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What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Data breaches can cost students, parents, and teachers thousands of dollars (or more); cripple entire school districts digital infrastructure, and, in the case of a politically motivated attacker, even target public officials.

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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Many students thrive in this environment, especially those who are motivated and enjoy working independently. Teens need access to a reliable internet connection, a quiet and comfortable space to study, and a computer or device that can handle educational platforms. They also need a support system.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Emotional Support : Social connections in the classroom provide a safety net, reducing anxiety and increasing motivation, which are essential for effective learning.

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Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills

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JUNE 24, 2025

Children must learn to understand the motivations behind media messages and recognize bias or persuasive techniques. Not all families have the same level of access to devices or reliable internet connections, which can create disparities in learning opportunities. How can I monitor my child’s online activity?

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First to $10K: Did Online School Give Young Entrepreneurs a Head Start?

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JUNE 16, 2025

The study looked at when these entrepreneurs reached key income milestones, what motivated them, and how their school environment supported the development of skills like independence and creativity. The majority pointed to self-guided learning through the internet (34%), family members (18%), mentors (16%), and peers (16%).

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Homeschool vs. Online School: What’s the difference?

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JULY 24, 2025

Both online school and homeschooling allow students and parents to fit education into otherwise busy schedules and can be done from anywhere with internet for added flexibility. Some thrive in a digital classroom with their peers, motivated by conversation and a fast-paced environment. You know how your kid best retains information.

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How to navigate the new device-agnostic classroom

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

As with any complex undertaking, it helps to first take a step back, evaluate motivations from stakeholders and set flexible goals, which will continue to evolve over time. Why am I exploring a digital learning ecosystem for my students?”. It’s important to identify your goals by asking: What, ultimately, are you hoping to achieve?

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7 sneaky ways to get students reading using technology

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2017

Promoting reading with easy badges that students can earn is a powerful motivator. His Skelton Creek and 3:15 series have readers going to internet sites to watch videos throughout key parts of the stories. The point is that students know the expectation and the timer helps keep them focused and reading until the expectation is met.

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The Internet of Things is coming to your school

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

Internet of Things devices are cropping up in schools everywhere. After being introduced to the Internet of Things (IoT) by a local software company, Tiffany Davis’ first instinct was to consider what the concept would look like in the K-12 setting. “It IT is taking note — and so are students. Students create.

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. They have a bias, but it shouldn’t be motivated by money These next three require subjective interpretation from researchers and a cursory investigation into their information: net networks, internet service providers, organizations–traditionally.

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Why Sending Students Home with Writing Assignments Might Not Be The Best Idea

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

The students queried are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. For 35 percent of respondents, getting a scholarship or a good-paying job was a motivating factor.

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Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital learning tools include any program, app, or technology that can be accessed via an internet connection. (2) Self-motivation and persistence are requirements for online learning. This technology equalizes standards, and enables access for all, resulting in the democratization of education. (1).

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The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

As the internet drives down the value of a teacher’s knowledge, their ability to personalize learning with resources from around the world will increase. But now that the internet is replacing paper as the go-to media we need to balance our students skill set from finding answers to asking the most interesting questions.

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How AI tutoring personalizes learning for students

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Enhancing student engagement and motivation Beyond academic support, AI tutoring systems can also improve student engagement and motivation. Students can be motivated by their progress, giving them a sense of accomplishment and encouraging them to persevere through challenging material.

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VHS Learning Student Pass Rates on Advanced Placement® Exams Once Again Exceed National Averages

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

All students need is internet access and the motivation to succeed. High quality curriculum, small class sizes, and certified teachers, as well as highly motivated students, lead to success in our AP® courses. In addition, VHS Learning now offers a selection of flexibly paced AP® courses that start on a weekly rolling schedule.

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Princeton Students Use YouTube to Motivate High Schoolers

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Video interviews leverage advice from STEM students, who offer guidance on transitioning to college majors. .

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5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

The impact of probeware on student motivation and interest, particularly in science subjects often perceived as “ difficult, boring, and abstract ,” is significant. By using these tools, students can actively conduct investigations, gather data, and observe results, making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable.

