eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. The future of hybrid learning is bright, and the benefits are unmatched.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

In addition, specialized apps and extensions are available through the Chrome store, including Read&Write for Google Chrome, Screencastify, Move It, Vysor, and Grammarly, to name a few. Microsoft Learning Tools : Free tools to improve reading and writing skills for all ages and abilities.

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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. They simply log into their school or district’s online learning program and they won’t fall behind.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As of September 1, ReadSpeaker’s accessibility and engagement tools are fully integrated into Moodle LMS, expanding learning opportunities for more than 200 million learners. ReadSpeaker is a great innovator in this space and brings our users the most trusted text-to-speech enhanced learning tools available today.”.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read about the three 2023 winners here. Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. reading intervention program. Jump to: Tamiko Hatcher , Michelle Kruse , Dr. Dana T.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2021

APN News has a great article on tools that make that possible. Here’s a peek: Top 5 online learning tools for a healthy development of your children’s mind in 2021. The benefits of e-learning are tremendous. 10 Bits of Wisdom I Learned From a Computer. The Importance of SEL to Education Success.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Having the technology necessary to access online learning opportunities isn’t enough. More often, “they’re a place where teachers upload resources for students to read.”

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2020

Equity and access have been huge concerns with remote learning, to the extent that some districts have not permitted online learning to be their primary approach. Kids need to keep their minds active through practicing the fundamentals of reading and math. The disruption will widen equity gaps.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a complicated question, even in the best of times—one that has been at the forefront of our daily online teaching practice and our research into the online behaviors and interactions that can have the greatest impact on successful learner outcomes. There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Personalized learning tools such as Chromebooks or online learning modules are well positioned to make productive use of students’ time , allowing teachers to utilize their time for meetings with small groups and individuals. Where classroom technology can shine, however, is making a teacher’s time more malleable. .

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

— Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. Many teachers in older grades are not taught how to teach foundational literacy skills.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Academy is an online learning tool which provides kids with a fun way to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math — both at home and in the classroom. “This collaboration between HMH and the Celtics provides students with educational, basketball-themed content in an exciting and interactive way.”.

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Gaggle Speaks

OCTOBER 7, 2015

CPS needed additional controls, including 24/7 filtering and monitoring, to make Google Apps a safe online learning environment. In this case study learn how Cincinnati Public Schools is able to: Provide safety controls that surpass those that come with Google Apps.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2017

He says the tools from Spain have quality content for Spanish speakers, and for English tools, tech providers such as Pearson and Mcgraw Hill have sufficed in the past, but he is looking for more STEM learning tools now. “I You know education is not a big business in Mexico. schools is live video applications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2023

Read on to find out. Teaching Methods and Learning Tools Learning environment in the classroom can influence perception and comprehension on many levels. Reading and Analyzing Overall comprehension improves when students realize that most texts are structured according to cause-and-effect relationships.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

Steph YoungGonzaga credits online learning with enriching her education and helping establish herself as an IT thought leader. After earning both a Masters and a Doctorate online, and following a successful twenty-year career as a corporate IT executive, YoungGonzaga recently returned to her roots. A key part of her arsenal?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The tricky part with these tools is that you will have to clash artificial intelligence with another machine learning tool to detect plagiarism cases. The purpose is to detect whether an assignment has been penned by an AI tool instead of a student. It is an interesting approach to AI writing that will require some time.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Next, the tour weaved through several classrooms where students were using Google Docs to collaboratively take notes on their own device and read alouds using interactive whiteboards. Teachers transitioned seamlessly from leading discussions to using technology tools. Personalized Learning Through Cortex.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Learners achieve higher achievement scores in math One 2016 randomized study by Roschelle et al found that students attained higher achievement scores when teachers combined one-on-one attention and web-based homework tools.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 5, 2015

Read the entire case study, “Student Safety Doesn’t Take the Summer Off,” and learn more about how Gaggle helps students stay safe when using Google Apps for Education and other online learning tools, by visiting the case study section of the Gaggle Content library.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

After all, teaching is like swimming; you can read all the books in the world about it, but until you’re thrown in the deep end, you can’t fully comprehend it. In spite of this new edtech landscape and the countless new SISs, LMSs, devices and online learning tools, some challenges of teaching with tech from the aughts persist.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Read the entire case study, “Creating a Safe 1:1 Learning Environment,” and learn more about how Gaggle helps students stay safe when using Google Apps for Education and other online learning tools, by visiting the case study section of the Gaggle Content Library.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Restricting access to digital learning tools isn’t the best way to keeps students safe. In this “walled garden” approach to online safety, students will climb over, or dig under, a walled garden to get to places where they shouldn’t be. ” Student Safety Success Stories'

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

When new colleagues start work at The Learning Accelerator (TLA), they’re often surprised that one of the first “required” organizational readings is actually a 2014 video called “ Conference Call in Real Life.” Several meta-studies of the efficacy of adult online learning programs support this.

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Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2018

The curriculum will draw on Facebook’s online learning tool, Blueprint , a publicly-available platform that hosts courses and certifications on topics such as generating leads on the social media platforms to monetizing content and increasing online sales.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Developed by teachers and using a free online learning tool, students broaden their worldview through meaningful interactions with peers across the globe. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Read Jacqui’s tech thriller series, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

I'm excited to read more! As many #DLNchat -ters pointed out, they are efficient and thus attractive assessment tools for instructors of large courses. Erin Crisp put it this way, “Exams can be great formative tools to help me as a learner understand what I should be paying attention to from the learning resources and instruction.”

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k12

APRIL 17, 2025

Beyond traditional public and private schools, families can now choose online learning, charter programs, and hybrid models. Many parents ask the key question: Is online school better than in-person learning for my child? Is online school better than in-person school?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

She makes some great points about first, why blended learning is becoming so popular, and second, how to make that happen in your life: Blended learning is becoming increasingly popular as institutions transition from classroom style learning to mixed media and online learning. Online Classes.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The first segment included two guests with different perspectives: Candace Thille, an assistant professor of education at Stanford Graduate School of Education, and Mark Milliron, co-founder and chief learning officer at Civitas Learning. We’ll publish part two of the discussion next week (or you can watch the complete video, below).

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Learning unfolds not in desks neatly arranged in rows, but at kitchen tables, bedroom desks, and quiet corners of the home. For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. Use Narrative Techniques Storytelling is one of the most powerful learning tools.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

Reading and math scores are at their lowest in decades, while mental illnesses, absenteeism, and bullying are on the rise. When students have underqualified teachers or full-time substitutes , they’re more likely to experience learning delays, low graduation rates, and test scores below grade level. Where did it all go wrong?

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

Educators transitioned from in-person teaching to remote learning, often with minimal training or preparation. This shift required them to master new digital tools and vet online learning resources with little notice, all while simultaneously ensuring students remained engaged and on track academically.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

. — Shaun Fagan , Senior Vice President of Product, Lightspeed Technologies The use of audiobooks, film, and other forms of media in the classroom became a hot topic in 2024 due to the common misconception that audiobooks dont count as reading. We know that many students across the country are not reading on grade level.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Among the most effective strategies my team and I have implemented is blended learning. Blended learning rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as an effective way of combining the best of face-to-face instruction with adaptive online learning or other technology-based resources.

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