Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. Engagement : Interactive tools, such as gamified learning apps, make lessons more engaging, which can lead to better retention and understanding of complex subjects.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. In this model, the importance of learning in the digital age is emphasized.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

With just one click, teachers may produce 7th Grade Math worksheets like Combining Like Terms , Grade 7 Math quizzes like Distributive Property , Seventh Grade Math unit tests , and 7 Grade Math Practice Questions on Distributive Property etc. This makes IXL Learning perfect for students who need extra help in math.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The flexible, individualized and 100% online learning experience is open to learners aged 18 or older who have completed 9th grade. ” Students will need a computer and internet connection to be able to complete courses.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Finally, technology improves efficiency for educators. Tools for grading, attendance tracking, and lesson planning streamline administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction. Another significant benefit is personalized learning. Access to diverse resources is also a crucial advantage.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology helps expand teachers’ ability to engage students Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Blended learning comes in a number of varieties, but across the various models, blended learning prompts educators to consider the following questions: What can students learn well independently, especially when aided by digital learning technologies? Which learning activities are most important to do together?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Another challenge we deal with is internet access. With four kids home virtually learning, I have to plot out who can be on what meeting because, if we have more than two people online at a time, the broadband will cut out. How stressful is that for a student if they are virtually learning and their internet goes out?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

BOSTON, /PRNewswire/ – As students and teachers nationwide head back to school, learning technology company HMH today announced major enhancements to Ed , HMH’s connected teaching and learning platform, that will offer an even more streamlined experience to empower educators and engage students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Not all students have access to the necessary devices or reliable internet, exacerbating existing inequalities. What is the definition of educational technology? At its core, education technology aims to make learning more efficient, engaging, personalized, and accessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

The internet is full of guides on how to resolve various issues with Turnitin, but that’s still not enough to cover all possible problems. The website claims to have advanced machine learning technologies, however, Copyleaks “keeps” your texts after checking them. The Turnitin support can get too slow when you need it most.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2018

Recently, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) produced a report on the educational impact of access to digital learning resources at home. Steve Flynt, the district’s associate superintendent of school improvement and operations, is committed to the revolutionary learning opportunities the district is providing. “We

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Virtual meetings 1 or 2 times per week can help students feel connected to their teachers and classmates, but it is helpful to make them optional, due to potential time differences or internet accessibility issues. Also, it is helpful to record meetings and post them for those who could not attend. Some popular LMSs are shown here.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

We’re adding a year-long continuum of informative programming to support entrepreneurs and tapping experts from all corners of the education innovation space to share their knowledge at events presented live and broadcast over the internet. Teaching & Learning. Technology in Grades K through 12.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

These tools also support remote and hybrid learning models, making education more flexible and accessible. Lastly, technology streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading and record-keeping. What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables interactive learning experiences through multimedia tools and promotes collaboration among students, improving communication skills. Overall, technology creates a more dynamic and effective learning environment, preparing students for future challenges. How does technology engage students in learning?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We typically talk about the “last-mile” – the connection between the larger Internet network and neighborhoods and communities. 5G can provide a cost-effective way to deliver fiber-like Internet speeds to schools, through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). –Amy Gulley, M.Ed and IDA Certified Dyslexia Specialist.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2016

OCSB serves a diverse population of children from junior kindergarten through 12th grade. OCSB’s Coordinator of Learning Technologies Rob Long took a first look at the analytics, which both validated his assumptions and provided him with some food for thought. Nearly 98% of OCSB students' homes have Internet connectivity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Taking into account analytics skills, social and emotional learning, and importantly, the human experience, will always remain its cornerstone. ChatGPT is only one example of how educators and learners can start to analyze and shift grading practices, allowing for more curiosity and interest in the industry.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2023

Maria Montero Assistant Principal Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School, South Florida Recently, EdSurge spoke to Maria Montero , the assistant principal at Mater Academy Charter School , a Verizon Innovative Learning School in South Florida. The Genius Squad gives mini-lessons about the devices and handles distribution.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Way back in 2002, when Friendster was the biggest social network and people were gathering in Internet cafes, the State of Maine implemented the first 1:1 laptop initiative in the country. All 7th and 8th grade students, and their teachers, were provided with Apple 12-inch iBooks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Now that the most urgent phase of the crisis is past, learning technology leaders can assess how to implement technology that both prepares them for the next emergency and better supports students’ everyday learning needs. . –Amy Gulley, M.Ed Literacy and Curriculum, Certified Academic Language Therapist C.A.L.T

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Six months out from when it broke the internet, ChatGPT — and its numerous clones and adaptations — have drummed up great interest, and concerns, for teachers, school leaders and districts. From a student’s perspective, they also need to know when it’s OK to use ChatGPT for learning, and what constitutes cheating.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

I started working with classroom technology in 1989 at The Dalton School in New York City. We taught sixth-grade students ancient history through an archaeology simulation we developed on black-and-white Macintosh computers. This is why over the next several years we will see a massive increase in online learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2019

Instead, it has caught the attention of a European buyer: An Italian blockchain company that builds software to support the “Internet of Things” ecosystem has acquired Declara. It’s an unusual buyer for an education technology startup. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. But it has not notched a deal in some time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 1, 2017

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: use twenty new webtools from the Structured Learning K-8 Curriculum that integrate technology into classroom learning. feel a high degree of confidence unpacking the Structured Learning technology curriculum . Internet connection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2016

With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for learning technology. This is an exercise as much for presenters as audience, and is graded on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. how to use the internet. how to use the internet.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

Common Sense Media’s award-winning Digital Passport is the gold-standard in teaching digital citizenship to grades 3-5 (or Middle School). These are game-based learning where students strive to type fast so they can beat an opponent. For students who are learning the skills : Try programs that teach row-by-row in a fun way.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

Many of the nine first-time teachers featured in this story said that the fall semester was all about getting the hang of teaching—learning how to juggle after-hours responsibilities like grading and emailing, establishing their teaching styles and building relationships with students. Then COVID-19 changed everything.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson (CEO, DreamBox Learning): In the past, educators were focused on how to get more devices in the classroom. But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement. Technology must support and empower better teaching and learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Chromebooks, Wi-Fi and AV Equipment Enhance Learning . Technology helps facilitate new ­pedagogies in a modern learning environment, including the flipped ­classroom approach, where students learn at home through short video ­lectures and reading assignments. I was just in a fourth-grade classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

The ethical integration of AI technologies such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is key to this evolution. AI-powered solutions have reached a tipping point from being a nice-to-have to a must-have in order to deliver compelling and competitive education experiences. When we look at the education sector, the use cases are clear.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2025

COVID had already killed thousands of people in other countries and was spreading in the United States when a top federal health official said schools should prepare to offer internet-based teleschooling in case they had to close for a period of time. These policies may take time to show up in test scores.

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