July 2022 | eSchool News

Classroom Innovations

The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education

July 29, 2022 by Daniel Rolo, Intermediate Teacher, St. Clair Catholic District School Board

Few students will have careers as esports athletes, but all will enter the workforce, applying skills they learned in scholastic esports to any number of careers

When I first approached my administration back in August 2021 about implementing a scholastic esports program at school I had imagined facing significant opposition to the idea, and,…

District Management

110% humidity, 100% human collaboration

July 29, 2022 by Britten Follett

Collaboration is critical as librarians, teachers, and administrators help students come back to the classroom after the pandemic

This summer, thousands of educators and vendors who serve education descended on New Orleans and braved 110% humidity for the first “back to normal” conference for the International…

Educators Name Best Products and Services that Meet the Evolving Needs of STEM Teaching and Learning

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Ore. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As educators face a new generation of technology needs for teaching and learning STEM, science, ... Read more

Discovery Education Announces Latest Enhancements to Award-Winning K-12 Learning Platform

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, July 28, 2022)— Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes ... Read more

Maplewoodshop Partners with the Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund to Introduce Middle School Students to the Trades

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(East Orange, N.J.) – Maplewoodshop, a leader in teaching woodworking to elementary and middle school students, announced its partnership with ... Read more

VHS Learning Students Earn Gold and Silver Medals on the 2022 National Latin Exam

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – July 28, 2022 – Two VHS Learning students earned top honors on the 2022 National Latin Exam (NLE), ... Read more

Mississippi Partners with AIM Institute for Customized Literacy Training

July 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA [JULY 28] – The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce a new partnership with the Mississippi ... Read more

Universal Design for Learning

How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL

December 7, 2022July 28, 2022 by Luis Pérez, Technical Assistance Specialist, CAST

The UDL framework can help teachers shape inclusive learning environments and can support K-12 leaders in implementing new programs

What are inclusive learning environments, anyway? Putting a definition on this complex concept is deceptively tricky. Environments aren’t just spaces that we exist in; they also encompass the…

All you need to know about ERP in education

July 29, 2022July 28, 2022 by Igor Efremov, Head of Recruitment, Itransition

ERP systems offer a wide array of features and are complex--smooth implementation in education requires preparation for IT teams.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions help companies coordinate the work of various departments by integrating all the necessary information within one shared database.

PBLWorks Announces its 2022 PBL Champions

July 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, CA (July 27, 2022) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for Project Based Learning (PBL), has announced ... Read more

FEV Tutor Named 2022 Winner in Best of STEM Awards in the Bridging the Gap: Tutoring Programs for STEM Category

July 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – July 27, 2022 – FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, was selected as ... Read more

Vernier Software & Technology Launches E-Book to Support Hands-On Science Learning for Middle School Students

July 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon, July 27, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has launched Light & Matter: Vernier Supplement to OpenSciEd Unit ... Read more

TutorMe Partners with Rural Wyoming School District, Providing Students with Diversified Academic Support

July 27, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 27, 2022 — TutorMe, an online tutoring solution creating access and opportunity for all students, announces a ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Paraprofessionals: The unsung heroes of the classroom

July 27, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker

In all contexts, paraprofessionals need to be recognized as an essential part of the classroom or therapy experience

Staffing shortages continue to impact schools across the U.S., and vacancies are an increasingly common occurrence. Parents’ minds often jump first to teacher shortages, with significant numbers of…

Classroom Innovations

Gamification tools that increase student engagement

July 27, 2022 by Abigail Beran, 5th Grade Teacher

Gamification offers many benefits for teachers and students alike--here's how to integrate these tools into your instruction.

Who out there doesn’t enjoy some form of game? Whether it be watching or playing a sport, a card game, a board game, or video games, most people…

YouScience Releases National Student Ability Report, Indicates Widening Gap Between Students Aptitudes and Workforce Needs

July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and ... Read more

New Leadership Takes the Reins at Discovery Education’s Social Impact Team

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD. – Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today announced ... Read more

Pivot Interactives Named Best of STEM by Science Educators

July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minneapolis, Minnesota Pivot Interactives, a phenomena-based, active learning tool for science teaching, has ... Read more

RedCritter Launches CritterCoin, the First EdTech Solution to Leverage NFTs

July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Lewisville, Tex. (July, 2022) — RedCritter, the powerhouse K–20 technology innovator, today introduced CritterCoin, a free Houses System with Rewards ... Read more

State of School Safety Report Reveals Students Want More Social and Emotional Support and Increased Safety

July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEWTOWN, CT, July 25, 2022 – A national survey and report released by Safe and Sound Schools with Raptor Technologies and ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Edtech best practices

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech is constantly evolving, and new technology advances mean that your schools don't have to wait to use future-looking tools and strategies

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…

Machine Learning in Education

AI is the key to scaling personalized, one-on-one instruction

December 12, 2023July 26, 2022 by Ramesh Balan, Founder, Chief Architect, and CEO of Knomadix & Dr. Ericka Johnson-Allen, CEO and Founder, Imagine That Consulting

Intelligent bots work side by side with every teacher to accelerate student learning, including personalized learning--here's why AI is key.

