Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

“Because we are a part of VILS, making that transition was not difficult at all because we were already using the [devices] with the students as it is,” said one teacher from Cohort 6. The only difference is we are not in the classroom and they feel comfortable; it helps that the students have that experience.”.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Pillar #5: Student Engagement and Learning Many of us firmly believe in technology’s potential to transform the teaching and learning cultures of schools. Whether it is used to enhance lessons, assess learning, engage students, or unleash creativity, technology has a defined role in a variety of school functions.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

At the same time, innovative education leaders and classroom teachers are engaging, motivating, and nurturing students to develop mindsets for college and career readiness and lifelong learning, and they are supporting social and emotional development. Closing the Digital Learning Gap is a big idea for education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket. During a social studies unit on the U.S.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Two years ago, we set out to better understand how technology coaching could move us closer to bridging the digital use divide in the classroom. What do we know about classroom-based technology coaching after two years?

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Studies, like one conducted in 2023 by Chaves-Yuste and de-la Pea , have found that students learning English as a foreign language have demonstrated significantly higher scores compared to a control group after creating and using podcasts in the classroom. By creating podcasts, students practice receptive and productive skills.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Blended learning and flipped classrooms. When teachers leverage technology, learning outcomes improve. From virtual labs and games to digital textbooks and online curriculum, digital classrooms rely on video. For decades, research has revealed the benefits of using video in the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Notably, the Speak Up report should help education leaders and policymakers who wish to better understand the digital use divide–and who aim to close the gap between the status quo in many classrooms and the more effective and engaging learning experiences students say they prefer.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Those possibilities became reality for Nakia and her Chilhowee classmates, along with students at nearby Copper Basin High School, in 2017, when both Polk County schools joined Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS). Technology extends the classroom beyond the school walls.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on under-the-radar digital learning tools. Feedback is a huge driver of student learning.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2019

When the Verizon Innovative Learning schools initiative came to Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, principals and teachers knew things were going to change as their students experienced the benefits of technology in the classroom. This is seen in almost every classroom.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs) across the state have received a copy of Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning and are working with their local educators to use the protocol to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2024

However, with thoughtful integration and a shift in perspective, AI can be a powerful ally in the classroom rather than an adversary. AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism among educators.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Digital learning tools have proved themselves invaluable as classrooms across the globe made the abrupt change to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What really makes digital learning tools effective is a highly-qualified teacher who augments a lesson and links learning to real life.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Digital learning surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it isn’t going away with the return to in-person classrooms. However, as K-12 schools increase their reliance on technology and more devices connect to their networks, cybersecurity threats are also rising.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

Digital learning has not always been as ubiquitous as it is today–in fact, a decade ago, the concept made many educators uncomfortable. But today, digital learning resources are embraced as tools that highly-skilled educators can use to boost student engagement and connect classroom lessons to the real world.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Bringing smart board technology into the classroom can enhance school curriculum by taking a typical lesson and turning it into a fun activity. Teachers need to determine what their students need to learn and how best to teach them. How teachers can use smart boards in the classroom. So let’s get creative.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

The education landscape is undergoing a continuous transformation, something I elaborate on in detail in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving. To learn more, check out this post. Purposeful use by the learner is vital.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2021

Classes became virtual, as did most everything else, and administrators, teachers, and students alike received a crash course on the finer points of digital learning technology. As a result, digital transformation is no longer an alien concept–it’s a reality that everyone has had to embrace with open arms.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! If you are a teacher who uses Google Classroom then you know how easy it is to assign a template of a Slide, Spreadsheet, Doc or Drawing for students to complete. Even if you don’t use Google Classroom. Find Choice Board templates in this Wakelet I curated.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Digital learning platforms are not, however, simply a matter of reproducing a print-first approach via high fidelity ebooks. The rising cost of printed textbooks—as well as tuition and university life—have made them unaffordable for many students. Instructors of online and blended learning programs also reap the benefits.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. This post is sponsored by Kognity , sponsor of Engage 2021. 12 Formative Assessment Tips to Elevate Student Voice – Monica Burns. You can View Recordings of Engage 2021 Until May 1.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

I can still vividly recall the chaotic scene of introducing iPads into Kindergarten classrooms. Picture it: a room bustling with eager five-year-olds unaccustomed to center procedures and five iPads as the hottest commodity amidst blocks, dolls and traditional learning stations. What’s the Kindergarten version of the Hunger Games?

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2021

During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they’re figuring out what does and doesn’t work for their instructional methods. Here’s a small collection of digital learning tools and resources you may not know about.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 19, 2024

eLearning has revolutionized the mode of learning in classrooms and introduced a new way to engage in discussions. EdTech has enabled the delivery of quality educational content through digital learning to learners from all corners of the world. What Is Digital Learning? Table of Contents: I.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In general, education in the metaverse relies on the use of avatars, digital representations of users, which students can use to interact with one another. Educators can also interact within these digital learning spaces using their own avatars, resulting in a classroom situation within a virtual learning environment.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 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. For teachers, being a co-learner can also be freeing.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

These are some additional free remote learning resources: A remote learning guide for new or existing Buncee users that are looking to learn how to use Buncee for remote learning or in combination with tools such as Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Wakelet, and Flipgrid.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Today’s kids are built differently.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Attention is at the heart of every successful learning experience. Keeping that focus in a busy classroom environment is not easy, especially in a digital environment where the internet competes for learners attention. Check out the full webinar on demand.

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