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.

5 easy tools that support project-based learning

July 30, 2021July 19, 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 isn't simply another teaching strategy--tools for project-based learning are a great way to engage students by solving challenges that link classroom learning to real-life…

5 ways peer networks lead to better student support systems

July 16, 2021 by Laura Ascione

It's time student support networks got an overhaul--and looking to students' social capital is key

Student support services didn't live up to their potential during the global health pandemic, economic ups and downs, political turmoil, and more upheaval, according to a report from…

3 superintendents share their COVID “a-ha!” moments

July 14, 2021 by Laura Ascione

School leaders offer in-depth insight into what they learned--about teachers, students, and their own learning practices--during the COVID-19 pandemic like online learning and student learning.

With a light at the end of the tunnel and plans to open in-person this fall, three superintendents are sharing lightbulb moments, what technology they're using this fall,…

Post-pandemic tools are focusing on engaging digital content for all learning scenarios

July 13, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Discovery Education updated its K-12 learning platform to offer new ways to immerse students in digital content at home or in the classroom.

New updates to Discovery Education's K-12 learning platform combine engaging new tools with the timely, vetted, and easy-to-access content. The updates give educators and students new ways to seamlessly create…

6 necessary steps to move K-12 education forward in 2021

July 8, 2021 by Laura Ascione

K-12 education was put to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic--now, here's what it needs to evolve and best serve students and teachers

Six key K-12 education trends, including teachers and parents becoming more open to new ways to teach and learn, and finding value in technology to stay connected, will…

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

July 2, 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

There are some well-known and much-loved digital learning tools that are part of every educator's must-try list, but why not throw some new resources into the mix?

21 awesome AR and VR tools for learning

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Laura Ascione

AR and VR resources offer educators a way to construct immersive and engaging learning experiences for all students

Nearly everyone has experienced augmented reality and virtual reality to some degree, and while they're fun, AR and VR can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…

5 ways this district evaluates its digital content purchases

June 30, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Purchasing digital content can be a confusing and unfulfilling process--here's how this district ensures success

K-12 schools spend billions on edtech tools, but often, many of the tools go unused or aren't evaluated for effectiveness. So how can district technology teams ensure an…

4 ideas to create engaging online learning activities

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Laura Ascione

After a tumultuous year, here are some fresh online learning strategies to engage students and create community

While most schools plan for full in-person returns in the fall, plans are not 100 percent certain right now. Variables such as more contagious COVID strains, approval and…

4 facts about student-centered learning

June 29, 2021 by Laura Ascione

New data examines the state of online and hybrid learning and casts a forward-looking eye toward what's next for education

A report from the Clayton Christensen Institute offers unique insights and recommendations for education as schools strive to move toward ... Read more

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?

5 easy tools that support project-based learning

Post-pandemic tools are focusing on engaging digital content for all learning scenarios

6 necessary steps to move K-12 education forward in 2021

7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall

21 awesome AR and VR tools for learning

5 ways this district evaluates its digital content purchases

4 ideas to create engaging online learning activities

4 facts about student-centered learning

Georgia’s Toombs County Schools Launches New Partnership Bringing Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to All Students in the 2021-2022 School Year

Carolina Biological Supply Company’s New Young Innovators Program Inspires Students with K-12 Students’ Inventions

Reading Plus Approved As Evidence-Based Academic Intervention By Mississippi Department Of Education

Poll Finds High Level of Dissatisfaction with Many LMS Platforms in K–12 Education

Study Shows Children Saw Improved Mental Well-Being Early on During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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