eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Educators can use this model – as well as many other cost-effective models in the OverDrive Marketplace – with required reading for English language arts, history, social science and other classes, as well as for all-school required reads and literature circles. . Sora was named one of TIME ’s Best Inventions of 2019.

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JULY 13, 2022

“Shakespeare wrote with a particular sort of space in mind, a particular sort of theater,” says Stephen Wittek, project director of Shakespeare-VR and an assistant professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University. These are the kinds of questions that the creators of extended reality learning tools are thinking about.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2024

Imagine a classroom with students deeply engaged in their lessons, eagerly solving math problems and exploring English skills through fun digital games. Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Prodigy conducted two studies that are relevant here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

However, the real power lies in using student-created podcasts as a project based learning opportunity. Many educators currently use podcasts for students to listen to.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

It uses a curated collection of compelling, nonfiction podcasts and stories from National Public Radio and other trusted sources, paired with learning tools and comprehension assessments, to engage students while advancing their literacy skills. Listening to podcasts is an engaging way for all students to build their literacy skills.”.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Wyzant tutors serve learners of all ages and backgrounds, offering in-depth guidance on topics including English, language arts, physics, calculus, coding, LSAT test prep, music and more. . We’re excited to welcome Wyzant’s talented team to IXL and build a strong partnership rooted in a love of learning,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Key points: Tech tools can create more engaging and effective learning experiences A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2010, I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

UWorld , the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of AP ® (Advanced Placement ® ) Learning Tools , a new College Readiness solution to help educators enhance instruction, improve student performance, and effectively prepare for AP exams. Pemmasani, M.D.,

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2022

"I have found the same course direct with some Lumen English materials. I will not be recommending that material to my English instructors any more if it's hosted on the Course Hero domain." Message in an OER Google Group. It’s a complaint that Course Hero has heard before.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

” How Florida schools excel with IXL Learning. IXL serves 30 percent of students in Florida and has a long track record of helping learners in the state succeed: A study of public schools in the state found that those using IXL Math outperformed schools without IXL by as much as 15 percentile points in math. About IXL Learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

The legislation defines allowable uses for ESF, including “activities that address unique needs of low-income children or students, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youths.”. Case studies of schools that expanded their digital libraries using ESF.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2024

What did these researchers learn from their studies, and what do they recommend? Additionally, the researchers you consult can act as early advisors, providing valuable insights and potentially studying the impact of your product when the right time comes. What research substantiates your product or service?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Unlike summative assessments, which provide an overall view of a student’s growth from the beginning to the end of a class, formative assessments allow teachers to assess students as they learn and adjust the curriculum to focus on areas where students may need more help. “A by Eli Zimmerman.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Suppose Ella is working on 9th-grade English as a 10-year-old. Learning at the right level in a way that replicates the effects of human tutoring has proven in innumerable studies to be a more effective instructional design than monolithic, one-sized instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

Microsoft OneNote is a tool widely used in K–12 schools. In my roles as professor, student advisor and program administrator of the classical studies program at Villanova University, I’ve discovered that OneNote is my No. 1 tool for innumerable learning scenarios in higher education as well. jena.passut_7651.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2017

He says the tools from Spain have quality content for Spanish speakers, and for English tools, tech providers such as Pearson and Mcgraw Hill have sufficed in the past, but he is looking for more STEM learning tools now. “I One of the products Chinese entrepreneurs hope to sell to U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

As a learning tool, it’s affordable, inclusive, and worth the moderate learning curve required to get it up and running. It is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese, The app is free to get started but includes in-app purchases to enrich the experience.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Introducing Classroom Magic: A suite of groundbreaking AI learning tools The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence unlocks a myriad of opportunities for teachers and students to supercharge their creativity, save time on mundane work, and unlock new ways of thinking in an increasingly digital world.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Everyone’s had their kids at home studying,” he explains. Privacy and Security Compliance Plenty of schools and colleges scrambled to set up unvetted distance learning tools, only to be embarrassed when naked strangers Zoombombed classes. Many of the investors are new to the industry, Brothers notes.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

About 85 percent of the principals and administrators surveyed selected teachers as the most trusted source when it comes to making decisions about digital learning tools. Hunter Reardon, an English teacher at Palo Alto High School in California, is an example of this teacher-turned-edtech advocate. No swag required.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

A 2024 Journal of Educational Psychology study showed that students with strong spelling and writing skills were 25% more likely to secure college scholarships. Typing Tournament also features a mastery learning system. This is the first time that EdAlive as combined both technologies into the one learning tool.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

One of the biggest concerns by college leaders about buying such tools from commercial vendors is whether colleges will have access to the underlying algorithmic logic—or whether the systems will be a “black box.” Carnegie Mellon has a long history of commercializing its digital-learning tools, though.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

. “During the stress and uncertainty of COVID, teachers were able to not only provide continuity of instruction, but they were able to support students in making independent progress in these extraordinary times,” said Dr. Liz Brooke, chief learning officer of Rosetta Stone.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2019

The CK-12 website offers high-quality learning on a wide variety of STEM subjects delivered as videos, articles, FlexBooks (curricula), simulations, flashcards, activities, images, or lesson plans. Flippity is an amazing free add-on that morphs Google Spreadsheets from a data aggregator to a multifunctional fun learning tool.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Another team is Curriculum Concepts International , a New York-based development shop that has built learning tools for schools, publishers, foundations and corporate clients. A study found it had negligible effects on test scores and student attendance.) Malawi and Tanzania.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Already it has invested in Tinkergarten, a platform for where parents can find outdoor classes for young children in their local neighborhoods, and Lingo Live, a language-learning tool for companies. Another company, Piper, offers a playkit where students can build and learn about computers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Studies show that 244 million people worldwide live in a country other than their birthplace. Developed by teachers and using a free online learning tool, students broaden their worldview through meaningful interactions with peers across the globe. Every day it seems, the world gets smaller. Doesn’t sound like a lot?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

For example, in one course students might have an option to study on campus in the classroom or asynchronously online, while in another course the options might include studying online synchronously or studying online asynchronously. Students determine where and when they will study. Student skills and perception.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

For example, in one course students might have an option to study on campus in the classroom or asynchronously online, while in another course the options might include studying online synchronously or studying online asynchronously. Students determine where and when they will study. Student skills and perception.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The masochistic obsession with studying has deep roots. Two of its direct investments are graduates from the LearnLaunch program: Listenwise , a listening comprehension service that uses public radio programs as source materials, and Authess , a digital, performance-based assessment tool. That history is not lost on investors.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

Supplemental learning and remote programs allow students to study a wider range of subjects in their own learning style and at the pace they need. For example, a school with a high number of English as an additional language (EAL) students might focus on targeted support for reading and language skills.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

From Distraction to Connection: How Social Media is Changing Education Online learning has exploded in recent years , and with it, the digital ecosystems that surround it. Once viewed purely as a distraction from studies, social media is now carving out a legitimate place in the educational landscape. Chief among them? Social media.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Some learning engineers believe they can help students reach mastery of complex subject matter as much as 10 times faster than with traditional approaches. More than 4 out of 10 college students wind up in remedial math or English courses, and those that do are even less likely than other students to finish college.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Learning A-Z provides a variety of digital literacy programs for educators. Raz-Kids offers a leveled library of books in English and Spanish. DreamBox Math by Discovery Education offers a completely adaptive gamified math learning environment in both English and Spanish.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

The education sector is increasing its focus on evidence-based solutions, resulting in more districts asking for proof that these tools can create meaningful impact in the classroom, not just in research studies, ensuring effectiveness for all students. With more than 20 percent of U.S.

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