eSchool News Live at Transfr XR Futures
AI isn’t the only acronym poised to create vast improvements in the way we teach and learn. Last month, eSchool ... Read more
#FETC2024 Wrap Up—eSchool News Exclusive Coverage
Looking for the go-to spot for highlights of the topics, speakers, and technologies showcased this year in Orlando January 23-26? Set your bookmark tab right here.
What were the most-read stories of 2023?
It wasn’t all about AI in higher ed in 2023, but just about! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go…
Big Deals: Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss
El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD), in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance, is proud to announce the establishment of a ... Read more
Have digital portfolios come of age?
It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide ... Read more
How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics
Chris Sinacola, co-editor of Restoring the City on a Hill, on ways that states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation's history.
Crunch the Numbers: Real-Time EdTech Data You Can Use for December 2023
Students Turning to AI for college application support; Parents Confirm Trust in Librarians; States Fail to Properly Assess Teachers.
What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?
A recently released white paper “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education,” delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies…
What Next?! Edtech Predictions for 2024
Through December, the editors at eSchoolNews will be collecting, reporting, and sharing the bold, provocative, and even dare we say, audacious predictions of edtech experts. Want to join…
Real Talk about AI
Zarek Dozda, director of UChicago’s Data Science 4 Everyone, cuts through the artificial intelligence clutter to address everything from responsible use of AI, to educator empowerment, to the…
What’s Next for Discovery Ed?
Discovery Education CEO Jeremy Cowdrey discusses the future of edtech, teacher shortages, the potential impacts, as well as drawbacks, of AI.
Crunch the numbers: Edtech data you can use right now
UNESCO 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report on cyberbullying; NWEA examines reading fluency intervention targeting struggling middle school readers; Schoolero ranks the safest states for students.
Behind this week’s launch of TeacherIn
Ted Mo Chen, Vice President of Globalization at ClassIn, details the company’s next-generation courseware management platform offering.
The State of Computer Science report reveals progress and challenges in U.S. education
The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national ... Read more
The future of game-based learning
Kevin Hogan sits down for a conversation with Ki Karou, Senior Director of Product, Content for MIND Research Institute, on the evolving landscape of education, gamification, and technology…
Big Deals—AI GUIDANCE for Schools Toolkit, Assessment PD for Teachers, and EV Buses Hit the Road.
New resources from Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, the World Economic Forum, ISS, and more.
Is “re-inventing education” more than a cliché?
Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer at Nerdy, touches upon the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of teachers, the evolution and challenges of tutoring in…
Nothing but winning: Edtech honors announced by eSchool, IEI, and Classlink
This week's newsfeeds are stuffed with announcements for finalists and honorees for both educators and vendors on the best and brightest developments for teaching and learning.
How summer learning can save education
Aaron Dworkin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), discusses solutions to pandemic learning loss, teacher burnout, equity issues, and more.
Improving literacy through engagement
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase engagement and…
Use tech to reassess assessment
Joe Feldman, author of the recently updated Grading for Equity, explores the thorny issue of imbalanced grading and how technology can aid in more accurate, unbiased, and motivational…
Big Deals: Advanced offerings in curriculum and data analytics, parent communication, remote tutoring, and more
Discovery Education acquires Dreambox Learning; SchoolStatus acquires ClassTag; and Carnegie Learning Reaches New Milestone.
What keeps edtech leaders up at night?
From cybersecurity and AI policy to home access issue and tech effectiveness, Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA, discusses the finer points of the 2023 State Ed Tech…
A new battle in the war for cybersecurity in schools: Part 1
Frank Pileiro, Supervisor of Technology and Data for the Linwood Board of Education in Southern New Jersey, discusses new initiatives that every district can use to defend against…
Crunch the numbers: The latest edtech data you can use right now
Clever highlights five classroom trends; Curriculum Associates tallies learning loss; Common Sense Media researches student data privacy.
Engage younger students with tech the right way
When it comes to building literacy skills, students are never too young to start—as long as it is implemented in a thoughtful way. That’s the perspective of John…
Personalized learning gets real
Liz Collins, Senior Product Manager at Gale, part of Cengage Group, discusses the post-pandemic techniques districts are integrating to create better individual experiences for students.
How To Beat Teacher Tech Resistance
Julianne Ross-Kleinmann, data analysis & technology integration specialist at Ulster BOCES in New York, shares her experiences encouraging tech-hesitant teachers to embrace technology that improves teaching and learning.
Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position
News out of D219 Board of Education in Illinois, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (CFBISD) and Round Rock ISD in Texas, Seekonk Public Schools in Massachusetts, and more.
Big Deals—New and enhanced edtech tools from Quizlet, eSpark, and Turnitin
Announcements include study tools across grades for 60 million students, new approaches to personalized learning curricula for primary grades, and plagiarism detection advances through the use of AI.
The Future of Canvas
I had the opportunity to attend InStructure Con23 in Denver last month—the company's first user conference since the pandemic—and met many educators, partner companies, and senior leadership including…
EdTech Success in LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified School District usually gets a bad rap when it comes to the implementation of tech. There was a ransomware attack at the beginning of school…
Number crunch: Edtech data you can use right now
UNESCO’S 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposes four questions that policymakers and educational stakeholders should reflect upon as technology is being deployed in education; Common Sense Media announces…
How to prioritize the future of historically underserved learners
This week the collaborative funding initiative Catalyze opened grant applications for round three of the Catalyze Challenge. This new round of grants aims to reimagine the connections between…
eSchool Live@ INSTRUCTURECON 2023
Breaking news out of day two at Instructure's professional learning event for educators and edtech users in Denver. The company announced a partnership with Khan Academy to integrate Khanmigo, Khan's AI-powered…
First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23
Discovery Education today announced a slate of new services and curricula to coincide with the fall semester. eSchool snuck a sneak peek with Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President…
The new rules for library research
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Wilson Hsu, founder of PowerNotes talks about how AI is being baked into his and other platforms to transform the ways students perform research—and…
How Phys Ed and Ed Tech Can Fit
Playscapes Founder and CEO Pamela Gunther, has some suggestions on how the two can play together. In this conversation, she breaks down the various scenarios schools face when…
How to Keep Your Teachers
Even after the pandemic, teacher retention continues to plague districts. Rami Tulp, assistant director of intervention for Katy ISD, shares their strategies for keeping educators coming back year…
The Once and Future ISTE
Dr. Kari Stubbs, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Stages Learning and former ISTE board member, talks past, present, and future ideas for North America’s largest edtech…
Kevin is a forward-thinking media executive with more than 25 years of experience building brands and audiences online, in print, and face to face. He is an acclaimed writer, editor, and commentator covering the intersection of society and technology, especially education technology. You can reach Kevin at KevinHogan@eschoolnews.com
Latest posts by Kevin Hogan (see all)
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- Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools - November 18, 2024
- How to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in Schools - November 1, 2024