eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Beyond academics, classrooms cultivate a sense of community and belonging, where diverse perspectives enrich the learning experience. This sense of belonging fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Why is classroom learning more effective?

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2020

I remember scrambling to learn all I could about the features of Blackboard and reviewing all of my textbook’s eLearning-related ancillaries, assigning self-paced modules and online quizzes to my students. Reflecting on the process of shifting from on-campus to online teaching reminds me of a recent experience in my personal life.

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Digital Learning Blackboard Course Exercises 180

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

With China muscling its way into the first ranks as a global power in science and technology— building vast new academic complexes, climbing to the top ranks of the world's elite universities, surpassing the U.S. Online Degrees On Hold China actually has a long history of distance learning—mostly at correspondence schools and on broadcast TV.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

For the better part of a decade, many schools have been implementing blended learning models that integrate online learning with brick-and-mortar instruction to rethink time, space and staffing. Which learning activities are most important to do together?

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Blended Learning Flipped Classroom Learning Course 206

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. I'm not sure if we've quite realized the vision yet, but let's leverage technology to help.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

So as education becomes globalized through access to online learning, this becomes even more contentious because the internet is dominated by Western narratives and discourse. As a result, the sources of knowledge production, especially digitally, lie in the West, and often promote dominant Euro-American epistemologies.

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EdTech Online Learning Exercises System 151

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

Kilgore urges senior academic officers to recognize that moving from face-to-face lectures in conventional classrooms to active learning online may not be easy. She encourages colleges and universities to acknowledge that quality online learning does not happen merely by placing instructors in front of live cams on Zoom.

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How To Learning Exercises Video 163

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

“The latest addition to EasyTech is designed to help both teachers and students navigate online learning this year, ensuring they are able to reap all of the benefits that online tools can provide,” said Keith Oelrich, CEO at Learning.com. “A Keyboarding: Teach students foundational keyboarding skills. Airy School.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Right before the start of the Fall semester in 2002, Robertson learned that the 400-seat movie theater that held his Principles of Marketing class at San Francisco State University would no longer be available. The only way to overcome the seating limitation was to turn to technology. This isn’t something that you meander into.”

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Classroom Exercises Gamification Course 125

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Why is digital literacy important? Digital literacy is a cornerstone for academic and professional success.

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Digital Citizenship Exercises Software Assessment 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Seeking to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and prepare PK-5 students for the world beyond the classroom, HNCS’s team sought to enhance science instruction by integrating a comprehensive STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum.

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EdTech STEM Schoology Social Media 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Robin DeRosa, director of Plymouth State University’s Open Learning & Teaching Collaborative, posed the question and committed to sharing her findings via a presentation soon. If we allocate too much time, some groups will be done with the exercise with lots of time left, which can lead to social awkwardness.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

One source for insights on how to proceed is the cross-pollination that takes place when educators working in separate spheres learn from one another. In addition to taking into account the shorter attention spans for younger learners, less lecturing gives teachers time to focus on aspects of learning other than acquisition of knowledge.

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MOOC Khan Academy Learning Blackboard 187

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2018

Ahead of the 2018 EdSurge Fusion conference in October, we talked with three attendees about how their focus on personalizing learning has enabled them to think differently about how they serve their students. Students have more agency in their education and are becoming creators and contributors in the learning process.

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Personalized Learning Education Learning Exercises 104

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

They work hard on challenging projects or exercises and upload them to a platform, but then never receive personalized feedback because of the sheer volume of submissions. Online courses generally require a great deal of intrinsic motivation to complete. Don’t be afraid to dangle prize money or other incentives at the end of a course.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

As founding director of CASTLE (the Center for the Advanced Study of Tech­nology Leadership in Education), the nation’s only university center dedicated to the technology needs of school leaders, I have had the good fortune to work with administrators all over the world on digital leadership issues.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Intelligent tutoring systems offer real-time feedback and guidance, promoting a more interactive and effective learning environment. As technology continues to advance, the integration of AI in education promises to optimize educational outcomes, promote inclusivity, and prepare students for the evolving demands of the digital age.

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Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 7, 2020

Only use new tools if you haven’t been using this kind of technology at all! If we can get kids to engage in any kind of learning right now, we should count ourselves lucky. Remote teaching and learning is hard, and many teachers, students, and parents find themselves increasingly dependent on technology right now.

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Pearson Learning EdTech Google 101

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2021

And while teachers, principals, district leaders and parents forced to shift to virtual learning are eager for an end to the emergency measures, many are already looking ahead and considering which education solutions have worked well, and what parts of public schooling should be permanently altered. Learning from Lockdown.

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Elementary Exercises Meeting Report 139

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

After a moment of disruption – of major disruption – the conditions are ripe for accelerating innovation,” says Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education. “We Related: Online therapy for babies and toddlers with delays often works well — but funding isn’t keeping up with the need.

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Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 142

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

S/he can search the library for videos and other materials focusing on kinetic energy, complete with explanations and exercises. Active Learning with Interactive Elements. Students opting for STEM subjects can utilize this feature for a more engaging learning experience in addition to their classroom activities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2016

“Twig and Tigtag support student engagement and enthusiasm in science learning and are an excellent means to affordably update an existing curriculum with modern, compelling, real world STEM content,” says Bruce Wilcox, Vice President for Carolina Biological.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The speakers included Dhawal Shah, founder of Class Central, Amy Ahearn, associate director at Acumen+, Kapeesh Saraf, head of growth and consumer products at Coursera, and Kristin Palmer, director of online learning at University of Virginia. This week, we’re bringing the event to you—via the podcast of course.

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MOOC Coursera Course Trends 140

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

The demand for innovative digital learning technology has never been higher. Esme Learning Solutions is banking on artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative learning experiences and relationships with some of the biggest universities in the world to set them apart from the crowd.

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Pearson MOOC Digital Learning EdTech 149

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Much of the funding for this educational experiment came from philanthropies set up by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, who made their money from technology and have argued that introducing more of it in classrooms can transform the education system. Related: Choosing personalized learning as a strategy for educational equity.

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Personalized Learning Software Data Report 99

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2017

Education technology is riddled with temptations and false promises. But if you ask Mark Brown, a professor and director of the National Institute for Digital Learning at Dublin City University in Ireland, problems such as falling for hype around new technology is an absolute moral dilemma. He’s caved in before. “I

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Online Learning MOOC Learning Outcomes 139

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 7, 2024

Use this data to refine your digital learning approach, ensuring it consistently meets your goals. Immersive Learning: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies replicate real-world scenarios in a safe online environment and sharpen the problem-solving skills and technical competencies of employees.

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Training eBook Trends Blended Learning 52

Technology Tidbits

MARCH 9, 2020

What is Blended Learning? It's a smorgasbord of teaching strategies that uses analog and digital technologies to teach and learn. 3] Proponents of blending learning cite the opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment as two major benefits of this approach. [4]

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

It''s a smorgasbord of teaching strategies that uses analog and digital technologies to teach and learn. 3] Proponents of blending learning cite the opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment as two major benefits of this approach. [4] blended learning top 10'

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 31, 2011

1:1 Programs: laptops, netbooks, iPads, and tablets "Flipped" learning Rethinking Homeworl School 2.0 Personal Learning Networks Social Professional Development Social networking Peer-generated PD Student 2.0 1:1 Programs: laptops, netbooks, iPads, and tablets "Flipped" learning Rethinking Homeworl School 2.0 Classroom 2.0

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Social Media Tablets Learning Wiki 51

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. — Babak D. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company.

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