eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. Today, over 2.9

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Since the days of writing on wooden shingles with charcoal in one-room school houses, an increasing array of objects – pencils, paper, scissors, paste, books, and microscopes, to name a few – have been routinely used in classrooms to help students deepen understanding and record and communicate what they learned.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 8, 2020

Photo by Steve Wheeler I'm currently writing several short online courses for educators, and I've just published the second module in my online series about digital learning. I've written about digital literacies in previous publications, because I consider them vital for the success of any technology supported learning ventures.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

EdSurge: How is math instruction evolving, and how does technology support this? It’s now about students explaining the process and making connections that apply to real life. It’s really helped my students make fewer mistakes and learn the process. Many students come in with a chip on their shoulders about math.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

As the seat of our nation’s government, we are inundated with stories about in-fighting and partisan politics. In fact, we have become so accustomed to hearing negative things about D.C When McClary joined the district as the manager of educational technology in 2014, progress was less than stellar. no implementation support?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Some districts are using fully remote learning models to start, some are opting for hybrid models, while others are implementing new safety protocols to begin in-person learning. Eighty-four percent said they felt “very” or “completely” prepared to support their child with doing schoolwork at home. Other Resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2016

A frequent question from readers revolves around technology goals for students. But that’s not what technology is about. Technology supports a curriculum. It scaffolds learning, making it blended, normative, rigorous, and granular. Everyone who uses technology knows it breaks down.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

In a formal sense, distance learning has been a familiar concept since at least 1837, when Sir Isaac Pitman began teaching his shorthand system using typed instruction cards mailed through the universal Penny Postal service to his students across England. We have come a long way. We can look back and take stock.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

They’re about setting the crucial, strong foundation of instruction and classroom dynamics that will propel student outcomes all year long. Communication from school to home about safety protocols has been constant since March 2020 due to changing health conditions and safety protocols. Setting academic expectations.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Context matters, especially when it comes to classroom learning. Digital media and technology are increasingly a part of our lives, but it's important that we're conscious of the media choices we're making. It’s also important to remember that things will vary quite a bit from person to person and class to class.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve committed to personalizing learning, but how can I do that for every student in my inclusion classroom when the range of abilities among them is so vast? Personalized learning doesn’t seem that far off—but meeting the needs of every student in an inclusion class when some have IEPs and some do not can get hairy.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

Hommeland emphasized the importance of thinking about goals and essential questions at the start of the data management and reporting process, in order to provide accurate and useful information in the most effective way possible. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Links to Local Learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

That was one of many questions posed at CRESST CON , an annual conference for those working at the intersection of education, technology and research. Throughout the two days, the conversations attempted to cover a range of topics, from assessment in informal learning environments to the effectiveness of games in promoting learning outcomes.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While AI has a clear role in assisting students with their learning, it can also be extremely advantageous for teachers too. In fact, AI technology can be used to adapt lessons to students’ needs, continually providing an ideal learning environment, enhancing communication, and optimizing the lesson creation process.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Innovative educators know how to move technology from being viewed as a weapon of mass distraction to being used as a tool of engagement, but this isn’t intuitive for everyone. Tech is a powerful teaching and learning tool that has the ability to transform education. In the 21st century the old rules about strangers no longer apply.

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 9, 2015

What can we say about EDEN that has not already been said. Now in its 24th year, the event grows from strength to strength, with two annual events every year, an individual membership of over 1200 worldwide practitioners in all sectors of education and training, and a well-oiled mechanism in support. Unported License. Unported License.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2015

A new proposal out of Georgia is betting it is, and supporters hope schools will implement it soon. In a typical Georgia school, kids like Sean Prisk would have to abide by a kind of classroom speed limit, forced to learn at the same pace as others his age. But no one stopped this Henry County seventh-grader when he stomped on the gas.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play in a capstone course. All capstones include the following phases: Proposal creation Content learning Skill building Research Implementation.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Alongside four other school communities, we selected it because the majority of the district’s students returned to in-person learning during the 2020-2021 school year — and officials identified Covid-19 cases in under 5 percent of the student population. According to the CDC, about 5 percent of school-aged children in the U.S.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Middletown is about 70 miles northwest of Manhattan. About half of its students did not complete high school and all seven of its schools were classified by the state as “in need of improvement.”. According to Del Moro, “a building that feels welcoming and inviting makes you feel good about being in that environment.”

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Personalized education was already big pre-pandemic, but home schooling and digital instruction made more parents and teachers embrace the idea. With a shortage of human teachers, many schools jumped on the bandwagon of using technology that collects each child’s personal data and tailors content accordingly.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Middletown is about 70 miles northwest of Manhattan. About half of its students did not complete high school and all seven of its schools were classified by the state as “in need of improvement.” According to Del Moro, “a building that feels welcoming and inviting makes you feel good about being in that environment.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2021

And while teaching and learning is a central component, not to be overlooked are the other, auxiliary experiences: the relationships forged, the support services provided, the social-emotional needs met. You hear things you don’t want to hear sometimes … hard things, “ Minshew said, “but you learn.” They’re our counselors.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

Baked-In Innovation Schools are staffed with operations, logistics and technology teams that enable teaching and learning staff to focus on curriculum development and delivery, assessment, and professional learning. The network also piloted and uses Cortex, a next-generation learning platform developed by InnovateEDU.

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Technology is a great tool–but what specific tech aids in student learning? From interactive apps to online platforms, edtech tools cater to diverse learning styles and enhance educational experiences. What technology helps students learn? How does technology help students learn?

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges.

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