eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

Key points: Strong news literacy skills are a must-have in today’s online world Turning media literacy into civic engagement Is it fake? Here are 5 resources to help students develop strong news literacy skills: 1. News literacy is an essential skill for all students across a range of subjects.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

Across the massive, brightly colored expo hall at ISTE 2019 , the annual education technology conference where companies display and demo their latest gadgets, upgrades and software, several vendors showcased the new skills they have developed for Alexa-enabled devices. Alexa, why should I take the ACT? Alexa, when is the next ACT test date?

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Here are 5 AI tools for classroom creativity: Quillionz : Helps teachers and students generate quizzes, multiple-choice questions, and flashcards from text input and encourages self-assessment and interactive learning. AI Dungeon : Great for improving writing skills, imagination, and decision-making.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. A strong curriculum integrates industry certifications, technical skills development, and career pathways that align with workforce demands.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2015

Being able to easily create and deliver quizzes and tests to students in the classroom, and then put the results of those tests to work immediately to help improve student learning was the motivation behind Apperson, Inc. Creating, sharing, delivering and grading of tests, along with analysis of results, happens in real-time in one platform.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

Its content generation, while informative, typically lacks the creativity and nuanced explanations that skilled educators provide, which are crucial for teaching complex or abstract concepts.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2024

However, a combined total of 69 percent said their primary motive was to prepare for upcoming courses, develop better study skills or improve their grades. Despite this desire for flexibility, a vast majority (80 percent) also stated the importance of regular assessments, quizzes, and checkpoints to ensure they are on the right track.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Building quizzes, tests, and lesson plans from curriculum materials: Fran Bellas, a professor at Universidade da Coruña in Spain, recommends teachers use ChatGPT as an assistant in crafting quizzes, exams and lesson plans for classes. How can ChatGPT be used for assessment and feedback?

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

The EvolveMe platform gives teens access to and rewards them for completing high-quality, professional career experimentation activities and building transferable skills they can apply to any job.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

Students often struggle to make connections between what they learn in their college courses and the skills they need to be successful after graduation. This portrait addresses both the course content and the ancillary or meta-skills that they are acquiring as they learn. Giving Students Ownership. About Tel Education.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2017

Kahoot allows the teacher to build fun quizzes, flashcards and games. Socrative allows you to create quizzes or exit slips on the fly, as a formative or summative assessment, and you can push out the questions to the students’ devices, which are all logged into a teachers’ virtual classroom.

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Quizzes Mobile Devices Essay Assignments 215

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

The acquisition of Curiosity Media includes its flagship products SpanishDict , inglés.com and Fluencia , which collectively help more than 100 million people each year grow their languages skills through vibrant and interactive learning resources. . inglés.com helps learners develop English-language skills online.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

If teachers are assigning homework, it would be more powerful to use that practice to encourage students to reflect on their progress and identify the gaps in their understanding of concepts and skills. I’d suggest using a quizzing tool that automatically grades the students’ answers (e.g.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

That said, our students do need to learn some fundamental skills that AI cannot teach them. You can use it to generate quizzes and students can use it to answer the quizzes, so why do we even matter as educators? Our beliefs about what is “real learning” are clouded by our own personal experiences.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. Modern Skills: Today’s modern workforce requires digital literacy skills. Student and teacher collaboration promotes an effective understanding of different concepts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2017

Since students develop technology skills at an early age, they want to embrace technology more often than the regular paper and pencil assignment. Although teachers can post quizzes, writing assignments, and projects, it is important to evaluate how much time teachers have to learn the system. Why is this the case?

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Educators have long been encouraged to focus on higher-level thinking skills. However, assessments, particularly quizzes, tests, and papers, need to be developed to focus on the higher levels of Bloom. Several of the faculty pushed back, saying it is essential for student teachers to write those lesson plans.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys. Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time. Adobe Character Animator: Adobe Character Animator is a really fun tool for upping your students’ presentation skills. Though it does have a cost – between $6.99

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The program develops core knowledge in coding, physics, geometry, literacy, and algebra as well as critical life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and grit. The CoderZ platform provides a research-based, pedagogically-advanced approach to teaching STEM and computer science for grades 3-12.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2017

Teachers and students can use this information to make personalized learning decisions that help students set goals and build skills that will serve them in the future. Import Quizzes in Google Forms scores into Classroom: Using Quizzes in Google Forms allows educators to take real-time assessments of students’ understanding of a topic.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2016

note : Today’s students have too many tests to take—but today’s teachers still need insight into their classes’ knowledge and skills. It can be something as simple as a thumbs up/thumbs down, exit tickets when students leave the classroom, use of digital tools, or actual quizzes.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2016

note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. What’s It Like? .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation. Other items to consider include your instructional model, quizzes and tests, and supplemental materials for teachers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

That is not to say that players don’t learn skills like students. For example, some of the best surgeons have impeccable hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity–this same skill is often present in video game enthusiasts. Students read books, pass quizzes, and get a certain number of points attributed to their profile.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Online courses can offer content in audio, text, and video formats, each with interactive elements like quizzes, virtual labs, and social annotation to enhance engagement and provide multiple ways for students to absorb the material. It is super important to incorporate the three pillars of UDL into e-learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

With programs ranging from beginner level to current AR practitioners, she offered 10 apps that can help educators get started with no coding skills needed. Teachers have used the app to create quizzes, scavenger hunts, and breakout rooms. The best AR apps for your classroom. Curiscope . CoSpaces Edu.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Just as digital tools provide educators with innovative and flexible ways to reinforce learning in core academic subjects, they can be used to more effectively teach the social-emotional and life skills that students need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Higher levels of educator well-being also benefit students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2023

Students used to learn typing in high school, as a skill. which specifically mentions ‘use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills)’ keyboarding is required to take Common Core Standards assessments in the Spring. Give these quizzes every grading period so students can track their progress.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Think-Pair-Share promotes deeper exploration of concepts and enhances communication skills. Through observation and experimentation, students develop inquiry skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. This encourages critical thinking and communication skills development.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Blackbullion , London, UK Blackbullion is a financial well-being platform and app equipping students with financial skills. Dover, DE Quizard is an academic app designed to help students study for tests and quizzes. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students. Quizard AI, Inc.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

One could focus on reviewing skills, another on drill practice, and another on a fun math game. Interactive apps like Prodigy , Moose Math , or The Mystery Math Museum make learning fun while reinforcing key skills. Quizzes to review material in a high-energy way. Learning stations are a great way to keep them engaged.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The program features include: 24/7 online, on-demand access to expert tutors, 361 days of the year Expert tutors available in 200+ subjects, including English Language Arts, algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, world languages, computer science, and more Tutors also available for Advanced Placement® and International Baccalaureate® courses as well (..)

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For example, students must complete X lessons, earn X game points, log X time on task minutes, or master X skill assessments. Objective tests are usually multiple-choice quizzes or other tests with single correct answers. Support students as they drive their own learning. 4, 2020, [link].

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Thinglink allows you to make photographs and videos interactive, enabling embedded quizzes, hyperlinks, and branching (choose your own adventure) activities. Using the puppets and videos reduced the risk for kids and allowed students to practice and refine their language skills and let them blame any mistakes on the puppets.

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