eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

With students and educators each accessing 40+ tech tools each year, there’s a real risk of getting lost in the technology at the expense of developing critical soft skills like communication and collaboration. The amount of time we spend on devices outside of the classroom further exacerbates this challenge.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

This is one effective way to prepare our students to be global citizens and fosters cross-cultural understanding. In addition, interactive maps are a terrific way for students to explore new areas of the world. For what I need in the classroom, the Discovery Education Interactive map fits the bill.

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Linways Technologies

APRIL 15, 2020

Teaching-learning is being digitized, there are more tools to assist teachers manage their classrooms, courses, academics, etc. But no matter digital or otherwise, one thing all teachers agree about student-teacher interaction is the engagement. Students should be engaged and made to be a part of the class.

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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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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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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck , providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. Reading is a strong lever in building a community in the classroom.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Is your classroom technology falling short of its promise of changing the classroom dynamic? For school district technology leaders, navigating a potential refresh of classroom technology can be daunting. They can be considered the "holy grail" of tech-savvy classrooms!

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

When COVID mandated at-home and hybrid learning, many educators turned once again to virtual trips to keep students engaged in learning during pandemic-related instructional challenges. These trips can help students get a front-row look at STEM outside of the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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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. Wyatt explained.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 18, 2019

In this age of digital content consumption, students are likely to get easily distracted if they do not find their curriculum interesting enough. Educators have noticed that when technology is integrated into the curriculum, students tend to demonstrate an eagerness to learn. Benefits of Enabling Technology in Education.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This Digital Learning Day, I reflect on my experiences as a new teacher, discovering the potential of digital learning in the classroom. I’m standing at the front of the classroom. The stage set, I lean over and click play on my laptop to start a short video. but the video will not cooperate.

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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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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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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. Customizable— To be truly reusable, learning objects also must be customizable.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Discover how she integrates these gamified tools into her classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction. Also, all GCSS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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TeacherCast

APRIL 14, 2022

In that post, I shared some of my favorite ways that a document camera or multiple document cameras can be used in the classroom to create authentic and engaging classroom activities. Do You Need a 4K Webcam in your Classroom? Have you ever had an opportunity to take your classrooms on a virtual field trip?

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

Today, as an associate teaching professor of economics at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania, Wooten is on the flip side of the camera; he creates his own short educational videos to enhance traditional reading materials and lectures. Today’s students generally want deeper or more nuanced information from their professors,” he says.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

Technology in the classroom is nothing new; most of today’s educators have embraced the ability to draw upon an increasingly diverse array of digital tools and programs to enrich their lessons. So how can schools ensure that they are creating effective, purposeful learning environments in a device-agnostic classroom?

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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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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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TeacherCast

APRIL 14, 2022

In that post, I shared some of my favorite ways that a document camera or multiple document cameras can be used in the classroom to create authentic and engaging classroom activities. Do You Need a 4K Webcam in your Classroom? But the question that I had is … do you need one? ft) Cable What’s inside the Box?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Key points: Seeking support from experienced teachers goes a long way in building confidence Technology, student engagement, and balance are all key to a successful first year See related article: 55 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year I’ll never forget my first day as a teacher. Seek out the support of your colleagues.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 10, 2018

With the advent of the Internet, some schools have started offering classes fully online for maximum flexibility, while other brick-and-mortar institutions are incorporating digital tools into their classroom and at-home assignments. Virtual Classrooms Help Teachers Create Homework Assignments.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 2, 2019

Flipping the classroom has become a hot topic in educational circles in recent times. The idea is that students first learn course content online, usually at home, and the time in the classroom is devoted to what used to be traditionally homework, with the teacher’s assistance.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools (GFW) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of engaging science lessons in K-12 classrooms districtwide. The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Equally important, it must facilitate students’ active participation, collaboration, and communication within the learning process. Interactivity in the Classroom Gone are the days of passive learning, where students simply absorbed information without playing an active role in their learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

The post 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom – SULS0162 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey is giving you all the details and her thoughts on this new tool for the classroom. Plus, she’ll be sharing 20 Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom! Click To Tweet. Screencast App.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. These technologies can also be leveraged to customize learning resources through assessments, interactive quizzes, and other adaptive learning programs.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Founder & CEO, Intercultural Education Consulting The metaverse, a virtual, interconnected, and immersive digital space where users can interact with each other and digital environments, holds tremendous potential to transform education. Watch this video to see what teaching and learning in UNIVERSE looks like!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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. Schools can also use tech and AI tools to enhance the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities (PLCs).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best digital tools for the classroom are the ones that provide an easy interface, facilitate collaborations, simplify communication between students and teachers, offer quick analytics for administrators, and are cost-efficient. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms.

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