eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Even in schools outside of the Verizon Innovative Learning network, coaches reported that they were valued more by teachers and administrators than prior to the pandemic. Now, with video conferencing tools, coaches are able to “visit” more classrooms on a given day.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2025

Its more important than ever to provide teachers with tools and opportunities to explore technology to empower them as agents of change in the classroom. It features state-of-the-art computing devices, professional learning experiences and community resources. In December 2024s What Are You Doing with AI in 2025?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Let’s look at these Pillars and ways that we can lead in the now: Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : We cannot expect to see increases in achievement if students are not learning. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. Engagement is not a silver bullet, though.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. From there, you can construct a solid professional learning plan for your team.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2019

Just when I wrap my tired teacher brain around a technology tool or web-based program to pair with my pedagogy, one of three things happens: The tech shuts down; The vendor starts asking for money; or. A newer, shinier tool or program is introduced. Leveraging Professional Learning Communities to Discover Impactful Tech.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Key points: Student engagement is at an all-time low in the classroom–here’s how to fix it Student engagement requires more than edtech tools How we can improve literacy through student engagement For more news on student engagement, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Schools in the U.S.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2021

As Executive Director of Instructional Technology at Plano ISD in Texas, he often slips into his district’s sea of digital usage data to understand student engagement, direct budget planning, find power users and more. EdSurge caught up with Frey to learn how he uses data to support his district. IMS Global Learning Consortium.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Our goal is the purposeful integration of technology to support or enhance learning. We not only want students engaged, but also want to see evidence of learning aligned to high standards as well as the development and application of essential skill sets. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

So, in order to prepare for the inevitable blended learning for this fall, the first professional development goal for all of us should be to make sure we have mastered blended learning. Classroom Technology Just because we have technology tools doesn’t mean it is being used effectively or in a pedagogically-sound way.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Ensure that edtech tools are user-friendly and dont make workflows complicated. Leadership tip : Evaluate the usability of edtech tools to determine if they help reduce learners cognitive load and are easy for educators to use. Incorporate background knowledge When content feels relatable, learners are more likely to engage.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Interactive tools like augmented reality and gamified learning apps capture students attention, turning passive learning into an engaging experience.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I have worked with ISTE in a number of other service and professional learning roles and currently am serving as one of ISTE’s Community Leaders. ISTE also has invited us to reflect on what it means to be part of an online professional learning network. My students tell me that they appreciate my efforts in this area.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Charlotte, NC To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offersa curated collection of free environmental educationresources for K-12 classrooms. Educators with access to Discovery Education Experience can find these resources on the Environmental Education Initiative channel.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2018

At Digital Promise, we aim to tell compelling stories about how technology can support powerful learning. For micro-credentials, this means capturing the experiences of educators on the ground who are engaging with these competency-based tools to increase student engagement and drive improvement.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social-emotional learning (#2). Student engagement (#3). More and more schools across the country are thinking beyond academic initiatives, working to broaden the definition of success to ensure all students are healthy, safe, and engaged in their learning. Explore Priority Challenges.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Some schools struggled to embrace the flexibility and affordances of online learning and instead attempted to replicate the traditional school day online. Others did not have the infrastructure, devices, or professional learning necessary to navigate this sudden shift online. Which technology tools were most useful?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The author of Ed Tech Essentials and founder of Class Tech Tips encourages educators to use tech tools for their own professional learning. In this PLtogether Lounge Talk, Monica Burns talked with Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller about the advantages of integrating educational technology into adult learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

State requirements are starting to address this by requiring online virtual meetings between teacher and student. After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). ” Ignore Innocent Mistakes. Simplify Tech Skills.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Classroom Resources Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – offers resources to support independent research projects for students in grades 9-12 that can be used to apply knowledge of biotechnology to real-world scenarios.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 20, 2020

As we try to figure out what schooling will look like in the months to come, we need to pay attention to the motivators and demotivators that help foster student engagement. If all we’re offering students is the uninspiring learning, we’re in a heap of trouble. and maybe the 4 Shifts Protocol can help?).

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Across the country, educators are demanding opportunities to personalize their professional learning. Research suggests the traditional professional learning methods—typically one-size-fits-all and top-down—don’t meet the needs of today’s educators or their students. But how do educators feel about this new tool?

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

DuBois Academy—all started strong out of the gate in their first year as Verizon Innovative Learning schools. Strong coaching quickly built capacity among teachers, and by leveraging their devices in various ways, these schools had the highest student achievement growth in the county on their MAP assessment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Together, these new enhancements drive deeper student engagement and offer even greater support to educators. To support academic integrity, randomized questions ensure each student is assigned unique problems to work on. A redesigned grading tool that streamlines grading Pivot-based assignments for teachers, saving them time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can provide an important bridge between teachers and their goals Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Check out the latest news on AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The post 25+ AI Resources for Teachers You Can’t Afford to Miss appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As many educators work to harness the best of these tools, I’ve put together a comprehensive roundup of our AI resources to help you get started. Want professional learning credit? What’s in the Bundle?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Todays students desire more individualized learning approaches, which empower them to use their creativity, explore their passions, and engage with their peers in more collaborative ways. In 2025, schools will continue to integrate more AI into the curriculum , guiding students to use it appropriately to enhance their learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

We’ve decided to keep those that are proven effective in helping our students regain lost learning. Here are the tools we kept: Waterford.org provides parents and educators with a variety of resources supporting young learners. Eureka Math is also an important component in our efforts to boost student success in math.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

AI shows up in instructional chatbots, personalized learning systems and administrative tools. And with this change comes a host of new questions—concerns about the ethical design and implementation of these new tools. Continuing on this trajectory, there is likely to be no field or industry untouched by AI before long.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Having traveled the nation and spent extensive time in schools throughout 2015, there’s one thing I can say for sure: Many of today’s classrooms have amazing 21st century tools sitting in 20th century learning environments. Gone are the days of the single interactive board with only one engaged student at the front of the room.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

Leveraging Learning Trajectories and Diagnostics for Personalization in 6-8 Math (B304). Professional Learning with SeeSaw (B302). Adding Interactivity to Google Slides for Customized Learning (B307). iPad Art & ‘Tra-Dgital’ Approaches to Learning in Hands-On Creative Classrooms (B306).

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As we regain some sense of normalcy, many teachers report that students are struggling to get engaged in learning. From screen-time habits to social and emotional issues, many students are struggling. For more on this, check out the article 5 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement.

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