K-12 school systems are facing a “perfect storm” of challenges today.

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

January 4, 2024July 25, 2022 by Stacey Higgins NBCT, GT Endorsed, Fourth Grade Team Leader, Forest Lake Elementary School

Social studies is critical to students’ lives beyond the classroom--educators should use every possible tool to engage students in this critical discipline

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. Although I love teaching…

K-12 Cybersecurity

7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks

December 5, 2022July 25, 2022 by Bob Turner, Field CISO for Education, Fortinet

The pandemic prompted an increase in attacks on the OT components of organizations’ IT infrastructure--here's what IT teams can do.

The education sector continues to get slammed by cyberattacks. Microsoft’s Global Threat Activity Map by Industry shows that, as of June 16, education institutions had been victims of…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM

December 7, 2022July 22, 2022 by Dawn McCotter, Teacher Programs Manager, Van Andel Institute for Education & Ryan Duncan, Editorial Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

Classrooms that make STEM learning a priority and encourage girls to get involved are paving the way for future success.

The history of STEM is filled with amazing women who revolutionized our understanding of science. Take Grace Hopper, one of the first computer programmers who went on to…

How I use PowerPoint to make learning more engaging

July 22, 2022 by Monique Nelson, 5th Grade Teacher, Minnesota

An easy way to incorporate technology into the classroom is with the use of engaging presentation technology and tools like PowerPoint.

In my role as a 5th grade teacher, I've come to believe that one of the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom is to start with…

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District IT can be secure and still be accessible

July 21, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use

Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed--and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority.

Classroom Innovations

How I use technology to keep PE relevant in the 21st century

July 21, 2022 by Ismail Karon, Physical Education Teacher

Physical education teachers are using the latest learning strategies to keep PE relevant and ensure students are practicing their 21st-century skills

The days of rolling the ball out and playing sports in PE are changing. With the advancement of technology and shift towards collaborative work in the classroom, physical…

Navigate360 Sets New Standard for K-12 School Safety with Fully Integrated Visitor, Volunteer & Emergency Management Suite & Alyssa’s Law-Compliant Panic Alarms

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OH, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Schools nationwide are working quickly to enhance safety and security plans to ... Read more

FEV Tutor Announces Strategic Acquisition by Alpine Investors

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, MA & SAN FRANCISCO – JULY 20, 2022 – FEV Tutor (“FEV”), the K-12 market leading research and evidence-based ... Read more

Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022)—Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery ... Read more

Edsoma Partners With MetaMetrics to Report Lexile Measures for Oral Reading

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DURHAM, N.C. & WEATHERFORD, TX – July, 2022 – MetaMetrics® and Edsoma today announced a new partnership that will help children using Edsoma’s innovative reading app ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

5 tech tools I use in my elementary music classroom

July 20, 2022 by Joseph Thomas, K-5 Music Teacher, St. Louis Park Public Schools

Technology enables the creation and use of digital music--how are you exposing students to digital music creation in your music classroom?

Technology has become more prevalent in schools in recent years, with a big uptick due to the pandemic.

Machine Learning in Education

AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow

December 12, 2023July 20, 2022 by Sameer Maskey, Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University & Founder & CEO, Fusemachines

A game-changing tool for intervention, AI education is primed to revitalize economies and uplift learning and earning potential

Underserved communities are universally disadvantaged in their access to resources and high-quality technical education compared to their urban counterparts.

COVID in Schools

The kids are all right online

December 7, 2022July 19, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Online learning, once dismissed as a poor substitute for in-person learning, is proving why it is an engaging and fulfilling learning option.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, host Kevin Hogan explores: How esports and gamification have advanced classroom instruction and homework; Has AR/VR finally come of age?; Will…

Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?

December 7, 2022July 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Nonprofit organizations working to define, develop and assess the skills that are key to success in the 21st Century workforce

A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21st century workforce was launched this spring by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds…

Academic Esports

Build ‘beyond the game’ for max esports impact

December 7, 2022July 18, 2022 by Claire LaBeaux, Director of Communications, NASEF

Research shows that the more extensively esports programs are implemented, the greater the gains

When we started the Orange County High School Esports League as a pilot program in January 2018, there was a lot of skepticism about bringing esports into schools…

STEM & STEAM Trends

How I use digital curriculum in my math classroom

December 7, 2022July 18, 2022 by Patrick Milani, Math Teacher, Minnesota

$Technology in the math classroom helps students to learn through presentation and engagement across a wide range of learning styles$

Prior to the COVID pandemic, technology integration in my high school math classroom was mainly used in two ways: discovery-based activities and homework assignments. Finding applicable resources for…

Tennessee’s Maury County Schools Deepens Collaboration with Discovery Education to Support Summer Learning Initiatives

July 15, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SILVER SPRING, MD (July, 2022)—Tennessee’s Maury County Public Schools (MCPS) announced it has deepened its multiyear collaboration with Discovery Education, ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools

December 7, 2022July 15, 2022 by Brenda Lynch, Retired Secondary Math Instructional Specialist, New Caney Independent School District

$A strong math culture can help students develop positive habits and mindsets that improve their math competency$

Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready. They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed…

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