Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2020

His own lessons around that time with an English tutor inspired him to switch his company to language learning. But spikes in his platform’s traffic suggest to Bigai that some have used that time to improve on their language skills. You start by learning a language, but you really learn about a culture,” says Bigai. In the U.S.,

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

But as the dust settles, K12 ed tech leaders and educators are learning that there isnt a one-size-fits-all model for education, and large language learning models, such as ChatGPT, arent always the perfect fit. Enter small language models (SLMs). This makes them perfect for K12 education settings

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2021

Even before COVID-19 forced the closure of schools around the world, the internet had become a virtual classroom with a growing number of engaging learning channels for students. Whether it’s discovering a new language, brushing up on those math skills, or getting creative with arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2016

About 73 percent of our nearly 9,000 students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, and 36 percent are bilingual or speak English as a second language. 1) High-speed internet access at home as well as school. At school, students have access to high-speed internet service.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2019

In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things. Any child not equipped to speak this new language of coding will be lost, as if they were in a foreign culture with no cultural language skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2022

But while all students felt the impact, certain historically underserved student groups–including English language learners (ELLs)–were disproportionately affected. During virtual learning, ELLs didn’t have access to many of the in-school resources they typically use and need to learn best.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Teachers can use AI to craft assignments for special student populations, as well, including creating writing prompts designed for different student needs, for idea generation, to simplify language and directions, and to use speech-to-text and/or text-to-speech for language translation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Connected Nation (CN) is launch today an online application for the AT&T K-12 connected learning program, which is focused on closing the homework gap for at-risk students by providing free AT&T wireless internet service and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots to students nationwide. English language learners. Students with disabilities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

School districts’ commitment to the “no child left behind” mission takes on a new meaning with today’s technology and learning formats, as students must now have access to reliable, secure internet service in order to access all their educational opportunities. Shared spectrum initiatives as the answer.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

According to the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , more than 14,000 victims of cybercrime that year were under the age of 20, with losses totaling $100 million. It’s also important to scan the message for suspicious language to determine if it was written by someone else, and hover your mouse over any hyperlinks (no clicking!)

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2023, the internet is likely near the top of those concerns. Also, even if students are accessing the internet at school, one wrong move could endanger sensitive information and cost the district a lot of money. This usually includes pornographic images, hate images or speech, and threatening language.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Recently, the kindergarten teacher texted her on the app, ReachWell, which allows the teacher to text in English and parents to receive the messages in their own language. In addition to seeing text from teachers in their native language on ReachWell, parents can respond in their native language and teachers see the replies in English.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Studies have shown that in higher-income households, where parents have higher levels of tech proficiency, many parents educate their children on various uses of the internet and online applications. Send notices in multiple formats and languages. Why is this significant? Creating learning communities of parents.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Family members might not be fluent in the language of the writing assignments, or they may lack the necessary writing skills to assist their students effectively. Students asked to produce writing on digital documents may not have access to a device and a reliable internet connection to complete that work and submit it digitally.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Students take an introduction to computer science, they learn Python coding language, and then more advanced courses to successfully earn an Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification. For instance, in 9th grade our elective courses follow a Career Technical Education (CTE) tract for computer science.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Clicking on the Brisk extension lets teachers see the reading level of any text on the internet. Duolingo , a popular language-learning app, has literally been using AI for years. It’s also behind the auto-suggest in Stories freeform writing exercises, which helps learners learn to write in the language they’re learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

The need for connectivity amid rapid technology adoption As advanced technologies go from novelty to mainstream , more schools and universities across the world will adopt them, including artificial intelligence, wearable technology, natural language processing, and virtual and augmented reality, reshaping learning for the better.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Digital equity, as defined by ISTE , involves “making sure students have equal access to technology like devices, software, and the internet, and that they have trained educators to help them navigate those tools.”. Until recently, 20 to 30 percent of our students didn’t have internet access at home. are in place.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

Wouldn’t teaching fluency a foreign language be the ultimate means to prepare students for a diverse and multicultural world? The internet provides resources for our students to learn a second language, and it also facilitates the teachers’ processes of evaluation.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet or both. Up to 60 percent of disconnected students cannot pay for internet access or devices. And about 40 percent of students face other hurdles in getting online, such as language barriers. When schools closed last March, roughly 16 million U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2017

Plus, with no internet connection required, kids can enjoy this option anywhere at any time. The program provides youngsters the opportunity to learn Apple’s programming language, Swift, in a fun, interactive setting. LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0 combines physical LEGO materials with virtual coding.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

But for those without digital skills or access to a computer and an internet connection, it was a very different story. During the pandemic, the term ‘homework gap’ was used to describe children without reliable or any access to the internet and appropriate digital devices and who were unable to complete their assignments.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2018

According to an Institute for the Future report, “ The Next Era of Human-Machine Partnerships ,” emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI), big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are going to completely transform the workplace by 2030.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

These tutoring programs may also align with natural language processing and conversational AI to talk and interact with students in more natural dialogue, providing more accurate real-time feedback. However, AI poses potential dangers to students, including data, privacy concerns, and inherent bias that can spread misinformation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

But for those without digital skills or access to a computer and an internet connection, it was a very different story. During the pandemic, the term ‘homework gap’ was used to describe children without reliable or any access to the internet and appropriate digital devices and who were unable to complete their assignments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Lessons From Last Year When schools closed last March, the College Board briefly considered scrapping the AP exams altogether, says Packer, given the logistical challenges posed by school closures and disparities in home internet access for students. But with 3 million students, it wasn’t surprising.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Many districts are now supporting 1:1 device initiatives, giving students daily access to the internet and information through Chromebooks, iPads, and other smart devices. Department of education articulates the need for a common language at all school levels around the expectations of effective technology use (U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2015

In 2010, my state, Mississippi, joined the growing list of states adopting the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and math. I teach sixth-grade reading to four classes of 20 students, most of whom have no internet access at home. Open resources can help design attractive, engaging lessons with a Common Core twist.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2017

But so far, the iPad proponents are winning, and soon hundreds more Cupertino middle-schoolers will be expected to use iPads linking them to their lessons, resources and the internet.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Historically, English language learner (ELL) instruction has primarily focused on reading and writing. Additionally, the academic language students learn in math, from terminology to word problems, gives meaning and purpose to English reading. And low-income ELLs can lack stable internet connections and computers at home.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. seventh-grade science. eighth-grade social studies.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This would not be possible without the efforts of our Information Technology Department successfully providing all of our students with Chromebooks and internet access during the pandemic shutdown. Ronald Taylor, Superintendent of the Schools of South Orange and Maplewood.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2017

It changed our beliefs about things like ability grouping and whole language reading, showing their impact to be negligible. Now there are internet-connected devices in almost every classroom. Visible Learning changed our practices away from activities that are actually harmful, like grade retention.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2019

Such features in other internet-connected devices that can record children have proven controversial in the past. Early next year, we’ll be focusing a lot on China, where there is a huge demand for language learning.” But some studies have suggested that bots could help with learning new languages.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

He expected to find some, since the chatbots are trained on large volumes of data drawn from the internet, reflecting the demographics of our society. You can place another agent on its shoulder,” he says, “so as it's generating the text, it'll stop the language model and say, ‘OK, hold on a second.

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