eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

“The latest addition to EasyTech is designed to help both teachers and students navigate online learning this year, ensuring they are able to reap all of the benefits that online tools can provide,” said Keith Oelrich, CEO at Learning.com. “A Students are able to do self-paced lessons that take them step-by-step through learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

Today, it boasts a feature that creates customized study plans for students, based on what subjects they need to learn, and by when (usually in time for a big test). It claims its quizzes can deliver feedback specific to students’ responses on open-ended questions. Quizlet also has its eyes set on growing outside the U.S.,

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Beyond the Worksheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

One of the strategies Ive adopted in my classroom is allowing students to use their notes during quizzes. In this post, Ill explore the pros and cons of allowing notes on quizzes and why I stand by my decision to implement this practice. The Pros of Allowing Notes on Quizzes: 1. The Cons of Allowing Notes on Quizzes: 1.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

“Sometimes this provides insight into something other than pedagogy: soft skill issues or non-education-related happenings that have a profound influence on student learning.”. These short, informal quizzes can offer snapshots of individual student performance and allow teachers to adjust their teaching as the student grows. . “At

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

has been to encourage kids’ natural curiosity using science and history, with host Molly Bloom and a rotation of young co-hosts asking and answering questions about the world that surrounds us. They are perfect to pair with our teaching resources, interactive transcripts and quizzes.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

We all see students in television shows and movies sitting in neat little rows, listening attentively to the teacher, and answering questions. If creating fascinating lesson plans and delivering them to a highly engaged group of kids was what teaching was really like, teaching would be a whole lot easier than it actually is.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash. Buil et al.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Flipgrid is a video discussion platform where teachers (or even students) record a discussion topic or question to their FlipGrid account. No one can access the questions or answers except those included in the teacher’s dashboard. Once a month, add a question to the Flipgrid. App; freemium. Activity Suggestions.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

TeachTap uses AI to bring historical figures to life as teachers, allowing students to learn, for example, about the Civil War with Abraham Lincoln, the civil rights movement through the lens of Martin Luther King Jr, or the laws of motion from Sir Isaac Newton. Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For years, the global learning platform Kahoot has been growing its foothold in the K-12 space through acquisitions and add-ons to its popular quiz platform. And no, it’s not more quizzes. Kids, to introduce young children to foundational skills and concepts like social-emotional learning, math and reading.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Through Live Quiz, teachers can now spark lively classroom discussions by asking students questions live through virtual meeting solutions, like Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft Teams Standard Quiz. Tighter integrations with Learning Management Systems. Video-Based Quiz.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Simulation-Based Learning and Community To make the content more engaging and practical, incorporating simulation-based learning tools can bring complex concepts to life for all students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2020

The app presents students with a typical fifth-grade math question—turn 29 / 9 into a mixed fraction. The company has also undergone another marriage of sorts: an acquisition that will bring quizzes and other tools that help students prepare for the SAT and other standardized tests. The app is accessible on all devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Thinglink is a free cross-platform digital tool where users turn any image into an interactive graphic by adding “hot spots” that connect to text, images, video, audio, or weblinks. Students select the background image that addresses the topic and then link resources to it that provide information in support of the question asked.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

It combines dynamic learning activities with a powerful adaptive learning engine that tailors content to each students individual needs. Students work through interactive spelling exercises, games, and quizzes that are designed not just for repetition, but for true understanding and mastery. Click to view slideshow.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers. One of the key advantages of classroom learning is the immediate feedback loop it offers. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

I believe that mistakes are one of the most powerful learning tools. In my classroom, mistakes arent something to feartheyre an essential part of the learning process. Ask for questions to ensure every student understands how to complete the assignment. What are some of the main things you’ve learned so far?

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

If preferred, send letters to parents letting them know about this new learning platform their children will engage in at school and maybe at home as homework. This includes introductory videos, learning tools, and more to assist you in finding the best way to blend eSpark into your class. What I really like about eSpark.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And for some faculty, the biggest question is: What about the extras the publishers give us (like those homework systems that automatically grade work students turn in)? Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes. Norton invited me to co-author a new book, as it needs an intellectual rationale to be on the market.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 1.

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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? At K12, we believe education should be flexible, engaging, and tailored to each childs needs.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Emmanuel Andre, a Baltimore educator, describes his ideal checklist question as, “How much can administrators, grade level chairs and central office folk see? In conversations, several educators used a phrase to describe something else they look for in LMSs, and that’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

For instance, an online biology textbook might include a short section about protein synthesis, followed by a question. If few students answer the question correctly, the software can flag the professor, or the textbook author, to consider revising the content to make it clearer. A screen capture of the Acuitus digital tutor interface.

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