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Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?

December 12, 2023April 14, 2023 by Dennis Pierce

In response to ChatGPT and similar tools, Turnitin has released new AI writing detection capabilities within its software

Since the public release of ChatGPT took the world by storm last fall, many educators have worried about students using the highly advanced, artificially intelligent chatbot for cheating…

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Turnitin Turns On AI Writing Detection Capabilities for Educators and Institutions

April 3, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

OAKLAND, Calif. – Starting tomorrow, Turnitin – a leading provider of academic integrity solutions globally – will activate its AI writing ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs

February 23, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

There are plenty of ways administrators can take proactive take steps to make school as conducive as possible to teachers with disabilities.

There are a lot of stressors that are one teacher in today’s world, and to have to deal with physical, mental, and/or emotional issues only stands to make…

Interactive Displays designed for Teachers

April 12, 2023January 28, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Optoma’s interactive displays are designed to fit the needs of teachers and students. Don’t settle for a complicated whiteboard with ... Read more

Innovative Teaching

How you can improve student performance with virtual tools

January 25, 2023January 17, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Edtech tools are constantly evolving, and virtual tools can play a major role in how students achieve success

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program; 5 ways video improves school-home communication; and Virtual Reality…

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New Storybooks and Companion Stuffed Animals Support Children’s Mental Wellness

November 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Los Angeles — Silver Lining Stuffies launched its inaugural line of storybooks and companion stuffed animals crafted to provide children ... Read more

Literacy

How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse

December 5, 2022October 3, 2022 by Alon Yamim, CEO and Co-Founder, Copyleaks

When students resort to plagiarism, they lose the chance to develop important critical thinking and important literacy skills.

Plagiarism is becoming ubiquitous in academia as an increase in AI-powered writing tools become more advanced and available to students. As a result, educators are faced with preventing,…

Protect Your K-12 District from Cyberattacks

December 16, 2022July 11, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Cyberattacks are on the rise and K-12 school districts are viewed as easy targets by cybercriminals. Download this free guide ... Read more

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…

District Management

Future techniques for schools to use today

June 21, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Student support is critical--here's how these systems are changing and evolving to be more comprehensive and informative

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 “keepers” from teaching in a pandemic; 3 ways families can support students’ learning at home; and…

District Management

Adopting new student support systems

June 14, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 “keepers” from teaching in a pandemic; 3 ways families can support students’ learning at home; and…

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Pivot Interactives Announces New Iris™ Technology to Increase Students’ Active Phenomena-Based Learning

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(May12, 2022) — Pivot Interactives introduces a new set of tools, Iris™, which make learning critical science concepts—such as heat ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

10 cool AR and VR tools for the classroom

December 7, 2022March 2, 2022 by Laura Ascione

AR and VR tools add something special to learning, and the impact they have on student engagement is unparalleled

We all know that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are super fun, but AR and VR tools can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…

District Management

The new normal: Edtech techniques that will inspire learning

March 3, 2022March 1, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching; Why you should focus on esports--experts share their advice;…

Trauma-Informed Teaching

3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching

December 7, 2022February 23, 2022 by Larissa McCauley, Music & Technology Teacher, Perry Hall Christian School

Trauma-informed teaching is likely to be an essential skill for teachers as students return to full-time in-person learning this fall

While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…

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Unistellar Research: Got Questions About Outer Space? Forget Google—Just Ask Your Kids

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

San Francisco—February 3, 2022— A pathbreaking study just confirmed something that many parents already suspected: young Americans have a voracious ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

When it comes to edtech, it’s not about the tools, but how you use them

December 7, 2022December 14, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Using edtech tools just for the sake of using them, without a clear plan for implementation, won't have the desired impact

In this week’s Getting There: Innovations in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan explores how to get the most impact out of the edtech tools in your district.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How social and emotional competence leads to educational equity

December 7, 2022October 26, 2021 by Paul LeBuffe

Social and emotional skills are critical, and they foster educational equity by enabling the student to master and derive benefit from the curriculum

Educational equity is achieved by equipping students with tools to overcome some of the pre-existing barriers that impede their ability to succeed in school and thrive. Although educational…

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ParentSquare Partners With Serent Capital for Significant Growth Investment

August 4, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.– AUGUST 03, 2021 — ParentSquare Inc., provider of thepremier unified school-to-home engagement platform for K-12, today announced ... Read more

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PresenceLearning Becomes New Corporate Partner of ASHA

July 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

(Rockville, MD – July 27, 2021) The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announced today that PresenceLearning, a provider of live online ... Read more

AR & VR in the Classroom

5 immersive learning tools for the classroom

January 4, 2024July 22, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Immersive learning engages students and offers a fun and collaborative way to learn from the classroom (or from home)

Immersive learning might sound like a no-brainer strategy, but it's a superb way to ensure students are engaged in lessons and core concepts.

