Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Early STEM exposure–and successes or failures in STEM learning–can often make or break a child’s willingness to participate in STEM learning.
What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)
eSchool News
APRIL 25, 2025
Watching her struggle, I realized language-learning tools just werent designed for kids. They often involved reading (which she couldnt do yet), they felt too much like work, and they didn’t offer speaking practice–critical for kids learning a new language.
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Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool. It regularly participates in several different competitions, including ones for robotics and solar cars. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 11/30/2018 - 11:24. Predicting the future is notoriously difficult. There was lots of trial and error.”.
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3 ways to make virtual learning more impactful
eSchool News
JANUARY 7, 2021
The pandemic has necessitated the widespread adoption of virtual learning, but if it’s going to be a primary and effective learning tool for the foreseeable future, we have some serious work to do.
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Career-connected learning builds a more employable, future-ready generation
eSchool News
MAY 2, 2025
Encouraging students to participate in internships, apprenticeships, or mentorship programs can bridge the connection between their talents and real-world job opportunities. Personalized learning platforms, aptitude assessments, career identification, and skill-based learning tools provide the foundation for this transformation.
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15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator
eSchool News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports edtech startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes.
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Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement
eSchool News
JUNE 8, 2023
The discussion extends far beyond these well-known online learning tools. There are some emerging peer-learning and social-learning edtech tools that can further transform every facet of the classroom experience, particularly heightening engagement. The projected growth of the edtech industry to $605.8
5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom
eSchool News
JANUARY 10, 2025
“Empirical research has shown that students in gamified classrooms tend to participate more actively in lessons, leading to improved academic performance and retention of knowledge” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Gamification isnt just about having fun–its about creating an environment where students actively participate and learn.
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The COVID crisis reminds us that education requires co-creation
eSchool News
JUNE 16, 2020
Research shows us that children need rich and frequent oral language experiences in their younger years to set the foundation for long-term learning. If families and caregivers have access to technology, books, and other learning tools, they’re much more likely to be able to provide those experiences to children.
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5 ways to get results from your virtual tutoring program
eSchool News
APRIL 6, 2023
In fact, in the fall of 2022, our students who participated in tutoring showed greater growth on the Renaissance Star Reading assessment than students who did not participate. Thanks to a data-driven approach to tutoring, we have been able to help our students increase their growth and confidence in reading.
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Students need–and deserve–a globalized curriculum
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Children need space to learn and grasp new concepts and ideas; that’s how we get innovation and a more prosperous future. It will culturally enrich students Culture influences us all, and the mediums we participate in, but much of it is neglected in the traditional curriculum–particularly in Western countries.
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5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity
eSchool News
JULY 16, 2024
These are 5 ways you can use technology to promote creativity in your classroom: Engagement with AI: There are several AI tools like School AI and Magic School that students can use that will promote their creativity. Interactive lessons: There are several web tools like Nearpod and Peardeck that help bring your daily lessons to life.
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Post-pandemic tools are focusing on engaging digital content for all learning scenarios
eSchool News
JULY 13, 2021
.” A key part of the update is the continued ability of the features and tools to meet the needs of in-person, hybrid, or remote learners. “One thing we’ve been very cognizant of as we built the tools is it’s not just an online/hybrid learning tool,” Ediger said.
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Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
eSchool News
JANUARY 31, 2023
Developed in partnership with Filament Games, “Mission: Mars” challenges participants to engage in the Engineering Design Process, developing and iterating on vehicles ready to navigate the mysterious red planet and complete exploratory missions with friends to survive on Mars.
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Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?
eSchool News
JUNE 4, 2024
There are a growing number of screenless learning tools cropping up to meet the demand for learning innovation without the worries surrounding mental health. For example, SayKid recently launched the ToyBot, designed to encourage students to become more active participants in their learning through dialogue and play.
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Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction
eSchool News
MARCH 11, 2025
Interactive collaborative learning tools Digital collaboration spaces have redefined group learning by creating flexible environments where students can contribute in ways that match their communication preferences.
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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources
eSchool News
JUNE 14, 2024
During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”
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5 steps to help students with reading-based learning differences
eSchool News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Key points: Dyslexic students often incur additional stress in the classroom Using different learning tools and regular communication can help students’ comfort levels See related article: The intersection of the science of reading and edtech Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school.
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Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning
eSchool News
APRIL 22, 2024
s commitment to leading the charge in understanding and implementing inclusive learning design practices that benefit every learner, regardless of their neurotype.” Highlighting the Kahoot! Material from a press release was used in this report.
FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program
eSchool News
JUNE 21, 2024
. “This pilot program represents a crucial step in providing the resources necessary to safeguard sensitive information and maintain secure, reliable access to digital learning tools.
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Pearson asks N.J. students for help designing new digital products
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Nine New Jersey elementary middle school students are joining forces with Pearson designers and developers to help the company design features for digital learning solutions. Participants in Kids CoLab Hoboken will meet virtually and face-to-face throughout the 2015-2016 school year with teams from Pearson.
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Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
eSchool News
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Developed in partnership with Filament Games, “Mission: Mars” challenges participants to engage in the Engineering Design Process, developing and iterating on vehicles ready to navigate the mysterious red planet and complete exploratory missions with friends to survive on Mars.
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Popular Ebooks and Audiobooks Keep Students Reading All Summer Long
eSchool News
MAY 6, 2022
From May 4 through August 17, students from participating schools worldwide can enjoy free, 24/7 access through the Sora reading app to 50 juvenile and young adult ebooks, audiobooks and Read-Alongs from their school, the largest amount ever offered through the program. Sora was named one of TIME ’s Best Inventions of 2019.
