroom and have created magical learning experiences on YouTube for kids at home. About Alive Studios.
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Best of ISTE: How to Build Student Engagement
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.
5 ways robots will bring your classroom into the 21st century
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
This situation is particularly pertinent in education, where bonds formed with teachers and classmates can profoundly impact students’ engagement, attainment, and life choices. Unfortunately, however, as we saw during the pandemic, in-person learning is not always feasible.
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Schell Games’ Virtual Reality Educational Tool HistoryMaker VR Now Available For Free
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.
How School Librarians Adjusted to Remote Learning
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
As schools across the nation shifted to distance learning — and then again to a hybrid model — library staff have taken creative approaches to foster student engagement and give students access to literature.
7 ways to engage students in remote learning
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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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021
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. Tara Ketner, Director of Client Success, Aperture Education.
46 edtech innovations at ISTELive 22
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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Finalists Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards
eSchool News
AUGUST 11, 2023
Across multiple technology types, judges discovered excellence in a range of product characteristics, including alignment to standards and student engagement opportunities for what works best in classroom and lab settings.” Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards Finalists Organization Product Accelerate Learning Inc.
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How IT leaders can thrive in the post-COVID era
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.
Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
“We just completed a study that compared the test scores of radiology students that used real human cadavers to study, and another group who used AR objects on the Merge Cube to study, and there was no statistically significant difference in test scores between the groups.
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Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
“Teaching math with manipulatives is proven to help students gain a greater understanding of the concepts they are learning. Offering resources for math, science, STEM, and literacy, our mission is to support teachers, inspire students, engage parents, and champion learning by doing. Fennell’s Background.
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Data and analytics help make informed decisions
eSchool News
JUNE 3, 2020
PowerSchool announced its new Unified Insights Student Learning release , a first – of – its – kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can stay on track following the shift to distance learning. Here’s what we’ve seen in the last seven weeks : .
New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career
eSchool News
MARCH 22, 2021
These competencies, which include self-management, personal responsibility, decision making and more, are vital for career and college readiness and imperative for any student navigating the dynamic challenges of distance or hybrid learning. The platform is gamified to optimize student engagement and motivation.
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Microsoft extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition and resources to support remote learning
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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Madison Metropolitan School District Selects Open Up Resources And Kiddom To Provide K-5 English Language Arts Blended Learning Program
eSchool News
JUNE 29, 2022
Including this top-rated ELA curriculum on Kiddom’s digital platform empowers teachers with flexibility on how they use and deliver curriculum, provides actionable insights on curriculum usage and student performance, and simplifies complex workflows to increase student engagement,” said Ahsan Rizvi, CEO of Kiddom.
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How to Integrate Online Professional Development Into Your School’s PD Culture
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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Could VR Be the Missing Piece in Meaningful Language Instruction?
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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How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching
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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Which Solutions Will Power the Transformation of Teaching and Learning?
Edsurge
MARCH 1, 2021
Students need to be connected now more than ever. The ability to communicate instantly not only keeps students engaged in the moment, but provides limitless access to knowledge. Then, there is the one-to-one device requirement for all students. We know we have to keep all students engaged and connected.
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Remote Learning Begs the Question: Must Lectures Be So Long?
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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Why Seamless Communication — in the Classroom and Beyond — Matters
Edsurge
JANUARY 24, 2022
But since our site has been using Jupiter and their communication tools for years, our communication during distance learning was seamless. During the distance learning months, we did parent conferences over Zoom. Get tips for evaluating Learning Platforms and Student Information Systems in Jupiter’s Buyer’s Guide.
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Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series
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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When Students Are Absent, Do Their Relationships With Teachers Suffer?
Edsurge
JULY 8, 2024
Historically, that meant students had to physically show up for school. But during the coronavirus closures, schools switched to distance learning options. To Gentle-Genitty, the new study could have said more about the characteristics of the teachers, who are role models for students.
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