A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning. We need to help educators and students better understand the power grid system, how it impacts them and the changes that are coming, including renewables, storage, and electric vehicles. As the U.S.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Take the guesswork out of new classroom tools and make sure that your district runs an organized and thorough pilot. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. Districts that prioritize innovation might even consider 3-D printers and other advanced makerspace tools. Set your goals early on.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The study looked at data for over five million students in grades 3 through 8 who had taken NWEA’s MAP Growth assessments in 2017-2018. Leveraging data about summer learning loss, the researchers projected how COVID-19-related school closures could impact students across the country. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide.

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eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

By following these 10 tips, you can take the guesswork out of new classroom tools and make sure that your district runs an organized and thorough pilot. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. Usage rate is the amount of time that students and educators are actively using piloted devices.

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In effect, the students believed it was not cheating. Develop and Communicate Clear Guidelines for AI Use It’s essential to develop clear guidelines and policies to ensure students, teachers, and other staff fully understand the proper and responsible use of generative AI.

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Evelyn Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Together, let’s understand these issues and deliberate on solutions to pave a transformative path for our students. ASSESSING THE DOWNFALLS Declining Academic Performance: While the U.S. Graph Highlight : A survey reveals that schools emphasizing holistic education witness a surge in student engagement and overall well-being.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. Students today are deeply ingrained in the “creator culture,” with one-third of children ages 8-12 aspiring to be a YouTuber or vlogger.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps and online platforms to adaptive learning systems, technology has redefined traditional teaching methodologies, promoting personalized and engaging educational experiences. Additionally, technology promotes digital literacy. Thirdly, technology facilitates collaboration and communication.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The various services and products acquired by consolidators over the last year or two will be integrated into increasingly comprehensive platforms offering instructional content, assessments, and classroom tools all in one place. This emphasizes the need for tools and programs to support their well-being.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

Even the visible presence of a phone pulls students — and many adults — away from their focus. Some kids can “switch” attention between the phone as an entertainment device and as a learning tool; for others, the phone’s academic potential is routinely ignored. The potential advantage of the tool often goes to waste.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. COVID forced teachers and students to rely on digital learning more than ever, but they came away with different lessons from the experience.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Um, they do.) Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon. The Teacher Influencer Hustle.

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