eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

education system. What can we take from this when we return to our classrooms? And will we return to our classrooms to teach in the same manner as we did before COVID? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck , providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. Reading is a strong lever in building a community in the classroom. This new collaboration creates a holistic reading journey beginning with the Sora student reading app.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2021

Six key K-12 education trends, including teachers and parents becoming more open to new ways to teach and learn, and finding value in technology to stay connected, will be necessary to move education forward in the coming months. About half of educators and parents feel students have significantly fallen behind due to COVID-19.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 29, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education World , in March 2021. Covid-19 has impacted the world in many ways, but it has also laid the foundations for astonishing transformation in education. This has sparked a much-needed debate around the future of education. The flipped classroom concept.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

On Wednesday, July 28th at 11 am CDT (noon Eastern) and 4 pm UTC Pear Fair Back to School 2021 will kick-off. During the conference, I’m presenting a new presentation “8 Ways to Engage Every Learner.” Sessions include: Overcoming the Insurmountable: Lessons for Educators by Dr. C.J. by LaNesha Tabb.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From grade school to higher education, Smart Classrooms have become a mainstay of the modern educational environment. For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on the K-12 edtech predictions educators and experts had for 2021–were they right? education system. As the U.S.

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myViewBoard

MAY 7, 2021

A powerful new feature has been released this May which students and teachers alike are sure to love – quizzes! Teachers can now add their Clips quizzes directly into Classroom, allowing students to view an educational video and get pop-quiz style questions during the video. Clips Quiz integration.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. The Top Flipped Class Room Software and Tools. Khan Academy.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The post Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching (Closing Keynote by Jen Giffen) – SULS0130 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Catch the audio version of Jen Giffen’s closing keynote from the 2021 Back to School Conference! Student Engagement Strategies for Pandemic Teaching.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As we regain some sense of normalcy, many teachers report that students are struggling to get engaged in learning. From screen-time habits to social and emotional issues, many students are struggling. And let's be honest: Student engagement is almost always a big challenge -- even under "normal" circumstances!

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the educational landscape, often in unpredictable ways. It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Novato, CA (July 13, 2021) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced its 2021 PBL Champions – a program that honors schools, districts and individuals for their commitment to high quality Project Based Learning. The 2021 PBL Champions are: PBL Champion Districts.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

In today’s modern environment, educators have their work cut out for them, from staying on top of adaptive learning technologies to navigating new student requirements. But one of the most crucial concerns for today’s educators is student engagement. And engagement levels have not recovered.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

As we enter the 2021-2022 school year, many of us are still reeling from the last one. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Last year was defined by massive changes to the learning landscape.

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Buncee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Applications for the 2020-2021 cohort are now open! T he Buncee Ambassador Community is where you can expect to learn new ideas that can promote student engagement in learning and empower your students in and out of the classroom. Membership in a PLN made up of incredibly creative and supportive educators.

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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. It may have been a year with more technology used than in the past few years for some educators. DAILy AI MIT.

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myViewBoard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As schools reopen, teachers and students are back and getting busy getting again. To better help all educators and learners, myViewBoard surely brings more helpful features to everyone. All educators don’t have to worry about file conversion and compatibility problem from now on! Simply open Classroom in your browser.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

During the Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings, Dr. Evans, along with a panel of K-12 student voices, discussed findings from this year’s Speak Up Research Project. Overall, the latest results reveal important changes in the education conversation. Student Engagement.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. Keep reading to discover how this educator keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021) – FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, has been named a 2021 Tech Edvocate Award winner in the Best Tutoring/Test Prep App or Tool category. A complete list of winners of the 2021 Tech Edvocate Awards can be found here. WOBURN, MA. About FEV Tutor.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2021

August 17, 2021) — Social and emotional learning (SEL) will play an important role this school year to help students process the events of the past 18 months and re-focus on learning. To download the 2021 Back-to-School Guide, visit [link] ly/386CniJ. “As To learn more about Aperture Education, visit [link].

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Over the past few months, district and charter leaders from 11 districts participating in Digital Promise’s Data Ready 2021 cohort have created actionable data interoperability implementation plans centered on a high-need use case anchored in secure data use, data management, and data integration. How ready is your district?

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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. Now that our students are back full-time, I try to be just as visible. Engagement.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2020

educators do not have enough experience, resources, or training to use technology in the most effective ways, with teachers at low-income schools particularly ill-prepared. Coaches reported varying levels of preparedness in addressing the challenges they may face as the 2020–2021 school year begins. Preparing for the new school year.

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Edthena

AUGUST 25, 2021

From what to prioritize this year for students to adult learning in the digital era, we have highlights and article links for you. Prioritizing connection and consistency in the classroom. Students have been through a lot in the past 18 months. Read more on Edutopia: What Students Will Need as the Year Begins.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 6, 2022

A version of this post was originally published in Education Today , on November 9, 2021. Online education isn’t by any means something new. However, more than ever before, the past two years have led educators to discover alternative ways of teaching. Conclusion.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have created free dynamic digital resources for students and caregivers to use at home. These partners have stepped up to ensure all students can continue learning.”

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 17, 2021

This is a great tool to help understand high school student social-emotional needs and how to support them with strategies and interventions. March 10, 2021) — Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Schools Invited to Join the Challenge This Coming June 2021; Winnings Include Cash Prizes, Large Print Book Collections and Virtual Author Visit. The challenge was designed to lessen the impact of summer slide and keep students engaged and reading all summer long. It will run June 1, 2021 through July 15, 2021. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. Student Mental Health (Including Anxiety and Depression).

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

Do you have students at many grade levels in your classroom? Do you spend lots of time looking for fun, engaging activities to teach your students? eSpark earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Product Certification in 2021. The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. Sign up now.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. For most educators, the pandemic was a defining moment in their careers, a situation more disruptive than they could’ve imagined. I have been in the same school (and same classroom!) Five of the original nine responded to our queries.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

So make sure you check directly with Google (like using the link to the Google Education blog entry above) to verify pricing and other details. As these tools grew from Google Apps for Education to G Suite for Education, many wondered if our free ride would end. Hard to believe Docs and Drive started back in 2008.

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