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? Ive wondered about this myself on a few occasions.
ViewSonic Education
MAY 20, 2025
With more students bringing personal laptops to class, many schools are askingDo we still need computer labs? While their role is shifting, computer labs continue to offer unique value. They create structured, inclusive spaces where students can build the digital skills theyll need in a tech-driven world. Keep reading for 5 reasons computer labs still matteror if you’re exploring ways to reimagine your space, check out ViewSonic Educations EdTech-rich 3D Campus for inspiration!
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EdTech Magazine
MAY 1, 2025
Cyberthreats impacted 82% of K12 schools in the past year and a half, with a high rate of attacks targeting human behavior among the reported approaches. In particular, phishing scams continue to threaten school cybersecurity, as noted in a Consortium for School Networking report. In addition to using deceptive links in emails, attackers are now trying to use QR codes to obtain personal credentials and other information.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 10, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. You know what time it is its the end of the week, and that means its time for your 10-minute edtech news briefing from a real classroom. Im Vicki Davis, a full-time teacher, instructional tech coach, and IT director, bringing you the stories Im actually sharing with my students this week the prompts, tools, and questions were exploring in real time.
This article explores how educators can ethically and effectively integrate generative AI into higher education using the RESPECT and CREATE frameworks, fostering student co-creation, critical thinking, and inclusive course design through backward design.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 14, 2025
Networks are the backbone of many schools technology initiatives. Networks support nearly every component of digital learning, including online tools, modern collaboration spaces and school safety. As school districts invest in artificial intelligence and cloud tools, having a strong network becomes even more important. Many IT teams need help figuring out how to bridge the gap from on-premises storage to the cloud amid their digital transformation journeys.
ScienceDaily (EdTech section)
MAY 15, 2025
In Project Chimera, a game lab combines a VR computer game with educational problems in order to convey scientific content in a motivating way.
EdTech Update brings together the best content for education technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
eSchool News
MAY 7, 2025
Key points: Explosive app growth has outpaced security oversights K-12 cyberattacks threaten dataand students How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks For more on cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub In May 2024, Microsoft identified a critical vulnerability pattern targeting Android applications, ominously called Dirty Stream.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 14, 2025
Click for Updated List Adobe Spark suite of free tools for creating images, videos, and simple web pages; quick; great for Chromebooks Animoto Canva video creator How-to video by Richard Byrne Chromebook use Chromebooks native video creation tool; watch this video on how; no add-ons or apps. EdPuzzle edit, quizzify, and add your voice to any video Go animate Headliner browser-based video editor; ed version; freemium Moovly free or fee, animated videos PlayPosit interactive videos Spark video wo
EdTech Magazine
MAY 7, 2025
Amid growing resource constraints and the increasing complexity of technology environments, K12 schools are turning their attention to managed service providers for IT. MSPs, in simple terms, offer personnel and resources to complement educational organizations internal IT teams. MSPs typically offer IT services such as network, server and storage monitoring and management; cloud migration; and disaster recovery.
Dangerously Irrelevant
MAY 8, 2025
Colorado educators! (and anyone else within reasonable driving distance… looking at you, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico, and maybe Utah and Oklahoma!) We hope that you will join us for our June 2025 Teacher Leader Summit in Denver. On Thursday, June 5, we will be leaning into instructional redesign for deeper learning. On Friday, June 6, we will fold artificial intelligence into the mix.
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A well-crafted tuition agreement is more than paperwork—it’s a powerful tool for protecting your school and building family confidence. This guide helps private and independent K–12 schools reduce legal risk, improve collections, and foster long-term trust with families. Learn best practices for drafting enforceable agreements, communicating clear expectations, and navigating challenges like payment disputes, custody conflicts, and continuous enrollment.
A Principal's Reflections
MAY 11, 2025
Professional learning is an embedded element of every district and school, but the focus is usually on teachers. Leaders deserve support as well. Recently, on Unpacking the Backpack , I discussed the value of job-embedded and ongoing coaching for administrators backed by research after revisiting blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2021. Listen on Spotify or wherever you access your favorite podcasts.
techlearning
MAY 5, 2025
The AI revolution in schools may soon be supercharged by the power of quantum computing
eSchool News
MAY 5, 2025
Key points: Students’ contributions matter for the collective learning of everyone in the room 3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture Why support for students and a strong school culture are key For more news on classroom culture, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As educators, we know that small moves make a big difference, but I personally hadnt thought about the impact of just one word.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 16, 2025
Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. There are endless backups, shares, cleanings, changed settings, and vacation messages that if not done right can mean big problems when you return from summer vacation. If you have a school device, a lot of the shutdown steps will be done by the IT folks as they backup, clean, reformat, and maybe re-image your device.
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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live
The Hechinger Report
MAY 20, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Ally Wilkinson did not plan to spend her senior year at Wake Forest University doing something strikingly stressful: juggling a full-time job with a global consulting firm while also taking classes to finish her degree. But like many in her generation, Wilkinson demands that her job allow for life balance and overall wellness, she said, including time for exercise and socializing.
