eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

Key points: The way software is trained has an impact on its ability to detect AI Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating? As educators look for help in making this determination, many are turning to automated AI detection technologies that claim to distinguish between human and AI-generated text. percent success rate.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. AEF also integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

As technology has evolved, writing documents has also evolved. Not only has the process of writing the IEP evolved, but IEPs are becoming technology-driven. Student engagement and involvement with technology-driven IEPs: Technology-driven IEPs can also empower students to take an active role in their education plan.

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Technology Special Education Motivation Writing 275

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

these are critical skills students need to develop if they are going to become expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, strategic, and capable of advocating for themselves. Third, I do not want teachers to design learning experiences or use technology to isolate learners.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Online Learning 521

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. It aims to support teachers so that they can teach the critical skills students need to succeed in whatever path they choose.

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Grades Curriculum Technology Middle School 315

Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

As this year winds down, I encourage teachers to take the final weeks of the school year to create closure, collect feedback, and help students look forward. Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year. Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. Tech as a tool to facilitate movement-based learning Using technology to support learning is a core priority at West Baton Rouge Parish Schools. Start small. Be creative.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. materials, technology, references)?

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. These rankings don’t just provide feedback—they confer identity. It can also help students design their learning journeys, generate creative ideas, or receive iterative feedback on their work.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 244

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. Family members might not be fluent in the language of the writing assignments, or they may lack the necessary writing skills to assist their students effectively.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The goal of a playlist is to move students from point A (where they currently are in relation to content knowledge, skills, or a multi-step project or process) to point B (firm learning goals). They can facilitate review and practice, giving students repeat exposure to key concepts, vocabulary, and skills. That requires data.

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Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Knowledge 542

Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

Technology is a distraction. I hear comments like these in almost every professional learning session involving technology. I don’t think teachers are frustrated with technology itself. Despite the frustration and distractions teachers often associate with classroom technology use, the technology itself isnt the problem.

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Technology Learning Feedback Coaching 277

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI offers the potential for virtual tutoring, a helper that can answer students’ questions, guide them through assignments, and provide targeted feedback without requiring the teacher’s constant input. Teachers bring irreplaceable knowledge and skill, and AI should support–not replace–the professionalism that makes them essential.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Next, test some small changes Key Action: Pilot changes and gather feedback from students and educators A current partner school that is focusing on cell phone policies this school year is taking a deliberately slow approach to developing a policy. Student librarians help monitor and gather feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. Each column focuses on a specific standard or skill. Students have more control over the pace at which they navigate the tasks. Designing Choice Boards.

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Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

When I facilitate training sessions or coach teachers, I encourage them to shift feedback and assessment into the classroom where student progress can be an ongoing conversation. They pass back that work and students are often left to digest the grade and feedback in isolation. 2 Let Technology Help You Do the Heavy Lifting of Grading.

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Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This is where AI-powered educational tools step in, not as a replacement for the teacher, but as a skilled accompanist, tuning into each learners individual tempo and helping them find their own melody. For them, learning can feel like trying to play an instrument that was never built for them.

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Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 303

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In today’s world, where misinformation is rampant and digital literacy is more important than ever, students must also develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate sources and identify truth. Students, in turn, build literacy skills in context, rather than treating reading as an isolated subject.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in virtual training & mixed reality technology. This new technology can help train caregivers how to respond when working with children.

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Technology Communication Language Languages 257

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. Key Process Necessary to Develop Self-regulation Skills. It is not a mental ability or an academic performance skill (Zimmerman, 2002).

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. As the workforce continues to shift, Keeney argues, equipping students with soft skills that can adapt to any career path is more important than ever.

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Skills Middle School Middle School Communication 194

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2023

Re-bundling Higher Education ” noted that today’s students are very much focused on the tangible — specifically, maximizing future career outcomes and earnings potential and building durable, technical skill sets. The survey found that 81 percent of students want skills they’ll use in the working world after college.

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Skills Secondary Education Students Feedback 210

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. And it doesnt require a separate course.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 305

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. Real-time coaching also presents coaches with an opportunity to provide feedback on the lesson. Feedback is easier to give when coaches are using a blended learning rubric.

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Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

When I work with teachers, I emphasize the value of building a dynamic skill set composed of many different approaches to designing and facilitating learning. A technology-rich classroom does not equate to blended learning. Just like in life, no one tool solves every problem. The same is true for teachers. What Blended Learning is Not.

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Blended Learning Learning STEM Learning Outcomes 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s exciting to see so many teachers trying this blended learning model and creating opportunities for small group instruction, real-time feedback, collaboration, and differentiated learning. I have become extremely selective about what I provide feedback on and grade. 2) Switch up your groups! 2) Switch up your groups!

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Teachers Feedback Blended Learning Grades 418

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How can we harness their skills to create world-changing technologies? Embrace hands-on projects to foster creativity and problem-solving skills For kids to think creatively, they need to take risks and make mistakes. These skills form the backbone of technological innovation.

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History Feedback Art Learning 304

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to understand that their grades are a reflection of their skills, and they are capable of improving those skills at any time. I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Managing a technology rollout for littles felt tough, but the real challenge didn’t hit me until I had to engage with some of the apps intended for our students. Managing a technology rollout for littles felt tough, but the real challenge didn’t hit me until I had to engage with some of the apps intended for our students. Imagine that.

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Technology Feedback Learning Styles Achievement 191

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills employers once valued are being overtaken by the need for creativity, adaptability and technological fluency. EdSurge: How can educators prepare students for the future workforce and foster in-demand skills such as creativity and adaptability?

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Technology Students Skills Exams 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Exploring diverse writing exercises, experimenting with different perspectives, and seeking inspiration from various sources can cultivate creativity and enhance essay writing skills, with the option to have professionals write me an essay providing valuable insights and further honing one’s craft. Start small.

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