Trauma-Informed Teaching

3 familiar tools that enable trauma-informed teaching

December 7, 2022July 7, 2021 by Larissa McCauley, Music & Technology Teacher, Perry Hall Christian School

While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…

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Community Brands Adds MobileCause to Its Suite of Fundraising Tools

June 18, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Partnership Creates Powerhouse Solutions to Elevate Fundraising Programs and Results KNOXVILLE, Tenn. June 16, 2021 – Community Brands, the leading ... Read more

School Library Innovations

Facing the future through Future Ready

December 7, 2022May 14, 2021 by Britten Follett

Libraries and librarians play a critical role in every aspect of teaching and learning—discover what it means to be Future Ready

For those district leaders facing difficult budget decisions, the Future Ready Librarian framework is a way for you to examine what role you see your library playing in…

School Data Management

4 under-the-radar data points to track as schools reopen

December 5, 2022May 11, 2021 by Alex DerHovhannessian, Vice President of Services, Qlarion

There are a number of factors in play as schools reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a few important data points can’t be overlooked

One of the most powerful tools in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has been data. Data analytics has informed what we can do, when we can do it, and…

District Management

4 ways our district finds educational opportunities during the pandemic

April 26, 2021 by Dr. Kandace Bethea, Superintendent, Marion County School District

This superintendent says there’s no such thing as a challenge that isn’t also an opportunity, and the pandemic is no different

The pandemic has created plenty of seemingly insurmountable challenges, but it has also presented amazing opportunities for school districts.

Four Keys to Making Hybrid Learning Work

August 25, 2021April 24, 2021 by Jeff Festa

To support safe and socially distanced learning during the pandemic, many schools have created hybrid learning environments that combine face-to-face ... Read more

Leveraging digital book investments as key classroom tools

June 9, 2021April 19, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Looking forward to a post-pandemic world, digital books open up new learning opportunities for districts looking to further leverage the ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

How to use VR for engaging art lessons

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Greg Thomas, Art Teacher

Using VR to give students engaging art education experiences isn't complicated--check out these resources to get started

There’s no shortage of interactive digital tools for the classroom, and virtual reality is no exception. Virtual reality can help engage students in all manner of lessons, including…

Simplifying K12 Labor Tracking/Grants Compliance

September 2, 2021March 18, 2021 by Jeff Festa

We all know about labor laws and how you are required to pay hourly workers overtime when they work 40 ... Read more

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Riverside Insights Launches New CogAT® Interactive Dashboard to Champion Educational Equity

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments, has launched a new dashboard reporting tool designed to make it easier ... Read more

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Resources and educational tools launched to support children’s mental health

February 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Supporting students' mental health has become an integral part of educators' focus as the health pandemic continues--here are some helpful tips for supporting student mental health.

● eduu.school and Kooth partner to provide critical mental health education, support and services to children ● The online learning ... Read more

Using Mobile and Other Tools to Track Your Workforce During a School Closure

September 2, 2021December 17, 2020 by Jeff Festa

We never thought it would happen. Many schools across the country being closed for the remainder of the school year. ... Read more

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Teknikio Releases Tekniverse for K-12 Students to Collaborate in Building Remote or In-Person

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Teknikio has released a new collaborative learning kit called Tekniverse, which gives students the ability to make and remake connected smart objects in partnership ... Read more

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Illuminate Education Partners with Turnitin to Provide Assessment Resources for Remote Learning

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance solution, is partnering with Turnitin, a leading provider of academic integrity and assessment ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Can AR be the antidote to virtual classroom shortcomings?

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Parker McDonough, Head of Seek Education

Distance learning can impede hands-on learning experiences, but AR has potential to increase virtual student engagement

Schools across the country are well into their second go-round of distance learning at this point. Things seem to be running more smoothly than the first attempt last…

Is your campus ready for Digital Age Networking?

April 14, 2021November 12, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Digital Age Networking enables digital transformation and next-generation digital learning tools, provides a superior experience, and helps with retention. Address ... Read more

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Riverside Insights Launches Battelle Early Childhood Assessment with Updated Data Validity

October 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments that provide insights to help elevate potential, announced today the official launch ... Read more

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321 Insight Announces Resources to Help K-12 Staff Navigate Stress, Trauma

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

An expert shares how to manage stress in the classroom and focus on mindfulness and positive thinking.

321 Insight, an organization empowering all school staff to meet the needs of today’s students, is releasing a content update ... Read more

Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?

Turnitin Turns On AI Writing Detection Capabilities for Educators and Institutions

How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs

How you can improve student performance with virtual tools

New Storybooks and Companion Stuffed Animals Support Children’s Mental Wellness

How plagiarism makes the literacy gap worse

How Minecraft and agriculture lead to an esports competition

Future techniques for schools to use today

Adopting new student support systems

Pivot Interactives Announces New Iris™ Technology to Increase Students’ Active Phenomena-Based Learning

10 cool AR and VR tools for the classroom

The new normal: Edtech techniques that will inspire learning

3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching

Unistellar Research: Got Questions About Outer Space? Forget Google—Just Ask Your Kids

When it comes to edtech, it’s not about the tools, but how you use them

ParentSquare Partners With Serent Capital for Significant Growth Investment

PresenceLearning Becomes New Corporate Partner of ASHA

5 immersive learning tools for the classroom

3 familiar tools that enable trauma-informed teaching

Facing the future through Future Ready

4 under-the-radar data points to track as schools reopen

4 ways our district finds educational opportunities during the pandemic

How to use VR for engaging art lessons

Riverside Insights Launches New CogAT® Interactive Dashboard to Champion Educational Equity

Resources and educational tools launched to support children’s mental health

Illuminate Education Partners with Turnitin to Provide Assessment Resources for Remote Learning

Can AR be the antidote to virtual classroom shortcomings?

Riverside Insights Launches Battelle Early Childhood Assessment with Updated Data Validity

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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