eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key points: Rapid AI adoption in well-resourced classrooms is deepening the digital divide How much AI is too much? Despite a growing investment in AI, many schools–especially those in under-resourced areas–lack consistent access to AI tools and training for effective use.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Digital equity has been a primary topic of conversation in recent years, as K–12 schools contended with students who didn’t have access to the tools and skills they needed for online learning. RELATED: Educators wrestle with the real-life applications of…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Most professionals have access to sick leave and other paid time off; they are also, importantly, empowered to take that leave when they need it. She says that, during her time as a classroom teacher there, she underwent surgery and returned to work within a few days, not wanting to leave her colleagues in the lurch. We need a day off.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2025

This curated resource brings together insights from top educators, EdTech experts, and industry leaders to help teachers and administrators strategically leverage technology while fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and authentic connections in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Let's look at what is happening and a classroom application where there is one. I'll also share stories from my classroom and how we're using AI if it applies. This blog post includes eight use cases of Generative AI impacting classrooms and schools now. Perspectives as a classroom teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

00:05:45 – 00:09:44 : Math is Not Neutral Dr. Lidia Gonzalez talks about the importance of inclusive and equitable math education, touching on issues of access and representation. One is who has access to high-quality, rigorous math instruction. So issues of access making it non-neutral, but also the content we teach.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Geographic Reach : Students from urban, suburban, and rural areas are enrolling in virtual high schools, with significant growth in rural areas where access to advanced courses may be limited. Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Effective inclusion in a special education classroom involves creating a supportive environment where students with disabilities are fully integrated into the general education setting. Accessible facilities, ongoing professional development, and family involvement are vital components.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This level of access can increase student achievement and engagement–an added bonus in an age where AI and social media make capturing students’ attention a challenge in the best of times. It’s so important that students see the world beyond their classroom.”

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

These tech wonders can turn your classroom into a vibrant, interactive space, making learning more engaging than ever. This allows quick access to personalized settings and removes the need to log into cloud platforms when using the myViewBoard app. What does this cloud integration mean in the classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. Let students see. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With all of these technologies, we now have endless opportunities to take learning beyond what has been a confined classroom “space” and access the entire world with the right devices. Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. Read more: 5 Benefits of including VR in classroom activities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. The concept involves one classroom calling another.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. Key Insights Foundation of Digital Citizenship : Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

However, with the advancement of technology , learners can easily access content and information using various devices as they move through the education system. When considering artificial intelligence (AI), Alexa, Siri, and well-thought-out Internet searches, there is no end to how readily content can be accessed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. We hear all the time about schools losing access to these tools.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

One thing that does not appear to be working for many teachers in the classroom is what might be called digital overload. This concern is reflected in another data point from the same report: In a given month, teachers accessed an average of 148…

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. There could be upsides in college classrooms, he predicts.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?”

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! And if you need a more accurate version, don't hesitate to reach out via email — I'm committed to making my content accessible to all.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Forney Independent School District sought to break away from traditional classroom setups, aiming to enhance teacher mobility and foster greater interactivity. By pairing Vivi with a projector in every classroom, the district found an ideal solution that satisfied the needs of both teachers and technology staff.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. So, how can you bring this energy to your classroom design? Here are some key considerations to get you started: Understanding Your Space & Goals Take a moment to really look at your classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2023

In the meantime, when I have students absent, I work to make things accessible to the students who aren't there. Photo by Max Fischer on Pexels.com The post Act Now to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism: Classroom Resources appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Classrooms have come a long way since chalkboards, overhead projectors and film strips (remember those?). Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Some of the people making STEM accessible to K12 students are The NSBs 2023 Explorations in STEM PreK12 Education Final Report concluded that dramatically and quickly improving the STEM education trajectories at [the PreK12] level will have the largest long-term impact on the health and security of our nation.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. Full access to the curriculum is available to middle grade educators absolutely free — to empower more teachers to teach the subject, even if they have not taught it previously.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What makes an educational technology tool suited for the modern classroom? K–12 educators, administrators and IT professionals want students to have access to the most modern and educationally beneficial technologies, but identifying those products in a sea of solutions can be overwhelming.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2025

Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isnt always straightforward. Creating an inclusive classroom requires applying UDL principles through practical strategies like direct instruction, student-driven learning and opportunities for multimodal expression to engage learners and foster success.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Recently, I introduced voice interactions with ChatGPT in my classroom using a Custom GPT that I made. This tool, tailored for educational purposes, has opened up new avenues for learning and interaction in my classroom. The transparency of this system ensured I could monitor all interactions, aligning with classroom safety standards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

If you're doing collaborative projects and design in your classroom, you'll get practical ideas for how you can modify your projects to encourage collaboration and real-world learning. Access it through the Mad Store App. Are they doing it with like post-it note brainstorming on the board or how's that coming about in classrooms?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

Including Real Classroom Teachers, Administrators, and Parents, and an Agile Curriculum is Considered I also hope that classroom teachers and school administrators are included. I would love to see Apple and Google join as well so there can be meaningful conversations between all of the industry leaders. They are vulnerable.

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