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4 key ways schools can strengthen and advance cybersecurity strategies
eSchool News
MARCH 1, 2023
In a 2022 survey , 72 percent of the participating school administrators responded that cybersecurity was either a priority or high priority for their district leadership and local school boards. With so much money being invested in educational software, it is critical to monitor if teachers and students are using our paid learning tools.
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5 essential digital learning reads
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The benefits of esports make a compelling case for creating a program: Research shows that students who participate in scholastic esports experience social and emotional benefits, increased academic achievement, and higher graduation rates. In an AI-driven world, how can students maintain their own voices?
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Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Smart boards have proven to be invaluable tools for educators seeking to foster active participation and enhance learning retention among students, especially with those that are compatible with their favorite interactive apps.
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Harnessing edtech for deeper science engagement
eSchool News
APRIL 4, 2023
Over time and through trial and error, we’ve learned the importance of engaging students in relevant content that is meaningful to them, engaging them in monitoring their own learning, or engaging them through strategies that make learning accessible.
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Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education
eSchool News
JULY 22, 2024
In a virtual setting, it becomes even more critical to find tools that keep these students engaged and provide the support they need. Classkick excels in creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning.
Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms
eSchool News
AUGUST 26, 2024
For more news on sports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In time for back-to-school season, Verizon is launching a free scholastic high school esports league through its free Verizon Innovative Learning HQ portal. The esports league opened for registration in early August and runs from September 23 to December 13.
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6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse
eSchool News
MARCH 14, 2023
Using the metaverse can assist greatly with this by providing the opportunity to invite students with different needs to participate in positive and engaging learning experiences. Many immersive learning experiences are difficult or impossible to access for students with physical disabilities or impairments.
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Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread
eSchool News
MARCH 18, 2024
Utilizing digital learning tools to help improve and support meaningful student participation in math discussions is a key way to bridge this gap. Incorporating translanguaging during class can also encourage students to use their full linguistic repertoire to navigate the content.
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5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss
eSchool News
JUNE 9, 2023
Learn how our school created a successful PD system for teachers to learn and be empowered by each other by participating in a virtual class visit. Class Visits: A PD Model for Teachers Growing Teachers Instructional coaches are frequently asked, “What is everyone else doing in their classrooms?”
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Enhancing classroom learning with interactive maps
eSchool News
MARCH 4, 2024
In general, students are drawn to maps and globes in the classroom and the beauty of the interactive map is that it allows them to zoom in, pan, and click on specific regions or events, which encourages even more active participation and sparks their curiosity.
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BOOKR Kids Enters US Educational Market With BOOKR CLASS Next Generation ESL Learning App For Classrooms And Families
eSchool News
OCTOBER 1, 2021
According to BOOKR Kids Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dorka Horvath, BOOKR Class underscores the unique effectiveness of ability digital media as ESL learning tools for the classroom. Immersive and interactive, digital learning tools can encourage new levels of creativity and concentration in the classroom,” said Horvath.
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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level
Edsurge
JUNE 10, 2024
For the past four years, applied learning pedagogies, including digital tools like game-based platforms, have been explored within LAUSD to build math, literacy and social-emotional learning competencies using applied learning pedagogy.
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How to have true inclusion
eSchool News
MAY 23, 2018
an inclusive education consultant and co-founder of the National Center on Inclusive Education, offered participants in the recent edWebinar, “ Inclusion is More Than ‘Just Being In ,’” a new way to define the term. Jorgensen, Ph.D., Jorgensen argued that there should be no prerequisites, especially regarding communication.
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How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement
eSchool News
APRIL 1, 2025
The impact of visual and interactive learning tools Visual media profoundly influences how students process and retain information. Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. This approach aligns with how modern students naturally process information.
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Cutting-Edge Technology Teaches Lessons about World War I
eSchool News
JUNE 9, 2023
While National History Day participants will get a personal introduction to the WWI Teaching Resources, educators anywhere in the country can use them to bring history to life. Using the resources, made available through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ , educators and students can immerse themselves in WWI history.
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Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Physical projects allow kids to use materials in new ways, generating ideas and encouraging more frequent class participation. Teachers can start experiential learning activities at the beginning of the school year to set the pace and tone of the classroom. Hands-on projects provide the perfect opportunity.
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SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time
eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2025
Game Show : A front-of-class experience that turns quizzes into an interactive game show, perfect for review sessions and whole-class participation. “By integrating AI Assist, we’re giving teachers access to powerful, time-saving tools that streamline quiz creation without sacrificing quality or customization.”
K-12 Students Access 100 Million+ Digital Books from their Schools with Sora Reading App
eSchool News
JUNE 7, 2022
Students at participating schools can enjoy free access to 50 popular juvenile and young adult ebooks, audiobooks and Read-Alongs from their school. Supporting the need to read required curriculum titles, class sets and pleasure reading digital books, Sora’s powerful learning tools and insights help meet the needs of students and educators.
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Tennessee’s supplemental STEM curriculum available to all
eSchool News
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Learning Blade’s technology aims to increase interest in STEM careers, with over 70 percent of participating students indicating that they learn about new careers and inspiring over 35 percent to be more likely to consider STEM as a future career. Many have participated in the free training sessions that are included.
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My top 3 digital science lab resources
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2023
Add to this the fact that districts often emphasize and require science teachers to host and participate in school and district Science Fairs, and it is no wonder that good science teachers are hard to come by.
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K-12 and Higher Ed Institutions Lead Consortium to Advance EdTech Innovation and Trust
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? Today, nearly 900 organizations participate from 28 countries.
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