eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This past April, NWEA’s own researchers provided projections of COVID-19-related learning loss based on typical summer learning loss, as well as historical studies on school disruptions like those due to a natural disaster. Based on these projections, the estimated impact on learning was significant – especially in math.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study focusing on how prepared students are for todays digital learning and working environments. Scores for U.S. ICILS data have been collected.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has historically required prospective undergraduate students to submit a standardized test score as part of their applications. Even now, as testing has resumed—albeit with social distancing, face coverings and limited seating—access to testing centers is not equal, nor equitable.

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

The reason for Paul’s involvement: these new internet-connected boilers would allow staff control from anywhere in the building and even out of the district. The affordability of network-connections for everyday objects was explained in a 2015 Deloitte study. In education, the internet of things is big business.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

One study showed that high school student interest and motivation in physics were significantly boosted with the introduction of probeware to physics classes, and similar trends have been reported in vocational schools as well as elementary and middle school classes.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Before I get into how edtech enhances social studies lessons, let’s ask a foundational question: What the heck is Social Studies ? According to Brookings , roughly nine percent of educators consider themselves social studies teachers. Here are five ways edtech can kick up your social studies program: Simulations and games.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

The study shows that almost 60 percent of responding students want teachers to be more creative in the classroom. The students queried for the survey are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge, a national internet-based contest organized by SIAM. Related: How to get students interested in STEM.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

A different way of thinking for a more effective strategy Christensen’s groundbreaking theory—disruptive innovation—emerged from studying a pattern he noticed across many industries. Its learners receive all of their core academic content—English, history, social studies, and math—through competency-based online courses.

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MARCH 5, 2020

I found some quizzes and tests,” she said, noting that plenty of those materials and PowerPoint slides from other professors were easily found on Course Hero about the subject she was teaching, biomaterials. The company is part of what has become a big business in providing study help to college students for a fee.

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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. fourth-grade science and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. eighth-grade social studies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In many parts of the country, the lack of stable and reliable internet connectivity leaves too many people out. Another study found companies using e-learning for employee training require up to 60 percent less time compared to traditional classroom instruction. But this opportunity is not equally available to everyone.

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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. All tests are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Ronald Taylor, Superintendent of the Schools of South Orange and Maplewood.

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MAY 1, 2018

According to the authors of a study on the privacy protections in children’s apps, perhaps not much. At the time the study was conducted, the researchers found that ClassDojo was sending location data to Amplitude, an analytics provider, whose privacy policy, they write, prevents it from being used in child-directed apps.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Did students have internet access? Of course, many schools are starting the fall with virtual instruction, raising the question of whether remote testing is as effective or accurate as in-person assessment. Again, there are many unanswered questions: What material did students still need to cover when school buildings closed?

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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. classroom.cloud, like all NetSupport solutions, is heavily piloted and tested in real classrooms. Read a case study about preparing for the hi-flex model here.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Students can study, learn, communicate with teachers and collaborate on class assignments to and from school and extra-curricular excursions. Advanced technology has made internet connectivity in the classroom fundamental to teaching and learning,” said Miami Dade County Superintendent of Schools Alberto M.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The NLE is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. VHS Learning partners with all types of schools — urban, rural, public, and private — to expand their programs of study and offer instructor-led courses that might not otherwise be offered. About VHS Learning.

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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. Our own Lt.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One recent study of school spending estimated that up to two-thirds of software licenses are never activated. Teachers should not have ferret out findings from a stack of research studies just to figure out what programs will be a good fit for their students. Here are five questions to ask when assessing the strength of the evidence.

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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. Our own Lt.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

Studies show that the pandemic caused a drop in test scores in reading and math, with the students who were already struggling showing the largest declines. He spearheads the Alabama Conference on Grading and Assessment in Learning , an annual event where educators discuss best practices for testing and grading students.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Previously we would take months to study and pilot it and do some testing. Two recurring themes were the need for more widespread internet access and tech support for families. “It We found that a number of families said, ‘Yes, we have access to the internet.’ I'm not sure we can or even should.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

The problem is to balance the reality of today’s pressure for test scores and required teacher evaluation with the changes that can be anticipated during the next two decades. 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.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

And studies have shown that more than two hours of daily homework can be counterproductive , yet many teachers assign more. That’s troubling because studies show that students who take AP classes and exams are twice as likely to report adverse physical and emotional health. AP courses and exams also raise complex issues of equity.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. And broadband Internet connections aren’t available everywhere, especially in rural parts of the U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Brainfuse offers a comprehensive suite of services, including math, science, reading, writing assistance, and college prep, all available online from anywhere with an internet connection. Skill-Building Tools Practice tests, lessons, and study guides tailored to individual learning needs.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Academic Performance Performance Metrics : Studies show mixed results on academic performance in virtual high schools. Standardized Test Scores : Virtual high schools often have varied results on standardized test scores compared to traditional schools, with some performing above and others below average.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2019

Prior to rolling out our implementation plan, we engaged researchers from Rutgers University to conduct a study on internet access in our communities living in poverty. We found that over 90 percent of households did in fact have access to the internet, but often through a cell phone, rather than a computer or tablet.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Fluent in Digital Culture — Not Academic Tools It’s understandable that many educators perceive members of Gen Z to be internet-savvy. The institution’s digital literacy specialist, Don Michael, says he would like to be able to test all students on digital skills before they enter college, and provide extra attention to those who need it.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2016

“Take the Internet away, everything shuts down.” This spring another of Hines’s students received the second-highest score in the country on the test. He’s the main reason that all of us passed the [certification] test. “I wish I could get them earlier, because the world is IT,” Hines said.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2016

We live in a society today were facts are at our fingertips through ready access to the internet and search engines. Overworked teachers and overburdened curriculum makes improving STEM programs a challenge, but there are solutions. Knowledge has become a commodity. are key to personal growth and perseverance.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

Some colleges and universities encourage using standing or treadmill desks while studying, as well as taking breaks to exercise. A student might not remember their score on a math test, but they likely vividly recall that time they shot the winning basket that sent their team to the state championship. Be creative.

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AUGUST 4, 2020

Necessity begets ingenuity, and for many businesses no test of survival has been tougher than the current one wrought by a global pandemic. Duolingo Passes Its English Test Don’t worry, the pandemic hasn’t shuttered Duolingo’s popular gamified language learning app. to accept its test scores. Denny’s is selling groceries.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Districts distributed devices and internet providers allowed free connections. Yet my students’ successes indicate that the conditions that often make school difficult for marginalized students—such as required minutes per course, attendance requirements, traditional testing—are neutralized or at least equalized in a competency-based system.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2016

For the past four years, researchers at MIT, Tufts University, and Georgia State University have been conducting a study to determine whether tablet computers loaded with literacy applications could improve the reading preparedness of young children living in economically disadvantaged communities. Next page: What the study reveals.

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MAY 23, 2020

Many students simply don't have access to a stable internet connection or the proper devices. On the flip side, some students have a stable internet connection, proper devices and dedicated “school time” set by their parents or guardians.

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MARCH 18, 2020

Name: Edlyft HQ: San Francisco Founded: 2019 For $250 a month per student, Edlyft provides computer science majors with group tutoring, study groups and guidance from people already proficient in the subject. The platform hosts more than 500 courses and 100,000 videos, documents and tests.

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