eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

These findings underscore teachers’ genuine excitement about the promise of artificial intelligence and the huge potential this technology has in the classroom. It’s no surprise artificial intelligence is top of mind for educators across the globe,” said Jason Wilmot, Canva’s Head of Education Products.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Surprisingly, learning a foreign language has a set of guidelines that–if followed–are pretty good predictors of success. For many, the challenge of learning a foreign language like English may seem daunting, but with the right strategies, the process can become both efficient and enjoyable.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

But despite its rapid advancements, AI still struggles with many aspects of human intelligence, especially when it comes to nuance, creativity, and real-world application. Here are 10 areas where AI falls short–and why human intelligence remains essential. But it does not experience emotions or understand human relationships.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

From among hundreds of nominations, the award team gave the Learning Science Research prize to Arthur Graesser , Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Institute of Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis. That’s where intelligent tutoring systems come into play. What drove you to develop these systems?

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. Today, that sure seems quaint.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2023

In the age of artificial intelligence, the study of computers and computational systems—including their theory, design, development, and application–represents a new frontier in science. I believe computer science is more important than ever.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Every year, the world grows smaller, making the importance of language learning greater. In the language learning field, tech has been transformative in enabling learners to master languages from home, particularly in recent years with the pandemic. Flashcards are a tool used by many language learners. Zoom, Skype etc.)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

This isn’t a futurist fantasy–it’s a tool in development right now to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to bring out the best in tutors and enhance student learning. The study examines the impact of different tutoring styles on math achievement among ninth-grade math students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) is supporting the creation of powerful tool suites that can enhance the teaching and learning process, it seems reasonable to identify some ways that teacher assistants can use these tools as well. The nationwide shortage of teachers has caused a similar shortage in the ranks of teacher assistants.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This promotes emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Big numbers are nothing new to Quizlet , one of the most widely-used digital study tools in the United States. To date, Quizlet currently has more than 200 million study sets, which are user-generated collections of flashcards, games, quizzes and other interactive activities. Here’s where the artificial intelligence comes in.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2017

Call it “artificial intelligence,” or (better) “machine learning.” Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence , for instance, got rolling in 1979; some date the ideas back to the Greeks, or at least to the 1940s during the early days of programmable digital computers.). A Survey of the State of Machine Intelligence 3.0,

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

As artificial intelligence, personalized learning platforms, and algorithm-driven content become more common in classrooms, students must understand how data influences what they see and how they are assessed. Data is only helpful if we can interpret it accurately and use it effectively to support learning. The same goes for students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) assistant professor of computer science Jacob Whitehill is collaborating with colleagues at the University of Colorado-Boulder (CU Boulder) to explore how artificially intelligent (AI) teaching agents might help encourage more meaningful collaboration among students in school classrooms.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Intelligent AI tutoring programs accomplish this feat by using machine learning algorithms to detect patterns in how students interact with the software during study sessions. The system analyzes these patterns and adjusts its tutoring approach to match individual learning styles.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. 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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For example, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools support students with disabilities, while language models assist non-native English speakers. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism among educators. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1. Enhancing accessibility AI tools can make learning more inclusive.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

For example, the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen (Yale) is a survey that asks teachers to make judgments on how often they think a student displays problems in their language behaviors such as oral expression. This ignores the language processing differences between typical and exceptional brains.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Or rather, an artificially intelligent tool is listening. Researchers like Warschauer are studying whether and how conversational agent technology—the kind that powers smart speakers such as Alexa and Siri—can enhance the learning benefits young kids receive from hearing stories read aloud and from watching videos.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT make it easier and faster for educators to write case studies. What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al., What is GenAI?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

“It should be fun to work with artificial intelligence tools,” says Nancye Blair Black, Project Lead for AI Explorations and Their Practical Use in School Environments. It’s not science fiction anymore; right now, in every single field of study, AI is being used. We want all students to have an equitable opportunity to succeed.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2024

In the age of artificial intelligence, the study of computers and computational systems—including their theory, design, development, and application–represents a new frontier in science. Computer science is more important than ever.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? A new book by one of those AI pioneers digs into the origins of ChatGPT and the intersection of research on how the brain works and building new large language models for AI. Get EdSurge journalism delivered free to your inbox.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

AI— This time last year at ISTE in New Orleans, there was some big-picture discussion about the potential of artificial intelligence, along with a bit of fear-mongering. state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts. Buckle up and click here.) All still photography courtesy of ISTE. And for good reason.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Wow, you guys are quick studies.” Soon, the tone of the workshop changed, and the group of middle schoolers was on its way to gaining proficiency in the fundamentals of full-stack development and adding one more coding language to their repertoire. After the first challenge was cued, a sprinkle of hands rose almost immediately.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent study , this ratio has stayed stable for years, but teachers are under more pressure and are working more hours than ever before – an average of 52-58 hours per week. It can facilitate collaboration among students in different locations through intelligent matchmaking based on skills and interests.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

For startups, this represents an opportunity to change the trajectory of education through the thoughtful and equitable use of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to power solutions and solve some of education’s greatest challenges. Dover, DE Quizard is an academic app designed to help students study for tests and quizzes.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

Artificial intelligence is well on its way to becoming a ubiquitous element in virtually all software systems. based startup whose flagship products rely on AI technologies to help students learn one of the most difficult languages for non-native native speakers to master: Mandarin Chinese.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

This predicament is only exacerbated by the recent breakthroughs in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, which are accelerating scientific and mathematic discoveries, leading to rapid changes in every field’s accepted pedagogical and theoretical practices.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT make it easier and faster for educators to write case studies. What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al., What is GenAI?

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more.

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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. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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