eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Despite not having access to a dedicated lab space, it was important my students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on, tech-enabled, and real-world learning. It doesn’t have to take a lot of expensive supplies to engage students in hands-on learning–just start with a thermometer or, better yet, a temperature probe!

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2023

The rise of ChatGPT promises to bring simplicity to the more mundane tasks of human existence and has also revived with new fervor an enduring question of our education system: how do we adequately prepare students to thrive in the real world?

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Its allowed schools to open up competing career pathways in the back end of high school, whether students pursue calculus for science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers or instead learn data analytics or quantitative reasoning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

In January 2023, about one month after the release of ChatGPT, there were already stories about colleges switching to “pen-and-paper” tests to battle the AI bots. These four lessons learned from this past year really get into the subconscious to discover how we feel about AI in our schools. Here’s a look at my 2023 predictions.)

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Key points: Probeware is key in helping students make sense of scientific concepts 5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub STEM careers are on the rise. According to the U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

But AI’s popularity is not without cause, given how often educators are reminded of how AI can personalize learning and how students will need AI skills to compete for future jobs. With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Allowing students to vote on projects or learning topics can boost engagement.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

” The answer to this second question puts the onus on students to do the work. When teachers ask students to generate review questions for a Quizizz game, it requires that they review the content you’ve covered to identify important information, promotes critical thinking, and encourages conversation and collaboration.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. Have a listen, OK?

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The teacher has to do the lion’s share of the work compiling a list of items to include on the study guide or creating questions for a game. questions that the teacher can use to create a variety of review activities. Then the teacher can review the questions and answers, selecting the best ones to include in future Kahoot!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

No one denies it can make student testing more efficient, faster, possibly leading to better educational outcomes for all learners. While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my last blog post , I said self-awareness is a foundational social-emotional learning skill. To help cultivate self-management in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: What strategies can I provide to help students manage their emotions and reflect on the impact of their actions? What lessons have I learned?

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2020

The sudden shift to remote learning this past spring brought many challenges, including how to keep devices and networks secure. Learning and working remotely raises a few different cyber security challenges, Levin says, depending on how a school system has set up its IT infrastructure. “A

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2022

When I was in school, my teacher would have read the book out loud and asked us questions to test our comprehension, such as: Q) Who did Knox live with? A slightly more sophisticated question might be: Q) Who is the narrator of the book? A) His aunt and uncle. Q) What color was Knox’s pumpkin? A) The pumpkin.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

The takeaway Ive come to is this: Success in learning comes down to intention. Focus on social-emotional learning Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a key role in helping students with autism develop tools for self-regulation, communication, and interpersonal connection. Heres how that looks in practice.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend less time preparing for tests! It is also a cognitively challenging task since it requires thinking about the key concepts in a unit or learning cycle and producing a collection of questions to guide students in recalling information and developing a deeper understanding of the material.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Unfortunately, as many as 40 percent of students who take AP exams will earn a 1 or a 2 on those tests, which will not help them test out and earn those coveted college credits. Start talking about the test on Day 1. Let students know that they can expect the test to be rigorous and that, as a result, they need to be prepared.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Notably, the K-12 segment is the largest consumer of Android-based mobile learning apps. To make matters worse, the growing connected device networks and remote learning opportunities further exacerbate these vulnerabilities. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier. With over 3.3

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 3, 2020

Spring is testing season. Students sit through lengthy state-mandated tests, and many high school students are preparing to take the SAT. The newest version of the SAT does not have the same emphasis on vocabulary as previous versions of the test. It can be an exhausting and stressful time for them.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Phenomena-based learning is an inquiry-driven model that asks students to investigate complicated phenomena using concepts and techniques from different scientific disciplines. Before I adopted phenomena-based instruction, most of the questions students asked were some variation on, “Is this going to be on the test?”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up. The data on this is clear.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

At a recent workshop, a teacher posed a compelling question about the effectiveness of small-group versus whole-group instruction. As architects of learning experiences, teachers must tailor their approach to the unique mix of abilities, ensuring all students progress toward learning objectives.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students.

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Experiential learning isnt just a buzzword, its a game-changer in the classroom. Instead of students passively absorbing information, they get to get their hands dirty (sometimes literally) and connect learning to real-world experiences. Outdoor Learning Adventures When you take learning outside it adds a new layer of engagement.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

After almost 20 years of a connection-centered teaching practice, I offer three ways to foster meaningful connections with them and inspire their learning. Share personal moments in your learning journey that align with the students experience, which offers both perspective and compassion. Plus, vulnerability comes in gradations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

It also saves teachers time because they do not have to grade every question they develop for every child.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments. A few years later, the discussion changed to an argument about the pros and cons of using a Desmos calculator on their classroom iPads.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully.

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