eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

85% of respondents integrate technology in their lessons a few times a week, if not every day. Teacher tech use continues to grow The survey shows a high percentage of digital adoption and reliance on education technology. 85% of respondents integrate technology in their lessons a few times a week, if not every day.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Balancing technology with human connection: Teaching is deeply personal; there’s no substitute for the empathy and intuition a teacher brings to a classroom. This adaptation period could feel like an extra burden, with teachers spending valuable time learning yet another system. Over-reliance on AI risks diluting this connection.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

No, AI is not a cure-all technology, but it does open up intriguing possibilities in the thus-far disappointing timeline of so-called “personalized learning.” The harms done by modern technology can never be undone, but they can be mitigated. Perhaps the right edtech can help open the door just wide enough for teachers to walk through.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. During either style, students are tasked with organizing the words accordingly.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

Classroom audio technology can enable a student in the back of the room to hear their teacher, but new tools go far beyond voice projection features. Todays K12 classroom audio is IP-based, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with other systems and technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Special education departments, which support some of K12 educations most vulnerable students, have historically been underfunded. How, then, are schools providing an equitable learning experience for these students, considering they have a legal requirement to meet their needs?

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. The addition of AI Assist in Lumio exemplifies SMART’s commitment to empowering educators and enhancing learning outcomes through innovative technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

Now in its twelfth year, the annual survey offers important benchmarks on emerging AI technologies and evolving cybersecurity measures. Generative AI (GenAI) was ranked as the top technology priority, with 80 percent of respondents working in districts with GenAI initiatives. What is your top IT concern?

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

While communication challenges can arise for physical education teachers, technology like mobile instructional audio systems can increase communication, boosting motivation, performance, and overall classroom connection for all students. Yet not all instructional audio technology includes the same features or functions in the same way.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Beyond staffing, districts also need the technology to help them stay compliant with regulatory requirements. By embracing flexible staffing models, leveraging technology for streamlined service delivery, and tailoring therapy to the educational environment, districts can provide consistent and effective support for all students.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2025

While these bots may offer a non-judgmental space for young people to express themselves, many educators and experts are concerned for the risks to student wellbeing of forming close emotional attachments with technology at a young age. Students using AI for learning Using AI for schoolwork is still common.

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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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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

More and more farmers are adopting advanced technology, including automating systems such as tractors and harvesters and using drones and data analysis to intervene early against pests and disease, to maximize crop yield, optimize resource usage, and adjust to changing weather patterns.

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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.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

We are excited to announce our new 3-Series and partnership with Raptor Technologies which truly embodies our commitment to supporting education through cutting-edge visual solutions, enhanced software packages and safety and security, said Maria Repole, Head of Marketing at Optoma. .** Optoma Technology is the U.S.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Technology doesnt get in the way here either. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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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.

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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. For more than a decade, McLaren and colleagues have brought games like this to Pittsburgh area schools to test their technology and learning theories.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

In addition to the Gold award, Otus also earned two Silver Stevie Awards: one for Company of the Year Computer Software Medium Size, and another honoring Co-founder and President Chris Hull as Technology Executive of the Year. As a former teacher, I know how difficult it can be to juggle everything that is asked of you.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

That hasnt happened, however, because most schools have crammed technology into their traditional classes, and the value network in which schools operatethe policies, regulations, boards, unions, and more that dictate their prioritieshave kept the traditional schooling model largely intact despite any disruption within.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

These chapters provide a platform for education technology leaders to collaborate, share best practices and advocate for innovative solutions in their regions. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with existing educational organizations in Kansas to contribute meaningfully to strategic leadership and system-level technology planning.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Cot, assistant director of educational technology for the Massachusetts education department. Kyle Berger, chief technology officer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Texas. Reflection grounded in evidence, equity, and community voice is what many hope defines the next era of educational technology.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Joshua Pearce, a professor in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, published a 2019 research review concluding that there is adequate medical-scientific evidence to warrant long-term liability concerns and he recommends cell towers be at least 500 meters away from schools. Birnbaum, L., Ben-Ishai, P.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 21, 2025

from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom. 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. This is a good addition to a Photoshop unit.

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2025

Understanding and addressing the unique threat of cyberattacks through file hosting services In cybersecurity, the bad guys are always trying to stay a step ahead of technological innovation, security measures, and the best efforts of those whose job it is to thwart attacks.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

The Best of ISTELive 24 Check-out our coverage of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased at this year’s ISTELive 24

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

The Digital Education Council defines AI literacy as “the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand, interact with, and critically assess AI technologies. ” Organized around five dimensions of AI literacy, each dimension features three competency levels to define and characterize mastery.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Unlike traditional technologies that rely on human input to function, generative AI actively collaborates with users, challenging even the most technologically literate individuals to rethink their relationship with digital systems. Explain the purpose and benefits of these new technologies to foster motivation and engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This change reflects both the advancements in technology and the increasing availability of information at their fingertips.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2024

With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time to integrate virtual reality into your day-to-day lessons. Where it once was an experimental and cutting-edge technology, it’s now gone mainstream. What are VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality)?

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Eliminating The Office of Education Technology (OET) will create significant gaps in educational technology research, validation, and equity assurance. Organizations like ISTE, Digital Promise, and SEDTA are positioned to potentially take on greater roles in technology validation and certification.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

in Instructional Technology. I also field a lot of questions from elementary teachers who are curious about how they can integrate technology into their lessons in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way. Ben has also been featured in The New York Times and has appeared on MSNBC for his work in his kindergarten classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

By pairing Vivi with a projector in every classroom, the district found an ideal solution that satisfied the needs of both teachers and technology staff. Prior to implementing Vivi, Forney ISD encountered significant challenges with their classroom technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

He emphasizes that effective digital programs are driven by specific educational needswhether supporting CTE (Career and Technical Education), dropout recovery, or creating early college opportunitiesrather than by technology itself. I mean, it’s program first technology, second right? I mean it’s. And I were. Well, you go.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

” Instructure is responding to educational institutions’ budget constraints by focusing on helping customers maximize their technology investments through better data usage, adoption metrics, and optimization strategies. Beyond the Classroom: Maximizing Canvas for Non-Academic Programs in Resource-Limited Environments.

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