eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Alison Head and her Project Information Literacy (PIL) research team recently released the findings of a new national study on college students and how they consume and interact with a vast and deeply polarized news ecosystem. There are many pathways to news–not only on social media. Please share this study broadly.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Friends and social media users began alerting her that images and material from one of her children’s books, “I Am Not a Number,” about a young Indigenous girl sent to a residential school in Canada and based on the experience of her grandmother, had made their way into paid lessons on the site that she had never seen before.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Officials in those states argue that the platform, owned by a company in Beijing, is a threat to cybersecurity, or they are concerned about spying by the Chinese government. Still, he makes a point to post all of his videos to the learning management system so even those who don’t use social media can see them. “I

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Should schools and school districts have a "social media strategy" like business and industry? In the corporate world, social media has moved from being a novelty to a deliberate strategy to engage the public. But if schools were going to be more deliberate about their social media strategy, what would they do?

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

With virtual reality headsets, students are forced to interact with their studies by excluding all else, making the technology ideal for educators who work with kids who have varying levels of ADD/ADHD. . Companies such as Microsoft have developed tools for using their virtual reality headsets in just this way. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 0:15 Big Picture Stats 0:54 Andrea Yon's story 1:24 World Literacy Foundation study of the economic and social cost of illiteracy Sponsor: Today’s sponsor, Literal is an app to help students in grades 6-12 engage with reading.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Many companies offer security that goes beyond the iconic password. Why change passwords.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Among the new resources now available for use in pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade classrooms are: Sesame Learning Sounds and Letters: Build and deepen students’ phonemic awareness and phonics skills with The Electric Company. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Using Twitter in my classroom has certainly elevated my tech savvy status with parents as well as my instagramming 5th graders who have never known a world without digital devices. We live in a very social world, so why not use social media in the classroom? Only social media can deliver that.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vickie Morgado on episode 177 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I think we’ve learned how to use social media in just a really positive way, and learned to communicate and build a global audience, and shared our learning, and learned with others.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2020

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Many companies offer security that goes beyond the iconic password. Why change passwords.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 16, 2016

According to a Pew study , 78 percent of teens own a cell phone and almost half own smartphones. What core features propel the mission of your company? What kinds of social media do students use? See also: Is Your Company Hitting the Ed-Tech Sweet Six? For more information visit @smartyreaders on Twitter.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

These skill-building, multi-player games help students build critical skills in math, language arts, and social studies in a fun and entertaining way.   A new collection of compelling social studies and civics education resources from Sesame Workshop which can be found in the Discovery Education platform’s Sesame Learning Channel. 

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Are you studying Mars? There’s tons of information on there, and if you want to know anything about it, please feel free to reach out to me on social media, through Twitter or my e-mail address.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 13, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Summer is an important time for educators. Now, there are not a lot of studies on how often teachers sleep because I’ve looked. A 2008 Ball State University study found that 43% of teachers said they slept an average of 6 hours or less per night.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Multiple studies show that regular use of Science Techbook in the classroom has many positive academic results for educators and students across a variety of districts and populations in the United States. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. This research and more can be found here. Discovery, Inc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. And I, over the last five years since I joined Twitter, it's maybe even more than that, becoming part of a PLN has totally changed everything for me.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

DoodleLearning complements Discovery Education’s other award-winning digital services, which include Discovery Education’s K-12 platform , Mystery Science , STEM Connect , and the Math , Science , and Social Studies Techbooks. . Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Website: www.theaieducator.io Twitter: @ danfitztweets Amanda Fox Amanda Fox, is the Chief Content Officer for Teachergoals.com and currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Is it helpful?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Currently, the company’s Social Studies Techbooks are used in middle school classrooms districtwide. Both the TEKS-aligned Mystery Science and the Social Studies Techbook are accessed through the Discovery Education platform. . Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. C3 Module Project – projects designed using the Inquiry Design Model (IDM) using the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored blog post.”

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Some companies are already offering clear pathways to help cut down on tracking cookies so schools can feel more confident in maintaining their students’ privacy while still encouraging the use of online resources and devices in classrooms. Best Practices to Keep Student Tracking to a Minimum. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2018

Listen or read this post From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Now, there are not a lot of studies on how often teachers sleep because I’ve looked. A 2008 Ball State University study found that 43% of teachers said they slept an average of 6 hours or less per night.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Research and Impact Framework : Launching impact studies to measure trends and progression of sustainability attitudes. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2019, Mastercard commissioned a study to understand gender and generational differences surrounding perceptions and attitudes of STEM-based topics and programs. The study also explored challenges and motivations students cited for pursuing college majors and careers path. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. . www.discoveryeducation.com , and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through? Twitter and? Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Oklahoma City, OK —Students and teachers in classrooms across Oklahoma’s Millwood Public Schools (MPS) now have access to a host of dynamic digital resources supporting science and social studies instruction thanks to a new partnership with Discovery Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @ JillDuBois22 Instagram: jilliande FB: jilliandee TikTok: JillDuBois22 www.linkedin.com/in/jill-dubois Web: www.impartedjoy.com. If you wish to see more content by Vicki Davis, you can find her on Facebook and Twitter under @coolcatteacher.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 29, 2020

In turn, companies, organizations and institutions have flooded the internet with statements of solidarity, anti-racism rhetoric, and discussions of racial bias and systemic oppression. Related: On Twitter, ‘#BlackInTheIvory’ exposes racism on campus. Our research findings were disheartening while coincidentally empowering.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 4, 2019

When the MOMO Challenge reared its ugly head last week, I reached out on Twitter to other technologists to find out what they were hearing and what their thoughts were. Case Study: What is the #MoMoChallenge? A friend posted the following article online after a long discussion by a number of us on twitter regarding the whole situation.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2014

The following is a guest post by Michael Warren , a Social Studies Teacher at Hasbrouck Heights High School in NJ. You can follow him on Twitter at @mrwarren29. Like anyone who has followed this rockstar principal on social media (and he knows he’s a rockstar despite his humble protests) there is something happening at NMHS.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Anne Collier on episode 169 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So they looked at a whole range of research – lots of different studies – and that was the range of kids who were affected by it, in both cases. ’s new social media helpline for schools.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

In the latest phase of this multiyear collaboration, all district middle school students will receive access to a dynamic digital social studies textbook. Social Studies?Techbook.?Featuring www.discoveryeducation.com , and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through? and LinkedIn. ?

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Going to the Moon with NASA Hear Erica Alvarez, NASA Systems Engineering & Integration Manager for Advanced Exploration Systems, share fun facts about the Artemis mission, explain why it’s important, and discuss how studying the moon helps us better understand and protect our Earth. Twitter and? Linke d In.? .

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Perry Hewitt

JULY 24, 2015

Social media success is about much more than mastering the platforms and tools. Quartz reports how NASA developed a smart social media strategy that fueled its global reach. It’s way better than the social media scrolling alternative. Curious about content marketing?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“In navigating the changes in education, I love knowing I can turn to Discovery Education to find educational, and engaging, content of all kinds,” said Becky Goddard Plotkin, a social studies teacher at Pine Lake Preparatory in North Carolina. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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