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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Beyond the Worksheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As teachers, were always on the lookout for methods that not only assess our students knowledge but also help them develop critical skills. One of the strategies Ive adopted in my classroom is allowing students to use their notes during quizzes. 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

Unlike summative assessments, which provide an overall view of a student’s growth from the beginning to the end of a class, formative assessments allow teachers to assess students as they learn and adjust the curriculum to focus on areas where students may need more help. “A Teachers Use Online Forms to Gauge Student Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning can be achieved by providing innovative tools and methods that improve engagement, personalization, and efficiency. One of the primary ways technology enhances teaching is through interactive learning tools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational apps offer interactive lessons, quizzes, and simulations, catering to diverse learning styles. Learning management systems streamline administrative tasks, allowing educators to organize, distribute, and assess assignments efficiently. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the contemporary educational landscape, harnessing technology is pivotal to revolutionizing K-12 student learning. Integrating technology enhances engagement, personalization, and skill development. How do you use technology to improve your learning? What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tools like discussion forums, shared documents, and video conferencing facilitate teamwork and idea exchange. Developing Digital Skills : Using technology in the classroom helps students build critical digital literacy skills that are essential for future careers in our increasingly digital world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2021

In a traditional classroom, teachers can: Communicate the learning targets before each class Have clear and consistent behavior expectations Provide several, short activities to complete in class Encourage talking during group work Use student interests to teach new skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They are perfect to pair with our teaching resources, interactive transcripts and quizzes.” ” Reaching over two million students, Listenwise podcast lessons help students develop listening comprehension and other core literacy skills and build academic vocabulary and background knowledge in a wide range of domains.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

And no, it’s not more quizzes. Kids, to introduce young children to foundational skills and concepts like social-emotional learning, math and reading. The prospect of national universal preschool and affordable child care on the horizon—both of which will need curriculum and learning tools—certainly isn’t hurting, she adds.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2018

The scope of skills taught in schools is relatively narrow, and at first, it’s reasonable to assume that the right arrangement of activities on a playlist, or the correct sequence of Khan Academy videos, could meet the needs of all children. I’ve come to learn that this way of thinking is reductive, at best.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2016

“Twig and Tigtag support student engagement and enthusiasm in science learning and are an excellent means to affordably update an existing curriculum with modern, compelling, real world STEM content,” says Bruce Wilcox, Vice President for Carolina Biological.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By integrating technology, educators can foster collaboration, improve efficiency, and prepare students with critical digital skills for the future–this underscores the importance of technology in the classroom. This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Finally, technology improves efficiency for educators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Flippity is an amazing free add-on that morphs Google Spreadsheets from a data aggregator to a multifunctional fun learning tool. Once added, you can use it to create flashcards, quizzes, tests, spelling words, track progress, track badges earned, award certificates, for tournament brackets, and more. GCFLearnFree Tech Basics.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

The physical presence of classmates fosters social interaction, empathy, and teamwork, crucial skills for navigating the world beyond academia. What is classroom learning? This feedback mechanism facilitates continuous learning and helps students address misconceptions promptly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2025

A 2024 Journal of Educational Psychology study showed that students with strong spelling and writing skills were 25% more likely to secure college scholarships. Students work through interactive spelling exercises, games, and quizzes that are designed not just for repetition, but for true understanding and mastery.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Virtual Field Trips: Utilize virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications to take students on virtual field trips, allowing them to explore historical landmarks, ecosystems, or outer space from the confines of the classroom, enhancing experiential learning. How does technology help students learn?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

According to national social studies teacher education guidelines , infusing technology into instruction should: Extend learning beyond what could be done without technology. Foster the development of the skills, knowledge, and participation as good citizens in a democratic society. Introduce technology in context.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

Reading is defined as “ the action or skill of absorbing written or printed matter silently or aloud.” Sounds dry, maybe even boring, but once a child learns to read, they get much more than an understanding of words, sentences, paragraphs, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Spelling City. Free (with fee for app upgrades). Flocabulary.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

This not only bridges the gap between campuses but also fosters teamwork and communication skills (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). 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

This not only bridges the gap between campuses but also fosters teamwork and communication skills (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

Each targeted quest curates a collection of third-party apps, webtools, videos, games, and other resources that focus on particular math or reading skills identified by the teacher or from the student’s earlier work as an area of academic need. The first time students open the program, eSpark takes time to get to their base skill level.

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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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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Student skills and perception. Students may feel isolated, lose motivation, cannot self-direct or self-motivate, may be struggling to learn English, may be new to Canadian (or other country) education systems, and thus, may end up withdrawing from or failing courses. Students determine where and when they will study.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2020

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. Valli says his platform has seen a net increase in traffic and sales since the outbreak as parents research additional learning tools for children.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Student skills and perception. Students may feel isolated, lose motivation, cannot self-direct or self-motivate, may be struggling to learn English, may be new to Canadian (or other country) education systems, and thus, may end up withdrawing from or failing courses. Students determine where and when they will study.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Once they finish, teachers can assess learning either formatively or summatively using quizzes, games, and more. With favorite characters like Tim and Moby and collaborations with highly-respected partners like iCivics, students will want to watch and learn from these videos. Discussion Boards. Virtual boards.

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Learning Essay Students Testing 104

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2017

As the chief executive behind one of the world’s most popular language-learning tools, Luis von Ahn ironically struggles with picking up a new tongue. I’m actually very bad at learning languages, which is pretty funny, considering what I do,” the CEO and co-founder of Duolingo said in an email to EdSurge.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

Seymour coined the term to advance a new theory of learning, claiming that children learn best when they. use tech-empowered learning tools and computational environments, take active roles of designers and builders; and do it in a social setting, with helpful mentors and coaches, or over networks. Learning Stories.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Recommended Tools: Kahoot Interactive quizzes Quizizz Self-paced learning games Blooket & Prodigy Curriculum-aligned game-based platforms You can also create custom games: Award points for task completion Use flashcard competitions Introduce reward systems for meeting academic goals 2. </p>

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k12

APRIL 17, 2025

Many parents ask the key question: Is online school better than in-person learning for my child? Our online programs combine state-certified teachers, interactive learning tools, and a supportive communitygiving students the best of both worlds.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

That sentiment is backed by learning-science research in a concept called the “doer effect.” Studies have consistently shown that students tasked with responding to interactive exercises, like answering online quizzes, retain more than those tasked with passive learning activities such as reading or watching videos.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

The students academic levels span an incredible range–from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency. Students can listen to, read, and take quizzes on books of their choosing or assigned by their teacher. They have other add-on programs to address foundational skills, vocabulary, and writing instruction.

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