eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Conversations around the benefits of esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports, too. There are many resources out there from educators who have been working to build academic programs globally. How can schools create esports programs and teams?

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2023

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. To achieve this, Carrozza's district is streamlining platforms, tools and curriculum choices to develop a unified digital learning ecosystem.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve to meet the needs of every learner. From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2020

I’m finding a lot of great micro-credentials centered around digital learning with resources that I can apply now and in the future. I’m finding a lot of great micro-credentials centered around digital learning with resources that I can apply now and in the future.”.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2017

program introduces new research-based metrics to more appropriately assess that students are ready to pursue their lifelong goals and dreams following post-secondary education. Digital Curriculum and Tools. Early learning brand Teaching Strategies announced the launch of its new The Creative Curriculum for Kindergarten.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Digital Promise and Learning Heroes have teamed up for a special blog series that explores how teachers and families can use technology to work together and facilitate learning for students of all ages. To get started, here are seven ways that families can support their child’s learning at home. Get connected.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

More often than not, our staff have had to adapt to a new concurrent model of blended learning, teaching a roster of both @Home and @School students synchronously and asynchronously. The humble purpose of this entry is to throw my own hat into that ring, and to share some of our district resources as well.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Others were caught with making it up on the fly and relying on other schools,” says Dana Watts, the director of research and development for International Schools Services , a nonprofit that helps international schools manage resources and recruit staff. So far, the digital learning plans have been a boon to educators looking for advice.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

In the new device-agnostic classroom, educators are taking the opportunity to ensure they are focused on purposeful applications first, with a secondary emphasis on the device itself. So how can schools ensure that they are creating effective, purposeful learning environments in a device-agnostic classroom?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 29, 2019

Powerful use of technology contributes to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you want to know how to start helping little ones learn about technology, this podcast resource is for you to get started. Debbie Tannenbaum, a veteran teacher and tech coach, has made it her mission to help students develop digital skills even as young as kindergarten. A lot of what I see is for secondary school.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. This is the third post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Discovery Education’s Math Techbook has been approved as a core instructional resource across Oregon state. The Oregon State Board of Education has approved the Discovery Education Math Techbook for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

as the leader in digital learning, representing the most adventurous innovations. higher ed responded swiftly by opening online in a few weeks , a feat made possible only because privileged American secondary intuitions long ago introduced digital access in nearly every college in the nation. While here in the U.S.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This has always been the case, but in a prevailing learning culture that promotes outside-the-box problem solving, these activities are growing more common in the 21st-century school library. At the intersection of analog and digital learning opportunities, the value of school libraries has increased at all levels of education.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Those possibilities became reality for Nakia and her Chilhowee classmates, along with students at nearby Copper Basin High School, in 2017, when both Polk County schools joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS). The post Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Discovery Education

APRIL 16, 2023

Learn More Learn More --> Harnessing EdTech for Deeper Science Engagement In this article, a Florida educator shares how combining interactive EdTech resources with student choice encourages engagement, ownership, and academic success. Learn More Learn More --> ESSER Funding ESSER is still in action!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As part of the partnership with the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund, and for the first time ever, Discovery Education will collaborate with local organizations in Lebanon to provide access to high-quality digital learning resources aligned to the Lebanese curriculum for students in Grade 8 – 12.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

But in their complaint , plaintiffs Campus Book Company, BJJ Corporation, CBSKY, CBSNM and Renttext.com argue that these subscriptions harm independent bookstores by effectively eliminating secondary markets for course materials. There’s nothing inclusive about it,” says Kaitlyn Vitez, higher ed campaign director for U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Listen to this Podcast About Digital Portfolios. Show Resources: Rubric Mentioned in the Show. five Tips for digital portfolios. Today's episode is sponsored by tracked a fantastic new project based peer to peer learning platform that you can pilot free now. So digital portfolios is a great place to start.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

As a result, performance has increased: standardized test scores, AP enrollment and achievement, graduation rates across all demographics, student attendance, and engagement, and post-secondary concurrent enrollment. Deploying various digital systems and resources while executing change with students and teachers.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 8, 2015

Jeff sits down with Terri Schwartzbeck and Sam Patterson to discuss the Alliance for Excellent Education, Digital Learning Day and how you can have a Future Ready School. This grassroots effort blossomed into a massive nationwide celebration as teachers realized that Digital Learning Day is not about technology, it’s about learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Providing science and math content online can be relatively straightforward, but engaging students in true distance learning requires more than just transmittal of information. She graduated from The University of Scranton with a dual major in Biology & Philosophy and completed her Masters Degree in Secondary Education at Dowling College.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Oletha Walker, challenge resource/project-based learning teacher, John F. I want to provide my students with opportunities to learn how to code using the Evo robots , which use a color coding language. Help teachers learn to code. Tina Coffey, instructional technology resource teacher, Roanoke County (VA) Schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. Explore resources from The GameHERS , Women in Games , and other groups who are intentionally reaching out to marginalized groups.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Creating a strong learning culture with student-centered classrooms takes intentionality, vulnerability, and unceasing dedication. And it requires more than just individual effort; it depends on resources and central office support. So what does that support look like, particularly in a more traditional public school district?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Most students at the secondary level will have their own devices, and those who don’t can share or borrow school-owned devices. Next page: Virtual reality resources for educators; how 3 teachers use the technology in their classrooms). Larger device sets will likely be needed at the elementary level.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

If a Coach finds themselves in a school where there is a long-standing tradition of asking the LMS for digital learning support, the LMS can support the Coach by directing any of these types of questions over to the Coach. The relationship between the LMS and the Coach can be thought of as both symbiotic and cooperative.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

One year ago we launched the Massachusetts Digital Connections Initiative in partnership with Governor Baker’s Office, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), and MassIT. The report showed that 47% of students lacked the minimum connectivity (100 kbps per student) necessary for digital learning.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside the Classroom Report , by the Department of Education, identified the three main causes of digital inequity as access and cost of high speed broadband and the lack of understanding by school families as to the importance of internet to support their students’ education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

Even as many traditional textbook providers are transitioning to digital formats, paper and ink have proved stubbornly resilient. Just ask Jessica Reid Sliwerski, CEO of Open Up Resources. The nonprofit publisher of K-12 curriculum launched in 2016 expecting an audience for its digital offerings.

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SETDA Says

AUGUST 20, 2019

The dashboard currently includes state reviewed, full course, secondary level instructional materials for English/Language Arts and math from 13 states. Resources can be sorted by state, content area, subject area, grade level, format, publisher, adoption date and copyright date.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

In addition, opportunities for expanded learning beyond the school day and outside the school building are growing, which is allowing students to spend more of their time learning. Finally, the Discovery Education Community will also support EPS in transforming student learning experiences with digital media.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

In a recent edWebinar , presenters from Vancouver Public Schools in Washington shared their processes for selecting and integrating digital content and resources to ensure effective implementations. After a review, the resource is either given the go-ahead for implementation, or is sent to DIT for further review.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

-New Collaboration Introduces Unique Combination of Dynamic Digital Content and Targeted Professional Learning to Chilean Schools- Silver Spring, Md. The professional development component of this initiative began during a special, three day event in Santiago that occured from the 1of October through the 3of October.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

In just one year of having a digital collection, checkouts from the district’s digital library increased by 184 percent. Vendors will often provide resources that are helpful in generating interest in your digital library, such as getting-started guides, video tutorials, flyers, posters, and bookmarks. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

Setting the Course for Secondary Students. Data use is another key aspect of teaching secondary students online, as it shows what is working and what needs to be changed. Communication with students should balance quality with quantity, keeping in mind that short individualized emails are more likely to be read.

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