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Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Engagement : This involves identifying what motivates and excites students about learning. The same study also concluded that it “promotes motivation for reading and contributes to higher frequency of positive emotions and lower frequency of negative emotions.”

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The future of gamification

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Key points: Gamification can help engage students when they might otherwise lose motivation Engaged students are 2.5 The internet provides an infinite amount of said distractions: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to name a few.

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Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This heightened engagement translates into increased motivation, higher teacher retention, and a positive ripple effect throughout the school community. In an age when the role of technology in education is rapidly changing, why not allow teachers to lead the way?

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10 ways to use technology to promote reading

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2019

Young readers like to know more about the author, and the internet is rich with resources produced by the authors themselves, their publishers, and their fans. That popular new movie might be based on a novel that’s in the library, so media ties-ins are powerfully motivating. I only steal from the best. So here we go.

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This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

Aside from the obvious benefits of offering a wide array of reading materials, school officials say the devices have also created a fresh opportunity to teach students how to research, create and apply their knowledge via the internet and Google applications. Gambrill said in a prepared statement. ©2015 The Cullman Times (Cullman, Ala.).

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Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

We all have access to the internet, books, and other people. The big question is: Will a process that shows improvement with highly motivated Harvard students work with high school students who are under motivated or middle school and elementary students who are struggling? The answer is a resounding YES.

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Novus Consulting Group Introduces New Approach to Cyber Citizenship Education with Course Focused on Digital Wellness

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2021

We developed this Course to enable young people to protect themselves, understand appropriate internet usage, and explore cybersecurity as a professional path.”. An overview of hacking, including who hackers are, their motives and the assets they seek to acquire; ?

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The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Workshops on internet and information literacy. Lifelong learning librarians can motivate students through an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge, which can inspire students to engage in independent research curiosities. Access to audiobooks and online tutorials. Modern Librarian Roles and Responsibilities.

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

As part of the GRIT program, girls have access to technical classes covering Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Coding & Robotics, and more, aiming to bolster their confidence in areas that may have initially seemed daunting or inaccessible.

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Edtech is booming-but does it make better teachers?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

On the other hand, unlimited internet exposure may wreak havoc on their motivation and final grade. On one hand, engagement may improve when students have a chance to use Twitter for their classroom and homework activities. Also, using technology in the classroom prepares students for their future lives in technological environment.

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New NetSupport Classroom Management Platform: classroom.cloud Keeps Students on Task, Whether in School or Remote

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2021

classroom.cloud provides unique flexibility, allowing teachers to monitor the applications and internet use on each student’s computer no matter where they are connected. As teachers and administrators are once again thinking through major transitions in learning locations and models, classroom.cloud is now fully available domestically.

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Can growth mindset theory reshape the classroom?

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

But until recently, noncognitive skills like perseverance and self-motivation sat at the periphery of an education debate centered on the measurement of skills like reading and math. Together with greater high-speed internet coverage, this means teachers have an unprecedented ability to find tools and resources that work for their classrooms.

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9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Accessibility: The use of the internet allows students and teachers to access and research information quickly and effectively to support self-improvement. These tools can allow teachers to create dynamic and engaging lessons to motivate students. Engagement: Gamification tools will make learning more fun and engaging for students.

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7 Ways We're Confronting Internet Access Challenges—and Our Own Blind Spots

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

After three months, Alex finally told me that he did not have internet access at home. Worse, as I began to make more discreet inquiries, I learned that I had many more students with internet access issues. Really, the main requirement was to show up and to bring focused energy and a collaborative mindset.

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Friday 5: Blended learning

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2024

Blended learning–along with a little empathy–can open up a new mode of teaching and learning and help motivate students on a deeper level. Gen Z is the first truly internet-dependent generation–getting their entertainment, information, and socialization online, oftentimes from social media.

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What do students really think of math? And does it matter?

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2017

When it comes to interest in math, 51 percent of students participating in a recent survey said they are naturally interested, while 25 percent cited a good teacher sparked their interest, and 11 percent said the prospect of a better college and career path is what motivates them.

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‘Life Is in Chaos’: How 13,000 High School Students Are Weathering the Pandemic

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Here’s what a few of them said: “It’s a little harder to learn the material because the teachers are not actually present, and it’s all through the internet.” “I Students Need to Be Motivated What’s often missing in online environments are the regular nudges teachers provide in a classroom setting.

