eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2018

We’re faced with the tough call of whether to ban or embrace technology. Because students will need to be digitally literate to be successful in the workplace, I sought a way to keep things relevant, engaging, and valuable through technology. Most educators are familiar with “the battle of the cell phone.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

They employ animations, images, videos, sound clips, and 3D technologies to give students an authentic-as-possible opportunity to explore pyramids, underwater ecosystems, the Grand Canyon, well-known landmarks, and more. However, many students are dissuaded from pursuing environmental science due to mundane textbooks and complex diagrams.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Classroom edtech comes with benefits to the learning process Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The integration of education technology in the learning process has revolutionized education, offering numerous benefits.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

Running Reality uses innovative technology to create a fully immersive experience, allowing students to feel like they are witnessing the events as they unfold. These tools are a wonderful way to make history come alive for students who may struggle with traditional textbooks or lectures.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Classroom edtech helps with student achievement and engagement Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Using education technology in the classroom offers numerous benefits, enhancing engagement, personalization, and collaboration among students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Technology plays a critical role in student success Technology has earned its place in classrooms Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology is crucial in teaching and learning as it transforms traditional education into an engaging, interactive experience.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology boosts student learning Technology changes the way students learn and teachers instruct Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the K-12 classroom offers numerous benefits that enhance both teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Technology is a great tool–but what specific tech aids in student learning? Let’s examine the transformative impact of specific technologies that empower students, fostering engagement, personalization, and skill development in the dynamic realm of learning. What technology helps students learn?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Imagine opening your chemistry textbook and being able to use an interactive periodic table to create complex chlorofluorocarbon compounds. As students’ digital literacy grows, schools must match or surpass the level of technology students use outside of the classroom. EPUB 3 interactive e-textbooks, absolutely not.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

According to BOOKR Kids Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dorka Horvath, BOOKR Class underscores the unique effectiveness of ability digital media as ESL learning tools for the classroom. Immersive and interactive, digital learning tools can encourage new levels of creativity and concentration in the classroom,” said Horvath.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all. The lesson for educators is clear: to truly connect with our students, we must diversify our teaching methods and keep the learning experience fresh.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

I had the honor of being recognized for my use of technology in the classroom when I was named one of Discovery Education’s “ Educators of the Year.” This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. Specifically, I teach my students about prompting.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, many students are dissuaded from pursuing environmental science due to mundane textbooks and complex diagrams. Educators can engage students and build excitement around environmental science using the latest virtual reality (VR) technology.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2015

High-quality teachers, textbooks, and research are now accessible to rural schools. Western China shows great educational and technological divides between its urban and rural centers. While the cities have all the learning resources, the rural schools lack quality teachers and standardized pedagogies.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

More than three-quarters (77 percent) of teachers who relied on curriculum outside of textbooks created their own materials in 2023, and that pattern is likely to continue. In fact, there was a 56 percent drop in teachers who turned to commercial products for non-textbook instruction in 202223 versus 202122.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics.

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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. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2017

Managed Wi-Fi technology is having a profound, transformative impact on K-12 classroom environments. Although wireless access technology has been in schools for several years, earlier-generation solutions have not been robust enough to keep pace with growing mobility requirements. Standardized Testing : By putting down the No.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

Too often, educators feel rushed to get through the myriad of lessons in the textbook or curriculum guide. Technology Equity Throughout this pandemic, it’s become clear that technology is a necessity for teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are tools and techniques in education? From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

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. This strategy activates thinking throughout a reading task.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Now adding to that list is one of the most thorough efforts—a new survey from Gallup and NewSchools Venture Fund , a nonprofit that provides grants to education technology and innovation efforts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

From traditional tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative technologies and instructional strategies, these resources shape the classroom learning environment and promote academic success. So, what are the tools of teaching in the classroom? What are the tools of learning?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The research suggests that participation is improved when digital education systems integrate communication tools that help learners collaborate and get feedback from their instructors. The extent to which learning tools “ contextualize” instruction with real-world and job-focused applications matters too.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Instead, the school wants students to help test and design the learning tools they use—in hopes that their feedback can improve pass rates and other metrics. It’s part of a partnership with Lumen Learning, creator of the college’s courseware, that will directly inform the products and content the company develops for the campus.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2019

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened, homework as worksheets, and tests regurgitating facts. Students are digital natives, in the habit of learning via technology. Did I miss anything?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Failure is a learning tool.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI For example, Albert Einstein can “rap” a physics lesson, but the underlying lesson would be the same as learning it through a textbook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2020

Here’s a sampling of the many and varied emails I got this past week offering help: New Remote Learning Tools and Resources. New Remote Learning Tools and Resources. Checklist for Remote Learning. 10 Tips to Support Kids with Slow Internet –these from Matt over at Ditch That Textbook.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

As a learning tool, it’s affordable, inclusive, and worth the moderate learning curve required to get it up and running. HowStuffWorks defines it this way: using computer technology to create a simulated, three-dimensional world that a user can manipulate and explore while feeling as if he were in that world. .

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

One of the great challenges for any educator is how do you teach and test students on real world problems, not just on theoretical textbook examples? all students—not just digital natives—expect learning resources to be rich with animation or digital learning objects that make learning more realistic and relevant.

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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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