eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that a supplemental K-5 math computer program will be made available to school systems through TEA’s Texas Home Learning 3.0 (THL program and ensure access to dynamic learning opportunities for students across the state.” initiative. Like other THL 3.0

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

Greeting students at the door each morning, chatting with them about their weekend, providing in-person feedback on projects, and facilitating student-led conversations are among the many joys we miss during this pandemic. Less Testing, More Feedback When we finally do recover, we should throw out what the pandemic showed us wasn’t important.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Pear Deck has long been embraced by educators as a source of fun, excitement, and wonder in the classroom, and we’re thrilled to infuse the entire Pear Deck Learning ecosystem with the same joy for learning.” Pear Deck is used by more than 760,000 educators and supports more than 14.2 million students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. When students get a question wrong, they see the correct answer and have the option for Redemption Questions, giving them another chance to learn from their mistakes.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2023

The auto-graded questions embedded along with the open-ended free response questions allow for immediate feedback to students about what they are doing and if they are on the right track or not (something that even in-person labs do not have.)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. It also allows opportunities to increase constructive feedback to students and teachers to modify and adapt different teaching strategies for students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

According to BOOKR Kids Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dorka Horvath, BOOKR Class underscores the unique effectiveness of ability digital media as ESL learning tools for the classroom. Immersive and interactive, digital learning tools can encourage new levels of creativity and concentration in the classroom,” said Horvath.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. –Rebecca Bergstrom, Induction Coordinator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools In 2025 we will continue to see a shift toward learning opportunities that allow students to make real change in their communities.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Parents and/or guardians, of course, want to be updated on the progress of their children and what they are learning. In the past, limited-English or non-English households may have struggled with understanding assignments, feedback, or grading.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

“The latest addition to EasyTech is designed to help both teachers and students navigate online learning this year, ensuring they are able to reap all of the benefits that online tools can provide,” said Keith Oelrich, CEO at Learning.com. “A Students are able to do self-paced lessons that take them step-by-step through learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Their feedback on what works and what doesn’t is invaluable. With the right approach, assistive technology not only levels the playing field but also enriches the learning experience, paving the way for greater educational success. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Engaging and Fun Digital learning tools should be interactive and entertaining, capturing children's attention while fostering learning. Aligned With Curriculum Goals Choose tools that align with educational standards and support your curriculum objectives.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

She also touched on using games as a learning tool and how this approach prepares students for their future. EdSurge: You’re a mental health professional; what attracted you to a school focused on game-based learning? It's very much scaffolded, especially when students come into sixth grade.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This means that schools can provide instant access to assigned titles as ebooks and audiobooks for in-class and distance learning for all students. More than 35,000 schools have shifted to OverDrive Education for digital books as the company has significantly expanded its catalog to include grade-leveled class sets aligned to teaching units.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

IXL is an immersive learning tool that helps students master content at school, on-the-go and at home. Classroom engagement tools, like Group Jams and Leaderboards , make classroom learning engaging and create collaborative learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tools like discussion forums, shared documents, and video conferencing facilitate teamwork and idea exchange. Improved Collaboration : Digital platforms allow students to work together on projects, share ideas, and provide feedback in real time, whether they’re in the same classroom or collaborating remotely.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

By the time students enter ninth grade, they are expected to know and understand approximately 88,500 word families (Fisher & Frey, 2014). This highlights the challenge of ensuring that students develop a robust vocabulary by the time they reach ninth grade. The result is a deeper understanding of each word.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2015

myBlee is a math practice and tutorial app for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. First, users set up an account (using an email address, username, and grade level), then kids can launch straight into the lessons and step-by-step instructions. Grades : K-6. Click here to read the full app review. myBlee Math.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2018

I know what screen time can look like when it is not optimized for learning. But over the past two years, as our district has rolled out our 1:1 device initiative to an increasing number of grade levels, I have also witnessed the benefits that some types of screen time can have on learners.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

. — Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. We see older readers struggle with foundational literacy skills, which are often only taught up until the third grade.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

On the software side, several new grading functions have been added to Microsoft Teams, the company’s version of a learning management system. One new feature, Grade Sync, will automatically send grades from assignments done in Teams to the school’s student information system (SIS).

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

While teachers may always be the best line of defense for students falling behind, busy schedules don’t always permit the special attention and feedback that students need. To get the most out of AI integration, Kaplan emphasizes the need for specific data sets , including grade books and assessments aligned to specific standards.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Erika, grade 10 math and science teacher Clear Guidelines Pave the Way for Teachers to Embrace Technology More Fully I was able to create lessons with no preparation. It was much faster than if I was making my own teaching tools. Christine, grade 1 teacher Fully leveraging one’s LMS can also help teachers save time.

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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 Teachers Use Online Forms to Gauge Student Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning can be achieved by providing innovative tools and methods that improve engagement, personalization, and efficiency. One of the primary ways technology enhances teaching is through interactive learning tools.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2015

As the public education system evolves toward supporting students’ personalized needs, online learning tools have emerged that allow teachers to customize instruction. Often the tools available either meet some of the teachers’ needs or are prohibitively expensive.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2020

I was humbled by these early teachers’ feedback and the learnings they shared. Technology can be pen and paper, or adaptive software, or whatever is most helpful for the learning task at hand. Students need exposure to rigorous grade-level curriculum and they need to work at their learning edge.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Artificial intelligence-based digital assistance drives immediate feedback to students. This allows them to retain information faster, advances curriculum, and lessens the burden on teachers by alleviating the labor-intensive grading and response process. Thomas Webber, Chairman, Super Duper Publications.

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Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

But they aren’t speech recognition themselves,” says Scanlon, whose company develops speech technology used in learning tools. “Smart speakers are a great use case of speech recognition. They’ve opened people’s eyes to what’s possible. And you’ve got to take into account their speaking behaviors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

Learning objectives include homonyms, synonyms, expressions and phrases, picturable words, tenses, affixes, compound words, analogies, idioms, derivatives, and more — all broken down by grade level. Peergrade makes it simple to facilitate peer feedback sessions for the benefit of both teachers and students. In W.O.R.D.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The research suggests that participation is improved when digital education systems integrate communication tools that help learners collaborate and get feedback from their instructors. The extent to which learning tools “ contextualize” instruction with real-world and job-focused applications matters too.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tools for grading, attendance tracking, and lesson planning streamline administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction. Digital tools facilitate group projects and discussions, allowing learners to communicate and share ideas easily, fostering teamwork and enhancing social skills.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

Vadim wanted to create enough curriculum games so they would be effective daily learning tools in schools. I had one big question: Would using games as a primary learning tool actually improve my students’ performance? The other teachers reported similar feedback.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

One of my challenges as a music teacher is finding learning tools that inspire and motivate my students and engage them musically, regardless of their individual abilities. Right now I teach grades 1 through 9 at Lake Travis STEM Academy, just outside Austin, Texas. I’ve taught music full-time for a few years.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational software, including interactive simulations and virtual labs, brings abstract concepts to life, enhancing experiential learning. Furthermore, adaptive learning platforms, like Khan Academy and Duolingo, cater to individual student needs, offering personalized learning paths and immediate feedback.

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