eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. But it’s not the fault of teachers – they weren’t trained for remote instruction.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

DreamBox Learning’s products complement Discovery Education’s other successful digital solutions, which include Discovery Education Experience , the company’s award-winning K-12 platform, the Techbook series of digital textbooks, Mystery Science , and more, in supporting student achievement. Discovery, Inc.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

DreamBox Learning’s products complement Discovery Education’s other digital solutions, which include Discovery Education Experience , the company’s award-winning K-12 platform, the Techbook series of digital textbooks, Mystery Science , and more, in supporting student achievement. to accelerate learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2015

“With SoftBank’s technical expertise, Benesse’s unparalleled experience in education, and Knewton’s adaptive learning engine, we will help Japanese students excel and better support teachers.”. By integrating with Knewton, Classi will enable teachers to assign adaptive practice materials for high school math students.

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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. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

They can have very different purposes but tend to share common characteristics, such as more personalized and project-based learning. They also tend to have closer adult-child relationships in which teachers serve as facilitators of student-led learning, not just deliverers of content.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

But then Breakthrough was accepted into the Verizon Innovation Learning program, which provides technology and professional development to Title I districts across the country. The 10 winning projects, which were awarded $1 million each, will be featured in the 5G Learning Lab at Breakthrough’s Entrepreneurship Prep Cliffs Campus.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As an educator in K-12 classrooms, the integration of technology and teaching tools is paramount to fostering enriched learning experiences. Teachers use document cameras for live demonstrations, clickers for instant feedback, and 3D printers for hands-on projects. What are technology tools for teaching and learning?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From interactive tools that engage students to personalized learning platforms that cater to individual needs, technology provides a dynamic and flexible approach to education. It also streamlines administrative tasks for teachers, enabling them to focus more on instruction. How does technology help teachers and students?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Students can explore a vast array of online materials, from research databases to interactive tutorials, which supports independent learning and encourages exploration beyond traditional textbooks. Finally, technology helps develop digital literacy. First, technology improves access to resources.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Throughout the last 100 years, technology has promised to revolutionize how we teach, radically reconstruct the relationship between teacher and student, and fundamentally change how students learn and work together. The company promised to revolutionize how students were taught, except without teachers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

As students left our boarding school in Shenzhen on January 17 for the long-awaited Chinese New Year vacation, none of them expected that an epidemic brewing in Wuhan would spread rapidly across the nation, preventing them from seeing their teachers and friends at school for the foreseeable future. Keep routines. Keep assignments simple.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Students didn’t like the traditional textbook-and-worksheet-centric course, and their teachers and district staff were concerned that a lack of engagement was translating into lower grades at Canada’s Ottawa Catholic School Board’s (OCSB) high schools. OCSB teacher Audra Abromaitis; full size image here.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams support group projects, discussions, and peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment. These tools also make it easier for teachers to monitor progress and provide timely feedback, helping students stay on track.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. Or their latest crop of teachers needs training?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game. From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Panelist Janel Grant, a software engineer and former teacher, pointed out that this vision of machine learning in education is rarely what plays out in the classroom. There is a big disconnect I felt as a teacher between the technology we receive versus the tech we wanted,” she said. It’s the holy grail.” said Grant.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2023

Yet when it comes to education, a preponderance of tutoring tools that “sound female” would reflect the reality that three-quarters of public school teachers in the U.S. But he hopes that such tools are used like textbooks or instructional materials, not as replacements for human instructors. “If One possible solution?

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

The problem, essentially, is our approach to teaching and learning. Whether it's textbooks, or even digital content in videos, too much of our instructional content and approach is static. We also suffer from a high student-to-teacher ratio, and this is a somewhat global issue. This reduces the burden on the teacher.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It offers diverse resources, enabling personalized learning experiences. Additionally, educational software allows teachers to track progress, tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs effectively. How can technology be used effectively in the classroom? What are 5 advantages of technology in education?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Moreover, technology enhances collaboration among students. Finally, technology improves efficiency for educators. Another significant benefit is personalized learning. Lastly, technology streamlines administrative tasks for teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. As a teacher, you can manage your class, track what’s being read, supervise equizzes, and more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can ask questions, start a discussion with other teachers using the curriculum, and access additional resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Today’s teachers may no longer bother to write lessons on a physical chalkboard; instead they use online forums to share syllabi and classroom notes with students. Teachers needn’t worry too much about offering tech support.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. At the same time, schools and teachers are increasingly comfortable with the idea of games in the classroom. A growing body of research highlights the efficacy of game-based learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

And Proctorio has inked deals with McGraw-Hill and other textbook publishers to bundle its proctoring tool into courseware, meaning even doing homework may now involved being watched and tracked for suspicious behavior. Our job as teachers and professors is not to surveil and police our students, but it’s to educate them,” he says.

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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. Personalized learning: Technology enables a more personalized approach to education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 11, 2015

Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can ask questions, start a discussion with other teachers using the curriculum, and access additional resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2018

Curriculum Companions (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can see how another teacher uses the curriculum and access additional resources like vocabulary and how-to videos. how-to skills used in lessons. shared resources.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How can I use AI as a teacher? What are the best AI tools for teachers? In the world of AI in education, where innovation and creativity are especially vital, technologies with AI-generated content are reshaping teaching and how students learn in surprising ways.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2016

Curriculum Companion Wikis (K-5 only) follow a tech professional as s/he teaches each lesson in the SL K-5 curriculum textbooks. Presented via video (10-15 minutes each), you can ask questions, start a discussion with other teachers using the curriculum, and access additional resources.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2018

The company that set the bar for hyping adaptive-learning technology has had to adapt to new leadership and a new business model. Brian Kibby, CEO of Knewton Getting into the courseware business marks a major pivot for the New York City-based company, which originally licensed its adaptive learning technology to publishers.

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