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21st Century

Durable Skills

Report: The skills gap needs urgent attention

March 17, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Demographic shifts, technological advances, and an unprepared workforce put economies at risk if the skills gap isn't closed.
Inefficient career transitions and related learning gaps are costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion annually--a staggering 5 percent of GDP, according to new research from Pearson. The report warns of a…
Durable Skills

Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

January 22, 2025 by Gabriel Eisenbacher, Minnewaska Area Schools
Incorporating design thinking into classrooms is not just an educational trend, but a transformative shift educators need to make.
Love it or hate it, many teachers have seen just how much technology has changed the landscape of education. Within this rapidly changing landscape, teachers have taken on…
Classroom Learning

5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning  

September 23, 2024 by Ben Talsma, Van Andel Institute for Education
Meaningful, hands-on craft activities can promote deeper learning through creative and thoughtful teaching practices.
Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Recruiting the 21st Century Teacher

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Jeff Festa
How to evolve your district’s recruiting efforts to recruit, hire, and retain quality educators in the 21st century.
Digital Learning

What are the Examples of Digital Literacy Skills?

January 3, 2024 by ESchool News
What are the examples of digital literacy skills for students? They include critical thinking and the ability to analyze online information.
In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape. Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking,…
K-12 Tech Innovation News

Current Trends in Education

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Today's current trends in education, and new innovations and technologies, are leading to trends that are reshaping K-12 education
In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach. From personalized learning and technology integration to a focus on…
K-12 Tech Innovation News

K-12 Tech Innovation News

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione
K-12 tech innovation news is driving a paradigm shift in education, embracing interactive tools, personalized learning, and digital resources
K-12 tech innovation has become a cornerstone of modern education, reshaping traditional classrooms and equipping students with the skills needed for the 21st century. One notable piece of…
Teaching Trends

The 21st century learning mantra is played out

April 3, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools
Despite PD's importance, challenges remain to preparing teachers for the 4th industrial revolution and moving away from 21st century learning
The world is changing in remarkable ways, and the pace of this change is only accelerating. Thanks to the unprecedented advances in technology, society continues to evolve at…

Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

February 7, 2023 by ESchool News Staff
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Explore Interactive and EiE, the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston,are now collaborating ... Read more
Teacher Professional Development

3 ways to bring teacher PD into the 21st century

December 5, 2022 by Darren Reed, Head of K12 Professional Development, Stride, Inc.
A 30-year veteran educator reflects on the changing education landscape, and how teacher PD can better serve today’s teachers
When I started teaching in the early 90s, I was an eager and very green third grade teacher ready to change the world, one class at a time.…

Are you connected for digital classroom success?

March 8, 2023November 17, 2022 by Jeff Festa
The 21st century classroom requires reliable, high performance, and secure Wi-Fi to support the wide variety of teaching methods and ... Read more

Automation empowers campus safety, security, and agility

March 8, 2023November 17, 2022 by Jeff Festa
Schools that automate workflows and processes enable stronger campus safety and security while controlling costs. Unite people, processes, and devices ... Read more
E-rate Funding

Why E-rate is critical for school technology access

December 5, 2022September 27, 2022 by Roger Sands, CEO and Co-Founder, Wyebot
Reliable, secure, affordable service is possible--and participating in the E-rate program is one of the best ways to ensure this service and wi-fi service
Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. Unfortunately, many don’t take advantage, oftentimes because of confusion over…
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…
Academic Esports

How Minecraft and agriculture lead to an esports competition

December 7, 2022July 11, 2022 by Molly Burhans, Student, Indiana University & Former Virtual Student Foreign Service Intern, Office of Agricultural Policy, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Farmcraft teaches students valuable lessons about agricultural sustainability while also offering the chance for engagement and interaction.
Our world is changing around us in so many ways, and the climate crisis is proving to be one of the paramount challenges of the 21st century. As…
Game-Based Learning

5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft

December 7, 2022June 1, 2022 by Felisa Ford, Digital Learning Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools
Microsoft is a game-based learning platform promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment.
As an educator for over 27 years and a Digital Learning Specialist (social studies) for the past 7 years in Atlanta Public Schools, I have supported educators across…
AR & VR in the Classroom

Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

December 7, 2022February 25, 2022 by Shannon M. Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center & Candice Sears, Director of Instructional Services, Montgomery County Educational Service Center
VR tools can engage students in learning and help them connect classroom lessons with real-world concepts
We have hovered our proverbial mouse over the 21st century now for two decades. Yet, our education system and structure had shown little to no trace of modernization.…
STEM & STEAM

5 ways robots will bring your classroom into the 21st century

September 30, 2021 by Tra Vu, PhD, PE and Chief Operating Officer, OhmniLabs
Conventional classrooms can become stagnant--but telepresence robots can boost engagement, participation, and a sense of community. A telepresence robot.
Off the bat, it’s probably either a hyper-realistic robot that can’t be distinguished from a human that sets out to take over the world, or ‘Disneyfied’ robots such…
Classroom Innovations

How esports can boost teamwork skills

August 26, 2021 by Dennis Pierce, Contributing Writer, eSchool News
Students are also developing self-confidence as they learn key 21st century skills through esports
Teamwork and communication are the top skills employers are looking for, a new survey of hiring managers reveals. That bodes well for the students at a Los Angeles…
Newsline

