eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. As a result, the classroom is modernizing, and pixels are replacing pencils.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With more than 16,000 ClassVR headsets deployed, this collaboration supports Los Angeles Unified’s Instructional Technology Initiative and is designed to provide the district’s students with access to cutting-edge VR and AR tools to enhance student engagement and enrich academic instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

After a challenging year, I worry about teacher engagement. My doctoral research indicated that a teacher’s work designing learning experiences is cognitively engaging. Higher levels of perceived student engagement are emotionally engaging.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

One way we have taught these skills is through project-based learning (PBL), where students apply what they’ve learned during a hands-on project that is relevant to the real world — and their lives.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement. Responses revealed that, when it comes to engagement, teachers value learning experiences that address the whole child—creatively, cognitively and emotionally.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #4: Student engagement, or a lack thereof The challenge of engaging students is not new, but AI offers novel solutions. Policymakers agree, and have already introduced legislation highlighting the importance of teaching these skills in classrooms.

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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

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

These new learning environments present challenges for educators and school IT leaders alike. As educational institutions of all sizes are weighing how to keep students engaged while also ensuring their safety, IT departments are faced with a difficult task – how to keep operations running regardless of the learning environment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

4 steps to a successful literacy program Students are the ultimate beneficiaries of professional learning, technology investments, and other efforts that schools make on the literacy front.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. W]hen I think about UDL, that's the question I'm looking for: How am I going to engage all learners? percent to 22.5

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

Learning environments for K-12 students will shift online, leaving educators wondering how to conduct virtual lessons while keeping students engaged. Over the next five years, education as we know it will undergo more changes than ever before.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

When we pair technology with flexible models like these, we shift from simply using technology to supporting learning in more personalized, responsive, and sustainable ways.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2016

Students’ use of digital tools and other learning technologies remains relatively sporadic, according to a new study. Three eleot items focus specifically on students’ use of digital tools and technology for a variety of purposes: 1.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2024

Click and hear about how LG signage can be deployed for campus messaging alongside in-class learning technologies such as LG gram laptops and the popular 75-inch LG CreateBoard, a multi-touch digital whiteboard that offers educators enhanced content-sharing capabilities and deeper student engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

Click and hear about how LG signage can be deployed for campus messaging alongside in-class learning technologies such as LG gram laptops and the popular 75-inch LG CreateBoard, a multi-touch digital whiteboard that offers educators enhanced content-sharing capabilities and deeper student engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards. Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2025

The training will include learning about specialized learning technologies designed to help visualize abstract math concepts and create interactive AI model explorations to ensure students engage with the AI development process in meaningful and dynamic ways.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For example, when showing a video, use EdPuzzle to ask questions DURING the video to keep them engaged. Online learning excels because it transcends the limitations of the traditional four walls of our classrooms. AI can also be a source of inspiration, providing engaging examples that spark new ideas and guide lesson development.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Post-pandemic, educators identified several bright spots, including the use of digital platforms to improve student engagement (31 percent in 2023 v. 14 percent in 2019) and increased attention to the social and emotional needs of students (50 percent in 2023 v. 33 percent in 2019).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. It helps instructors deliver cohesive learning experiences through structured content and interactivity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology helps expand teachers’ ability to engage students Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom significantly aids teachers by streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing lesson delivery, and improving student engagement.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2016

Independent academic research of New York City middle school students shows LightSail’s adaptive literacy platform helps sustain, grow reading performance in summer months. LightSail’s platform assessed the Lexile levels of students at the beginning of the program and throughout the seven weeks.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. Additionally, digital learning enhances student engagement and motivation.

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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

JULY 26, 2016

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. Smith School of Business at Queen’s University : Troy St.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables interactive learning experiences through multimedia tools and promotes collaboration among students, improving communication skills. Overall, technology creates a more dynamic and effective learning environment, preparing students for future challenges. How does technology engage students in learning?

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2022

And yet, she’s quick to draw a line in the sand regarding her district’s reliance upon learning technology: “I don't believe a computer is where a kid learns. The teachers can pull data from these programs to really and truly look at student engagement, student growth, the whole nine yards.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology isn’t something to be feared–it has a positive classroom impact Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has transformative effects on education, enhancing both teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

Our biggest challenge is currently ensuring that our instructional technology resources and curricular outcomes are delivered equitably to all students, in such as way that they work to close and not expand achievement gaps. What project, initiative, or accomplishment are you most proud of?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

“I was the poster-child for anti-technology in my district,” says Willie Maddux, an 8th grade World History teacher at Prescott South Middle School in Cookeville, Tenn. The thought of using technology used to leave him, “worried about student engagement because we talk a lot. I didn’t want to lose them.".

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“After a year of uncertainty, educators are more aware of how that uncertainty can lead to creativity blossoming, more opportunities for student interest and engagement and a wealth of resources to analyze data for skill development.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

This surge in demand will continue post-COVID, as schools work to increase their engagement with parents, provide more detailed reporting, and create more efficient, paperless administration systems. As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Among the research that it cites is Baylor University’s finding that “when classroom layouts are designed thoughtfully, learning environments have been shown to facilitate student-centered teaching leading to improved student engagement.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Teachers were very appreciative to have more flexibility and are seeing an increase in student engagement and participation. Hess has led staff and teachers to create a safe, motivating, and positive learning environment for students. Even though the hospital offered to pay him, he politely declined.

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