eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Whether students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way for them to master content and progress to the next level of their education. But not all students do this, or at least, do it well.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious middle school students interested in STEM. Then, I moved into a new role as a K-8 STEM Director at my school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

The NEA encourages teachers to bring physical activity into the classroom by incorporating brain breaks in students daily routines or taking classroom activities outside. Its all about learning through physical activity. We installed L systems , featuring Epson laser projectors , in every elementary and middle school gymnasium.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative and collaborative work. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

And, unless yours is a very fortunate system, technology staff hasn’t increased at a rate commensurate with the reliance on, and the complexity of, technology that supports school operation and education of students. Edtech information is then not limited to one school but shared throughout the system.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of edtech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address. In a virtual setting, it becomes even more critical to find tools that keep these students engaged and provide the support they need.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

It reaches all types of students, engages them deeply in math lessons they genuinely enjoy, and motivates them to persist, succeed, and grow in confidence, all while enhancing their understanding of mathematics and improving their academic scores. Our non-conventional approach is designed for every human brain and how it learns.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The only wrinkle I see in the land of interoperability is that the conversation is still too complicated, and school leaders still don’t have a go-to resource that helps them translate the techno-babble of open data standards into plain English. School-to-home communications has evolved through three phases. Dr. Becky A.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They include features specifically designed to help teachers seamlessly shift between in-person and remote learning, easily identify both learning gaps and the critical content from the previous grade to close them, as well as increase student engagement with immersive activities and simplified access to their digital content.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2015

Digital K-12 science solution aims to give students a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. Accelerate Learning’s custom state versions are currently used by nearly 2 million students across the country. Initially STEMscopes was used primarily by Texas elementary school teachers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From personalized learning to smart classrooms, AI in education is reshaping learning environments, creating dynamic and efficient spaces that cater to the diverse needs of students and educators in the digital age. What is the role of AI in a smart school?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

New edtech tools and resources included: Avantis Education , a provider of virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, showcased its latest innovation, Eduverse+. It provides access to four new content suites that empower educators to transform classroom learning with dynamic, immersive VR experiences.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive Lectures: Instead of passive listening, interactive lectures involve activities such as quizzes, polls, or small group discussions interspersed throughout the lecture to keep students engaged and reinforce key concepts. What are the strategies of active learning? What are some active study strategies?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

New learning platform creates dynamic learning experiences, provides instant feedback to students, and saves teachers hours on grading. Knomadix has introduced a customizable interactive learning platform that converts static content such as PDFs and videos into fully interactive, dynamic content.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

June 23, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

In a recent science lesson, high school biology students played Lighthaus ’ virtual reality (VR) adventure Nano. Using gamer types — alongside multiple intelligences, depth of knowledge questions, and varying teaching modalities — provides an approach to education that engages students on a personal level.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

I realized as a young student that math could be powerful if taught with a more engaging, real-world problem-solving approach. When we are young, we are curious and excited to learn. But as we advance through school, we often become less engaged and interested. We are free for schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

To fill a reading gap and encourage families in all communities to foster their children’s literacy development beyond the school day, Scholastic announced the launch of My Books Every Day, a collection of high-quality, take-home book packs with interactive activities for students in grades PreK–3.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data. I predict a greater focus on cybersecurity so schools can protect our students and themselves from these unexpected (and unwelcome) twists and turns.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By collaborating with peers, conducting research, and presenting findings, students not only acquire subject-specific skills but also develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities essential for success in the 21st century. What are tools and techniques in education? What are teaching tools?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Mobile AR, VR, and voice technologies are creating more interactive learning experiences. And AI-powered education platforms can help to improve student engagement with global culture and history. 5G technology and edge computing will reshape education with lightning speeds.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Imagine opening your chemistry textbook and being able to use an interactive periodic table to create complex chlorofluorocarbon compounds. As students’ digital literacy grows, schools must match or surpass the level of technology students use outside of the classroom. EPUB 3 interactive e-textbooks, absolutely not.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

In the fall of 2015, the Montour School District opened its doors to a new Virtual Immersion Lab. At first, students did not know what to expect (nor the teachers). However, on his first day using the lab, a physics student engage with virtual reality and expressed, “This is like hands-on learning, without wanting to let go.”

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

You have the sort of access and pipeline issues where for example, only 35 percent of high schools in the U.S. How do you talk to young students about jobs that might not be there anymore in the future? I think the problem is multifaceted, which is why it's not an easy one to solve. Yes, definitely. We just have to be ready for it.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

When Jenny Billings piloted a digital textbook class and saw an immediate increase in engagement and retention after just one semester, she thought it must be a fluke. In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

. “When we introduced our education interactive displays over nine years ago, we designed a collaboration solution that was based on years of feedback gathered from teachers, students, and school IT and technology staff,” said Bob Wudeck, senior director of business development at BenQ America Corp.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The speaker went on to weave a compelling economic argument about the benefits of using video for everything—from athletics to school admissions. Faculty understand that video is a natural part of their learning process. There is nothing illogical about the “convenience” argument for video.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

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k12 Online Schools

MARCH 6, 2025

Introduction to K12 Experiential Schools K12 experiential schools represent a transformative approach to education, focusing on real-world experiences and interactive learning. Online school is revolutionizing the way we approach education, providing students with flexible learning environments and innovative resources.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Introduction High school is a defining period in a teenagers life. But over the last decadeand especially in recent yearsan alternative model has emerged: online high schools education. But over the last decadeand especially in recent yearsan alternative model has emerged: online high schools education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Look for tools that support interactive and collaborative learning experiences to engage students actively in the educational process. Assess the scalability and compatibility of the technology within your school or district’s existing infrastructure. Platforms like Kahoot!

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