eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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Buncee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Applications for the 2020-2021 cohort are now open! The applications will be open until October 9, 2020 , so be sure to apply. Application Open: September 22, 2020. Deadline: October 9, 2020. Based on your tier of ambassadorship, you can also unlock free access to Buncee! What is the Buncee Ambassador Program?

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Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Reviewing my top postings helps me see what resonated during 2020. My top tweets from each month of 2020 ?? link] — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) January 1, 2020. ?? Games [link] — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) February 16, 2020. ?? Making lessons accessible ?? Keeping students engaged ?? Newsletters ??

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. We don’t have to be the experts; we just need to know enough to get our students started exploring and creating with AI.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

As Candra Morris, VP of Professional Learning at Waterford.org, notes in a recent article , “Academic success for students requires a partnership between educators and families.” Included are classroom strategies you can share with your teachers as well as administrator-focused tips. Sources: 1. ​​ Morris, C. Benson, G.M. The Edvocate.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. Students can perform their own analysis of the sample data and answer questions based on their results.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction. Also, all GCSS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Following a careful review of possible resources, the Kihei Elementary School team selected Mystery Science for classroom use. . Effective professional development will maximize the power of these resources, increase student engagement in learning, and support students’ continued academic development.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2021

Everything is placed neatly into your school bag, the classroom is beautifully made up, and all the seats and materials are ready to go for students. Teachers wait excitedly to see their students’ faces after a summer break. This allows me to be able to access classes and meetings and be able to help teachers virtually.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. This way, teachers kept students motivated and engaged in their online classes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. W]hen I think about UDL, that's the question I'm looking for: How am I going to engage all learners? percent to 22.5

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. Even though enough educators and students — and the entire educational community — were at least familiar with online learning practices and educational technologies, the shift was sudden nevertheless. Increase student engagement.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. Digital Learning During the Pandemic.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

These are some additional free remote learning resources: A remote learning guide for new or existing Buncee users that are looking to learn how to use Buncee for remote learning or in combination with tools such as Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Wakelet, and Flipgrid.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

As Candra Morris, VP of Professional Learning at Waterford.org, notes in a recent article , “Academic success for students requires a partnership between educators and families.” Included are classroom strategies you can share with your teachers as well as administrator-focused tips. Sources: 1. ​​ Morris, C. Benson, G.M. The Edvocate.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Device rollout—when students in Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive their initiative-provided iPads or Chromebooks—is an exciting time in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools community, especially for schools new to the program. But rollout looks a bit different in 2020. All students are able to have a device.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. After all, each school has many specific needs and so does each classroom.

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Buncee

MAY 12, 2020

Join us on May 13th for #StudentVoiceDay 2020 , a celebration of learners and voices around the world! For this day, we join Our Global Classroom (OGC) Community , Flipgrid, Wakelet and more to encourage classrooms to come together in celebration of the good ness in our communities! The celebration starts a day early!

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Early learners in kindergarten and first grade across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 (District 318) will return to their classrooms this Fall with new resources from worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education in their digital backpacks. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. Please fill out this form to verify your account and request access to Minecraft. Download this how-to guide for using Multiplayer Mode.)

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

2020 has been a particularly difficult year. Because we are a part of VILS, making that transition was not difficult at all because we were already using the [devices] with the students as it is,” said one teacher from Cohort 6. There are three parts to the problem: access, participation, and powerful use.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Absenteeism is a persistent challenge for their population of 1,649 students, mostly from Latino and Hispanic families. During the 2019–2020 school year alone, 13 percent of Golden Plains students experienced chronic absenteeism. How ready is your district?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Recognizing the value of smart and connected classrooms, most school districts are experimenting with the Internet of Things or plan to do so in the near future. Those deploying new wireless access points should select 802.11ac Wave 2 technology for high performance.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

These are some additional free remote learning resources: A remote learning guide for new or existing Buncee users that are looking to learn how to use Buncee for remote learning or in combination with tools such as Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Wakelet, and Flipgrid.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“I felt I had a system that worked, and introducing this ‘nonsense’ wouldn’t add anything to my classroom and would only create more work for me and be a distraction for my students,” she said. Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Trying to wrap my mind around 2020 to craft my newsletter was no small feat. As I began to write, I realized that 2020 for me was a year of extremes. The most challenging aspect of 2020 has been the toll it has taken on our relationships with others. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. I disagree.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. Let’s take a look! 3D learning. But what is the purpose of gamification ?

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

This continued collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to deeply engage students in science instruction. All Stevens Point educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2022

The company is among OER providers that argue that OER can be a tool in making higher education more equitable, by making sure that economically disadvantaged students have the materials to succeed in courses like statistics that serve as gateways to lucrative professions. How Is It Used In Classrooms?

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WASHINGTON – Inside a high school classroom, Bryan Martinez jots down several purchases that would require a short-term savings plan: shoes, phone, headphones, clothes, and food. Since 2020, nine U.S. Related: Teachers conquering their math anxiety But do topics like high interest rates translate to higher interest among students?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. After all, each school has many specific needs and so does each classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide. These resources will complement the use of Mystery Science in SVCSD’s elementary classrooms.

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 2, 2020

With a shared interest in social justice literacies and passion for engaging youth in current issues, the two educators used the novel All American Boys , by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely to anchor conversations about race and privilege. About: Privilege, Racism, and Oppression in the Middle School Classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2023

This continued collaboration ensures K-5 students and teachers districtwide will continue enjoying access to Discovery Education’s award-winning Mystery Science service, which is helping drive deeper engagement in science instruction. However, the data only tells part of the story. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Need some more side dishes for your classroom learning? Distance teaching provides an opportunity to use project-based learning, which ultimately encourages authentic work and creativity from your students. Think of a driving question as one that gets students engaged and active. Try project-based learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology has opened up endless possibilities in classrooms around the world. For one, access to education has been significantly broadened, facilitating a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles. How can a district manage thousands of devices in schools and students’ homes?

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