eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The report released by GoGuardian , an education technology company supporting thousands of K-12 schools and over eight million students through powerful tools and research, captures field research from the GoGuardian Research and Insights team, with insights from more than 450 students, teachers, administrators and policy leaders across the U.S.

Student Engagement 223

Student Engagement Metacognitive Skills Distance Learning Students 223

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

Teachers are scrambling to move their offline courses online to ensure that students continue learning for the remainder of the school year. Understandably, the focus is on online learning as that is a new and unfamiliar learning landscape for a lot of educators. Schools in California will not reopen this year.

Distance Learning 546

Distance Learning Blended Learning Learning Course Design 546

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

Fast forward to spring 2020, when, like many schools across the country, Lone Star Middle School transitioned into distance learning within a matter of days. Internet access is paired with a bilingual help desk for students and parents who need technical support.

Distance Learning 208

Distance Learning Middle School Middle School Coaching 208

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Now, we face the daunting task of overhauling educational experiences to help our students thrive and grow. Whether teaching remotely or in the classroom, consider making time—and providing the right types of hands-on tools—for collaboration, learning and growing. The impact was even worse for low income and African American students.

Distance Learning 216

Distance Learning Learning Learning Styles Hybrid Learning 216

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. Sort It Out. 5 minutes).

Active Learning 546

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

MIND Research Institute , an award-winning neuroscience and education organization, has added an Assignments feature to its flagship ST Math solution, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction while keeping an entire class learning the same core concepts. When we empower-.

Distance Learning 181

Distance Learning Assignments Math Learning 181

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.

Distance Learning 140

Distance Learning Teachers History Schools 140

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.

Distance Learning 140

Distance Learning Mobile Devices Learning Intelligence 140

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen. Family distractions are also at play, particularly for older students who may care for younger siblings while parents are at work. Be consistent.

Counselling 363

Counselling Learning Students Distance Learning 363

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.

Distance Learning 264

Distance Learning Student Engagement Teachers Learning 264

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.

Distance Learning 318

Distance Learning Learning Coaching Student Engagement 318

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

To support the hundreds of millions of students and educators currently facing school closures, we’re introducing Teach from Home—a hub providing information, tips, training and tools to help remote teaching and learning. You’ll find resources to enable remote instruction, student engagement, collaboration with peers, and more.

Teaching 262

Teaching Distance Learning Student Engagement Technology 262

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. We’ve learned too much to go back.

Distance Learning 288

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Disabilities Learning 288

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.

Distance Learning 235

Distance Learning Teachers Textbooks Questions 235

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

According to a recent survey by Lego, only 35% of US teachers and 31% of administrators describe their schools’ students as “engaged” and only 1 in 3 (37%) US parents say their child tells them about their day without prompting from the parent. From left: Vicki Davis, Dr. Alex Marrero, Dr. Karen Cheser, Alberto M.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

Judges deemed these products as “standouts for helping students, parents, and teachers succeed in these new learning environments.” Savvas Realize also won a Tech & Learning Award of Excellence in 2020. “We At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. To learn more, visit www.Savvas.com.

Blended Learning 246

Blended Learning Learning Tools Distance Learning Secondary Education 246

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.

Distance Learning 227

Distance Learning Social Studies History Textbooks 227

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Educators already face insurmountable challenges, and distance learning has compounded those obstacles. It’s like trying to put a square peg into a round hole—it just doesn’t fit!

Teachers 282

Teachers Distance Learning Knowledge Student Engagement 282

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.

Mobile Devices 318

Mobile Devices Learning Distance Learning Coaching 318

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Conventional classrooms can become stagnant, often to the detriment of students’ learning experiences. That’s why telepresence robots can offer promising solutions for educators globally to empower engaged learning experiences and catalyze effective learning techniques inside and outside the classroom.

Hybrid Learning 294

Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Instructors Discussions 294

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2021

The Aperture Student Portal includes gamified goal-setting and SEL self-assessments offering a research-backed approach to understanding students’ needs. Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school. About the Aperture Student Portal.

High School 246

High School High School Skills Education 246

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

With summer and fall planning top of mind for educators across the country, one stubborn challenge is students’ online attendance and engagement—or, precisely, the lack of it. In many schools and districts, half or less of their students participate in remote learning. One factor is learner agency.

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

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. Despite school closures continuing into the 2021 school year, librarians have also worked to…

Distance Learning 214

Distance Learning Schools Learning Grades 214

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. This may assist with mitigating learning loss. We seek life-readiness.

Distance Learning 362

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their classroom, community, or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences.

STEM 318

STEM Distance Learning Science Participation 318

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.

Distance Learning 209

Distance Learning Internet Communication Student Engagement 209

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. While AI itself isnt inherently problematic, its use in cheating can hinder students’ learning and development.

Academic Integrity 198

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 198

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

Students are missing a lot of classes. Chronic absenteeism, when a student misses at least 10 percent of the school year — which includes missing school for any reason, and not just unexcused absences — nearly doubled from 2019 to 2022. For example, teachers might call on those students less in class or criticize them more.

Teachers 202

Teachers Students Study Distance Learning 202

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.

STEM 244

STEM Distance Learning Education Science 244

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Merge, the leader in mixed reality for K-12 education, announced today their new hand-held digital teaching aids are now available for teachers and students worldwide. Setting a new standard, the digital teaching aids will alter the way millions of students learn in 150,000 U.S. The inability for students to use and.

Teaching 293

Teaching Mobile Devices Science Quizzes 293

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Krystina Wood As a 13-year veteran at Toledo High School in Toledo, Washington, Wood was looking for a way to improve her feedback loop with students. The COVID-19 pandemic forced her to try something recommended by her student teacher. Here, Wood explains why Free Math was the right tool at the right time for her and her students.

Feedback 195

Feedback Math Teachers Students 195

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. Features like classroom multiplayer allow students to collaborate on projects in their Minecraft worlds, building, planning, learning and even chatting as they work together.

Accessibility 188

Accessibility Distance Learning Education STEM 188

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2023

As our new normal continues on and we begin 2023, I’m reflecting on what my students and I lost in 2022—and what we’ve gained. As a school counselor, I spend my days serving 835 middle school students in a rural district in Livingston, California. Since March 2020, we’ve seen so much change.

Counselling 200

Counselling Teachers Schools Middle School 200

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 : .

Distance Learning 150

Distance Learning Blended Learning Participation Special Education 150

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

To help kick off the partnership, hand2mind and Fennell invite educators and administrators to a free, informative webinar on Tuesday, February 16, focused on the benefits of implementing authentic tasks, representations, and a daily problem-solving routine with the goal of helping strengthen students’ understanding of math concepts.

Math 262

Math Distance Learning Textbooks STEM 262

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions; ? Prioritize student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies; ? Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ? “By Share assignments digitally; ?

Art 246

Art Language Languages Blended Learning 246

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

When students put that headset on, they can practice on a level that’s just not possible online or in the classroom. But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination. It only appears when the students need it.

Language 210

Language Languages English Motivation 210