Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

EdSurge: What problems in education is ViewSonic hoping to address with the launch of UNIVERSE ? Based on conversations we had with teachers, ViewSonic developed a solution to address their concerns when teaching online. ViewSonic's Recommended Resources: Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. By implementing this hands-on approach, I hoped that the students would not only deepen their own STEAM understanding, but also gain the confidence and inspiration to effectively teach these critical subjects to their future students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. On October 29, 2024, 10 finalists pitched their ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too? If students are required to make clear when and how they’re using AI tools, should educators be too?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Since the earliest days of colleges experimenting with teaching over the internet, the goal has been to replicate as closely as possible the physical classroom experience. And now that campuses are back from pandemic restrictions, many instructors are trying to incorporate those remote practices into their in-person teaching.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

On the 9th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on major K-12 education trends. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Let’s break down how these new technologies are working in practice and the ways they can support better educational outcomes. One noteworthy example is science education, specifically anatomy. This approach not only enhances engagement but also aligns with ethical considerations in education. Why is engagement important?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2020

Don’t tell anyone, but I think the COVID-19 crisis might have made me a better educator. Don’t get me wrong–I miss teaching my students in person and I can’t wait until we get back to some semblance of normal. I use Zoom for class check-ins and short “lectures” where I share my screen and break the class into small groups.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here are a few specific predictions about what that could look like in 2024 for policymakers, schools and districts, educators, and publishers. Educators Educators, including teachers, specialists, and practitioners, have been an essential driving force in the movement to know more about the science of reading.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

Last night I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for students in the credential program at UC Riverside. As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture. Then I asked the students to think about how clear each tenet at the schools where they were doing their student teaching.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

The ClassIn platform has been purpose-built for education and based on nearly a decade of research, development, and in-market experience. Through its software and hardware solutions, ClassIn provides the digital infrastructure for the hybrid future of education by building classrooms in both the virtual and physical worlds.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He devoted the bulk of his time and energy to studying how to improve teaching. “I I just could make a bigger difference in education,” he says. Education research wasn’t new to Wieman, who these days is an emeritus professor of physics and of education at Stanford University.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

So then, why do so many educators lecture and click through PowerPoints for 30-,40-, or even 60-minutes at a time with no breaks or learning activities? Reflecting on my experiences as a student, I know how tough it is to pay attention during these longer lectures and wish instructors had a different way to deliver them.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2019

That’s where education grants come in, and we’ve got some unique ones worth exploring. Yes, these are education grants.). Whatever the need, the following 6 education grants are unique opportunities that could help engage students or refresh classrooms as the school year continues. And did we mention a cruise?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

In an educational context, equity understands that different learners will need different inputs to reach a particular output. lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Identify and Remove Barriers.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners. 1 Small Group Instruction. It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

When I started teaching data science and artificial intelligence in Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, I was frustrated by how little insight I actually felt I had into how effective my teaching was, until the end-of-semester final exam grades and student assessments came in. This is where machine learning comes in.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

So then, why do so many educators lecture and click through PowerPoints for 30-,40-, or even 60-minutes at a time with no breaks or learning activities? Reflecting on my experiences as a student, I know how tough it is to pay attention during these longer lectures and wish instructors had a different way to deliver them.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But not every educator who tried hybrid teaching of some kind during the pandemic has continued it. Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At times, however, that stone may feel like a boulder, especially to research faculty who are used to delivering lectures and to whom the switch to activity-based learning may seem like a daunting and demanding venture into unfamiliar territory. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Two birds with one stone.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Using edtech in teaching, educators and school leaders can reduce environmental impact while enhancing student engagement and creativity. Rethinking teaching methods in the digital age Teaching methods have undergone significant transformation with the rise of educational technology.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

First, all students, regardless of their SES (socio-economic status) standing, showed significantly higher levels of retained learning than the control group which used the time-honored lectures, basic active learning techniques, and case approaches.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is increasingly clear that a key question we will all be answering in the coming school year will be: What should the role of technology be in K-12 education? Many educators are overwhelmed by the revolving door of products and lack the resources and guidance to use digital tools to address students’ needs.

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Scholarly Teacher

MAY 8, 2025

Todd Zakrajsek*, UNC-Chapel Hill; ITLC-Lilly Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching and LearningArtificial intelligence (AI) has become synonymous with efficiency and outcomes in higher education. I have read much about how AI can be used for scheduling, drafting email responses, resource management, and checking references.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

Two months ago, nobody would have predicted that education at every level, from kindergarten through graduate programs, would either shut down or move online. Most teachers don’t have prior experience or professional development in teaching online courses effectively. Online education is fairly synonymous with asynchronous learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Don’t tell anyone, but I think the COVID-19 crisis might have made me a better educator. Don’t get me wrong–I miss teaching my students in person and I can’t wait until we get back to some semblance of normal. I use Zoom for class check-ins and short “lectures” where I share my screen and break the class into small groups.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Key points: With the right AI tools, teachers can enhance their classroom instruction Tracking AI in education Enhancing learning through AI and human educators For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. But if you are not effectively teaching the students who struggle most, you are perpetuating educational inequity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. Instead of snuffing out the doom scroll at its source, educators should lean into it, learn, and apply takeaways to their curriculum. it’s using a viral Rick Ross video as a teaching moment about camels.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. ” Challenges with Traditional Live Instruction Traditionally, educators disseminate information in real-time, relying on lectures or mini-lessons.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

As educators start considering their options for the fall, the future is full of uncertainty. In Flipped Classroom setups, students learn at home via online coursework and video-recorded lectures, and teachers use class time for teacher-guided practice or projects. Combining independent online learning with face-to-face instruction.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

As educators, our responsibility lies not only in disseminating knowledge but also in understanding and accommodating the diverse learning styles present among our students. The challenge for educators lies in recognizing and accommodating these diverse learning styles within a single classroom setting.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When the audience of around 30 students entered the large lecture classroom in Moore Hall, where the college houses its Center for Inclusive Excellence, Delano greeted them with a slide show explaining how the afternoon would go. ,” would be tense.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

10 teachers hand-picked as part of Labster’s Teacher STEM Excellence Awards supporting the changemakers across the globe The Labster awards recognizes global changemakers in the education sector Winners have developed student-centered learning programs and applied creativity and innovation to teaching during a difficult year.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

When we examine what are active learning teaching strategies, these strategies empower educators to create interactive classrooms where students actively participate, collaborate, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. What are active learning teaching strategies? This fosters cooperation and peer teaching.

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