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. Bridge mathematical learning to a world beyond the classroom. Teachers can help students see how math animates science, history, music, social studies, art, and sports.

Languages 327

Languages Language Math Culture 327

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

One middle school social studies teacher from Pennsylvania made his decision to make the leap to a corporate role after breaking up fights in the hallways became a near-daily activity. The National Education Association recently reported that 90 percent of teachers surveyed expressed burnout as a serious concern.

Education 246

Education Social Studies Learning Special Education 246

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent School District to bring its award-winning program to approximately 23,600 students and 1,100 teachers. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico.

English 184

English Exams Language Languages 184

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

ChatGPT is the AI tool I use in the classroom, and I have discovered that it can serve as a powerful tool for engaging students in learning. It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more.

STEM 296

STEM History Middle School Middle School 296

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2015

This is the latest innovative educational tool that Rand McNally has introduced to help teachers incorporate geography across the curriculum in social studies, history and geography, as well as reading programs and writing lesson plans.

Social Studies 181

Social Studies History Internet Questions 181

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

Learning 257

Learning Beliefs Learning Styles Social Studies 257

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

” How Florida schools excel with IXL Learning. IXL serves 30 percent of students in Florida and has a long track record of helping learners in the state succeed: A study of public schools in the state found that those using IXL Math outperformed schools without IXL by as much as 15 percentile points in math. About IXL Learning.

Math 154

Math Mobile Devices Schools English 154

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit in-person meetings, Wyzant makes it easy to access and communicate with qualified tutors from anywhere in the world through its free online learning tool. Students simply search for or request a tutor, and Wyzant offers subject matter experts who best fit their needs.

Learning 176

Learning English Language Languages 176

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

K–12 Schools Get Started with Personalized Learning Tools. We like its potential for use in writing lessons, in helping students with letter recognition and even in demonstrating their understanding in other subject areas such as social studies or science.

Technology 167

Technology Students Social Studies Math 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Studies show that information and computer-assisted learning boosts academic achievement, improves learner engagement and reduces teacher burden by shaving time off the day. Today’s students, who have grown up with iPads and YouTube, seamlessly use technology at home and in the classroom to bring learning to life.

Teachers 140

Teachers Feedback Social Studies Schools 140

Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

I studied relentlessly under immense pressure, and my hard work paid off when I was accepted to my desired university. My Teaching Journey: Cultivating a Growth Mindset Through Ungrading For the past 11 years, I have been a professor of social studies education, working with both pre-service and in-service teachers.

Grades 90

Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 90

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

We also just won a grant to develop an outdoor learning space that will integrate the history of the area with ecological studies and technology. Both groups were visiting Pittsburgh to learn about our network and how we all work together. EDTECH: How did VR first get on your radar as a possible learning tool?

Schools 154

Schools Social Studies Science History 154

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In many schools, students juggle multiple devices and frequently tackle projects that go far beyond rote learning and give them the experience of learning through doing. Conversations about the role of privacy and digital citizenship wash into social studies and current events. Personalized? Collaborative?

Testing 145

Testing Learning Social Studies Evaluation 145

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? Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”.

Game-Based Learning 134

Game-Based Learning Middle School Middle School Learning 134

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Studies show that 244 million people worldwide live in a country other than their birthplace. Developed by teachers and using a free online learning tool, students broaden their worldview through meaningful interactions with peers across the globe. Every day it seems, the world gets smaller. Doesn’t sound like a lot?

Students 100

Students Internet Activities Social Studies 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2016

Although this list is specifically being written for a math classroom, the nice thing about Nearpod is that they have a library of lessons that covers other subjects as well like ELA, Science, Social Studies, and even Digital Citizenship.

Math 105

Math Fairness Assignments Multiple Choice Questions 105

EdTech Magazine

JULY 20, 2018

Virtual reality is becoming a preferred tool for districts eager to expand the minds of their students beyond the confines of the classroom. As experts discover more evidence promoting the benefit of modern classrooms and interactive education programs, demands for virtual learning tools are being heard from teachers and administrators alike.

Social Studies 133

Social Studies Knowledge Participation Science 133

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Pennsylvania social studies teacher Tami Flood adds that it’s worth checking to see “if there’s a parent app” to share information about student progress. #3: In conversations, several educators used a phrase to describe something else they look for in LMSs, and that’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).

Questions 136

Questions Learning Communication STEM 136

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Some students work independently on computer-based adaptive learning at their exact reading and math levels on Lexia, Raz-Kids, and DreamBox platforms. Meanwhile, other students engage in project-based learning with opportunities to integrate the arts with science and social studies content or authentic writing on current topics.

Blended Learning 248

Blended Learning Learning Quizzes Beliefs 248