eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

I’m glad to see you’ve got good critical thinking skills though – I think if I heard a bot claiming to be a psychologist, I might be a little suspect too! Of course, youth may overlook these flaws, choosing to ignore or forget that these bots arent human. When we asked Character.AI Note: Although the Character.AI

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

Clear verbal and nonverbal communication build trust and respect, making students feel heard and helping them more effectively develop motor skills. Physical education develops students’ motor skills and shapes physical activity and fitness behaviors. It also supports in class management and delivering clearer instruction.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Not only does this make the policy more likely to be effective, it teaches essential skills for students, such as agency, collaboration, self-awareness, and critical thinking. Students and educators alike will benefit from reviewing the results of the pilots, reflecting on their own experiences, and synthesizing the best next steps as a team.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

Over-reliance on AI could lead to gaps in fundamental skills, as students may not critically engage with the material. Schools should monitor student performance regularly to identify learning disruptions. These actions reduce risks and reinforce the role of human oversight. How can AI tutors affect long-term academic performance?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This aligns with findings from the literature, which emphasize that by intentionally integrating AI-powered learning tools, we can highlight best practices for student engagement with these technologies (Johnson, Adams Becker, & Cummins, 2022). This can lead to a richer dialogue and diverse perspectives on AI integration.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

When these foundational supports are provided, students are likely to feel ready to explore career opportunities and develop the workplace-ready skills needed in todays economy. Students are no longer just attending school to pass tests–they are actively seeking knowledge and skills to help them achieve their dreams.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

The less time you spend searching the house for supplies, the more time you can spend learning. I still had my kids use binders/folders/notebooks so they were developing good organization skills. Here is my favorite daily journal, which combines thoughtful prompts with academic skills!

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Helping your child feel confident using their learning tools can set a positive tone for the rest of the semester. Accommodate Mobile Learning: Not all students have access to a desktop or laptop at all times.

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From the Pond

JUNE 18, 2025

It’s also a thoughtful learning tool that integrates beautifully with your back-to-school program: Supports fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and assembling Explores colors and shapes with a familiar, kid-friendly theme Builds classroom community with writing prompts like “Sweet Friends Stick Together” Strengthens early writing skills with (..)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2020

Today’s educators are challenged with keeping students engaged in their learning to help them build the knowledge and employability skills they’ll need to be successful. But how do teachers accomplish this tall task and make learning irresistible? The answer lies in the effective use of multimedia learning tools.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Digital learning tools have proved themselves invaluable as classrooms across the globe made the abrupt change to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What really makes digital learning tools effective is a highly-qualified teacher who augments a lesson and links learning to real life.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These students came from all over the world to live in a dormitory-style house where they had a rigid schedule, including conditioning and skills training. I was able to meet their learning needs through an online curriculum and support their strengths, talents, and passion to pursue careers in tennis.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. Highlighting engineering also encourages students to pursue engineering classes and, potentially, engineering career paths.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2023

After decades of working with educational technology, I’ve come to the realization that technology will have its greatest impact in the classroom when educators allow learners to use digital technology as a self-directed learning tool. More importantly, they must be given control of when and how these digital tools are used.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Additionally, I guide my students in choosing appropriate interview attire by having them select outfits from their wardrobe and take pictures of their choices, using the tools directly in Classkick. This exercise helps them practice essential communication skills and familiarizes them with the process of visiting a healthcare professional.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Through this model, we’ve made education and the overall experience very student-centric; we factor in every student’s individual short-term and long-term goals; and we engage students in deeper learning that’s connected to the real world (i.e., critical thinking skills and problem solving).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

To prepare students for success in a remote learning environment, Learning.com is adding remote learning lessons to its EasyTech content library. Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2021

There’s still time this school year to help high school students learn the skills they’ll require to thrive in Higher Education. Leverage remote learning tools. It may seem like using a search engine is an intuitive process; you enter the term or phrase you are looking for, and the results pop up.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Zaner-Bloser, a publisher of early literacy resources, has entered into an agreement with ed-tech company Listenwise, an award-winning platform that brings podcasts to the classroom, to promote and sell its listening skills platform of the same name to the K-5 market. Very simply, students with stronger listening skills are better learners.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Yet, reading is like any skill that we can improve with practice. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2015

Supports the Standards Mastery Reporting Tool (SMART) system – a new grading system, created by teachers to report student mastery of concepts and skills. Standards-Based Grading Support: a. Standards-based, or SMART grading, allows assignments to be graded based on one or many standards instead of one generic letter or number grade.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2020

Written in partnership with New Schools Venture Fund, the report sought out practices that lead to positive outcomes for students learning skills, such as goal setting, relationship building and independence. We cannot expect the kids to learn a new skill until the grown-ups have a good handle on how to model it!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

She also touched on using games as a learning tool and how this approach prepares students for their future. EdSurge: You’re a mental health professional; what attracted you to a school focused on game-based learning? And that is one of the main pillars of game-like learning: fostering 21st-century skills.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool. Just getting teachers to bring this into the classroom, the initial first step, can be difficult and can feel out of their skill set. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 11/30/2018 - 11:24. Predicting the future is notoriously difficult.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

By lending online student-driven instruction with offline teacher-delivered lessons and activities, the program simultaneously addresses gaps in fundamental literacy skills while building higher-order analytical skills through age-appropriate content, motivational elements, and unparalleled personalization.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce. While digital tools are woven into educational pedagogy nationwide, another component of learning may help educators give students advantages in a world not yet known to them. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 08/30/2018 - 17:18.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Digital learning is key to helping students build the skills they’ll need to succeed in college and the workforce. This year, Digital Learning Day is on February 27, and we’ve gathered some tools and resources to help you celebrate. ” Related content: 12 awesome digital learning resources.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

A robot is the single most engaging learning tool I’ve used with students. It appeals to children of all ages, genders, and backgrounds—and it goes beyond technology to include so many learning goals. But robotics can be easily incorporated into instruction.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Edtech tools also enable students to learn beyond the four walls of the classroom, providing them with so many more opportunities to enhance their critical thinking skills and understand real-world situations. These are all important skills to have when moving beyond the classroom and into the real world.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Here, 13 educators share snapshots of the digital learning tools they’re using in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We should be aiding our children and future generations in their journey of lifelong learning and equipping them with the skills they can transfer in any job or business they find themselves in. Children need space to learn and grasp new concepts and ideas; that’s how we get innovation and a more prosperous future.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minneapolis, Minnesota Pivot Interactives, a phenomena-based, active learning tool for science teaching, has been honored with three Educators Pick Best of STEM awards, an EdTech program judged solely by science and STEM educators.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“‘With respect to students, it is the Board’s policy that they are required to rely on their own knowledge, skills, and resources when completing school work,’ according to the district’s policies. In Michigan’s Fenton Area Public Schools, staff may use AI in ethical and responsible ways. ”

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

We asked YoungGonzaga to share her thoughts on the benefits of online learning, how virtual labs help develop the skills today’s IT leaders need, and why she feels compelled to give back to the technology community. Steph YoungGonzaga YoungGonzaga’s favorite online learning tools. A key part of her arsenal? Virtual labs.

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