Month: December 2014

Top 10 of 2014, No. 4: The Maker Movement

December 30, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 4 on our list…

Competition essential to solving U.S. STEM gap

December 30, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Developing a rigorous vetting process for talented teachers and opening up school choice options are paramount to engaging students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to…

Top 10 of 2014, No. 5: Common Core and online assessments

December 29, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 5 on our list…

Curriculum

Wake County schools want to abolish state A-F grading system

December 29, 2014 by By T. Keung Hui, The News & Observer

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App of the Week

App of the Week: Doodle with math

December 29, 2014 by Laura Ascione

App name: Doodle Critter Math Shapes What is it? Interact and play with basic shapes such as ‘triangle, rectangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, and circle’! Various motivational activities will…

Navigating E-Rate2

August 3, 2015December 26, 2014 by Jeff Festa

Top 10 of 2014, No. 6: STEM

December 26, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 6 on our list…

Blended Learning

Top 10 of 2014, No. 7: Flipped learning and blended learning

April 2, 2015December 25, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed tech conversations. No. 7 on our…

Top 10 of 2014, No. 8: Coding

December 24, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 8 on our list…

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Top 10 of 2014, No. 9: Gaming

December 23, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed tech conversations. No. 9 on our…

Kids in Ohio taking state tests may still need pencils

December 23, 2014 by By Catherine Candisky, The Columbus Dispatch

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12 big education challenges your LMS can solve

December 29, 2014December 22, 2014 by By Martha Barwick

With the rapid rise of online technology resources, coupled with the ever-expanding list of the latest teaching strategies, an educator might feel like they are constantly walking through…

eClassroom News

Top 10 of 2014, No. 10: Mobile devices and mobile learning

December 14, 2015December 22, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed tech conversations. No. 10 on our…

Blended Learning

Assessing the virtual school experience in Maine

December 22, 2014 by By Noel K. Gallagher, Portland Press Herald

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App of the Week

App of the Week: An anger management tool

December 22, 2014 by Laura Ascione

App name: Calm Counter Social Story & Anger Management Tool What is it? Calm Counter is a visual and audio tool to help people calm down when they…

$200,000 Follett Challenge deadline set for Jan. 9

December 22, 2014 by Laura Ascione

It has never been easier to enter the Follett Challenge as contest organizers have streamlined the application process and now provide valuable resources and tips to help schools…

Why the Modern Data Center Needs More than Legacy Security

July 1, 2015December 19, 2014 by GovConnection

With thousands of student records at stake, data security should be every leading educator’s priority. The data center has made rapid development with virtualization and cloud computing, but…

ED releases long-awaited college ratings system

December 19, 2014 by By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times

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Apps

Disney donates $55M in apps, books

December 19, 2014 by Laura Ascione

At the White House Summit on Early Education, The Walt Disney Company announced a $55 million in apps and books through First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that…

Making learning limitless

December 18, 2014 by Laura Ascione

The education technology movement has shifted from an experimental phase to the new norm. Standards are changing and teaching methods are evolving because students today are better enabled…

Deeper learning has significant impact

December 18, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, @eSN_Laura

New research reveals that students who attend schools with a focus on deeper learning are more likely to graduate on time and demonstrate higher achievement and test scores,…

Pearson unveils new approach to social studies education

December 18, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Developing an understanding of social studies--where our society has been and where it is going--is crucial to success in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. Last month, Pearson unveiled new…

7 ways to keep girls interested in STEM for the long haul

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 by By Zulma Whiteford

in the United States, fewer than 15 percent of working engineers are women, despite comprising half of the population. There are a number of possible reasons for this…

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The best tips for getting your school ready for Common Core assessments

December 22, 2014December 17, 2014 by By Bridget McCrea

An elearning pro shares how to prioritize to make the transition to online assessments smoother As with anything in life, ... Read more

Blended Learning

Schools try remote instruction through immersive technology

December 17, 2014 by By Nick Crow, The Janesville Gazette

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A tool in hand is worth… nothing without proper PD

December 16, 2014 by Wendy Drexler

Imagine what would happen if hospital leaders announced to surgeons late on a Friday afternoon that when they came to work on Monday they would no longer be…

5 top tech tools of 2014

December 16, 2014December 16, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Some of the year's top ed-tech tools include a free slideshow creator, a reading tool with embedded assessments, and an adaptive math practice game. How many of 2014's…

IT Management

Social media access challenges parents, educators

December 16, 2014 by By Zach Tyler, The Anniston Star

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How music can inspire strong student writing

December 16, 2014 by By Nathan Garvin

On the first day of school, I give my students a pep talk. My goals for the year are laid out. I tell them I expect them to…

Transforming Math Education for a Digital Era

July 1, 2015December 15, 2014 by Discovery Education

A new digital textbook aims to improve conceptual understanding for lasting procedural fluency in math by focusing on real-world situations, using video and interactive games to engage students,…

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8 innovative ideas for the tech-strapped teacher

December 15, 2014December 15, 2014 by By Elaine Plybon

Slow internet? No devices? Here's how to make the most of limited classroom tech for next to nothing School districts in the United States spend billions of dollars…

App of the Week

App of the Week: Tap into student creativity

December 15, 2014December 15, 2014 by Laura Ascione

This app helps students tap into their creativity and create interactive games.

Curriculum

Texting with students can profoundly impact their success

December 15, 2014December 15, 2014 by By Timothy Chipp, Abilene Reporter-News

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Mobile apps, gaming top students’ school wish lists

December 15, 2014December 15, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Three-quarters of schools in a recent survey say they currently use or plan to use e-learning software, and two-thirds of teachers and staff say they currently use or…

How 6 districts do the Hour of Code

December 12, 2014 by Tribune Content Agency, LLC contributors

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