eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Students may know how to use some technology, but not all.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

While teachers have always adapted their methods to accommodate these differences, digital tools now make it possible to efficiently customize learning experiences at scale. How edtech supports personalized learning Digital tools amplify educators’ ability to use differentiated instruction in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

The move to online learning also made people wonder: Are there practices we can continue when the pandemic abates? And will we return to our classrooms to teach in the same manner as we did before COVID? It’s been challenging for a lot of parents, especially for working parents who are having to balance teaching their kids.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Holding learning technologies accountable. With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

How can I teach them when I’m not sitting with them?” Seventeen years into her career, she’s devised decidedly innovative answers to that question, and many of them involve technology. We sat down with Felix to learn exactly how Immersive Reader helps her students and why it’s led them to demand more reading and writing time.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Personalized learning technologies can, ironically, make the learning experience less personal, less human. That perspective is rooted in my experience teaching in Silicon Valley, using some of the same digital apps and tools that are popular in classrooms today. Does the technology help to minimize complexity?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Thankfully, the prevalence of technology in education gives us a powerful opportunity to mitigate many of the challenges that our schools are facing and help students reach their full potential. Out-of-the-box thinking from teachers—in how they teach, deliver information and collect student work—supports creative output from students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

Despite its name, the Learning Management System (LMS) is not about learning. While it’s great for instructor workflows, it has always been a course management tool, not a learning tool. We wanted to learn in the same ways that we lived. The LMS was originally the CMS—Course Management System.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Engaging and Fun Digital learning tools should be interactive and entertaining, capturing children's attention while fostering learning. They provide parents with the tools they need to practice essential skills, such as literacy , at home without requiring a deep foundation in teaching.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

The demand for innovative digital learning technology has never been higher. Esme Learning Solutions is banking on artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative learning experiences and relationships with some of the biggest universities in the world to set them apart from the crowd.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2018

Steve Flynt, the district’s associate superintendent of school improvement and operations, is committed to the revolutionary learning opportunities the district is providing. “We We want to continually find ways to increase the effectiveness of teaching and learning through employing improved learning technologies,” he says.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Department of Education has provided official guidance on the use of technology with young children. . The department sets out four guiding principles for using technology with early learners: Technology — when used appropriately — can be a tool for learning. That’s especially important with young learners.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Integrating technology enhances engagement, personalization, and skill development. How do you use technology to improve your learning? The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning is life changing. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual classrooms, these tools empower educators to create dynamic, engaging lessons. What is an educational technology tool? What is educational technology in the classroom? What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

When put into context for educational technology, interoperability means that all of the digital content, tools, and resources used by teachers and students work well together. Lincoln teaches seventh grade at a diverse middle school. Consider this example: Ms. She doesn't have to procure or transfer user licenses. Instead, Ms.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

In the Deloitte research , just 8 percent of the companies involved were found to currently have dedicated CPD programs for their human resources employees although learning & development was rated as the 5th most important growth area with 84 percent of respondents characterising it as important or very important.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Without interoperable tools for remote learning, it’s difficult for teachers to pinpoint and address problems, coordinate with their colleagues and articulate learning goals to students’ families. We also provide educational videos to help parents help their kids.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

What are the positive effects of using technology in the classroom? The positive effects of using technology in the classroom are numerous and impactful, significantly enhancing both teaching and learning experiences and reinforcing the importance of technology in the classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

It’s part of a larger collaboration between Ohio State and Apple, which also seeks to “integrate learning technology throughout the university experience,” an iOS design laboratory and opportunities for students to learn coding skills to make the ready for a career in the “app economy.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital textbooks offer interactive content, and assistive technologies like speech-to-text tools support diverse learning needs, collectively creating a dynamic and enriched learning environment for students. How does technology help students learn? What is the most used technology in the classroom?

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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2023

Does your school district or higher ed institution use a learning management system (LMS), digital curriculum resources, learning tools, assessment applications, a badging platform, a single-sign-on application launcher or a student information system?

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2016

Summer course will train current, future educators on how to integrate commercial video games into their teaching. A new course from the Penn State College of Education’s Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program is not only integrating technology in the classroom, it is encouraging the students’ use of commercial video games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2023

Using technology, teachers can create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment that captures students’ attention and encourages them to participate actively in the learning process. Online platforms for teaching children math already leverage this perk to attract more parents and their kids to homeschooling.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

It was much faster than if I was making my own teaching tools. For instance, teachers can use their LMS to quickly create or amend rubrics to clearly communicate learning expectations. Rubrics can be quickly created and marking done using an LMS’s rubric and grade book tools. Can you count the ways?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Citizenship Platforms: Implement platforms like Common Sense Education to teach students about digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible technology use, preparing them for a connected and digital world. How does technology help students learn? What is an educational technology tool?

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2018

But how is machine learning playing out in education—and how does it impact not just students, educators and parents, but also the businesses building technology tools to support teaching and learning? Machine-learning technology can help humans perform these types of tasks. “I

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2016

Conner tells EdSurge how the use of adaptive-learning tools offers extraordinarily promising results for more personalized learning and teaching experiences. Bryant stresses the importance of reorienting adaptive learning toward the idea of adaptive teaching.

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