North Carolina Educators Praise Alef Education for Closing Math Learning Gaps With Its Innovative Digital Platform

August 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
Teachers in three North Carolina counties report their students, who are trying to close math learning gaps caused by COVID-related ... Read more
Newsline

reDesign Seeks 250 Content Experts to Reimagine the K-12 Educational Content Map this Summer

March 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
Educators, academics, and industry experts are invited to apply or nominate others for a paid one-week Design Studio to create ... Read more
Game-Based Learning

Learning through gaming

December 7, 2022December 21, 2020 by Dennis Pierce, Contributing Writer, eSchool News
By playing the popular online video game League of Legends and then reflecting on their gaming performance, Horace Mann students will be learning critical life skills
When students are so deeply engaged in a task that they can’t wait to dive in — and at the same time, they’re learning fundamental skills that are…
Curriculum & Assessment

Using data to strengthen writing instruction

December 5, 2022October 23, 2020 by Robert Low
Writing instruction is notoriously challenging, but educators can use data to help students build better literacy skills
Writing is often difficult for educators to teach, challenging for students to do, and hard for administrators to monitor and evaluate. Yet writing well—and the high-quality writing instruction…
District Management

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

October 16, 2020October 5, 2020 by Robert Low
Learn how two school districts have made equity and future success top priorities for diverse student populations
Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…
Newsline

Samsung’s Display Solutions Help Reimagine the Classroom for one of the U.S.’s Largest Charter School Support Organizations, Academica

September 10, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced today its partnership with Academica – one of the largest charter school support organizations in ... Read more
Featured Archived Article

15 skills students need for success — and how to teach them

November 13, 2020July 28, 2020 by Katrina Salazar
Some skills aren’t easily taught, but they’re essential as students leave school and enter the global workforce
21st century skills. Social and emotional learning skills. “Soft” skills. Whatever you choose to call them, there is a set of skills that are essential for success in…
STEM & STEAM

Bridging the gap between science and coding

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Eileen Belastock
It's possible to incorporate coding and programming into core subject areas--here's how to get started.
Students exposed to coding and programming at an early age are well equipped to take on higher-level computer science courses in high school—and they also build essential skills…
E-rate Funding

How the E-rate and grants can help fund your edtech plans

December 5, 2022November 1, 2019 by Robert Low
Edtech experts in the know share how the federal E-rate, along with other grant programs, can make edtech dreams a reality.
As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making…
Coding and Robotics

Great K-12 robotics apps for users of all abilities

December 7, 2022October 11, 2019 by Laura Ascione
A student and teacher work on a robotics project. If you're looking for a way to add another engaging element to your robotics instruction, check out these K-12 robotics apps.
K-12 robotics is having more than a moment--it's on its way to establishing itself as a necessary component of a 21st-century education. While it can seem overwhelming, it's…
District Management

Innovative tech standards want your feedback

May 7, 2019December 12, 2017 by By Dan Lawson and Paula Cordoba
ISTE standards
None of us would leave for a destination without a plan of action, without a direction and the right equipment to complete the journey. We all know that…
Innovative Teaching

Blog: Dysart Unified School District Prepares Students for the 21st Century

January 25, 2023October 30, 2017 by Vcarlson
A few years ago, former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley, said of teachers and schools, “ We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using…
eClassroom News

Technology teacher: These are “My Tech Essentials”

August 14, 2017August 11, 2017 by Timothy Fung
edtech purchasing
By using tech tools, teachers actively create, customize and enhance educational approaches to meet the new and growing challenges of the 21st century. The tech tools offer a…
Ancillary

EDITORIAL: Maine high schools should offer computer science courses

July 16, 2017 by Portland Press Herald
This article is no longer available. 
District Management

5 school areas that desperately need student voices

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 by Michael Niehoff
UDL inclusivity
As a graduate journalism student over 20 years ago, I worked on a thesis project centered on education reform news reporting. I was analyzing how often education reporters…
STEM & STEAM

Can robotics teach problem solving to students?

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 by Beth Brubaker
robotics problem solving
Throughout my 35 years of teaching, I’ve watched students grow up in what I lovingly call the “worksheet generation.” In this environment, students are accustomed to a very…
Teaching Trends

Stanford course prepares educators for the new school year

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione
The ability to communicate effectively is increasingly recognized as an important skill for students entering the workforce. Two new initiatives ... Read more
District Management

The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer

July 29, 2016June 13, 2016 by Alan November
hiring-teachers
Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.
District Management

Is it time to redesign your curriculum for the 21st century learner?

February 4, 2016February 1, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo
learning-dimensions
A new framework advocates for carefully curating what students learn. Is it time to rethink your curriculum?
IT Management

Inside the school that immerses students in Spanish — and technology

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 by Scott Spencer
kids-technology
A Spanish immersion program makes full use of technology in the classroom
District Management

5 critical 21st century skills that go way beyond the 4 Cs

December 15, 2015November 12, 2015 by By Ann McMullan
Teach students to think like entrepreneurs with these 21st century skill sets that use the 4 Cs in some very direct ways.
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