eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As AI tools become more prominent in all industries, K-12 and higher education face the major challenge of producing graduates who have the necessary AI skills to compete in the workforce. The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Commission on Artificial Intelligence in Education is chaired by South Carolina Gov.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The field trip was part of the Foundation’s annual enrichment trip centered on exposing students to burgeoning aerospace and technology careers. Over the past 15 years, the program has expanded its offerings to include classroom instruction on general computer science, digital technology, mixed media, robotics, esports, and web design.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What are the benefits of artificial intelligence in education sector? The benefits of artificial intelligence in education are diverse and offer many benefits. Moreover, it facilitates adaptive assessments, moving beyond traditional testing to evaluate critical thinking skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 27, 2025

Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it yet). Over the next months, in this series, I’ll show you how to teach Photoshop skills appropriate for fifth grade and up. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial to harness the full potential of AI for the betterment of education Learn about the impact of artificial intelligence in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning The integration of AI in education brings both benefits and risks.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2025

Technology, often seen as a distraction, can be integrated thoughtfully, especially for younger children. Technology is everywhere and is not leaving anytime soon. Can the Montessori ideology and technology coexist? Technology should compliment and never replace these moments of learning. Not all apps are created equally.

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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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k12 Digest

APRIL 15, 2025

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a transformative force. The school district plans for AI implementation often emphasize key characteristics like creativity, critical thinking, resilience, and social intelligence.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

TheEY organization and Microsoft announced this month the launch of the AI SkillsPassport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and how to work with and apply them to various industries and careers.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills. This technology was introduced more than 30 years ago to provide low-volume, highly intelligible speech throughout a classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Los Angeles, CA As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater. The Edge represents a paradigm shift in education, says Devi Sahny, Founder and CEO of The Edge and Ascend Now.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AMERICAN FORK, Utah/PRNewswire/ — YouScience , the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, announces a partnership withPortlandPublic Schools (PPS), the largest school district inOregon. McDaniel High School.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

As part of the course, students use artificial intelligence tools often viewed in a negative light due to privacy and other technical concerns to explore their career interests and better understand how technology could shape the workforce. That could potentially lead towards higher earnings for them too, Ma said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2025

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular.

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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. Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

When artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT were first introduced for public use in 2022, Gillian Hayes, vice provost for academic personnel at the University of California, Irvine, remembers how people were setting up rules around AI without a good understanding of what it truly was or how it would be used.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2021

During an engaging ISTELive 21 session , Jennifer Hall , NBCT, an educational technology specialist with Atlanta Public Schools, outlined an abundance of AR and VR apps for students and educators. The technologies empower students to do things that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to do in person.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Begin by gaining a basic understanding of artificial intelligence. Help students develop workforce skills. Learn about AI. Engage in the conversation. Engage students in using AI.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

During an engaging ISTELive 21 session , Jennifer Hall , NBCT, an educational technology specialist with Atlanta Public Schools, outlined an abundance of AR and VR apps for students and educators. The technologies empower students to do things that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to do in person.

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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. The same goes for students.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

Enter the education technology (edtech) boom since 2020 and the very ideology around teaching and learning has been revolutionized. Edtech has completely redefined how knowledge is imparted and how skills are acquired. At the very least, the technology has well and truly earned its seat at the table of valuable education methods.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is increasingly clear that a key question we will all be answering in the coming school year will be: What should the role of technology be in K-12 education? Despite new technology solutions, teachers are still burned out, test scores remain sluggish, and pedagogical innovation is stifled. billion in sales by the end of the year.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2025

It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Nonprofit organizations, such as Code.org, also offer teachers and students low cost or free options to help students learn key computer science skills.)” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

For many counselors, the prevalence of children using social media to self-diagnose suggests a larger problem related to lasting social and emotional impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, unregulated virtual spaces and the importance of teaching media literacy skills. Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the U.K.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Edtech trends encompass personalized learning experiences, adaptive technologies, and the evolution of hybrid learning models. The emphasis on digital literacy, coding education, and the integration of immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality is reshaping classrooms. What has been a trend in education in recent years?

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills. Creativity now ranks among the top skills employers seek , alongside analytical thinking and AI literacy. This isn’t just an education issue — it’s a workforce one.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

For a detailed description of my station rotation lesson on intelligence, click here. What platform or technology tools will best meet your needs? The benefits of using the Station Rotation Model in my AP Psychology course have included increased engagement, stronger executive functioning skills, and greater accountability.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Ed is accessible to students and families in multiple languages, shares information to support learning needs and helps students improve skills and pursue interests.” “Teachers are have been and will always be central to education,” Carvalho said. “Artificial intelligence will never replace the talent of a teacher.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Our AI deep dive resulted in the development of three guiding principles: high standards and expectations, future ready skills, and cultural proficiency. Questions for the district might include: How can we create AI usage guidelines that respect student and teacher privacy and ensure equitable access to technology? Greenhow, C.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ways that technology can be?used What about the use of artificial intelligence in education? Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. The answer lies in utilizing advanced AI technologies, which are paving the way to mimic humans.

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