eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

“A critical finding is that school districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting access at a much lower rate than those districts not meeting that benchmark,” said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives, CN. “In Key takeaways from this year’s Connectivity report include: 74 percent of all U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Such exploration is key to learning. But if you’re like me, your K-12 experience focused more on educational standards than creative exploration. Education is complicated. With thoughtfully developed tools, we can make great teaching more effective and empower teachers to create educational experiences that inspire students.

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Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Key points: Tutoring programs can be augmented with technology to be extremely cost-effective Enhancing learning through AI and human educators Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Imagine that you’re a tutor.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Office of Special Education Programs has awarded a five-year, $2.5 million grant to researchers within KUs School of Education & Human Sciences to develop Increasing Knowledge and Natural Opportunities With Social Emotional Competence, or iKNOW.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2017

At the time there was also a new effort to create standards for education technology, the Instructional Management Systems project, which helped convinced me there was real potential for what we now call learning management systems. Here are some lessons I learned about what makes the higher education market unique.

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Learning Outcomes Instructors History Evaluation 140

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

How to Leverage Your Classroom Tech for Project-Based Learning. Project-based learning isn’t a new concept for K–12 education. Still, the use of instructional technology continues to increase in K–12 classrooms. Educators need to ask: Can students apply what they’ve learned to areas outside the confines of the project?

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Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 215

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Led by Timothy Baird, assistant professor of geography in the College of National Resources and Environment and senior fellow for the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, the study hypothesizes that greater engagement occurs in active-learning spaces and leads to better learning outcomes. . by Larry Bernstein.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many education institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. Here you will find everything you need to know about AI in education so you can determine for yourself.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2022

Marcy Brown is the Director of Technology for the small district, tasked with the procurement of all educational software and hardware for a group of roughly 1,400 students and 300 faculty members. EdSurge: Why did you enroll in the Launch into Learning Sciences course ? It's a driving force for me, to clean that up.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

The 2023 K-12 Hero Awards program is dedicated to recognizing the country’s best examples of K-12 success using innovative education technologies. Education professionals across K-12 departments are eligible for nomination, including IT, curriculum, instruction, and administration.

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Math High School High School Grades 239

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives that empower students.

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Learning Tools Learning Feedback Learning Outcomes 167

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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Learning Styles Learning Laboratory Students 130

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2023

Personalized learning has been a buzzword in education since the turn of the century. This past fall, I met with several education leaders to discuss this very topic and codify what it looks like in the classroom. Defining personalized learning Technology is associated with personalized learning for a variety of reasons.

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Technology Learning Discussions Learning Outcomes 194

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2016

We might think of educational transformation and its underlying technology as being centered in Silicon Valley; indeed, companies like Google and Apple are expanding the edtech frontier. Six years ago, OCSB embarked on a journey to improve learning outcomes for all of their students by leveraging technology.

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Schools Learning Special Education Learning Outcomes 138

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Over the past six years, the Board has invested in technology to improve learning outcomes for all of its students—starting with G Suite for Education and Chromebooks. With eighty-five schools and more than 41,000 students, OCSB serves a diverse urban population. GET THE FULL PICTURE. who is being left behind.

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Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 163

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With all the changes and challenges over the last year, one takeaway I keep reflecting on is how essential education technology has become to learning—and how quickly this transition occurred. I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach.

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Skills Students Assignments Essay 212

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Once a novelty in many classrooms and makerspaces, 3D printers are again flourishing as valuable classroom tools thanks to advanced technology , lower costs and more products and services geared toward K–12 education. . Both manufacturers and educators are leveraging the benefits of 3D printers in education.

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STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Time and again, there have been education techniques and pedagogy developed that challenged conventional teaching and learning methods. As new approaches are tried, it is important to also analyze the reasons why children may be apprehensive about learning. Recommended Resources for Educators. How-To Videos.

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Game-Based Learning Gamification Motivation Learning 204

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology isn’t something to be feared–it has a positive classroom impact Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has transformative effects on education, enhancing both teaching and learning.

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Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

hours, every educator knows that a teacher’s workday is much longer. Carving out extra time in a teaching day may seem like a tall order for many educators, who often must steal hours from their evenings, cutting into their own professional development time and tipping the scales on their work-life balance. The Power of Great Feedback.

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Intelligence Knowledge 144

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

Technology 143

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 143

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

But some institutions are gaining traction using a novel approach: leveraging the expertise of facilities and information technology staff to support the redesign of classroom learning experiences. At UCF, the impact of redesigning teaching and learning experiences has broad appeal across the faculty.

Active Learning 167

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Analytics Show What’s Working Many districts across the country are undertaking initiatives that combine technology with innovative pedagogical models. However, very few of these initiatives combine teacher professional learning, technology integration and advanced analytics that show where and how the implementation is improving outcomes.

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Teachers Learning Math Participation 145

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

When educators consider the term computational thinking (CT), they often think of math or coding. Some educational systems need a mindset change. Instead of primarily focusing on learning, how about playing and exploring? We really need to get educators to embrace play, rather than worry about particular outcomes.

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Curriculum English Math Learning Outcomes 156

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology can be a boon for classroom processes Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Educational technology improves efficiency in the classroom by streamlining administrative tasks, facilitating real-time assessments, and automating grading.

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Technology Textbooks Feedback Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

These solutions promise to broaden access to quality education, engaging learners who might not make it through impersonal introductory lectures. Students receive individual feedback on their progress and their learning experiences change based on their performance. “We Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem.

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Lecturing Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Outcomes 103

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

A technology refresh is not just about keeping up with the latest trends or adding the latest features. It's about ensuring that edtech investments support educators, giving them the tools to meaningfully impact student learning outcomes.

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Technology Evaluation Learning Outcomes Communication 150

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

Technology 130

Technology Learning Styles Attention Communication 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2019

In a similar vein, educators say they want students to pay attention in class, something they can’t do if they’re fixated on Instagram, Fortnite or the app du jour. Performing artists and educators alike have been turning to a low-tech, no-frills method to keep devices out of sight and out of mind.

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Mobile Devices Interdisciplinary Schools Students 166

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Designing online learning experiences is essential to training employees, mobilizing customers, serving students, building marketing channels, and sustaining business models. The field has deep roots in distance education, human computer interaction, and visual design. Look at the altMBA program that Seth Godin runs using Slack.

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Feedback Failure Lecturing Reading 164

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Meanwhile, a child development expert talks about video games more broadly and is typically referring to mobile games and app experiences—some marketed as entertainment, others touted as educational. “We The number of console games is a fraction of that, and console games for learning represents an even smaller slice of the pie.

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Mobile Devices Cognitive Development Communication Language 203

Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of education, truly personalized learning has been nearly impossible to achieve. Classroom teachers, constrained by limited resources and standardized curricula, often struggle to cater to the diverse learning needs of their students. That is what you love to see as a teacher!”

Intelligence 148

Intelligence Learning Reading Grades 148

Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. Research in healthcare (Kobayashi et al., 2018; Zhao et al.,

Language 113

Language Languages Laboratory Learning Outcomes 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2023

Technology has been part of math education for decades, mostly as rote drills and a replacement for worksheets, often to assist in memorizing tables. This inevitable change is particularly true for math education, as interactive math lessons for kids are becoming more commonplace online.

Math 113

Math Evaluation Learning Styles Feedback 113

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, DALL-E, and Meta AI has created a pressing new challenge for educators: defining academic integrity in the age of AI. Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning. Or, if they cited ChatGPT as a source?

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Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137