eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore strategies to address bias, promote fairness, and enhance transparency in AI-powered educational tools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Professional development for teachers: Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology effectively in diverse classrooms. Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Whether your goal is to help students connect with other students from different countries and backgrounds, or if your aim is to broaden their knowledge of worldwide issues, technology can help. And luckily, with a mobile device and the internet, it’s fairly simple to help students get on the road to developing a global mindset.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs. The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation hosts exhibitions and science fairs where students showcase their projects.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2015

Students who see exam content before they take the test obviously have an unfair advantage over others, and responses to such questions are not a valid measure of their knowledge. If a sufficient number of questions are exposed, test results are stripped of fairness and validity and are rendered meaningless.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

To be fair, its a valid question. Students are naturally curious, and its normal for them to wonder about the knowledge that theyre acquiring. This is a question every educator has faced before. The real issue is how we, as educators, choose to respond to them.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It is well-documented and often repeated in teachers’ professional development that the right type of co-learning can deepen understanding and long-term knowledge gains. How do we evaluate their knowledge? It requires no technical knowledge about ChatGPT. Sometimes group projects work well. The answer: we ask them.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

Ultimately, the group’s common goal is to ensure students aren’t lagging behind a rapidly evolving workforce that is increasingly centered around AI knowledge. But we want to do all that in a really careful way and make sure the AI we’re using is fair and unbiased. We want to make sure student data stays safe.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As pioneers in the educational sector, we should proactively engage with policymakers and advocate for responsible AI usage that aligns with our values of integrity, fairness, and inclusivity. As we anticipate the evolving landscape of AI in education, it’s crucial to equip our schools and educators with the necessary knowledge and resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

I’ve often found that the best classrooms are those that carefully balance timeless knowledge with innovations that push boundaries. Related : 8 questions for educators as they use assessments to support student learning Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers I truly believe that now is the time for boldness.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

Years ago, I had the chance to spend most of a day with Stephan Wolfram, the genius thinker behind the knowledge engine, Wolfram Alpha. The rules that she gave her students were simple, Rothstein says: (1) Ask as many questions as you can. (2) 2) Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer the questions. (3) What do the smiley faces mean?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

That is, the best of access to knowledge and the best of recall. Having been in education for more than thirty years, I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked the question, “How can I help my children retain what they learned? We might wonder how this can be, but it is a fairly common phenomenon. Learning doesn’t happen by cramming.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” We have a larger population. A student on the opposing side retorted: “No way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2017

CS50 assumes no prior knowledge or skill in computer programming, yet it’s extremely demanding. When he first signed up for CS50, it is fair to say he was not in the habit of choosing the most demanding courses on campus. By examining his success, we can learn some important lessons about effective teaching.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

If you enter kindergarten with very little knowledge about the natural and social world, you are likely to be struggling in science by third grade, and you are then likely to still be struggling in science by eighth grade,” said Paul L. About 65 percent of low-income children entered kindergarten with low levels of general knowledge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

I’ve often found that the best classrooms are those that carefully balance timeless knowledge with innovations that push boundaries. Related : 8 questions for educators as they use assessments to support student learning Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers I truly believe that now is the time for boldness.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

.” The findings reveal that students have the aptitudes, or talent, to excel in today’s in-demand jobs, but often lack interest in these fields, in some cases due to lack of knowledge about available careers. There is a critical need to address this career exposure gap.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This could include discussions about how fractions are used in various professions, such as cooking or construction, or how understanding fractions contributes to fairness and equity in sharing resources. We: Students think about the broader importance of understanding fractions.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

A diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. The final event will take place on October 17-18, 2022, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis. “At

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. They are invited to submit their solution in the form of a one-to-two-minute video explaining the science behind it.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2018

From classic literature to computer coding, today’s young reader has the ability to gain knowledge at a pace that wasn’t possible even a generation ago. ” Those 2,000 days are roughly from birth to about first grade—in other words, at a fairly fast pace. Literacy today is a story of both great promise and deep concern.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

Key positives: Tailor personalized learning paths Adapt testing to challenge students at their appropriate level of knowledge Provide instant feedback Reduce bias Analyze data quickly to find learning patterns and trends. Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

He said the STEM classes allow him to design the curriculum, and he plans to utilize his real-world knowledge. .” Durfey said his first two weeks as a teacher went fairly well. “I’m going to bring 20 years of experience in here from everything I’ve seen that you don’t see in the textbook,” he said.

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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. They are invited to submit their solution in the form of a one to two-minute video explaining the science behind it.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Wolfram Research is a powerhouse of mathematics software, making Mathematica, which is used by scientists, and Wolfram Alpha, a kind of search engine for quantitative information that they call a “computational knowledge engine.” And people are taking a fresh look at the question of whether everyone is getting education fairly.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In a world where nothing can be known and all producers of knowledge are seen to be compromised, there is no truth, only power. The web makes things worse, providing an illusion of knowledge to the non-expert, and counterfeit reputation to the con artist. Myth: Critical thinking will save us. In reality, this won’t work.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Teachers want fair funding for all schools. We would like parents and administrators to trust our professional judgment and knowledge of children, which is not based on testing data points, but on seeing the whole child and understanding his or her individual development. It’s time to return the education field to the educators.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. Because I didn’t have the content knowledge, the projects were totally student-driven,” Stone explains. Not your typical science fair . Make it cheap.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Fourth graders put finishing touches on pamphlets and presentations about how individuals can make a difference in cleaning up our local watershed to share at their River Fair. Then we consider our student profiles including what knowledge, skills and interests each learner will bring to the project.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2016

Openly licensed educational resources are free online learning materials that can be used for teaching, learning and assessing students’ knowledge. Teachers can modify and redistribute the materials without violating copyright laws. Pushes like the U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

Ruizhe (Fair) Shen from the Fontbonne The Early College of Boston in Massachusetts. The other $250 scholarship winners and their videos include: Alopa Waje from Hopkinton High School in Massachusetts. Amelia Valente from Milford High School in Massachusetts. Hannah Hartman from Shanghai American School in China.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

According to Microsofts 2024 Work Trend Index , 75 percent of knowledge workers use AI, double the percentage of just six months before. Department of Education Office of Educational Technologys AI policy report addresses the clear need to share knowledge, engage educators and refine policies for AI use in education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

An esteemed and diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness. . “At At 3M, we are committed to unlocking the power of our people, our science, and our ideas to reimagine what comes next.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

While digital skills such as cloud computing competency and basic programming knowledge are critical in tech-driven environments, the bigger picture focuses on analytical skills — or as The Balance SMB puts it, the ability to “confront a problem, think it through, and decisively apply solutions.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

and globe accelerate toward the use of renewable energy to fuel power grids, there is an acute pressure to build an educated workforce and a knowledgeable public who will understand and support these changes. There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning.

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