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

JUNE 23, 2025

Studies show that by the time students reach middle school, summer learning loss can accumulate to create an achievement gap of up to two years between socioeconomic groups. The role of technology in preventing summer learning loss has become increasingly significant.

Learning 230

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2025

First, ensure you are using reliable detector technology that is backed by research. Understand what the score means AI content detector tools are trained to pick up on signs that text is written by LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek. As new AI detection tools emerge, others that have been on the market longer may be less reliable.

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Academic Integrity History Plagiarism Assignments 299

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Researchers are looking at whether teachers have what they need to thrive in Teaching for Tomorrow: Educators on the Future of Their Profession, part of a multiyear study undertaken by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation.

Teachers 201

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2025

I feel that this is a perfect representation of how schools often deal with new and emerging technologies. They can be working hard to provide the best instruction for their students but become immediately distracted anytime a new technology is introduced.

Learning 240

Learning Lecturing Internet Textbooks 240

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

parents believe AI is essential to their childrens education, but most arent even sure whether the technology is being used in their childs classroom. Our team spent years refining this complex and sensitive technology, and Id like to share the key lessons weve learned along the way with other founders.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

They found that many of the teens in the study were aware of the concerns and dangers surrounding AI, yet didn’t have guidelines to use it appropriately. 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.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

Education 150

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Bruce McLaren has committed his career to understanding how education technologies, especially digital games and intelligent-tutoring systems, can help children learn. At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond.

STEM 163

STEM Math Education Peer Review 163

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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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

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. Adeel Khan Johnsrud: When it comes to AI literacy, I think about where we are now, much like the early days of media literacy when I taught K-12 library studies.

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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 11, 2025

Science, social studies, and even math teachers can access informational texts aligned to Texas standards directly through the platform’s educator tools. Making literacy seamless, not separate One of the most impactful shifts I’ve seen in recent years is the growing understanding that literacy is not confined to English Language Arts (ELA).

Language 263

Language Languages English Math 263

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2025

Teens need access to a reliable internet connection, a quiet and comfortable space to study, and a computer or device that can handle educational platforms. If they’re self-motivated, need a flexible schedule, and are comfortable with technology, they may find virtual learning empowering and effective. They also need a support system.

eLearning 164

eLearning Schools Motivation Counselling 164

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.

Learning Outcomes 162

Learning Outcomes Learning Achievement Curriculum 162

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Featuring more than 2,000 preloaded lessons across core subjects, including Common Core-aligned math, ESL in multiple languages, science, social studies, SEL, quizzes, and presentation templates, LG CreateBoard Prep makes it easy to build engaging content for any subject or grade level. Teachers can also import existing files (including *.notebook

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Quizzes Education Social Studies Feedback 137

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

“Tech-Free Teaching Assistants” — Create a six-week program in which older students serve as tech-free mentors during study halls and free periods, modeling productive work habits and leading phone-free activities. These TAs receive leadership training and help younger students develop alternative study strategies.

Schools 176

Schools Students Feedback Participation 176

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2025

Transparency throughout the student writing process enables educators to leverage the opportunities that AI technologies present, while upholding the integrity of original student work, said Turnitin chief product officer Annie Chechitelli.

Education 278

Education Critical Thinking Students Ethics 278

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Unless AI technology evolves to a point where it plays a meaningful role in real social systems, where time, attention, and affirmation are scarce and must be earned, it will fall short of solving the motivational challenge. But I don’t believe it’s the technology alone that drives these outcomes. These are not marginal improvements.

Motivation 269

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 269

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.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Students in these courses enroll in college at higher rates, according to the study.

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Instructors Math Study High School 131

Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2025

Technology may pose solutions, too: some counselors say they are changing how they connect with students and are testing out artificial intelligence platforms. Many youth report battling feelings of depression and anxiety, and physical issues such as eating disorders and drug use, according to the Common Sense Media study.

Ethics 160

Ethics Schools Students Skills 160

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Without appropriate support, such as assistive technology, students may fall behind academically, which can affect their confidence and motivation to participate. While this may seem daunting, there are assistive technologies to help students navigate central vision loss and have fulfilling academic and social experiences.

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Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 194

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2025

One time, I planned a novel study around a book my students selected, but I was forced by an administrator to trade it in for standardized test prep. We had taken their interests seriously and made room in the school experience to study a topic of their choice. The results were joyful, a little messy, but entirely theirs.

Schools 147

Schools Failure Ethics Textbooks 147

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. 2024) studied adding interdisciplinary learning in nursing classes using games.

Interdisciplinary 52

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 52

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The middle schoolers learned about career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “We I hope the demonstrations and campus visit solidified how important the ocean is and how there is so much out there to study and learn.” It was heartening to see the impression it made on the students.”

STEM 130

STEM Middle School Middle School Laboratory 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2025

A 2019 study by the Library Research Service found that predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more annually than predominantly nonwhite districts, despite serving the same number of students. Local property taxes remain the primary driver of school funding in many states.

Elementary School 113

Elementary School Elementary School Testing Accessibility 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

A University of Pennsylvania study from 2024 found that students using AI for math prep scored lower. 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.

Disabilities 145

Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 145

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

This study is the first to investigate the impact of Core5 at scale in California schools,” said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. “Our points higher than their peers at the non-Core5 schools.

English 130

English Language Languages Art 130

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

A 2021 OECD study found that 15-year-olds consistently show lower levels of creativity and curiosity than 10-year-olds globally. A follow-up study in 2025 confirmed this trend, highlighting even steeper declines where secondary students have fewer opportunities to build new skills.

Ethics 151

Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 151

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Leigh Arnold, an educational technology specialist from the School District of Palm Beach County, noted that “students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in something they love, while educators were thrilled to see them demonstrate their knowledge through creative builds and presentations.” Focus on teacher support.

STEM 138

STEM Disabilities Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking 138

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. For example, a course on city growth might pull from earth science, social studies, money matters, and city planning. 2024) studied adding interdisciplinary learning in nursing classes using games.

Interdisciplinary 53

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 53

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies. Chris holds a B.A.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2025

Writing a history that you helped to create is awkward, as Anne Trumbore acknowledges in her new book “ The Teacher in the Machine: A Human History of Education Technology.” For Trumbore, it started in 2004, when she went to Stanford to work for Patrick Suppes, who had been studying computer-assisted learning since the 1960s.

History 113

History Intelligence Writing Knowledge 113

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI-generated case studies offer another useful application, allowing students to analyze and refine AI-created scenarios to improve their critical reasoning skills. With extensive experience in instructional technology, faculty development, and online education, he specializes in integrating emerging technologies into teaching and learning.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69