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What is a Virtual HS?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools. Parental Involvement : Increased parental involvement is often necessary to help students stay motivated and on track.

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Inside the school that immerses students in Spanish — and technology

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2016

The internet provides resources for our students to learn a second language, and it also facilitates the teachers’ processes of evaluation. By and large, we’ve found the use of technology increases students’ motivation and concentration, and it engages them in meaningful, relevant, and intellectually stimulating work.

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NYC ‘Smart Cities’ Event Shows How the Internet of Things Addresses Big Education Issues

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2017

Samir Saini, CIO for the city of Atlanta, is also turning to higher education institutions to interpret and make use of the data his city plans to collect, but his motives are monetary. “It He hopes to find a way to properly train and motivate parents to use the new app as intended.

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How to combat misuse of AI in student writing

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Those reasons may include: lack of writing skills, insecurity around writing skills, struggles with time management, confusion about the topic, missing grammar and organizational skills, having no motivation or interest, missing real-world relevance, poor work ethic, lack of access to resources, and home/personal life stress.

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What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From accessing educational resources on the internet to running software applications and engaging in online collaboration, personal computers play a central role in modern classrooms. Conclusion The diverse array of technology tools in K-12 classrooms serves as a catalyst for transformative education.

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High School Students Say They Learn The Most Important Skills Outside of School

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

For others, maybe a mention in class of the horrors of medical care during the Civil War sends them down a rabbit hole of internet research to learn more about what soldiers of the period went through. And these are not just super-precocious kids digging into self-directed study—what Evans calls “free agent learning.”

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The Impact of Technology on Education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Several key areas highlight the transformative effects of technology on education: Access to Information: The internet has become a vast repository of information, providing students and educators with unprecedented access to a wealth of knowledge. As with all innovations, there are positive and negative effects of technology on education.

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Here’s a Preview of June

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2021

Internet Safety Month. How to Motivate Summer School Students. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in June: What is Genius Hour and Why Should I Love it? Coding Vocabulary. Online PD. 5 Steps to Personal Privacy. Free Posters. What’s the hardest tech problem? K-8 Tech Curriculum.

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Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

This student often found it challenging to stay focused and motivated with conventional paper-based tasks. Technical issues such as internet connectivity can disrupt the flow of lessons. To address this, I used Classkick to create visually engaging and interactive activities tailored to the student’s interests and learning style.

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What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

Trending Sources

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Exploring the Importance of Digital Literacy: How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Learning of Essential 21st Century Skills

First to $10K: Did Online School Give Young Entrepreneurs a Head Start?

Homeschool vs. Online School: What’s the difference?

How to navigate the new device-agnostic classroom

7 sneaky ways to get students reading using technology

The Internet of Things is coming to your school

How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

Why Sending Students Home with Writing Assignments Might Not Be The Best Idea

Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout

Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer

How AI tutoring personalizes learning for students

VHS Learning Student Pass Rates on Advanced Placement® Exams Once Again Exceed National Averages

Princeton Students Use YouTube to Motivate High Schoolers

5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning

Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL

The future of gamification

Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership

10 ways to use technology to promote reading

This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills

Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

Novus Consulting Group Introduces New Approach to Cyber Citizenship Education with Course Focused on Digital Wellness

The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries

Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

Edtech is booming-but does it make better teachers?

New NetSupport Classroom Management Platform: classroom.cloud Keeps Students on Task, Whether in School or Remote

Can growth mindset theory reshape the classroom?

9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students

7 Ways We're Confronting Internet Access Challenges—and Our Own Blind Spots

Friday 5: Blended learning

What do students really think of math? And does it matter?

‘Life Is in Chaos’: How 13,000 High School Students Are Weathering the Pandemic

What is a Virtual HS?

Inside the school that immerses students in Spanish — and technology

NYC ‘Smart Cities’ Event Shows How the Internet of Things Addresses Big Education Issues

How to combat misuse of AI in student writing

What Technology is Used in Teaching and Learning?

High School Students Say They Learn The Most Important Skills Outside of School

The Impact of Technology on Education

Here’s a Preview of June

Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

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