eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2021

Educators were asked to pivot and teach online with almost no notice. Across the nation, teachers have been learning new technologies and pedagogies to ensure students are successful, often with little to no training and few resources. These efforts have been heroic, but they have also taken their toll.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are highly technical, which is one reason that the education system is changing to further incorporate these subjects into the curriculum. Here are five reasons STEM courses should be included in online K-12 schooling. Understanding technology is more important than ever.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2021

She also explained how providing structured learning activities, in which students can draw on concepts, tools, and processes, helps the students make sense of educational experiences and build knowledge. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2023

Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the introduction of new learning technologies into the mainstream Educators and students were forced to adapt to new edtech tools, which now have a permanent place in today’s classrooms It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2021

For many of the students who need special accommodations , introducing technology into learning has been nothing short of revolutionary. Students with anxiety have been particularly called out as benefitting from remote instruction, which reduces the social variables and allows them to focus exclusively on the learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. Getting students excited about technology and growing their confidence with hands-on learning is critical at the middle school level.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning. . With mobile technology, educators and learners can communicate in real time, using apps like Showbie and Explain Everything.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Network infrastructure is at the heart of these modern technologies, enabling the resources and devices teachers and their students use daily. Should a human error or a cyberattack compromise the network, these technologies could become unavailable, making essential educational processes impossible.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2022

While these students were heavy technology users, they were unskilled remote learners, with many never having the experience of online-only learning. During the initial phase of COVID-19 lockdowns, Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024) and Generation Z (born 1995-2009) had to pivot to virtual-only school platforms.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

Technology is a distraction. My students cant focus when theyre online. I hear comments like these in almost every professional learning session involving technology. I don’t think teachers are frustrated with technology itself. Often, the task, not the technology, is the real issue.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

This year presented an even more complicated set of circumstances as most of us sailed the uncharted waters of using new technology tools and experimenting with new technology-enhanced instructional strategies. Is there another technology tool or online resource that you didn’t get a chance to try that you might try next year?

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

Early research on the pandemic’s impact revealed significant learning losses, with students on average losing ground in reading and mathematics. The digital divide exacerbated these losses, as students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced limited access to technology and adequate support systems.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2024

Cloud security boosts online learning by protecting student data while they share their thoughts and submit their assignments. But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. Why Cloud-Based Incident Response?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

Third, I do not want teachers to design learning experiences or use technology to isolate learners. Instead, I want them to cultivate a powerful learning community capable of making meaning together. Students will learn how to be valuable resources for each other when it comes to feedback and collaboration.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

What Blended Learning is Not. It is also important to highlight what blended learning is not. A technology-rich classroom does not equate to blended learning. Every student can have a device and still not control any aspect of their learning experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Success in online learning vs. classroom learning depends on various factors Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question, “Should online learning should replace classroom learning?”

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2020

How can we keep them learning remotely? 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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Barzso has already seen nascent uses of this technology to bring lessons from top medical schools to students in Rwanda, he said: “Trans-global medical education is incredibly powerful and I think we have a lot of opportunity with video, haptics and virtual reality.”

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Check out my self-paced online course.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

Teachers will likely be expected to engage students at least part time online, which may also require that teachers spend time this summer engaged in professional learning focused on online pedagogy and technology training. This schedule reserves Wednesdays for teacher preparation and deep cleaning.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

These EdTech experts explore how their districts initially approached online learning, their successes, challenges, and the pivotal shifts they’ve observed in teaching methodologies.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Nonprofit VHS Learning is partnering with Continental Han Feng Network Technology (CHF) to develop a full Chinese language high school program. Chinese 1 through AP® Chinese Language and Culture courses will be added to the more than 250 online courses currently offered by VHS Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

The offline learning time in a whole group rotation should focus on those activities that benefit from human interaction and social learning. Online Learning Activities. The last year has presented educators with a steep learning curve.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Students inspired by learning trends and faculty guidance have the opportunity to be positively engaged in the online classroom. The online learning environment consists of a web-based learning atmosphere where student and faculty experiences and positions are located in separate geographical locations.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. Virtual social learning spaces create opportunities for the social and academic aspects of learning to collide.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Programming for the fall also includes engagement with professionals in science, technology, engineering, math, film and creative careers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. What is the definition of educational technology?

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

As part of the course, students use artificial intelligence tools often viewed in a negative light due to privacy and other technical concerns to explore their career interests and better understand how technology could shape the workforce. That could potentially lead towards higher earnings for them too, Ma said.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning. With mobile technology, educators and learners can communicate in real time, using apps like Showbie and Explain Everything.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Research has indicated that students with stronger self-regulation skills do better in blended learning environments. This makes sense since students in blended and online learning environments enjoy more autonomy and agency over their learning. Education and Information Technologies , 22 (4), 1395-1454.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Despite the challenges that remote learning has presented for students, educators, and parents across the globe, the learning community has demonstrated great resilience and innovation in the face of disruption. However, just as technology has supported students during the pandemic, it has also helped those providing the resources.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That is the work we do that cannot be replaced by technology. It is the educators who understand this truth and design and facilitate learning experiences that align with this truth who have had the most success navigating this challenging moment in education. Our value lies in the human side of teaching.

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