eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. Sometimes these simple strategies are all that’s needed to get students more invested in the content. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

The US Department of Education Roadmap for Reopening Safely says that “accelerated learning provides opportunities for students to learn at grade level rather than through tracking or remediation….” Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.” I refuse to watch it burn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Episode 491 Schools are being targeted with “spearfishing” attacks – a new form of phishing that is quite deceptive. Citizenship encompasses digital citizenship and the importance of lateral reading are three of the motivating topics tackled today with education thought-leader Dr. Alec Couros.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! One of the biggest boons of incorporating video games as educational tools is that it’s an easy sell to students. Virtual Teamwork Can Set Students Up for College. Educational Games Capitalize on Interest-Based Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 4, 2024

For the first eight sessions, half the students had a traditional review class. The other half of their classmates studied the same algebra topics in a different way. The following day, their teachers went over the students’ errors. Students had taken tests before and after the test prep course.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

The theory is that what we grasp from what we read depends on whether we can hook it to concepts and topics that we already know. Children who had won lotteries to attend these charter schools had higher reading scores than students who lost the lotteries. A new study, published online on Feb.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

K–12 schools transitioning to a connected classroom model should be focusing on four key aspects, or the “four C’s” of learning , to create a successful learning environment, according to a Cisco report on using technology in the classroom. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Students have become more outspoken about the type of education they want. In other words, students want information and tasks that are real and useful outside the classroom. PBL sets the scene for student agency and autonomy while teachers become coaches throughout all the stages of a project. Voicethread.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These durable skills are critical for students during their K-12 years, in college, and in the workforce. Learning to code can be a game-changer for students, regardless of country. And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

When kids read that America’s $30 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future. K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . Kids aged 8–18 years old are in front of screens for seven hours every day on average, CBS News reports. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2019

I remember report card days as a child, me sitting outside on a brick wall, scared to death as my mother met with the teacher and received the (always bad) news about how I wasn’t doing. Even before it became protocol, I invited students to join the conversation. What is a student-led conference? Students t ake ownership.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 12, 2021

Although teaching during a pandemic has presented many new challenges, educators were searching for ways to keep students engaged and motivated during class long before 2020. Distance learning, however, has added the additional obstacle of a digital device between teachers and students. Shoutrageous. Fake or Florida.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This year, schools are placing a focus on supporting students’ individual needs and recovering pandemic learning loss. Because of this, we will see an increase in edtech to support learning, better accommodations for students, a focus on wellbeing, and new approaches to teaching that engage with students’ interests and future careers.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shielding kids online can be a very daunting task for parents and schools, where every scroll brings the potential for a surprising news headline or a viral video. Uncover Student Web Usage Behavior Based on Pre-Set Terms Are kids getting access to explicit footage of something in the news?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Curricular companies vs. teacher-built assessments Teachers are amazing individuals and assess students in a variety of ways all day long. But assessments also need to provide a clear picture of student understanding within those skills so teachers can take that information and fill in the gaps.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The student today learns much differently than students did five years ago. There is an increased movement towards personalizing the educational experience, practiced with student agency and choice on assessments. For a teacher, this translates into knowing what students use and understanding these platforms themselves.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success. News & World Report. While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. have tripled.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For much of her teaching career, Carrie Stark relied on math games to engage her students, assuming they would pick up concepts like multiplication by seeing them in action. trails other high-income countries in math performance, and lately more students graduate high school with deficits in basic math skills. Credit: AP Photo/Gene J.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2019

students were able to reliably distinguish between fact and opinion. This is particularly alarming because we live in an era when, according to Pew Research Center, 68 percent of American adults get their news from social media —platforms where opinion is often presented as fact.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 23, 2021

In truth, we can’t ask students to do great in any circumstances. I believe that a focus on wellbeing will become necessary, as we already know that schools help students flourish in all areas of life, not just academically. Aside from counseling sessions, there are many other ways in which school counselors can be there for students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

At #CoSN2024 next week, a cohort of news CTOs will convene as part of the year-long CTO Academy. Academy participants make a positive impact on student-centered and digital learning in their school district and enhance their career trajectory. 00:03:28 Speaker 2 Students is amazing, and so I’ve seen us expand.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. Their input is vital in order to guide schools toward practices that will be the most beneficial to students. How can you empower your students for success in an AI world? Teach students about it.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 4, 2018

Our learners are inundated with news and information on a daily basis. In order for students to make sense of all this information and evaluate what is true they need to develop a critical eye. We can help our students learn this important process by getting them to conduct interviews with peers or experts. Interview Resources.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to hear about and learn effective strategies for a number of timely topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness. The recent PLtogether videos have covered a number of important topics, including: Structured professional development. Watch here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Your school’s team consists of your students, school administrators, teachers, and other faculty and support staff. Don’t forget who needs to be included: your students’ families. Boosting engagement between families and your school can be one of the best ways to improve student performance. Teamwork makes the dream work.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2021

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success. News & World Report. While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. have tripled.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Student collaboration has become increasingly important over the past years. The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . However, collaborative learning is not about dividing students into groups and assigning tasks.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Students deserve a chance to learn up-to-date topics that reflect how mathematics is being used in many fields and industries. They say the more relevant content offers a highly engaging entry point to STEM, especially for students who have been turned off by traditional math courses. The high school teachers remain unconvinced.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success. News & World Report. While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. have tripled.

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Discovery Education

APRIL 16, 2023

Another week, another wave of big news across education. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: EdTech Trends ESSER Funding Insights from Education Leaders ICYMI EdTech Trends Education technology (EdTech) combines teaching and learning strategies with digital tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?

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The Thinking Stick

JANUARY 22, 2024

Walker worked in multiple roles in public education, including as a teacher, school counselor and most recently serving as an executive district leader over Student Support Services at Uplift Education, a high performing network of schools dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities to more than 23,000 students in North Texas.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 30, 2021

As controversies about the pandemic, climate change, and social justice continue to make headlines, these same topics also provide opportunities for students to learn and apply media literacy skills that will help them with their course work, personal lives, and civic engagement. Defining and Developing Media Literacy.

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