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5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year

September 1, 2025 by Timothy Montalvo, Iona University

AI won’t replace teachers--but thoughtful AI use can lead to deeper student engagement and increased classroom efficiency.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically.

Coding and Robotics

How to teach K-12 coding without computers

April 23, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Beyond individual lessons, it’s important to build a K-12 coding culture that encourages problem-solving and critical thinking.

Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science…

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch

January 17, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Cellairis announced the launch of The Cyber Pouch, a solution designed to address the growing challenge of cell phone usage ... Read more

Classroom Management

Classroom noise pollution is adding to student distraction

May 16, 2023 by Grace Lee, Head of Design, Logitech for Education

Thoughtful use of classroom technology can help address noise levels and prevent noise-related learning loss.

Learning depends on listening. But classroom noise pollution is making hearing in the classroom harder. Finding simple and effective ways to dial down classroom noise levels can help…

Newsline

SmarterServices Integrates Calculator Application into SmarterProctoring to Eliminate Distractions, Create Equity, and Promote Academic Integrity

March 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH, PA – Student success is an utmost priority for SmarterServices, which has led to a recent partnership with ClassCalc ... Read more

Ancillary

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

February 25, 2018February 23, 2018 by Meris Stansbury

Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech ... Read more

Curriculum

Age of distraction: Why it’s crucial for students to learn to focus

December 5, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Digital classroom tools like computers, tablets and smartphones offer exciting opportunities to deepen learning through creativity, collaboration and connection, but those very devices can also be distracting to…

5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year

How to teach K-12 coding without computers

Show Floor News—The Cyber Pouch

Classroom noise pollution is adding to student distraction

SmarterServices Integrates Calculator Application into SmarterProctoring to Eliminate Distractions, Create Equity, and Promote Academic Integrity

Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom

Age of distraction: Why it’s crucial for students to learn to focus

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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