Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development. Passive learning is no longer acceptable.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

Finding and hiring quality educators has become an even bigger challenge for districts and schools. But there is hope, as powerful solutions are available to help schools overcome this challenge. In the 2021–22 school year, 28% of teachers left their jobs , a 4% increase before the pandemic. The result?

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. What does good school leadership look like in practice?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. Amid the back-to-school frenzy, it is easy to focus on the minutia and lose sight of our “summer resolutions.” Blended Learning: 8 Respectful Routines. #4

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

The pandemic has elevated the phrase “blended learning.” ” When schools closed or shifted to hybrid schedules, many institutions turned to blended learning to navigate the new demands placed on teachers and educational institutions. What Blended Learning Is. What Blended Learning is Not.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2019

A recent study found that not one school (of 180 surveyed) was able to improve student achievement records without effective school leadership. This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. What does good school leadership look like in practice?

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

The report offers insight into how teachers’ perceptions of AI use in the classroom have evolved since the start of the 2023–24 school year. Schools should continue to prioritize effective AI implementation to fully realize its potential to enhance educational outcomes.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Barry Malkin , CEO of Carnegie Learning , recognizes the need for research to drive edtech product creation, and his company has been leveraging data on the science of learning to ensure the efficacy of its tools. Carnegie Learning is a very exciting place right now. Our professional learning organization is truly best in class.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Let’s take a look at some classroom tools that are already leveraging AI for efficiency and learning outcomes: Tutor.com ‘s Multi-Tiered System of Supports focuses on moment-of-need in its first tier and provides immediate and comprehensive support when students need it most.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss. The strategy here is not to do it in any one school only,” León added.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These detailed reviews allow school districts to easily compare instructional materials and choose the best in order to deliver a robust educational program for students. It is the perfect complement to the four other titles we have developed for Texas high school science programs (including AP and IB). An equipment list is provided.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W. Learning can happen in many ways!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. If your goal is to increase student learning outcomes, then these features, while nice-to-have, may not move the needle in the way you need most.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

AI can make complex topics more accessible, personalize instruction, and provide real-time feedback. Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. Teachers can assign different scenarios, allowing students to test hypotheses and analyze their results, promoting inquiry-based learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

To hit the curriculum goals, teachers must set a pace for their classes that aims to hit specific lesson delivery targets during the school year. AI in the classroom Since its meteoric rise with the release of ChatGPT less than two years ago, AI has been seen as more of a challenge for schools than a solution.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Within HMH’s connected literacy solution, Writable ’s new GenAI capabilities increase the impact teachers can have by engaging more students with targeted feedback and motivating better writing in the moment. This approach to AI is teacher-guided, allowing teachers to incorporate AI-suggested feedback and scores into their instruction.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

30, school districts nationwide face the challenge of optimizing these resources to address pressing educational needs. Here are three ways school administrators can use remaining ESSER III funds to add or enhance a digital learning program in their school or district.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the father of an elementary school student, I’m one of these parents. Because I have experience in the edtech industry, I have some thoughts on what I think the key question should be: How can I nurture a genuine love of learning? We also know there are three essential instructional skills that support effective learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

According to a recent report , schools are short nearly 360,000 positions, and what’s more, a shocking 55 percent of teachers are burned out by the shortage and want to leave their profession early. Schools can no longer rely on the same recruitment and retention strategies that have been in place for decades.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2025

As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode of instruction, accelerating edtech’s role in classrooms. Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

enlightenAI , San Francisco, CA Enlighten AI is creating an AI-powered personalized teacher’s assistant designed to enhance educators’ impact while making their work more sustainable, including grading and giving feedback. Lessonbee’s whole-school wellness solution provides data to help teachers improve student self-efficacy and well-being.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Such exploration is key to learning. Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. Research has shown that tools like Pear Deck that support active learning can improve equity, reduce achievement gaps and help improve school culture.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many high-achieving students use AI to understand their work on a deeper level, consulting these tools for timely personalized feedback, which can enhance comprehension and learning outcomes. Here are three recommendations for school systems to promote equitable access to AI.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning assessments for K-12 schools, has added two new solutions to its product suite. DESSA Middle School Student Self-Report Adolescents’ engagement is critical to learning success. Charlotte N.C.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2018

But AI requires massive amounts of data, so before jumping on the AI bandwagon we need to: reflect on the kinds of data that would make teaching more effective and improve learning outcomes; consider the systems that will allow us to collect and manage the data; and. What kind of feedback is the most valuable for student growth?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. “Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al.,

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Key points: Tutoring programs can be augmented with technology to be extremely cost-effective Enhancing learning through AI and human educators Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Imagine that you’re a tutor.

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k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

As a leader of IB World schools, Kim Green is committed to creating strong connections across the learning continuum through impactful leadership, a strong curriculum that leads to mastery, and mindful and inclusive practices. Kim is an IB Educator and has led national teaching and learning projects in New Zealand.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content. World Bank.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“ST Math’s new enhancements will accelerate math learning and conceptual understanding in less time,” said Jason Mendenhall, chief product officer at MIND Education. Students will make remarkable progress with less ‘unproductive struggle,’ resulting in significantly improved math learning outcomes. Visit MINDEducation.org.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Start with the “why”: Teachers should critically consider the significance of their instructional approaches: Why is this method or content essential for students learning? Having a clear vision of the desired learning outcomes enables educators plan effectively and what instructional strategies to use.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Indeed, the time spent on teaching class is less than the time spent on preparation, evaluation, and feedback (grading). AI can also provide schools tools to foster a less stressful, more flexible work environment. The substitute teacher shortage is dire and hinders a school’s ability to function.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

It was recorded during a panel discussion about the learning engineering movement that was held last month at the ISTELive 21 conference. Our guests were: Aigner Picou, program director for The Learning Agency Lab. Panelists also talk about education myths that research suggests ought to be busted once and for all.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2023

Memories of the continual improvement he was able to do back then have stuck with him as his career has progressed, including jobs as a high school history teacher, an edtech consultant to schools, a doctoral student and professor, and director of MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab. And Reich has made it a personal goal to share the lesson.

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