Edsurge
MAY 5, 2025
Imagine youre a ninth grader navigating a world where generative AI, agentic AI and other emerging technologies dominate the headlines. The future feels uncertain, so how do you even begin to decide what you want to be when you grow up? Students today are shaping identities that will guide them through careers spanning the decades ahead. This uncertainty can be daunting, but one thing is clear: Foundational knowledge in computer science will be essential, no matter what paths they choose.
ET Magazine
MAY 26, 2025
By Dr. Greg Harrison Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, I have vivid memories of immersing myself in the world of Atari, Nintendo, and Gameboy. Back then, it felt like technology had transformed the lives of children overnight. I would spend countless hours on summer nights, winter breaks, and weekends, determined to conquer the next level of Zelda.
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
MAY 17, 2025
Flint enters a crowded market of AI tools pitched toward teachers and students. However, it offers some compelling features and detailed transparency of how it stands out. In particular, Flint is one of a handful of AI tools that is GDPR and COPPA-compliant, and FERPA-aligned. That means that Flint can potentially be used by students under 13. While Flint can definitely make teaching easier, it clearly believes not only in the importance of students using AI, but doing so in a non-passive, criti
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Schools face increasing challenges as technology becomes integral to education. Efficient device management is essential for maximizing technology use and safeguarding investments. Our article discusses the importance of tracking devices, outlines current challenges, and suggests modern solutions that go beyond traditional methods like Excel. Learn how advanced tracking systems can streamline operations, improve maintenance, and offer real-time updates for better resource allocation.
eSchool News
MAY 14, 2025
Key points: Through video game design, students built storytelling skills Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education 5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Teachers generally frown upon students who play video games in class, but a public school in the Bronx has found a way to use video game design as an educational tool–and the results are astounding.
EdTech Magazine
MAY 12, 2025
A new social media trend may be encouraging students to damage Chromebooks in schools. Videos show students putting metal such as aper clips, folded foil gum wrappers and springs into the charging ports of the devices. This causes the device to short-circuit, which leads to overheating, toxic smoke and, in some cases, fires. A Plainville Community Schools student was hospitalized following inhalation of smoke from a device.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 19, 2025
Tech evangelists may be dazzled by the promise of AI, but two well-designed new studies one in China and one by a leading AI company signal trouble ahead. The two studies were conducted by a team of international researchers who studied how Chinese students were using ChatGPT to help with English writing, and by researchers at Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude.
Edsurge
MAY 30, 2025
When Molly Lane was a school social worker, walking down the hall with colleagues sometimes turned into impromptu therapy sessions. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators.
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How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.
ET Magazine
MAY 26, 2025
Commentary by John Harrington The United States is at a crossroads in its approach to public education. Recent political rhetoricand now executive actionthreatens to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, an institution that has served as a symbol of our national commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for nearly half a century. This is not just a bureaucratic reshuffle.
Digital Promise
MAY 7, 2025
The post Student Agency and Academic Growth: A Case Study From Sylvan Hills Middle School appeared first on Digital Promise.
eSchool News
MAY 16, 2025
Key points: Staff must feel empowered and involved in emergency response protocols Tiered response protocols help schools define emergency procedures Most school staff worry about emergency situations and physical safety For more news on emergency planning, visit eSN’s Emergency Resource hub Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools.
PlagiarismCheck
MAY 14, 2025
2025 has already been generous for AI-related releases like DeepSeek and Claude AI. Therefore, well-known for Chat GPT, OpenAI has to keep up with the competition. And they seem to thrive in it: GPT 4.5 , launched in February 2025, is called one of the most effective and innovative chatbots released by the company. What is so promising about the GPT 4.5 release, and what new features can it boast?
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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 26, 2025
Why do so many students struggle to understand what they read, even after they learn how to read? Thats a topic of hot debate among reading researchers. One camp has been arguing that schools have been going about it all wrong. These critics say that instead of drilling students on the main idea (similar to questions students will see on annual state exams), teachers should spend more time building students background knowledge of the world.
Edsurge
MAY 15, 2025
Gen Z may be the first generation to have childhoods rife with screens and defined by having a second life online , but some of their cohort might also be first to say that connectivity has its downsides. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. New data from the Pew Research Center shows that nearly half of Gen Z teens say social media harms people their age , and roughly the same share say they spend too much time scrolling.
ET Magazine
MAY 26, 2025
By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Ever since human beings started passing down knowledge, we have had to make assumptions about how learning happens and how to teach so that learning occurs. And it must have been obvious from early in our species development that people learn differently and have different skills. When the knowledge and skills we needed to pass down were truly a matter of survival on a daily basis, our ancestors must have known that it doesnt matter how much teaching is going on if
Learning Confluence
MAY 24, 2025
As part of my trip to Oslo, Norway I was invited by the International Council for Online and Distance Education in collaboration with Fleksibel utdanning Norge to join a panel session of thought leaders and to also run a short workshop in the area of educational technology and the impact of Artificial intelligence on higher education. The day was hosted at the Kristiania University of Applied Sciences on a central city campus.
Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.
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