Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Personalized learning technologies can, ironically, make the learning experience less personal, less human. Despite my criticisms and sour experiences , I don’t believe that all education technology is bad. Does the technology help to minimize complexity?

Internet 165

Internet Communication Achievement Questions 165

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

Subscription Services to a tech-related magazine or online learning platform where they can further develop their skills. Books on the latest trends in educational technology, pedagogical strategies for integrating technology into the classroom, or biographies of tech pioneers.

Teachers 167

Teachers Intelligence Evaluation Internet 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

They’re building lessons about computer tools directly into their courses, offering support services through learning centers and video tutorials, and generally trying to destigmatize asking for help with technology.

Teaching 203

Teaching Culture Internet Students 203

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information.

Internet 178

Internet Accessibility Communication STEM 178

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology helps expand teachers’ ability to engage students Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

Technology 130

Technology Teachers Learning Styles Attention 130

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

How vendors and programs embed parent and family engagement into remote learning technology and plans may be an important differentiator in the coming years. Price Transparency Cost-effective decisions require clear service pricing, but that has been elusive for education technology.

Secondary Education 176

Secondary Education Internet Distance Learning STEM 176

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Without reliable access to the internet and devices like laptops or cell phones, college students probably aren’t going to succeed in online learning. A new survey shows that college students’ attitudes correlate with their personal experiences with online learning. Photo by Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.

Students 189

Students Assignments Internet Study 189

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

But then Breakthrough was accepted into the Verizon Innovation Learning program, which provides technology and professional development to Title I districts across the country. After a successful first year working with Breakthrough, Verizon was looking for a district to serve as its inaugural 5G-enabled education site.

Education 167

Education Textbooks Internet Social Studies 167

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.

Technology 130

Technology Attention Quizzes Communication 130

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2018

Recently, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) produced a report on the educational impact of access to digital learning resources at home. The number of digital learning resources used in education today is continually increasing.

Internet 144

Internet Assignments Accessibility Science 144

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology buoys student learning via engagement Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology has a profound impact on student learning by enhancing engagement, fostering personalized education, and providing access to vast resources.

Technology 130

Technology Learning Students Gamification 130

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2020

If you provide a safe space to learn technology, they want to learn, and they are willing to put in the work,” he adds. Like many other education technology providers, D’Souza offered free services in the form of group classes on topics that have become most pressing for his audience. Then the coronavirus hit.

Instructors 163

Instructors English Internet Skills 163

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Another challenge we deal with is internet access. With four kids home virtually learning, I have to plot out who can be on what meeting because, if we have more than two people online at a time, the broadband will cut out. How stressful is that for a student if they are virtually learning and their internet goes out?

Student Engagement 211

Student Engagement STEM Students Quizzes 211

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

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

JULY 20, 2020

Blended learning comes in a number of varieties, but across the various models, blended learning prompts educators to consider the following questions: What can students learn well independently, especially when aided by digital learning technologies?

Blended Learning 216

Blended Learning Learning Schools Quizzes 216

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” EdSurge: What led you to enroll in the Launch into Learning Sciences course ?

Knowledge 156

Knowledge Internet Science Achievement 156

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The edtech playground is one of a handful of case studies featured in a new edtech buying guide released by the International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ), a non-profit organization, and Project Unicorn , an initiative to improve data interoperability in K-12. Is there adequate infrastructure to support the tool?

Teachers 160

Teachers Study Science Art 160

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Special education students and gifted learners, economically privileged and disadvantaged children, and rural and urban residents all attend the same publicly funded schools. Analytics provides education professionals with visualizations of this data that help them answer the big question: Has our investment in education technology paid off?

Schools 138

Schools Learning Special Education Learning Outcomes 138

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

We’re adding a year-long continuum of informative programming to support entrepreneurs and tapping experts from all corners of the education innovation space to share their knowledge at events presented live and broadcast over the internet. Teaching & Learning. Technology in Grades K through 12.

Knowledge 161

Knowledge Distance Learning Special Education Internet 161

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Tamiko Hatcher, a dedicated educator and the director of Special Programs at Akron Public Schools in Ohio, displays visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to implementing innovative education technologies to transform the educational experience for the students in his district.

Education 287

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In fact, some studies forecast that high performers would actually see improvement in certain areas, such as reading, during times of independent learning. Less clear was how deeply the disruption to traditional instruction would impact children who lacked access to learning technology and appropriate resources.

Participation 216

Participation Communication Failure Hybrid Learning 216

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The pandemic transformed an educational system that’s been slow to evolve. Students’ kitchens became their classrooms, parents became co-teachers and tech support, and the internet became a lifeline to learning. Educators had to radically rethink how we educate our children.

Distance Learning 186

Distance Learning Learning Math Classroom Management 186

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It was a bit of a dizzying experience trying to get ahead of the technology as we scrambled to find ways to cope with this impressive new platform, so seemingly well-equipped to help our students effortlessly complete their assignments.

Education 212

Education English Students Language 212

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Virtual meetings 1 or 2 times per week can help students feel connected to their teachers and classmates, but it is helpful to make them optional, due to potential time differences or internet accessibility issues. Also, it is helpful to record meetings and post them for those who could not attend.

Assignments 191

Assignments Learning Schools Quizzes 191

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

But what would make a generation that grew up with internet so reliant on libraries—spaces traditionally known to be filled with shelves upon shelves of books? According to a recent Pew Research Report , millennials are most likely to have visited a public library in the past year compared to any other generation.

Learning Styles 167

Learning Styles Attention Study Art 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We typically talk about the “last-mile” – the connection between the larger Internet network and neighborhoods and communities. 5G can provide a cost-effective way to deliver fiber-like Internet speeds to schools, through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). The classroom experience will include increased technology and personalized learning.

Hybrid Learning 297

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 297

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. You (and your product) probably can’t drive learning outcomes in isolation.

Learning Outcomes 140

Learning Outcomes Instructors History Evaluation 140

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

The tool, called Flipgrid , is based on a simple idea—that people on a team (or in a class) might want to share short videos within their group but not with the whole internet.

Discussions 120

Discussions Essay Instructors Internet 120

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2022

And even though online education makes higher ed more accessible for some students, it throws up barriers to other students, including those who have limited access to the internet or to relevant devices.

Hybrid Learning 148

Hybrid Learning Essay Hybrid Courses Ethics 148

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2018

The global education technology industry is no stranger to dedicated investment funds, and now there are a couple more names to add to the list. Last week, Yogome, a Mexico-based provider of educational content and games, raised $26.9 Exceed may be the new kid in the school of education technology investors.

Internet 91

Internet Educational Technologies Questions Knowledge 91

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

We feel this one adds an incredible value to the students’ learning experience as they go forward in our academic study and then professionally.” Starting in fall 2018, all first year students at The Ohio State University will receive iPad Pros.

Laboratory 119

Laboratory Students Study Motivation 119

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

That experience, plus the fact that 43 percent of Duolingo users around the world use the app to learn English, inspired the company to create its own English test for college admissions. It costs $49, lasts about an hour, and students can take it from almost anywhere with an internet connection. to accept its test scores.

English 206

English Exams Testing Language 206

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Consider, for example, that many of the popular GenAI tools were designed by stealing tons of copyrighted data from the Internet. GenAI companies are arguing that their tools transform the copyrighted data they scraped from the Internet in a way that falls under fair use protections. Do AI chatbots improve students learning outcomes?

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137