eSchool News

JULY 15, 2025

It got to the point that whenever I assigned anything new–comprehension questions, reflection prompts, even personal narrative assignments for crying out loud–I would brace myself for the imminent and disheartening detective work I knew would follow. That’s when I figured out a way to use technology to fight back.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

Students’ AI usage can range from summarizing content to full-scale writing support, which begs the question: What can educators do if they suspect an assignment is authored by AI? First, ensure you are using reliable detector technology that is backed by research. Second, understand the result.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2025

But as AI adoption accelerates, one critical question remains: Will AI strengthen learning, or will it undermine it? We cannot allow the edtech fervor that peaked during the pandemic to overtake the possibilities afforded by these novel technologies: too much focus on the “tech” at the expense of the “ed.” We are at a pivotal moment.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. “To Creating a healthy digital culture, in which students use technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully, is a “team sport,” he added—meaning it requires all stakeholders to be involved. To put it more bluntly, we believe life is too short for sucky learning.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

When I returned to the classroom, I faced those same questions. Revolutionizing School Attendance: The 6 Principles for Equitable Engagement : Transform your school’s attendance culture by implementing six revolutionary principles of equitable engagement, with thoughtful use of technology supporting these efforts. What should we use?

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

In this exclusive interview with eSchool, Richard reveals significant changes coming to the conference that signal a major shift in how educational technology events operate, as well as the multitude of other intangibles at play in the world of edtech.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

After showing one of his classic street interview segments—where he asks everyday people basic science questions that many fumble to answer—he surprised the audience by pushing back against their laughter. But I don’t believe it’s the technology alone that drives these outcomes. These are not marginal improvements.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Without this guidance, AI can be confusing and complex, the researchers say, and can prevent both adolescents and adults from using the technology ethically and productively. Usually parents who attended college or are wealthier teach their children about new technology and how to use it, Hayes says.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

When we teach students to solve complex problems, we must also teach them why we use certain techniques and challenge them to ask WHY questions. Game development uses a wide variety of technologies seen across industries. Games are complex systems with many interconnected layers. Most systems in games are extremely complex.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2025

Classrooms are no longer just spaces for absorbing information; they’re becoming creative studios where students use technology to solve real-world problems. Students early on described AI as a great anonymous tutor — especially valuable for first-generation students who used it to ask questions, refine thinking and learn.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

When I returned to the classroom, I faced those same questions. Revolutionizing School Attendance: The 6 Principles for Equitable Engagement : Transform your school’s attendance culture by implementing six revolutionary principles of equitable engagement, with thoughtful use of technology supporting these efforts. What should we use?

Art 146

Art Math STEM Participation 146

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

When Isaac Goyette joined MCSD approximately seven years ago, he saw an opportunity to use his role as Coordinator of Information Technology to make a positive impact on the most important mission of any district: student learning. The existing network was unreliable and fragmented in design.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

Critical Thinking 122

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 122

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Chris Gethard, a veteran comedian and improv teacher, posed this question to a group of high school students in Northern California at a Laughing Together workshop he was leading. “If you were an object, what object would you be?” He remembered one who identified as a fruit.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

So, in 2019, when I found out that a former manager of mine was starting a school that answered the same questions that plagued me, I knew I wanted in. By asking these questions, we instill the importance of decision-making skills in students and a sense of responsibility for their learning that traditional school models otherwise lack.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

Critical Thinking 87

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. The course’s six modules began with essential questions — What is computational thinking? We learned so much. Where does it occur? Why does it matter?

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Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 141

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices. This technological support allows students to learn at their own pace and revisit complex material without feeling anxious or dependent solely on the instructor.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew.

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Curriculum Plagiarism Internet Fairness 157

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Math Apps to Spark Engagement Technology can be a game-changer for keeping young students engaged in math. Use Online Math Practice Tools Middle schoolers love technology, so take advantage of engaging math websites. Small-group settings make math feel less overwhelming and more like play. GeoGebra for exploring geometry.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Therein lies a paradox I have struggled with in my career: How can I continue to teach students that questioning authority is not only okay, but sometimes necessary, while maintaining a position of authority myself? Martin began explaining a concept to the class when I raised my hand and questioned, “Why do we have to learn this?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Students document changes in their own technology use throughout the project period. Rather than rolling out a sweeping policy this spring, instead they are using the time to pilot different changes to help build community buy-in and inform their policy creation for next school year. Include weekly sharing sessions and a final exhibition.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2025

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom. If you’re the tech teacher and have dedicated technology time each week, this takes you through 30-45 minutes, unpacking what needs to be taught when. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

The purpose of the information (and the algorithm behind it) Students must learn to question not just why a source was created, but why it was shown to them. This time gap matters, especially for fast-changing topics like public health, technology, or current events. Was it prioritized by an algorithm tuned for clicks or accuracy?

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Evaluation Ethics Academic Integrity Internet 249

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. AI-assisted Socratic questioning can be a valuable tool in this regard.

Critical Thinking 81

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 81

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. AI-assisted Socratic questioning can be a valuable tool in this regard.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

When I returned to the classroom, I faced those same questions. Revolutionizing School Attendance: The 6 Principles for Equitable Engagement : Transform your school’s attendance culture by implementing six revolutionary principles of equitable engagement, with thoughtful use of technology supporting these efforts. What should we use?

Art 145

Art Math STEM Participation 145

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

This narrow role was exhausting and disingenuous. I found myself dialing down my teacher self, showing up in ways that neither reflected nor respected my commitment to teaching and learning.

Education 118

Education Essay Culture Math 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

But as these tools become more common in schools, serious questions about their legal impact arise. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 145

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2025

Classifying charter schools as private would have opened questions about whether that could continue across the states, he said. In most states, charter schools rely on the same funding mechanisms as public schools, said Eric Paisner, COO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, on a call before the decision.

Schools 76

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Not because they lacked courage, but because they didnt feel invited to speak.

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