eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Seventy-seven percent of classroom teachers believe technology will help them be more effective in the post-pandemic classroom, but just 38 percent of educators report a positive view of teaching profession, according to a new survey. Educational technology: From promise to proof.

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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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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

.– The Social Institute announced that it has expanded its pioneering peer-to-peer learning technology to meet the needs of third-grade students, available starting Fall of 2023. Lessons have been created with valuable insights and ideas from third-grade students and teachers across the country.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. One question I hear a lot in my travels is, “Can primary students use tech effectively?”. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856. If Not Now, When?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning® , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

My actions no longer just impacted my classroom; I now had to consider how every student and school uses technology to teach and learn. Many of these promises have yet to be fulfilled when implemented in classrooms where teachers and students do the work of teaching and learning every day.

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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. What’s Killing Student Confidence?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

EdSurge: What challenges are you seeing with remote learning? Being one educator that engages 30 kids online effectively is a challenge. For the students, it’s a challenge to feel comfortable and, as Brené Brown says, to be vulnerable and brave to step out into that arena. NASA STEM @ Home For Students Grades K-4.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Upon the release of ChatGPT in the fall of 2022, we noticed that some of our students had suddenly become “experts” at synthesizing research and organizing their term papers, often resulting in perfect scores on their written assignments. This technology can be reversed too, assisting English-speaking students in foreign language acquisition.

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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

Learning is the product of inputs from students and instructors. Learning happens as a result of interaction with course content—reflection, writing, dialogue, creation and collaboration. Learning can happen when students are alone, but often it occurs as a result of interactions between them.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2021

At Stanford University, a popular large-lecture course used a giant video wall to let professors see as many of the course’s 250 students at once as possible and try to read the virtual room the way they can in a large auditorium. So the class was divided into three different Zoom sessions of up to 100 students each.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive applications to collaborative online platforms, a diverse array of technologies is contributing to more engaging, personalized, and efficient learning environments. These tools not only cater to diverse learning styles but also empower students to explore, create, and collaborate in unprecedented ways.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When Wendy Schatzberg, an associate professor at Utah Tech University, was teaching introductory chemistry, she thought her students would know how to use basic Microsoft Office tools like Excel and Word. I cannot and should not assume,” says Schatzberg, who also directs the Center for Teaching and Learning at Utah Tech.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2015

The goal is for participants to learn from each other as well as from the educational technology veterans in attendance on how to create, implement, and sustain a thoughtful plan to use technology to effectively improve student learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

CoSN is the only national professional association dedicated exclusively to education technology leaders, providing them with management, community building and tools to transform their schools and districts. Its core beliefs are: Technology is a critical tool to personalize learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In the wake of ongoing educational challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, families and communities are asking for a more holistic approach to meeting student needs. One answer lies in better communication between parents, students and schools through data interoperability. How do we overcome this gap?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Josh Davis spent 14 years teaching high school special education and middle school history, so he’s well aware of a few classroom constants. However, Davis discovered new constants when he moved out of the classroom and into his current role as instructional technology coach at Downey Unified School District in California.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A critical component of any student’s educational journey is learning how to be better organized, complete tasks independently and persevere when an assignment is difficult. Simply throwing a handful of digital platforms at students, however, is hardly a solution and may, in fact, compound the issue. In April of 2019, H?para

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2015

Educators, developers, and startups are urged to take notice of the biggest education gaps. The Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) has released a new guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs in the ed-tech space, written with help from educators, researchers, and others in the industry.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea. One leading education minister shared, “ We don’t have enough qualified teachers for all of our students and aren’t likely to in the near future. AI technology can bridge this gap.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. As an Education Technology Specialist at one of Colorado’s fastest-growing districts, District 49, I was tasked 5 years ago with the responsibility to ensure our district complied with federal and student data privacy laws.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

. — April 6, 2022 — DreamBox Learning , Inc. Teachers can use Lesson Highlights to retroactively see where students may be experiencing productive struggle and then offer easy-to-implement targeted support for individuals and groups of students. . DreamBox Innovation Proven to Accelerate Student Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps and online platforms to adaptive learning systems, technology has redefined traditional teaching methodologies, promoting personalized and engaging educational experiences. How does technology benefit student learning? The impact of technology on student learning can’t be understated.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2023

As schools increasingly incorporate technology into their classrooms, student tech teams become invaluable resources in supporting both students and teachers. They can assist with device management, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the learning process.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Educators are the experts in teaching and learning, and they need to be at the center of conversations about how artificial intelligence will be used in education. Their input is vital in order to guide schools toward practices that will be the most beneficial to students. Teach students about it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The brief is intended as a helpful resource for educators and others caring for young children, but is also directed at researchers and technology developers, highlighting topics for further research and encouraging the development of research-based products.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The lasting impact of the pandemic has become clearer as students and educators returned to the classroom this year. And educators, already stretched thin, have been challenged to not only meet all students where they are in their learning, but also support their emotional needs as they cope during a crisis.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

Anyone can sign up—students, teachers, afterschool programs, even companies that want to train their staff.” So far in Virginia, more than 5,000 students have gone through the program. The program is free for students in Virginia, but Raymond expects to charge others a monthly fee. The program is free to Virginia students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

I find it baffling that in 2019 I still have to explain why it’s important to play with students, especially when Fortune 500 companies are gamifying their workplace and their customer outreach, profitable gamer-culture on YouTube is on the rise and colleges have eSports teams. Games provide challenges and intrinsic motivation.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. Grade 9 Geography was in trouble. They can: take pictures in their neighborhoods.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

“Technology Tools for Online Education,” a mini book focused on teaching education leaders how to harness their smartphone, leverage the cloud, and connect with students using online communications, is now available. Over the next five years, education as we know it will undergo more changes than ever before.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Since the shift to remote learning in spring 2020, schools in the U.S. Verizon has committed over $3 billion to help schools pay for technology, hoping “to leave no student behind.” Namely, many people think access to technology simply boils down to whether students have a working device and a reliable internet connection.

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