eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2016

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. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A shortage of trained teachers in Oregon is leaving school districts short-handed, so replacements without educational backgrounds are being recruited from other professions to fill the gap. This school year at Umatilla School District, two science teachers are embarking on a new career after years of real-world experience in the subject.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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

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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. Students decide what they want to learn and/or do.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 409

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. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies.

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Mobile Devices Fairness Internet Learning 252

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

You must have enough teachers, the right technology, and lessons that infuse STEM into all classes including history and English/language arts, just to name a few. A history teacher can take their students to virtually explore a battlefield, versus simply having them read accounts and examine photos.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Many primers on ChatGPT are available, but I want to focus on teachers’ and students’ concerns about using it in the classroom. 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.

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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. Teachers can accomplish this by introducing real-world connections into the lesson, which reveal how the information that students acquire can be practically applied to real-world problems.

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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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Skills Laboratory Education Fairness 336

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? Given a typical school year of 180 days, that’s 1.1 standards a day! So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess?

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Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 300

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

As Dan Rothstein, executive director of the Right Question Institute, tells the story: “The teacher presented the following equation: 24 = (smiley face) + (smiley face) + (smiley face).” At this point, the teacher can go home, right? In most classrooms, the teacher supplies the questions that students must answer.

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Internet Fairness Students Questions 271

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

When it comes to products that teachers are using to buoy student success, the stakes are high. That left us at EdSurge to ponder, how are edtech companies making sure their products are working best for teachers, the people responsible for weaving them into lessons each day?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Teachers need training on how to rework assignments to incorporate and evaluate the AI generated output. 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.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

That is, the best of access to knowledge and the best of recall. Of course, his message aimed at making teachers great, believing that great teachers were the key to learned students. Of course, his message aimed at making teachers great, believing that great teachers were the key to learned students.

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Learning Fairness Knowledge Testing 237

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I’ve got ten minutes to help a substitute teacher compile materials for their coverage, ensure that my team has the support needed to execute lessons smoothly and move my car, which is double parked out front because there’s never parking by my school. Many of the teachers at my school are also parents navigating this overwhelming struggle.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2015

Anti-testing activists, already knee-deep in their fight to reduce reliance on standardized tests to measure academic and teacher performance, have expressed outrage about Pearson’s monitoring, which they call “spying on kids.” If students are responsible, they are instructed to remove the posts.

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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.” This is not just a problem for teachers like me.

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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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. Teachers often use this routine to deepen students’ engagement with material and to foster complex, critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? Given a typical school year of 180 days, that’s 1.1 standards a day! So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess?

Metacognitive Skills 245

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 245

Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2021

For some teachers, this feels like pressure. since 2016, when the city approved policies to eventually require child care center directors to have a bachelor’s degree, lead teachers to have an associate degree and other educators to have a CDA. or Teacher Education and Compensation Helps. The clock is ticking in Washington, D.C.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

This, in turn, can free up teacher bandwidth to elevate student voice and engage learners in the art of negotiation and debate—activities that nurture students’ ability to show empathy, understanding, and respect in order to carry out individual and collective actions.

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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 Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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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. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here’s what they had to say: As many school districts remain virtual or use a hybrid model, teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed in a distance learning environment, but at some point they will hit a wall and need help. This will be imperative to supporting students and teachers alike. – As the U.S.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Oregon teachers wish they didn’t have to give their students Smarter Balanced English and math tests because the tests take too much time, have confusing directions and are unfair for students who don’t have computers at home or who have inadequate technology at school. A new survey reveals discontent with length, logistics.

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Testing Teachers Math Essay 124

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded organizations to empower teachers with customized solutions that support the success of all learners.

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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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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. Lisa Stone, a veteran teacher at the. Because I didn’t have the content knowledge, the projects were totally student-driven,” Stone explains.

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Art Languages Language STEM 161

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. Equipping Teachers With AI Expertise To truly realize the potential of AI, there is a need for a technology-literate, fully engaged workforce. Education is no exception.

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Education Ethics Knowledge Fairness 154

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

The teachers just expect her to understand the math right away, she says. Practices that have been shown to inflame math anxiety for students include poor teacher support, poor student-teacher relationships, an overly competitive environment and unsupportive classroom climates, according to Ganley. It’s given her severe anxiety.

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Math Exams Students Testing 211

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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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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Skills Fairness Learning Students 162

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will need to learn and refine their online teaching skills and find new opportunities for working from home, allowing them a better work-life balance. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today. Founding President, Dasaran. –Dr.

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2022

In her 16 years with SCCSD, Brown has held four different positions, beginning as a self-described “tech savvy” earth science teacher. Brown: Being a science teacher, I'm always interested in how things function and how we learn. Learning is about absorbing knowledge. The second part is, how are we using it?

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k12 Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Rather than asking for help, I sought knowledge relentlesslyreading leadership books, earning my master’s in public administration, and building a network of mentors who helped shape my growth. How do you ensure inclusivity and fairness in your schools policies and practices? Equity in education is a growing conversation.

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