eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

High-quality accredited programs can be effective–and in some cases, more effective, depending on the student,” said Carol DeFuria, president and CEO of the nonprofit VHS Learning, which has nearly 30 years of experience providing online programs to students and schools. Students want more choices.

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Hapara

MAY 8, 2023

The bottom line is that a school can’t provide unfiltered internet access to minors. Most web filters don’t recognize these as game sites, so kids can easily access them. Amy Traynor, the Educational Technology Specialist at the Briarwood School, explained that teachers may come across other websites that are distracting.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools? What is the current state of digital learning in schools? As educators, we may have led engaging lessons where students explored a new place with a virtual reality tool. educators in a variety of roles. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Monica Burns.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The abrupt transition to remote learning was a shock to our national education system. Districts, schools, educators, and families scrambled to get plans in place for distance learning. While many districts figured out ways to support educators in their schools, others did not. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused postsecondary institutions to abruptly transition many of their spring 2020 courses to digital learning. course leads, department chairs, and other higher education leaders) to respond by creating more equitable digital learning opportunities. Creating an Equity-Centered Course.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Digital learning is a key part of students’ school experiences As technology evolves, so, too, do students’ learning opportunities See related article: Is AI the future of education? But that’s only a risk if schools and teachers hold a low bar for what they expect of their students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

GenAI offers the promise of enhancing personalized learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and providing innovative educational resources. This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

Your K-12 web filter should support learning rather than disrupt it. But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning? Consider these ways your web filter should support rather than restrict digital learning. Hāpara Filter allows educators and learners to safely use YouTube for educational purposes.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With generative AI emerging as a pivotal element in the dynamic educational landscape of 2023, Imagine Learning conducted the survey to explore the perceptions, current practices, and future aspirations of educators who have already embraced technology in the classroom. “Generative AI is a blend of promise and prudence.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s note : This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. From classroom lessons and professional learning resources, to staff guides and announcement graphics, more and more information is being delivered in a visual way. What does this mean for us as designers?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Currently, I teach the online course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning for graduate and continuing education credit. I often reference the ideas and research by McIsaac and Gunawardena in the Handbook of Research for Educational Communications and Technology. Distance Education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

From the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, here’s a topical article on how to use AI in your education journey: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education Technological innovation is now casting its shadows over the education sector as well, making learning experiences better than ever before.

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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? Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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Digital Promise

JULY 25, 2017

In 2014, I wrote – The problem with education in America is not the lack of excellence. Although we’ve made progress, inequities with regard to education opportunities remain a pressing issue. To close this divide, we must fully support educators with the skills and tools they need to power up the learning environment.

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

Students can also learn concepts through multimedia, online collaboration, virtual simulations, open educational resources and more. That’s why, despite the incredible learning possibilities the internet offers, appropriate online behavior for students needs to be taught.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Ensuring internet access outside of school.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project, along with a panel of students, had a conversation about decades of trends and the latest shifts in digital learning today. In 2014, only one in four students had direct access to technology in class. We’ve redefined digital learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Related content: Digital learning is helping this school close achievement gaps.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Today , on August 31, 2021. The global pandemic has required many teachers, students, and parents to adjust to many changes in the education system — and do so quickly. Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. The first goal was to create an environmental scan of the digital learning environment in higher education with a focus on adaptive technology.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2023

In Montana, the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is directing its ESSER money to digital learning resources. OPI Superintendent Elsie Arntzen announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , a provider of state-of-the-art digital resources that support instruction wherever it takes place.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Online and blended learning have become powerful solutions to improve students’ access to a high-quality education, regardless of their life circumstances, socioeconomic status or zip code,” said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And because schools may move to hybrid or virtual learning despite starting in person, digital learning tools that work in the physical or virtual classroom can prove invaluable. In fact, 90 percent of teachers say they plan to use edtech tools this upcoming school year.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They have shaped and promoted editorial guidelines for the products they fashion, which will land in the hands of educators and students. Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

The result is a new nonprofit named Axim Collaborative, and its focus will be on serving learners that higher education has historically left behind. In response, officials at MIT and Harvard highlighted all the potential good that could come for online education with the $800 million windfall from the sale.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

Organizations across industries have more access to data than they’ve ever had before, but they’re still evolving when it comes to transforming that data into actionable insights. This transformation is especially crucial for customer experience strategies. And staff…

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2021

We needed a solution that would simplify access for our students and staff. He helped launch Indiana’s first and only virtual school in 1999, earned CoSN’s coveted Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification and is a member of CoSN’s Board of Directors. What does access look like now?

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The 2024 Educator Confidence Report highlights evolving challenges and opportunities in education, is based on responses from more than 1,200 educators, and touches on critical K-12 issues, including mental health, compensation concerns, and the growing role of digital technologies, including generative AI, in transforming classrooms.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2022

As thousands of educators, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered at the recent ASU+GSV Summit, a growing number recognized both the need and opportunity for educational innovation in developing countries, particularly for the over 250 million children who lack access to schools. The offline opportunity.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the digital learning gap.

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