Laura Ascione, Author at eSchool News

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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Key steps to keep indoor air clean in classrooms

January 18, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Indoor air quality is paramount to a pandemic response plan--learn how a multi-layered approach can help your district

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented education with challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the massive move to digital learning and one-to-one programs has accelerated districts’ plans for edtech…

Are learning gaps stabilizing?

January 17, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Findings on the current state of pandemic-induced learning gaps confirm disproportionate impacts and the need to target interventions accordingly

Although wide learning gaps still exist for students across the U.S., those gaps do show signs of somewhat stabilizing, according to new research illustrating the scale and disproportionate…

Making the most of your return to school

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Discover how updating your processes can modernize operations and workflow in your district's offices

Even though schools are back to in-person learning, the pandemic taught us something about how automating processes can save time--and if educators need more of anything, it's time.

How school leaders can empower video creation in classrooms

January 6, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Students and teachers can use video for deeper understanding and innovative learning practices

Some of the best educational content develops with creative thinking and a willingness to try new things--and if teachers and students have the right tools, they're on the…

65 predictions about edtech, equity, and learning in 2022

January 18, 2022January 3, 2022 by Laura Ascione

What K-12 edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year?

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Well, it did, and it didn't--virtual and hybrid learning…

7 predictions about pandemic learning

December 31, 2021 by Laura Ascione

After a rollercoaster year, schools are slowly reopening—and keeping with them some of the surprising positives that emerged from COVID

As schools across the nation open their classrooms for a return to full in-person learning, educators, parents, and stakeholders are wondering what the fall will bring. Concerns about…

How to create engaging active learning environments

December 30, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Active learning is a key part of an engaging and impactful classroom--learn how to ensure your students are getting the most from their classrooms

Technology plays a pivotal role in classrooms, and as it becomes more sophisticated, educators realize that creating active learning environments can help them effectively and efficiently use technology…

What did 2021 bring to K-12 edtech?

December 30, 2021 by Laura Ascione

What edtech trends will take top billing in schools and districts in the new year?

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we--along with the majority of the world--definitely didn't anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be)…

5 tools that support project-based learning

December 29, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Tools for project-based learning can augment impactful lessons that help students develop key life skills

Educators know project-based learning (PBL) isn't simply another teaching strategy. Project-based learning gives students deeper learning experiences, and as they apply their knowledge, they develop soft skills such…

7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom

December 27, 2021 by Laura Ascione

It never hurts to try new digital learning tools--and summer is a great opportunity to explore potential new additions to the classroom

During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they're figuring out what does and doesn't work for their instructional methods.

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

Key steps to keep indoor air clean in classrooms

Are learning gaps stabilizing?

Making the most of your return to school

How school leaders can empower video creation in classrooms

65 predictions about edtech, equity, and learning in 2022

7 predictions about pandemic learning

How to create engaging active learning environments

What did 2021 bring to K-12 edtech?

5 tools that support project-based learning

7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom

Slooh Brings Space Exploration to Classrooms Worldwide with ‘The Online Telescope for Teachers’

Sora “Content Bundles” Feature Empowers Educators to Easily Reserve Digital Books for Specific Students

Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries

Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group; Edtech Giants Join Forces to Help Students Across North America and the Globe

Kiddom Expands Partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing

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