eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. In the standardized testing era, students are too often asked to memorize facts and/or recall ideas without being expected to retain a deeper understanding of information. Unleash the Magic of AI in Your Classroom!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In contrast, leaving contemporary music out of the classroom significantly limits any chance of students connecting education to the music of their lives. Incorporating a digital composition tool into your teaching is a rewarding way to stimulate growth for both your students and your music program.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

Wrangling technology can be maddening even in optimally designed classrooms. When she became the district’s first educational technology director in 2017, Briana Allen looked for a better solution. The Vivi solution River Grove installed last spring “has made a huge difference in those classrooms,” says Allen.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 2, 2019

Flipping the classroom has become a hot topic in educational circles in recent times. The idea is that students first learn course content online, usually at home, and the time in the classroom is devoted to what used to be traditionally homework, with the teacher’s assistance.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

And he’s happy to share his preferred tool for making classroom communication more efficient and effective. Watch a short demo video to see how an intuitive interface saves educators time. Get tips for evaluating Learning Platforms and Student Information Systems in Jupiter’s Buyer’s Guide. Recommended Resources.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Technology has penetrated every aspect of life, and education is no exception. As more and more teachers, students, and stakeholders experiment with technology, software developers are working day and night to bring them quality solutions. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 8, 2019

The use of digital textbooks in classrooms is growing in the face of the easy availability of smartphones and the Internet. The idea and practice of using digital textbooks in classrooms represents a new trend in education. Here are some ways that instructors can use digital textbooks in the classrooms.

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Gradelink

OCTOBER 11, 2018

And while the classroom isn’t the first place most people think of when talking about fun, it’s an excellent place for stretching those creative muscles and for exploring critical thinking in energizing ways. What historical sites can students visit if they were to buy a ticket on Amtrak? One example of this is the student exhibition.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

Tom Sargent, the information technology administrator at the King David School outside of Melbourne, had seen students try to tweak the school’s technology systems before. Teachers loved many aspects of the technology—but not this feature. Request a demo today and see if your school qualifies for our free pilot program.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2016

Just like anything related to the US, the last week’s conference organized by the International Society for Technology in Education rose to the expectations: ISTE 2016 was big! They can share ideas and support each other in transforming their classrooms in true digital-age learning environments. First, the city: Denver.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

He also provided some details on the company’s journey and how new technologies play a role in their success. Then it gets stuck up on the wall in the classroom, and at parent-teacher conferences, parents will come through and see it. How does VoiceThread support social-emotional learning in a classroom environment?

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Minga

AUGUST 16, 2023

Technology plays a huge role in today’s modern schools – and cell phones are no exception. But not all K-12 institutions are on board with allowing students to have their phones with them on campus. Student Behavior & PBIS: Nurturing positive behaviors and reinforcing best practices. And, of course, off campus.)

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 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. This lab book is recommended for high school and college students.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Today, you would find most of the schools and universities using digital aids in classrooms. By incorporating technology into K-12 education model, institutes are aiming to improve the teaching and learning processes in schools and universities. With the flipped approach, teachers aim to make the learning process more engaging.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced her to try something recommended by her student teacher. Here, Wood explains why Free Math was the right tool at the right time for her and her students. EdSurge: How is math instruction evolving, and how does technology support this? Wood: It’s been changing for a while.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Is your classroom technology falling short of its promise of changing the classroom dynamic? For school district technology leaders, navigating a potential refresh of classroom technology can be daunting. A technology refresh is not just about keeping up with the latest trends or adding the latest features.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? Seventy-eight percent of its students are low income and 22 percent are learning English. In other words, Fresno Unified represents some of our country’s most disadvantaged students.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Classroom Walkthoughs : This is something I have been researching since last winter and my PLN has provided me with numerous resources to get started. By regularly performing 3-5 minute walkthroughs I will now have more of a presence in classrooms. For more information on classroom walkthroughs visit this site.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Since technological advancements are scaling beyond measure, it is difficult to chart the various bases authors, and publication platforms have to cover to set a firm foot in the troubled waters. Imagine an Iron Man movie full of holograms, nanotechnology, and everything else high on technology. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.

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Minga

MARCH 29, 2023

Tardiness is a major challenge for many high schools and is regarded as one of the most frustrating problems in today’s classrooms. teachers report that the first four to eight minutes of class is almost a waste of time as students straggle in, disrupting instruction. Don’t be afraid to embrace technology to enhance this process.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Teachers and students must be able to navigate through the app smoothly. A lot of teachers are still getting used to the idea of using eBooks and online content delivery platforms in classrooms. Including interactive elements increases student engagement with the courseware. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE. Download Now!

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

" Coding also provides students with skills that apply across content areas. By learning to tell machines what to do, students engage in problem-solving and computational thinking, which apply to academic and professional disciplines across the board. At what age can students learn coding?

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Help arrived thanks to a phone call from Mitch Slater, an educator with 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, math intervention specialist and administrator. Slater had developed Levered —an adaptive math instruction program—and he was looking for California schools to pilot the program in their fourth grade classrooms.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Help arrived thanks to a phone call from Mitch Slater, an educator with 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, math intervention specialist and administrator. Slater had developed Levered —an adaptive math instruction program—and he was looking for California schools to pilot the program in their fourth grade classrooms.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

STEM is all about a practical approach to learning and student engagement. And eBooks offer the necessary engagement. Students can be active participants in the learning process while going through the course materials as well as while engaging in classroom-based practical activities.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Here’s how publishers can create interactive textbooks in order to engage K-12 students. Growing up amidst technology, K-12 students are now quite used to getting things done at the click of a button. They are more interactive and intuitive, and keep the students engaged in the learning process.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Since education technology first arrived in classrooms, security has been a primary concern. How do we protect our children from harmful material and distracting non-academic content while embracing the many educational benefits that technology can provide? I was able to do a demo that day.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

One solution is to begin teaching with technology. Integrating technology into the classroom, changes the classroom dynamic. While students gain more control over their learning, the role of the educator becomes more of that of a facilitator. Here’s what we’ll cover – Why Use Technology in the K12 Classroom?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Publishers who have been designing and developing printed textbooks for years were suddenly facing a wave of technological invasion all around. The purpose of eBooks in schools and universities is to make learning more engaging and reading more comfortable for the users. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE. WANT TO KNOW HOW KITABOO WORKS?

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eSpark

APRIL 6, 2016

Maybe you don’t work at NASA, but that hasn’t stopped you from trying to inspire in students the same wonder you felt when you first saw a picture of the Orion Nebula. You may not roller skate anymore, but you know that running a school, district, or classroom takes the same perseverance and practice you put into your after school hobby.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 27, 2022

The way students are being taught today is very different from the teaching methods that were adopted a few decades back. Technology has brought about various changes in the way education is delivered and received. Let us have a look at the current trends in education technology: 1. Learning Outside the Classroom Environment.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2017

At the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference this year, there was a lot of fanfare, and some really great products. Some are awesome as-is, and some have a ways to go, but each is trying to do something different to make it a must-have in your classroom. Love Nearpod or Socrative ? Take a look at Spiral.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

From turbocharging Google Classroom with AI-assisted features to pushing the boundaries of accessibility and interactivity in Google Meet, these updates aim to reshape the way we teach and learn. Drawing from my own years in the classroom, I’ve dug deep into these updates to offer you an insider’s perspective.

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

This solution works on any device using a web browser, and each student can log in using their existing Google Workspace for Education account username and password. One of Mrs. Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. Request a demo.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard,” says Deepak Cheenath, co-founder of Quizizz, a classroom tool that lets teachers create pop quizzes and games.

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