Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Today’s students demand more than just traditional lectures and textbooks; they’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and personalized learning experience. What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Kamy Anderson has eight practical ways to use AI in learning: Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the education industry. Using AI, we can deliver textbooks, lesson summaries, and flashcards that are highly focused, relevant, and applicable. 3. Gamification.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. This personalized approach enhances understanding and accommodates individual needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2024

6 Key trends in education to be looking at, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals The digital transformation is underway, and while its impact on society is undeniable, education is among the most disproportionately affected areas.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Teachers use document cameras for live demonstrations, clickers for instant feedback, and 3D printers for hands-on projects. Other tools teachers use in the classroom include formative assessment tools like Socrative to gauge student understanding in real-time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Personalized education allows for teachers to focus specifically on each student’s areas of weakness. Teachers can work with students to incorporate their interests into their coursework. Then there’s the challenge of teacher preparation. And let’s not forget about gamification! Improved Performance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2019

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened, homework as worksheets, and tests regurgitating facts. Student projects are shared with all , not just the teacher. Did I miss anything? I know—this is a lot.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Did I miss anything?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

Ask a Tech Teacher guest blogger, Karen Dikson, has put together a collection of online gamified sites that will help your students with their writing: You think the textbooks for today’s generations of students are way more interesting than the once you had? Teachers With Apps. This is your doorway to gamification.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas. She wears a number of hats as middle school teacher, instructional coach, and author (@tweenteacher).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

We can’t just use a college textbook, we go through it so fast.” But it relies on technology, not human teachers, to personalize which pieces students see. Duolingo supplements these personal motivations by building gamification techniques into its lessons. We have to build our own curriculum,” says Col.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

An innovative synthesis of instructional design, educational pedagogy, design thinking, learning science best practices, and UI/UX, LXD lets forward-thinking schools and teachers create flexible, accessible, customizable courses that today’s digital natives increasingly want—and expect. No problem.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas for you: How to Make Learning Math More Interactive and Engaging Math has a reputationeither you love it or avoid it like a pop quiz you forgot to study for. AI-powered insights may also be used by parents and teachers to monitor student progress and uncover problems early. Want to teach fractions?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. This accessibility fosters self-directed learning and encourages students to explore beyond the confines of traditional textbooks. Personalized learning: Technology enables a more personalized approach to education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. And often, free tech tools for teachers do a great job of achieving learning objectives.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

When I went to school, it was all about the 3Rs, desks in rows, and a teacher lecturing from the front of the room. Dedicated teacher training. In 2017, it became common to replace this sort of all-in-one training with microbadges, online courses, and personalized plans created by the teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Teachers are creating private Instagram accounts to post assignment reminders, memes related to class topics, or celebrate student achievements. Turning Passive Scrolling into Active Learning One of the biggest concerns parents and teachers have is passive scrolling, endless swiping with little value. That changes everything.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Set Clear Academic Goals (Daily, Weekly, Long-Term) Without hallway reminders or in-person encouragement from teachers, students can drift aimlessly. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Goal-setting provides direction and motivation.

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