eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Collaborate with faculty to support them in an instructional design capacity, inspiring and helping them implement engaging curricular units around instructional technology and innovation. Develop training and instructional materials for faculty to enhance their fluency with available technologies and software.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While it may seem convenient to provide instructional materials in students’ native languages, relying too heavily on translations can hinder ELLs’ progress in developing language proficiency and content mastery. For Tier 2, targeted small-group instruction can focus on building vocabulary and reinforcing key concepts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I’ve observed that many elementary teachers, like Kathy, are curious about how to teach STEM–but with the strong emphasis on ELA in early education, they need engaging resources that bridge the gap between science instruction and literacy development.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2023

Lightning struck: There didn’t seem to be a place where teachers could share educational resources with each other, which might help them sort through it all. Called AwesomeSTEAM , it’s a small platform that collects open educational resources from around the web. Faidley says that it’s also useful for precocious students. “I

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

Some digitally enabled K–12 schools find it difficult to provide appropriate lesson plans that can be accessed by all students, said Tim Clark, director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning at Chicago Public Schools. . CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Great teachers are masterful when it comes to weaving digital resources into the classroom experiences to preview topics or provide bursts of critical reinforcement. Over time, the educational impact of these often overlooked resources can add up. They might captivate an earth science class with a 5-minute video on volcanic formations.

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Hapara

JUNE 16, 2022

Open educational resources, also known as OER, provide a great way to supplement curriculum to differentiate instruction and better meet each learner’s needs in your classroom. para built itself upon a robust pedagogical foundation that is designed to support differentiated instruction. So what does that mean?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2021

New research released from the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) at Columbia University finds that digitally accessible, high-quality instructional materials designed to bring students, families, and educators together increased student learning and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2020

High-quality resources and curricula can help educators bring science to life through authentic and challenging activities. What research do we need to bring standards-aligned science learning to more students and support educators in implementing these resources effectively? Unique Benefits of OpenSciEd.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. program and ensure access to dynamic learning opportunities for students across the state.” initiative. Like other THL 3.0

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

A pilot program of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has made 12 states’ reviews of secondary math and language arts materials available, with a wide range of K-12 resources from these and other states to follow.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Open Up Resources offers two of the highest-reviewed curriculum for middle-school math and K-5 English, according to EdReports, which evaluates textbooks for rigor, usability and alignment to academic standards. The platform also offers a library of supplemental resources from third-party providers. million in investment to date.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 5, 2011

Inform them that HB 6 will be voted on by the House on Wednesday (April 6th) Ask them to vote for HB 6 and Oppose any amendment that might delay the implementation of the Instructional Materials Allotment. HB 6 deletes the word ''''textbook'''' from current education law and updates it to the phrase ''''instructional materials''''.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The aim is to make it easier for teachers to integrate VR and AR resources into their existing instruction by equipping teachers with the tools they need to be able to teach within that environment. The ELMO Board allows educators to capture ideas and enable student engagement while sharing digital resources.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Less clear was how deeply the disruption to traditional instruction would impact children who lacked access to learning technology and appropriate resources. Across equity lines, students were left without access to reliable wireless internet and technology, an issue that leaders have not fully resolved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2017

Since then, the Orton-Gillingham Method has enabled thousands of children to access worlds opened to them by reading, something they never thought would happen. Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials which provided the foundation for what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Method.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Imagine Learning EL Education aligns with the concept of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs). Content-Based Literacy Recommended Resources Imagine Learning EL Education : Discover ELA with heart — Imagine Learning EL Education is the content-based English language arts program rooted in the science of reading for grades K–8.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

63% also believe it increases the relevancy and quality of the instructional materials. Increases the relevancy and quality of the instructional materials (63%). Provides an innovative way for instruction to be personalized for each student (56). That's a 45% increase in just one year.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) announced an agreement with OverDrive Education to provide access to online books to every K-12 student in the state. As such, the DDOE committed to ensuring all Delaware public schools’ students and staff can access resources to support learning acceleration.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Teachers cite the challenges of remote instruction as a top reason for leaving their jobs during the pandemic. The full surveys are posted along with the report.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 9, 2015

Recently, we discovered a feature of Google Drive that has changed how we prepare and access materials and resources for our students. The post Convert PDFs to Google Docs to Differentiate Instructional Materials – From Brenda Doucette appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Differentiating with Technology.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

. “As a global community, we need to engage students while they are young, partnering with industry, and ensuring that all CTE educators have the tools, lab activities, career exploration materials, and support to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers. Here are 5 actionable steps for CTE programs: 1.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Free tool is intended to support clear understanding of state policies and practices related to digital instructional materials. state and territorial educational technology leaders, has launched of a free online tool to support the implementation of digital instructional materials.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Access to computers and Wi-Fi at home was woefully inadequate. But even with that assistance, families reported lack of adequate resources; my student Ismail’s family was issued only one device for seven siblings to share. Districts distributed devices and internet providers allowed free connections.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2017

Under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disability Act ,public and private universities must ensure that any content made available is accessible, unless meeting accessibility guidelines would result in a fundamental alteration or undue administrative and financial burdens. Accessibility is not optional.”.

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Doug Levin

JULY 7, 2016

Based on universal access to free and equal schools, the social contract for public education equates the attainment of a high school diploma with readiness for college, meaningful participation in the workforce, and the rights and responsibilities of adulthood.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Until all students are treated equally and given access to similar educational resources, we have little chance of achieving equality in K-12 schools. Ultimately, students must have the tools and resources they need not only to graduate, but to be prepared for post-high school success.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: Digital resources are expanding the limits of today’s K-12 classrooms. The pillar that sustains digital equity is access. Access ensures that the very resources that can boost learners’ development and expand their minds are at their fingertips.

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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. Broadband’s Big Picture. Links to Local Learning. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by ENA.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2023

.— The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading Foundations to its list of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for foundational skills in English language arts.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2021

CONCORD, NH (July 14, 2021) —The New Hampshire Department of Education (Department) today announced the selection of Discovery Education’s award-winning K-12 learning platform to support all New Hampshire learning environments with high quality instructional material. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field. Review accessibility and accommodation policies If existing policies for assessment accommodation do not consider the diversity of challenges and needs of English learners, policies should be revised.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

State and local K-12 school leaders wanting to vet digital and print instructional resources can access a new online tool prepared by the State Educational Technology Directors Association. The post New Online Tool Aims to Help K-12 Leaders Choose Instructional Materials appeared first on Market Brief.

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