eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Get started here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Virtual Field Trips: Utilize virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications to take students on virtual field trips, allowing them to explore historical landmarks, ecosystems, or outer space from the confines of the classroom, enhancing experiential learning. What are the 10 ways to use technology in the classroom?

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Tom Murray

JUNE 24, 2016

The shift to Future Ready Schools with blended and digital learning is dramatically changing the role of the school leader and requires focused attention on the critical importance of school culture in a successful transition. Such leadership is foundational to creating Future Ready Schools. Future Ready Schools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Conferences offer the opportunity for educators–from administrators and classroom teachers to IT leaders and curriculum directors–to attend sessions targeted to their interests and their individual school or district needs. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Get started here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Coding programs and robotics kits introduce hands-on learning, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the future. What is the most used technology in the classroom? Virtual reality applications offer immersive experiences, making abstract concepts tangible and enhancing experiential learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning is life changing. Coding programs and robotics kits introduce valuable STEM skills, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. Overall, integrating technology in K-12 education creates more adaptable, engaged, and future-ready learners.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But looking at 2024, here are some current trends in education: Technology Integration: Continued integration of technology into classrooms, with a focus on online learning, educational apps, and interactive tools. Innovative K-12 education ideas are crucial for creating engaging, effective, and future-ready learning environments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

EdSurge recently caught up with White to talk about how game-based learning (GBL) can help children develop the skills that will be essential in their future jobs, and how Minecraft, specifically, has influenced classroom education and the learning game industry. How widespread are learning games in America’s classrooms right now?

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Jon Samuelson, Innovation Strategist at Beaverton School District in Beaverton, OR, presented tips and tricks for student involvement in the recent edWebinar, “ Coding + STEAM: Getting Students Future Ready.”. Collaboration also helps students learn to ask each other questions, rather than looking towards the front of the classroom.

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

She will show you how this project is perfect for students in your classroom. Shannon McClintock Miller- Share and Tell with Future Ready Librarians @ 1PM . Future Ready Librarians come share how you empower your students as creators with Buncee! 6 Mobile Resources That You’ll Want to Use in Your Classroom Now! @

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

Hardware training involved learning how to use products from industry leaders in the maker education market, including programmable robots and drones (Sphero, Parrot), along with Arduino and circuitry kits (Makey Makey, Circuit Scribe). Future-ready skills ? Teaching with projects and hands-on learning ? Student engagement ?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students now have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips, allowing for self-directed exploration and reinforcing classroom concepts. Using AI in the classroom has brought K-12 education to a new level, eliminating some of the tedious work educators do and freeing up their time to spend with students one-on-one.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 13, 2019

But what if we spend thousands of dollars on 3D printers, robotics, and other ephemera and it just ends up collecting dust? Say you're trying for 50 or 100 - put a decorated cardboard box outside your Library or Classroom for donations! We’ve created cardboard arcades, robots, buildings, etc." -- Read the article for more!

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 16, 2019

Help your students think like a robot? But what does a non-tech classroom look like that teaches computational thinking? I've seen kids code Dash and Dot robots to a certain location in the classroom, open up an envelope and find the next spelling word to add to their piece of paper. What is the value in that?

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eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

Successful classroom technology should challenge and support every type of learner without widening the digital divide that’s often found in low-income and rural districts. Classroom devices can streamline differentiation for students, even if a school or district has limited resources to spend on edtech. Keeping it simple.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

You an start with just one Sphero Mini : The App-Controlled Robot Ball Photo by: Jenny of The Brick Castle "Little robot. Sphero Mini fits a huge experience into a tiny robot the size of a ping pong ball. Sure, you can can add lots more to a Robotics area in a Makerspace. Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader.

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eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

Successful classroom technology should challenge and support every type of learner without widening the digital divide that’s often found in low-income and rural districts. Classroom devices can streamline differentiation for students, even if a school or district has limited resources to spend on edtech. Keeping in simple.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

When they talk to schools, their focus is on the classroom teachers and getting them to understand the value. Noakes: Likewise, she always encourages educators to ask: How might tech support educators’ ability to differentiate learning in the classroom? Then, learning goals drive the decision. She received her B.S.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

So many headlines focus on automation, robots, artificial intelligence, and the looming loss of jobs. In many classrooms around the country, adult education instructors use simple tools such as Remind, WhatsApp, and Facebook to foster communication while developing learners’ digital literacy skills. The Future is Now.

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