eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

Its vision is “to ensure that ALL students possess the knowledge and skills needed to be society’s game changers: educated, productive, and empathetic individuals.”. Those are lofty objectives for programs centered around video games!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The problem is to balance the reality of today’s pressure for test scores and required teacher evaluation with the changes that can be anticipated during the next two decades. Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. We typically hire teachers for what they already know, subject knowledge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Question Description Generative AI Prompt Accessible Who can participate in the lesson and who can not? Please examine this lesson plan and tell me what type of student would be unable to fully participate in this lesson. What components of this lesson assume similar prior knowledge to me, the instructor, or what components are….

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Understanding and evaluating the building’s physical footprint is central to these efforts. The number and nature of access points to the building must be carefully evaluated to ensure they do not become vulnerabilities. Conduct tabletop exercises of real-life scenarios.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The problem is this: District leaders hear that teachers need more tech-based professional development when, in reality, the ask is much more nuanced: they are pleading with the education system for more time to plan, participate in training, experiment with new technologies and share best practices. Squeezing tech-based PD whenever you can.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Whether they have a knowledge of how to use it appropriately is another question,” said Ribble, the author of Digital Citizenship in Schools and the chair of ISTE’s digital citizenship PLN. And about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. Additional information about these nine elements is available online.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2022

PISA , the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Technology’s omnipresence has brought forth a new era of accessibility, democratizing knowledge across geographic and socioeconomic boundaries. The digital availability of information has accelerated the pace of knowledge sharing, enabling instant access to a vast repository of resources.

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Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 258

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2021

Though the sheer volume of educational advice-givers may be unique to this pandemic year, the scenario of educators needing to critically evaluate educational claims and pedagogy is nothing new. Not simply as passive participants, but as valued contributors. In fact, quite a few authors have tackled this subject directly.

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Teachers Education Knowledge Evaluation 217

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

The problem is to balance the reality of today’s pressure for test scores and required teacher evaluation with the changes that can be anticipated during the next two decades. Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles. We typically hire teachers for what they already know, subject knowledge.

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Questions Teachers Internet Knowledge 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. In June 2022, 10 finalists will be chosen to participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program where they will work closely with and learn from a 3M scientist.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Participation 258

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By integrating real-world content relevant to their students’ lives, educators can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. By fostering an atmosphere where trial and error are celebrated as crucial steps on the path to growth, we empower students to become active participants in their own learning journeys.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Students of color have historically been underrepresented in AP classes, although participation is on the rise. The five school districts in the study used Knowledge in Action (KIA), a Project Based Learning approach to Advanced Placement designed by University of Washington professors in collaboration with classroom teachers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Key features of the new EmpowerU platform include: Integrated student/coach feedback and messaging encourages active student participation in asynchronous, daily one-on-one dialogue with their EmpowerU coach.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When the auditor evaluates your school’s cybersecurity awareness training, they will often ask both for the cadence or frequency of these training sessions, including if they are mandatory for all employees or staff. What kind of MFA is used for VPN? Who has physical access to servers and backups? Do you have a backup and data recovery plan?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2017

Studying a zebrafish might be the key to increasing students’ science knowledge and attitudes toward science education–at least, that’s what a five-year evaluation of 20,000 K-12 students indicates. Of eight knowledge questions, elementary students demonstrated significant positive gains on seven.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. Teaching forces you to clarify your thoughts, often revealing gaps in your knowledge. coding a program).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

This helps our teachers strengthen their practices and participate in ongoing, reflective coaching at their own pace. By implementing these strategies, CTE educators can expect a vibrant, engaging learning environment where students can obtain skills and knowledge for a successful future.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

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High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 212

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text. A contributing factor to this increasing level of disengagement is the narrow focus on curriculum coupled with high-stakes testing as the primary means to measure student knowledge and skills.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Guided Reading and Discussion Station In this station, all students participate in a guided reading session, where the teacher facilitates a deep dive into the text. The teacher introduces enrichment tasks that push students to apply their knowledge in more complex or real-world scenarios.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 72

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

In the Information Age, the era we are just now emerging from, knowledge was power so educators taught students to access, gather, analyze, and report information. While the results are preliminary, initial responses and evaluations from participants show the focus on communication is very immediate, applicable, and thought-provoking.

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Communication Teaching Students Critical Thinking 189

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A Shift to Technology-Enabled Instruction Ballard, along with other teachers who participated in our focus groups, is helping to cultivate “technology-enabled instruction,” a concept coined by education researchers Peggy A. Ballard understands that better than most.

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Beliefs Teachers Participation Knowledge 216

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2021

School science gives students few insights into how science knowledge is created and how it progresses over time. Nor are they made aware of the peer-review process in which scientists in the field who were not involved with the research critically evaluate the study design and conclusions. Others may come in time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This recognition comes as part of the IDAs Program Review and Accreditation initiative, which promotes the systematic evaluation and continuous improvement of educator preparation programs (EPPs). Aspire will be eligible for reaccreditation in 2030.

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Learning Science Reading Languages 188

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2024

Key points: Deeper learning helps immerse students in a more engaging education model Redesigning the educational model after COVID Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Today’s students need to develop a broad and well-rounded body of knowledge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

The internet provides resources for our students to learn a second language, and it also facilitates the teachers’ processes of evaluation. For example, students may participate in interactive reading activities where they record their own voice to practice fluency.

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Technology Language Languages Internet 189

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

When we commit to participating in a culture of continuous learning, we are living out phrases like, “It’s okay not to know,” “Everyone has things they are still learning,” or ,“We all make mistakes.” It is anchored in exploring new ideas, testing our knowledge, and applying information in new contexts.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. In June 2021, 10 finalists will be chosen to participate in an exclusive summer mentorship program where they will work closely with and learn from a 3M scientist.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Education 246

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Specifically, district leaders and teachers sought a digital resource aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, supportive of hands-on learning, and accessible to the district’s English Language Learners.

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Science Student Engagement Social Studies English 245

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. In fact, research shows that 80 percent of esports teams are comprised of students who have never before participated in extracurricular activities.

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

Sessions like these are often a firehose of show and tell with no time to reflect and evaluate. But how many conference speakers have you heard that appropriately challenge participants and even cause a bit of discomfort within this challenge? That’s a problem. Good speakers make the audience laugh, think and reflect.

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Evaluation Feedback Participation English 164

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ to its online list of professional learning programs. Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface.

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Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 140

Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

The collaboration, researchers from Michigan State and Alabama A&M say, is rooted in an equitable sharing of knowledge and best practices between the institutions. The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers. Department of Education and will last five years.

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STEM Education Culture Science 203

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2024

People want to do right by kids and many times don’t have the tools or knowledge of what the right thing is. People want to do right by kids and many times don’t have the tools or knowledge of what the right thing is,” Caverly says. At a minimum, she’ll get to use her knowledge with future grandchildren.

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