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3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

EdTech Magazine

Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. Using the responses from 9,279 teachers and administrators , Schoology identified three major steps for moving forward with digital learning. According to the study, 83 percent of teachers felt PLCs were helpful and effective PD tools.

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Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools?

EdTech Magazine

A study released by Schoology this year tackled a few of the challenges that educators, students and families face with technology in the classroom. Just a few weeks ago, I had to solve a connectivity problem during a Skype call with an expert — while a group of fifth graders patiently waited for me to resolve it.

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Minneapolis’ Aim Academy of Science and Technology Selects Discovery Education to Support Science and Social Studies

eSchool News

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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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. Additionally, they need to know what is expected when in synchronous and asynchronous sessions.

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Meaningful Technology Integration in Math: Ideas for Designing Online Stations

Catlin Tucker

In an English or social studies class, students may use computers frequently to write papers or compose a response to a writing prompt. For my circles unit, I made a Google lockbox and embedded it into my learning management system, Schoology. “It’s too hard for the students.”

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Slooh Launches Its Next-Gen Platform to Engage Students in Space Exploration

eSchool News

Also, students are now able to participate in independent study programs – focused on citizen science, science communications, and workforce development – designed by Slooh. This includes the ability for students to create custom posters depicting what they discovered using Slooh’s fully autonomous online telescopes.

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In the News: Educational Android Apps Improperly Track Children

Doug Levin

Thousands of Android Mobile Apps Improperly Track Children, Study Says.” ’ Examining COPPA Compliance at Scale “] is an important study because it sheds light on the invisible background collection of information about users that many people in education are not aware of,” said Douglas A. . Education Week.

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