Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Something broke in American education these past years. Too many students don’t reach grade-level metrics and no one can agree on the cause. I went out to our international contributors for ideas. They had a lot, but this one I thought I’d cover first: Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete? You might argue that the traditional classroom still plays an essential role in education, but the rapid growth of online and hybrid models suggests otherwise.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

Since the early days of internet access in K12 schools, there has been a need to protect students from inappropriate content with filtering and restricted access. Beyond redirecting their attention from games on their devices toward completing homework and projects, filters are often a requirement for federal funding, mandated by the Childrens Internet Protection Act.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 29, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode 896 of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast features Dr. Frank Buck sharing 5 free Evernote tools teachers and school leaders can use to stay organized and boost productivity. A decade ago, I tried to break up with Evernotemore than once.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Physical security technologies have come a long way from the days when school surveillance cameras were only useful in reviewing incidents after they happened. CDW Senior National School Safety Strategist Bryan Krause talked at CoSN 2025 in Seattle about his own experience combing through footage on older cameras with poor visibility. That might be a student, or it might be bigfoot, he said.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Key points: Every student will have a career someday, but no two paths are the same How CTE supports college and career readiness 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 For more news on career paths, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to judge a middle school competition for a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2025

Wichita Public Schools demonstrates whats possible when vision, strategy, and systems align to support digital equity

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

Key points: Students and parents often have a fragmented digital experience For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A “patchwork of apps” in schools often leads to app fatigue, frustrating parents and educators who have to use multiple apps weekly, or even daily, according to new research from Cornerstone Communications, LTD. and Edsby.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 29, 2025

Is it possible to check for AI or human writing, and are there any risks in using AI tools for help with assignments? The short answer is yes, as any educational institution now implements an AI essay checker to detect AI misuse and catch academic cheating. How and why do they do it, and what are the ways to prevent AI abuse accusations? Why teachers check for AI Originality and authenticity are the crucial requirements for any assignment.

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techlearning

APRIL 29, 2025

Trust in leadership is increasingly fragile.

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Cyberthreats impacted 82% of K12 schools in the past year and a half, with a high rate of attacks targeting human behavior among the reported approaches. In particular, phishing scams continue to threaten school cybersecurity, as noted in a Consortium for School Networking report. In addition to using deceptive links in emails, attackers are now trying to use QR codes to obtain personal credentials and other information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2025

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: National Library WeekResources, Links, Ideas 17 K-8 Digital Citizenship Topics April is Financial Literacy Month 15 Best Technology Careers for the Future in 2025 Basics in Every Lesson Plan Join me to launch my Indie Book Easter Classroom Resources Great App to Teach Spelling Summer STEM at USNA Earth Day Class Activities Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: May is Homeschooling Awareness Month Online Resources for Screenshots, Scree

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. Will AI be a tool for innovation or yet another factor widening educational gaps? As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This story about Alabama graduation requirements was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. In a corner of Huffman High School, the sounds of popping nail guns and whirring table saws fill the architecture and construction classroom.

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

With Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding gone and continued uncertainty about what federal funding will look like going forward, K12 IT leaders may feel stuck in a holding pattern. But while its too soon to tell how federal funding will evolve, schools dont have to wait passively. There are actions they can take to support their tech investments in the meantime.

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MiddleWeb

APRIL 28, 2025

Teaching dystopian literature offers students a meaningful way to engage with literature while developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Kasey Short shares discussion questions, activities, and dystopian novels and short story titles to capture students attention. The post Dystopian Fiction to Stretch Students Minds first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

APRIL 30, 2025

Researchers have been putting ChatGPT essays to the test against real students. A new study reveals that the AI generated essays don't yet live up to the efforts of real students. While the AI essays were found to be impressively coherent and grammatically sound, they fell short in one crucial area -- they lacked a personal touch. It is hoped that the findings could help educators spot cheating in schools, colleges and universities worldwide by recognizing machine-generated essays.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus , a leading provider of K-12 student data and assessment solutions, has been awarded a prestigious Gold Stevie Award in the category of Customer Service Department of the Year at the 2025 American Business Awards. This recognition celebrates the companys unwavering commitment to supporting educators, students, and families through exceptional service and innovation.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2025

The post Pathways to Success: A Learner-Centered Toolkit for Building Inclusive Learning and Employment Solutions appeared first on Digital Promise.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 29, 2025

Chicago, (April 28, 2025) Using virtual reality (VR) in the classroom can lead to significant increases in knowledge retention and motivation among students, according to new international research. A study involving more than 300 students from vulnerable communities in Keep Reading Study Finds Virtual Reality Improves Students Knowledge Retention and Motivation The post Study Finds Virtual Reality Improves Students Knowledge Retention and Motivation appeared first on American Consortium for Eq

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2025

Where To Find Sensory Teaching Tools For Your Classroom In a world full of stimuli, sensory rooms are becoming an essential tool for schools looking to better s

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

FREMONT, CA Optoma , a world-leading provider of visual solutions, today announced its latest Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Displays designed to empower educators and business professionals with new tools and features to enhance learning, make presentations more effective, and increase collaboration in classrooms, lecture halls, boardrooms, remote working and other business environments.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2025

At the League of Innovative Schools Spring 2025 Convening, leaders gained insights from schools in 13 districts across Pittsburgh.

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Lightspeed Systems

APRIL 30, 2025

Hello everyone, Amy Bennett here, Chief of Staff at Lightspeed. I had the pleasure of moderating todays insightful webinar with district leaders, where we dove into some of the biggest challenges facing education today. From breaking down departmental silos to leveraging technology for informed decision-making, the conversation was filled with real-world strategies and valuable takeaways.

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Knowledge Avatars K-12

APRIL 28, 2025

Knowledge Avatars: Transformative Education For Teachers and Students Emiliano De La Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:31 Knowledge Avatars (KAs) are revolutionizing classrooms by enhancing teaching effectiveness and deepening student learning. Heres how were implementing this dynamic tool across several schools. For Teachers: Personalized Teaching Assistant Knowledge Avatar bots are customizable, allowing teachers to upload tests, notes, videos, rubrics, and other resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Teachers are not very optimistic about their students preparedness for the future, regardless of whether their students are going to college or directly into the workforce, according to new research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup. Only 21% of high school educators believe their college-bound students are very prepared for success, and even fewer just 10% say the same about students planning to enter the workforce immediately after high school.

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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Edthena

MAY 1, 2025

In the news In a recent article from ET Magazine , Edthena’s VC3 platform was highlighted as the next evolution in video coaching, designed to elevate teacher learning through deeper collaboration and smart, time-saving tools. According to the article, drawing on more than a decade of innovation, VC3 combines asynchronous video-based coaching with new layers of AI-driven insight.

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Lightspeed Systems

APRIL 28, 2025

In the hustle and chaos of a typical school day, students swap and share devices like theyre trading baseball cards. Forgot your Chromebook at home? No problem just borrow a buddys. Device acting up during a quiz? Grab a loaner from the cart. Seems harmless, right? Not so fast. The Real Issue with Device Swapping When students swap devices, it blows up the very foundation of device management and student accountability.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 29, 2025

Charlotte, NC (Friday, April 25, 2025) The STEM Careers Coalition by Discovery Education has received Silver for the Best Education Initiative category from the 2025 Halo Awards. The Halo Awards by Engage for Good honor programs that deliver measurable Keep Reading STEM Careers Coalition by Discovery Education Named Best Education Initiative The post STEM Careers Coalition by Discovery Education Named Best Education Initiative appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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