eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. Diane Myers, Ph.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Get ideas on how to participate! The great majority of these events are free to attend. More information at [link].

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. Diane Myers, Ph.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

User Generated Education

JULY 7, 2016

They’re teaching a new generation how to repair rather than replace, and if what they’re looking for is not available, to invent it. They call themselves “makers,” and they will figure out how to build whatever you can imagine. ( Focus on STEM and STEAM Education. Focus on STEM and STEAM Education. STEM to STEAM ).

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Maker Movement Education STEM Software 150

User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

They’re teaching a new generation how to repair rather than replace, and if what they’re looking for is not available, to invent it. They call themselves “makers,” and they will figure out how to build whatever you can imagine. ( Focus on STEM and STEAM Education. Focus on STEM and STEAM Education. STEM to STEAM ).

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Maker Movement STEM Education Software 120

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

That piece is critical, and we need research-backed methods for teaching kids how to read and decode. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

— Inside a high-ceilinged library at Northridge High School here, seniors are typing on 16-year-old laptops donated by a local Rotary Club. We’re doing everything we can,” says Mr. Norton, as the seniors in the library close their balky laptops and head to class. Photo: Melanie Stetson Freeman/The Christian Science Monitor.

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Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Again and again, the media told stories — wildly popular stories , apparently — about how technology industry executives refuse to allow their own children to use the very products they were selling to the rest of us. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.”

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145