eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. Simply incorporating a device into the classroom doesn’t mean students will automatically engage with their learning. “A

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

While it’s always risky to make predictions, I believe there were several strong trends from 2018 that suggest the shape of things to come in 2019. To adapt to these changes, professors need to be better equipped with the resources, technology or otherwise, that facilitate better interactions and useful feedback to students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Zest Simmons on episode 626 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Zest Simmons is an award-winning AP English recognized for how she helps diverse students achieve excellence. Presently, Zest Simmons is an award-winning AP Teacher and Alabama State Teacher of the Year 2019.

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 19, 2021

James was selected as Teacher of the Year at his building in 2019. This post is written by James Hunt, a 6th grade science and geography teacher in Southeast Missouri. You can connect with him on Twitter at @Mr_JamesHunt. Have you ever tried stations in your classroom before? Stations are centers (or areas) set up […].

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A 2019 Gallup study that included 128 schools and more than 110,000 students found that student engagement and hope were significantly positively related to student academic achievement progress in math, reading, and all subjects combined. Blended Learning Increases Student Engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:46. I’ve found that digital tools schools used to keep students on track work just as effectively for the adults in the school building. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2019

Tue, 05/07/2019 - 14:04. Biometric technology is already part of the K–12 ecosystem, where administrators are using iris scans and “facial fingerprints” to grant access to buildings and computer labs, track attendance, manage lunch payments, loan library materials and ensure students get on the right buses. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

And AI-powered education platforms can help to improve student engagement with global culture and history. The 10 Challenge winners will be announced in early 2019, with each team to receive a $100,000 grant from Verizon to work on 5G and EdTech solutions next year.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success. Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:12. In modern schools, vocational instruction — now career and technical education, or CTE — often takes students beyond the oil-stained floor beneath an automotive hoist or a shower of sparks in a welding lab. Andrew.Steger_zKQu.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. Some teachers who have already incorporated augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technology into their classrooms or lesson plans have seen amazing benefits in student engagement and retention. 3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 8, 2019

However, a growing number of high schools and colleges across the country are implementing their own on-campus esports programs to capitalize on student interest, increase students’ engagement and sense of belonging, and (in the case of colleges and universities) entice prospects to enroll. Mon, 07/08/2019 - 15:10.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 09:13. This tool not only displays evidence of enhanced direct instruction but also shows increased student engagement. Schools that aim to improve the student learning experience should invest in technology that proves impact before trying newer solutions. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

4 Ways to Get a K–12 Student Help Desk Going. Wed, 03/06/2019 - 21:43. As one-to-one programs see significant growth in K–12 schools across the country, IT teams will need extra support to manage and maintain the surge of student devices. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. Read on to see what’s in store for 2019… Berj Akian, CEO, ClassLink. SEL will begin to affect school culture from the top-down, bringing about change in adults first and students second.

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Ditch That Textbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

She is the author of three ISTE titles, New Realms for Writing: Inspire Student Expression with Digital Age Formats was published in 2019. This post was written by Michele Haiken, a middle school English teacher at Rye Middle School in Rye, NY and adjunct professor at Manhattanville College.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In spring 2019, we collected nearly 350 survey responses from stakeholders working in all levels across public schools. These practitioners provided feedback on all 38 challenges, including their perspective on which challenges are the most urgent, affect the most students and teachers, and are experienced most often.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Chronic absenteeism accounted for 27 percent of the drop in math scores and 45 percent of the decline in reading scores from 2019 to 2022. Students who are chronically absent are 7x more likely to drop out before graduating, and while state and district leaders are scrambling for solutions, kids are falling further behind.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Wed, 03/13/2019 - 16:52. There are several classroom tools available that can keep students engaged while building the science, technology, engineering and math skills they will need down the road. 3 Tools to Boost K–12 Math Lesson Plans for Pi Day. eli.zimmerman_9856. Pi Day is here.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:56. The benefits of 3D printing for students — engagement, deeper learning and the strengthening of workforce skills — are vast. The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. eli.zimmerman_9856. Both manufacturers and educators are leveraging the benefits of 3D printers in education.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 09:16. Studies show teachers experienced a 35 percent increase in student engagement and retention when using immersive and 3D technologies. In light of these of these trends, Windows 10’s mixed reality capabilities allow teachers and students to dig more deeply into subjects. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12. Blended learning combines technology and face-to-face interaction to improve student engagement, streamline assessments and open the lines of communication between teachers and students. . Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97 Lessons come alive, connections between theory and real-world application become clear, and students engage more deeply with the material. million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, 65% of which are from Title I schools.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Vicki’s focus is inspiring classroom teachers and administrators who are passionate about student engagement and excellence with world-class ways to use technology, nurture students’ well-being, and the joy of being a teacher.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Mon, 05/13/2019 - 09:35. Approximately 90 percent said the type of support they received could help improve student learning, and nearly 92 percent believed coaching-related professional development could have a positive effect on student engagement. K–12 Professional Development Is Critical, So Make It Count.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

K-12 educators are increasingly turning to digital resources to enhance instruction and address student needs. That’s why, in 2019, Discovery Education conducted a comprehensive research study—including a literature review, focus groups, interviews, surveys and an analysis of data usage—across our digital products and platforms.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2025

While math scores have stayed relatively the same since 2022, the last time the test was administered, theyve yet to hit what they were in 2019. But experts say that as colleges admit increasingly diverse classes of students, their needs have changed in ways that colleges arent prepared for.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. According to Moser et. This intentionality is crucial. link] Moser, K.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Mon, 09/23/2019 - 14:07. Rose , a middle school in Las Vegas, where I supported teachers and students with tech-based initiatives. . history students wanted to learn more. . Embrace the flipped classroom: Videoconferencing is a great tool to facilitate a flipped classroom, increasing student engagement.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Absenteeism is a persistent challenge for their population of 1,649 students, mostly from Latino and Hispanic families. During the 2019–2020 school year alone, 13 percent of Golden Plains students experienced chronic absenteeism.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The frequency dimension asks teachers to rate how often their students engage in ITU activities, while the proficiency dimension asks them to rate their students’ ITU expertise. These questions are designed to measure short-term teacher and student growth in the frequency and efficiency of their technology use.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2019, an estimated 32 million American adults were classified as illiterate. Around 40% of third-grade students do not read at their expected grade level. 8 International Literacy Day activities for students. The ramifications will continue for years if we don’t actively work at improving basic skills.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2019

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:51. The merger will bring the companies’ hardware, software, curricula and training programs — used by nearly 6 million students and 65,000 teachers worldwide — together under one roof, according to the Sphero press release. Sphero Announces Acquisition of LittleBits to Expand K–12 Robotics Tools.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

And finally, gamification can have an engaging place in the classroom if intrinsic motivation is prioritized.[4] When an activity or reward is focused around intrinsic motivation—like giving a child a calculator as a prize for winning a math contest—student engagement improves. Motivating Students. Education Week, 2019.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:12. School District , educators across multiple disciplines are using this program to build student engagement. . “It Make This the Year That You Take On Ambitious IT Projects in Your School. eli.zimmerman_9856. New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for Jan. In the Beaverton (Ore.)

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Recently I tested three of these science kits and in this blog post, I’ll share a review of these kits and how you can save 15% and get free shipping on your future order before October 31, 2019. Additionally, I’ll share information on engaging students in hands-on science learning. All opinions are my own.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 6, 2019

Teams of one or more students, along with a teacher or parent in a coordinator role, invented card games, board games, apps, and outdoor games that addressed one or more mathematical topics. Throughout the process, students developed critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration skills and more.

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