eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks. Summer is a great time to keep students current with their STEM skills. Still, it’s not a bad idea to encourage students to keep reading and to give their brains a little exercise here and there. Why not explore STEM career possibilities ?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

I’ve blogged about grading for mastery of skills instead of the accumulation of points and ditching my traditional grade book in favor of an ongoing assessment document. I identify target skills and assess these critical skills over the course of the grading period. ” It’s a fair question.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We know early childhood is prime time for teaching new skills, ideas, and languages. So, what does developing computational skills at the elementary level look like? Renee Wilberg, Fair Park Elementary teacher. But are kindergartners ready for computational thinking, problem solving, and coding? No screens (?!).

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2022

When it comes to teaching students to code, and the skills and ideas they will learn, it can help to think of a painter’s palette. In the coding playground, patience is an important skill that is developed over time. But in this metaphor, instead of thick daubs of oil paint, imagine a collection of virtues and values. Can I scan first?”

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year. Even though many felt unprepared for and uncomfortable with many of the changes, they also honed new skills and learned how to leverage new tools. Students have likely seen their fair share of digital exit tickets this year.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We also accept the fact that, many times, a parent helps build their 4th-grader’s science fair project. However, if a student uses generative AI to help them edit their college admission paper or brainstorm a science fair idea, there’s a belief that it is dishonest. In both of these instances, we don’t consider it cheating.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

.’ This includes finding passion in work projects, providing for ones family, learning new skills, and giving back to worthy causes.” ” LEGO, the brand we all grew up with, states, “LEGO aims to create a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace for all employees.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

But AI’s popularity is not without cause, given how often educators are reminded of how AI can personalize learning and how students will need AI skills to compete for future jobs. Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. Despite its potential, AI in the classroom brings with it concerns: 1.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When developing our institution’s QEP, we had to ensure our assessments aligned with two main categories: formative , which describes tasks or skills that are in process or being formed, and summative , which evaluates the sum total of skills or comprehension achieved. The post Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

How Project-Based Learning Is Helping Students Build 21st Century Skills. Organizations face a growing skills gap — as noted by the World Economic Forum , more than half of employees will require “significant reskilling” in the next three years to meet 21st century expectations. . marquita.brown_tC0Z. Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:51.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Twenty-five percent receive special education services and many students have deficiencies in key skill areas. Moseley Elementary School has a history of struggle. Its student population is fairly transient, and 100 percent of students are on free and reduced lunch.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When developing our institution’s QEP, we had to ensure our assessments aligned with two main categories: formative , which describes tasks or skills that are in process or being formed, and summative , which evaluates the sum total of skills or comprehension achieved. The post Are Your Assessments Fair and Balanced?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation hosts exhibitions and science fairs where students showcase their projects.

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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

JULY 30, 2024

Ello is now working directly with Civic Suds, donating hundreds of free children’s books to families to read and hone their literacy skills while they are doing laundry. It listens, understands, and engages with children to teach them critical reading skills as they read out loud.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Featuring a job board, virtual career fair, and an interview portal with AI-driven candidate-job matching, this groundbreaking platform transforms recruitment for educational institutions nationwide, ensuring alignment of values, skills, and long-term goals. For more information, visit [link] or contact editor@diversityined.com.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2023

I’ve seen a lot of changes in science education (especially digital content) over the last 30 years, but one challenge has remained the same: students have to learn laboratory skills. While digital science content is abundantly available, digital science content that supports and focuses on lab skills is more difficult to come by.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online. What Is Fair Use? Fair use is a provision of copyright law that allows many reading aloud activities to be translated from the classroom to online learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. Students need to understand the following concepts: copyright, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. I’m talking about teaching kids about copyright.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2019

Soft Skills. These critical but sometimes elusive ideas have gotten their fair share of love over the past year. In that vein, in 2019 I’m most excited to watch emerging SEL point solutions targeted at specific, narrow skills or dispositions. Looking ahead, here are five big ideas I’ll be watching for in 2019: 1. Habits of mind.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the whole group lesson, the teacher’s voice often overshadows the students’ needs, creating a learning environment that fails to address individual learning skills, preferences, or interests. Students are different from each other in terms of how they learn.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Via lessons and research projects, along with a college-level course, College Civics and News Literacy, students in Baldwin UFSD are learning to discern fact from fiction, identify misinformation, and develop critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair. It allows us to reach students with high-level thinking and reasoning, regardless of their reading level.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

During this stage, students can engage in routine or formulaic speech, which often marks the beginning stage of expressive language skills. Take advantage of native language skills as a bridge to English. Related : How to help ESL students improve writing skills Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This VFT was created in partnership with The Home Depot® for the program Science Fair Central , a suite of no-cost resources designed to STEAM-power classrooms and homes across the country as students prepare for the careers of tomorrow.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

“Even if [teachers] were reluctant to use it, they already had the skills,” he says. In the Sewanhaka Central High School District , located on Long Island just outside of New York City, educators moved as quickly as they could to ensure as little interruption to learning as possible.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

To be fair, its a valid question. This makes the learning intensely personal while taking advantage of students natural curiosity, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. We can equip our students with the skills to not only navigate everyday challenges but also create positive change within their own communities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Folks who participate in musical education benefit from improved listening and reading skills, too. As a musician, Hernandez gained vital leadership skills while learning to meld with the larger symphony. NAME addresses concerns that talented musicians are put in touch with music groups in an equitable, fair way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

This session will share how the skills gained in producing an esports event can be the foundation for careers in live event production, media production, marketing, animation/VFX, and much more. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. January 15; 12:00 p.m. South 230H) 3.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

While the educational benefits of AI, such as helping students build future-ready skills, are clear, it is equally important to ensure that students learn how to use AI safely and responsibly. Building teachers’ capacity to use AI with their students is essential for ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn AI skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

For example, if you use Google images in the classroom, let students know this is legal because of the concept of ‘fair use’–and explain what that is. When you use online resources, take a moment to ask students why it’s legal for you to use it. Empower yourself.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve identified the standards you feel are most important for your students’ long-term success, it’s time to explore new ways of assessing these skills. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Our AI deep dive resulted in the development of three guiding principles: high standards and expectations, future ready skills, and cultural proficiency. How can we ensure that the AI tools we use are fair, transparent, and accountable, and do not introduce or reinforce biases or discrimination?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Applied Digital Skills –all tech skills. Fair use/Public domain. A Fair(y) Use Tale. Here are popular resources teachers are using to teach about digital citizenship. Click the titles for more links: Avatars. Copyrights and Digital Laws. Curriculum. Google’s Be Internet Awesome –abbreviated course. Cyberbullying.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Addressing the important topic of mental health for youth across America, activate peer-learning by introducing students to other students bringing the Six Sustainable Happiness Skills to life by spreading happiness in local communities. Know More, Do More Virtual Field Trip with The Home Depot. Premiere: September 23 rd at 1 PM ET.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Key points: Encouraging reading is a top priority, no matter how the material is presented Boycotting book fairs no more Science teachers, math teachers, history teachers–we’re all reading teachers For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub I love a good classic. After all, I named my son Holden.

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