eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

But today, digital learning resources are embraced as tools that highly-skilled educators can use to boost student engagement and connect classroom lessons to the real world. Here, five educators share the digital learning tools and resources that have proven successful in their classrooms and in their schools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But digital learning trends and technologies change so quickly that sometimes, it’s difficult to know where to focus or where to invest funding, time, and resources. Let’s teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2020

What strategies and technology tools can teachers leverage to take their traditional classes online? I have fielded multiple questions about the best ways to engage students and leverage online learning tools if schools close for a period of time. PrepOnlineLesson.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I’ve experienced the phenomenon of reading a text, but when I get to the end of a page or the bottom of the article, I have no idea what the text was about. I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. Yes, my eyes technically scanned the words, but I wasn’t thinking about what I was reading.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

They use laptops, touch TVs and Microsoft Office products for both independent and whole-class learning. One tool on heavy rotation is Microsoft’s Immersive Reader. Many Immersive Reader features are designed to personalize learning and make it accessible to all. They want to know you can read their writing.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2018

Many of them have been immersed in apps and digital games featuring engaging user experience, or UX, since before they could read. I believe that thoughtful, research-based experiences are what make good learning tools exceptional.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. Keep reading to discover how this educator keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic. Nominee : Nick Baskwill.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Today’s kids are built differently.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Eighty-one percent of superintendents agree that student behavioral concerns are worse now than before the pandemic, with 35 percent saying the situation has gotten significantly worse. (

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

This has increased student engagement during whole group lessons. Materials While I tend to shy away from creating many worksheets for my students to complete, there are times when they have a worksheet, notetaker, and ditto of some sort that is used to show what knowledge they have gained. You can do it!

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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. I am constantly on the hunt for good tech reading tools.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2024

6 ways to boost literacy platform usage We have almost 1,000 students here in grades 6-8, and they use the program every other day in their PACK class as part of our new “Wit and Wisdom” 5-day/90-minute curriculum program. Everyone is enrolled in it and the students split their time between math and reading. Train every teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Creating podcasts has also been shown to improve reading, writing, and listening skills, while promoting student engagement and collaboration, according to Besser, Blackwell, & Saenz (2022). By creating podcasts, students practice receptive and productive skills. Smart Learning Environments, 10(1), 2018.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of edtech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Because it’s often easier to picture how you might integrate a tool or strategy after seeing another educator do the same, here are some examples of how teachers are using digital tools in their own classrooms: McKenna Akane, a new STEM teacher in the Alberton School District in Montana, uses Bee-Bots.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2024

Nurture and promote healthy digital engagement Educators and IT directors today are more attentive to creating a safe and positive experience for students via the learning tools and administrative technology employed at the district. But as we looked at one specific solution , we let out a little sigh of contentment.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address. In a virtual setting, it becomes even more critical to find tools that keep these students engaged and provide the support they need.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read about the three 2023 winners here. Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. reading intervention program. Jump to: Tamiko Hatcher , Michelle Kruse , Dr. Dana T.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2018

In “ Dyslexia: Hidden Costs and Money-Saving Techniques for Districts ,” Noland makes a case for front-loading the funding to shrink the learning gap at an earlier age and offers cost-effective solutions to help students engage in their education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Maybe some of these challenges sound familiar, whether you’re a district, a school, a curriculum leader or an instructional coach, a digital learning specialist, or a librarian. Resources for competency learning can be built and shared with digital tools, so both the competency process and edtech training are happening at once.

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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 K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Read the other articles here and here. At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For anyone involved in education, the importance of engagement is clear. And the need for both student engagement and buy-in cannot be overstated when it comes to device rollout. The more aligned students are with teachers, and the more aligned students are with one another, the more effective any implementation will be.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the upcoming school year, we can expect more educators and counselors to focus on aligning their students’ educational experiences with the demands of the job market so that they are better prepared to pursue college and/or career pathways that will empower them to succeed.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

These researchers argue that student engagement is created and enhanced by the involvement of three key players in any K-12 online learning experience: teachers, parents and peers. Similar online approaches such as recorded or live book readings and virtual office hours can be just as effective.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

Vadim wanted to create enough curriculum games so they would be effective daily learning tools in schools. I had one big question: Would using games as a primary learning tool actually improve my students’ performance? Student Engagement. Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

When I started teaching data science and artificial intelligence in Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, I was frustrated by how little insight I actually felt I had into how effective my teaching was, until the end-of-semester final exam grades and student assessments came in.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Engaging and Fun Digital learning tools should be interactive and entertaining, capturing children's attention while fostering learning. Look for apps and programs that use bright colors, interesting animations and fun characters to keep students engaged.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2021

Projecting exceptional images and providing versatility with convenient built-in projection tools, the new models are designed to enhance student engagement and optimize existing spaces with eye-catching effects and displays.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

To scaffold their analysis, I provided a couple of foundational readings on AI, alongside an article of their choosing, see Roose, 2023 and Gates, 2023 citations. As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

As such, students with disabilities typically struggle with vision or hearing impairments, attention issues, organization problems, and difficulty recognizing words. These symptoms can make it challenging for them to read, write, understand information, and communicate. Inadequate funding Assistive technologies are investments.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Set limits, encourage breaks, and involve other learning activities to keep engagement high. A little involvement from parents makes all the difference in turning it into a true learning tool. How Educators Can Integrate AI Tutors into the Classroom AI tutors can be a powerful tool for teachers in modern classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

Words Open Reading Doors) is an independent K-5 learning resource that is committed to the principle that all kids should understand the words they use, how to use them to express themselves, and that doing so powers their lives. They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. Mission US.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). The Flipped Classroom Model To further enhance engagement, we adopted a flipped classroom approach.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). The Flipped Classroom Model To further enhance engagement, we adopted a flipped classroom approach.

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