eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced a host of exciting product updates during a special virtual event led by the companys Chief Product Officer Pete Weir.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2021

During this pandemic year, we have grown to understand the value and importance of staying connected as an educator and librarian community. Everyone is treated the same and is considered an expert in their craft as an educator. Go to Edcamp Library Promise to register to join us on June 16 and learn more about this exciting event!

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2021

After a grueling and prolonged pandemic, the days of stacked education conference calendars spanning the globe and events pulling in thousands of attendees might almost seem like a relic of bygone era. An annual conference for the Association for Middle Level Education in Louisville, Ky., in October. the following month.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We look forward to gathering online with you for this event!

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Building an impactful education ecosystem is a challenge that many educators have been faced with at some point in their careers. What’s more, building an impactful education ecosystem involves the cohesive integration of several key components if teachers are to see improved student outcomes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon, Global Education Conference co-chairs, talk about the Global Education Conference 2017 that runs from November 13-16. Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon for Global Education Conference. Vicki: The Global Education Conference is here, November 13-16! What is the Global Education Conference ?

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. We gained insight from educators on the barriers that exist to continue making in new contexts like distance and hybrid learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments about how you do this in your classes: Because I teach graduate classes for educators, I talk to lots of teachers all over the country. Despite the claims of tech gurus that technology makes the job of teaching easier, few educators see it that way. Nothing more; nothing less.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) today, Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2017

Part of the free Office 365 for Education (and the fee-based Microsoft Office 365 ), OneNote opens quickly and allows students to take notes with a keyboard, stylus, or finger. Education uses. Personal notebooks enable educators to keep track of their life outside of teaching. You’ll be surprised at the changes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read both my education blog (this one–Ask a Tech Teacher) and my writer’s blog (WordDreams). This series will spotlight what writers are talking about as well as literary-focused monthly events. Did I miss an event in the literary world? Thanks for your patience! Now, what do you think?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Today’s guest researcher, Dr. Michael Rousell, studies the neuroscience of surprise and has some interesting points for educators and presenters. So they found that babies who were shown surprising events were able to learn faster and more efficiently afterward than those who were not. sponsored this episode.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

When it became clear COVID-19 would dramatically impact the public education system, we quickly assessed how we could provide value, drawing on our years of expertise with digital learning. Visit our Online Learning page to access continually updated exemplars and resources for educators and parents.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2019

Educators, businesses, and researchers agree: today’s students require a new set of skills to thrive as productive citizens. Where to find Remake Learning Days Across America events in your region. Events are hosted by a variety of organizations, such as schools, museums, libraries, community centers, and more.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

But after seeing a flyer for Remake Learning Days, she and her daughter attended the event and began to discover a region’s worth of creative learning opportunities like it. The festival will look a bit different this year due to the pandemic—many of the events are virtual or will happen outdoors in a COVID-safe way. Attend an event.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own. Educators: Visit Canva for Education to get how-tos, lesson plans, and teacher-oriented advice. There’s even a pithy collection of lesson plans.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

Helping students continue their education during the pandemic has been a topic of concern since the very beginning. And what better way to start the year than join a conference that focuses on the future of education? FETC 2022 returns as an in-person event. And this is not all!

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Critical programs and services that adult education communities rely on, such as libraries and nonprofit organizations, could be impacted. Adult education remains critical for workers who are looking to advance economically, including those in low-wage earning jobs, opportunity youth, immigrant-origin adults, and parent learners.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

Financial Literacy Month takes place in April and many educators look for ways to provide opportunities for their students to learn about what it means to be financially literate. Originally started by the National Endowment for Financial Education, it transitioned from being a one-day event to an entire month-long celebration.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Utah State Library has partnered with Gale , part of Cengage Group, to provide Utahs more than 3 million residents with free access to Gale digital resources. The resources are available online to all Utah residents with a local public library card through Utahs Online Public Library (UOPL).

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Three years ago, Darlene Thomas-Burroughs, branch manager of the Hardeeville Library in the rural town of Hardeeville, South Carolina, heard about a new way that library employees could help kids boost their reading scores. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said. “Our

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

As I’ve been talking with educators over the past few weeks and also offering a series of webinars, the biggest concern that has been shared is the fear of overwhelming students and their families. Technology when used with purpose can help educators and students tremendously, especially during this time.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Session tracks focus on topics and insights relevant to various K-12 leadership titles: district leaders, school leaders, classroom leaders, IT leaders, coach leaders, inclusion leaders, esports leaders, and library leaders. E-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators: What do edtech leaders need to know?

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Hour of Code takes place annually during Computer Science Education Week. Possibilities might include lack of resources, student schedules are already full, or perhaps a perceived lack of knowledge by educators when it comes to bringing coding into our classrooms. Grasshopper. Grasshopper is a fun way to learn about coding.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

School districts and policymakers need to plan now for how to respond not only to this public health event, but future ones as well. Virtual schooling is an obvious solution, and educators and families have already started to scramble for online tools. Experts believe COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic we face.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Follow this easy step-by-step guide below or check out ViewSonic’s esports in education solution page to learn more. . Because of this, esports at the high school level can motivate previously uninterested students to continue on to higher education. It also provides sanctioned smash events. These include: Battlefy.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Esports can serve not only as a form of entertainment, but also as a valuable educational tool and even, potentially, a viable career, but you will need the right esports PC to get the most out of gaming. Instead, you will have the freedom to move around your home or school, and you can take your computer to esports events or team meet-ups.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

No matter what education circle you are in, AI is likely a topic of conversation. Some see it as the holy grail of education, and this has manifested in countless books and presentations, especially at technology conferences. Even events that are not focused on digital have sessions dedicated to the topic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2022

December 5th, 2022, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to coding, programming, and why students should love it. Here are ten unusual projects (each, about one hour in length) you can use in your classroom to participate in this wildly popular event: Alt Codes. Coding with pixel art.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 20, 2020

And then, only those who can get to a library that subscribes to the journal can see it. So a group of professors have built a preprint server for education research, with the hope of speeding up the pace of research and reaching communities of teachers and parents. The effort is called EdArXiv (pronounced “ed-archive”).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2024

Teachers who have pursued an online master’s in education can play a pivotal role in this training process. With their advanced understanding of educational technology and instructional strategies, they can provide tailored training programs that address the specific needs of the Genius Bar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you're working with struggling readers in grades 6-12 try Literal and use the code coolcatteacher to set up a free educator account to get started. Go to [link] and use the promo code “coolcat” to get a free Educator account to try Literal in your classroom. Have a great classroom library. Advertise great reads.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2025

LIBRARY PROGRAMMING WITH AI Using AI to Help Create Impactful and Memorable Library Programs A Library 2.0 "AI AI Essentials" Webinar with Crystal Trice OVERVIEW : Planning and executing engaging library programs takes creativity, strategy, and time. This 60-minute online webinar is part of our Library 2.0 "AI

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Before current events transpired, my work week involved heading to each classroom to give a lesson on whatever I had made up for the day; typing, coding, docs, slides, or other various thematic and interactive activities I’d discovered through sites like Ask a Tech Teacher. . At that point, I knew I couldn’t stop at just one.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Many students have fallen behind in their education due to the pandemic. Visit a library. Libraries are underused but important spaces for improving literacy skills and sparking excitement. Engaging with a local library is one of the best ways to foster a love of reading and language. This is not a short-term problem.

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