eSchool News

JULY 7, 2021

Red Bank, NJ, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Lexile Study, a respected and recognized independent research analysis conducted by MetaMetrics®, the creators of the Lexile® Framework, was released today by Achieve3000. Achieve3000 and MetaMetrics have partnered to produce the National Lexile Study for the last two years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s a long list of Language Arts and Word Study websites ( check here for updates ). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2021

Palo Alto– According to a new study of 2,000 U.S. The majority of parents (71%) are also worried about potential learning loss that may have resulted by not being in school, and are pursuing a variety of means to keep up their child’s studies at home this summer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

Surprisingly, learning a foreign language has a set of guidelines that–if followed–are pretty good predictors of success. For many, the challenge of learning a foreign language like English may seem daunting, but with the right strategies, the process can become both efficient and enjoyable.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers. It’s so important that Esther spoke up about this.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 17, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has changed its name to Vernier Science Education. We’ve always been more than a software and technology company—we’re a science education company with a deep commitment to being an authentic partner to educators.”.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2021

But the absence of these educators isn’t equally distributed; Smaller, rural districts, and those with higher proportions of English-language learners, Hispanic students, and low-income students were more likely to lack a librarian. But everybody’s not losing their school librarians, just the people who can least afford to lose them.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is the main language used in classrooms. The study suggests that being able to construct meaning from multiple methods is critical for multilingual students. In the U.S.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. Today, that sure seems quaint.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Today’s technology presents us with answers. Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

These findings underscore teachers’ genuine excitement about the promise of artificial intelligence and the huge potential this technology has in the classroom. As this technology continues to develop, educators remain optimistic about its various applications in the classroom and finding the best AI tools for teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2022

As an educator for over 27 years and a Digital Learning Specialist (social studies) for the past 7 years in Atlanta Public Schools, I have supported educators across my district and beyond as they purposefully integrate technology in the classroom to promote engagement and 21 st century skill development.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

A 2020 study shows that the average student loses 17 to 34 percent of their learning gains over the summer break–and this is a phenomenon that’s been studied since the early 1900s. When students read books they enjoy and that engage them over the summer break, they build stronger skills and feel more confident and motivated.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

percent of students in grades 6-12 actively seek external support for their homework and study needs. percent) and world languages (11 percent) following way behind. Brainly’s Back-to-School survey highlights a growing trend–66.5 percent of students identifying it as their biggest academic hurdle. percent), history (14.7

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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. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Its part of the everyday toolkitlike pens once were. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A new impact study at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) found that students in grades 6 to 8 who used Speak Agent Math+Language outperformed their peers who did not use the program. This is the first large-scale study to find a positive, independent effect at a 99.9% ”

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Case studies consist of a short narrative followed by guiding questions that help learners think through the steps of solving a real-world problem. Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT make it easier and faster for educators to write case studies. What is a case study? 2009; Thistlethwaite et al.,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sibme — Research reinforces the effectiveness of video coaching in education, and a recent study from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) noted that at least 70% of teachers that received feedback via video coaching learned specific strategies that they could use in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Unfortunately, studies show that English Language Learners (ELLs) have been disproportionately impacted by learning loss, as compared to their peers. Now more than ever, we need to help teachers by providing them with technology that is designed to save them time rather than replace them.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Key points: Tutoring programs can be augmented with technology to be extremely cost-effective Enhancing learning through AI and human educators Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Imagine that you’re a tutor.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Engaging in research and design work with communities of researchers, practitioners and edtech product developers has led us to define several principles we believe will assist in building learning technology that is attuned to the needs of diverse students and educators, based on modern learning principles and designed for broad adoption and scale.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Abigail Beran, a fifth grade teacher enrolled in a masters program in education technology, knows that her students are more likely to engage in an educational activity when it is gamified–and that they’re even more likely to do so when the activity is gamified with technology.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

The pandemic has shed light on the need for student agency and inclusion, along with an emphasis on content-rich knowledge to support language learning effectively in literacy, history, social science, and science applications,” said Catherine Cahn, the CEO of Twig Education. Educators can access their invitation to trial Twig Create here.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The hands-on digital collections help students with science related studies in a whole new way as they continue to learn at home, at school, or in a hybrid environment during and post COVID-19. “As Only, instead of being physical models, they are digital 3D models that use the Merge Cube and augmented reality technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. Dr. Akbar also praised the rubrics and assessments in the courses of study.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Teachers identified the following factors that might create barriers: audio processing disorders, poor vision, attention deficit, distractions and day dreams, headache or illness, language proficiency, etc. Each chapter ends with reflection and discussion questions to guide those book study conversations.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Intelligent AI tutoring programs accomplish this feat by using machine learning algorithms to detect patterns in how students interact with the software during study sessions. The system analyzes these patterns and adjusts its tutoring approach to match individual learning styles.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For example, my district looked at our edtech tools from Discovery Education – specifically the Social Studies Techbook – for reading passages, student activities, and assessments that could be accessed either digitally or as PDFs/hard copy. .

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