Dennis Pierce, Author at eSchool News

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The former editor of eSchool News, Dennis Pierce is now a freelance writer. He has spent the last 20 years as an education journalist covering issues such as national policy, school reform, and educational technology. Dennis has taught high school English, math, and SAT prep. He graduated cum laude from Yale University. He welcomes comments at dennisp@eschoolmedia.com.

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…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How to ensure digital equity in online testing

December 7, 2022July 6, 2022 by Dennis Pierce

If educators aren’t paying attention to digital equity, the integrity of online exam results could be called into question

As more high-stakes exams transition to an all-digital format, experts warn that students who are not as digitally literate as their peers could be placed at a disadvantage.

Digital Innovation

‘Digital skills gap’ threatens innovation

December 7, 2022May 30, 2022 by Dennis Pierce

Amid rapid workforce changes, schools need to reexamine instruction and address the alarming--and growing--digital skills gap.

The skills required for success in the new economy were already changing. Now, COVID has sped up these changes dramatically.

COVID-19 Update

Here’s the biggest mistake educators make with remote learning

January 7, 2021December 30, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

Education thought leader Alan November isn’t shy about discussing what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction during the…

District Management

5 ways to create a community of learners

August 27, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

Relationships are the foundation of learning. When students feel connected to their teacher and their peers, they’re more likely to thrive. How can teachers forge these connections within…

SEL & Well-Being

Teachers need emotional support this school year

August 20, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

At Hicks Canyon Elementary School in Orange County, Calif., students have been learning with digital devices since the Tustin Unified School District went 1:1 six years ago —…

District Management

Is it time to retire letter grades?

November 20, 2020July 23, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly disruptive to education, hindering instruction and other services for thousands — perhaps millions — of K-12 students across the United States. But…

District Management

Here’s why cyber security experts are concerned about remote learning

July 16, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned schools about an increase in ransomware attacks during the pandemic, with attackers ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

How to ensure home broadband access for every student

December 5, 2022July 9, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

When the coronavirus pandemic forced students into remote learning this past spring, many telecommunications companies stepped up to offer free or deeply discounted home broadband access to families…

District Management

How to make remote learning easily accessible

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

When school starts again in the fall, it’s likely that a significant number of students will still be learning remotely. To make classrooms less crowded and prevent the…

SEL & Well-Being

Teachers need emotional support, too

June 25, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

At Hicks Canyon Elementary School in Orange County, Calif., students have been learning with digital devices since the Tustin Unified School District went 1:1 six years ago —…

COVID-19 Update

5 strategies for independent learning

June 18, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

Fifth-grade teacher Kim Voge has had students literally beg her to give them more writing assignments. As Jon Corippo, chief learning officer for the nonprofit group Computer-Using Educators…

Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?

How to ensure digital equity in online testing

‘Digital skills gap’ threatens innovation

Here’s the biggest mistake educators make with remote learning

5 ways to create a community of learners

Teachers need emotional support this school year

Is it time to retire letter grades?

Here’s why cyber security experts are concerned about remote learning

How to ensure home broadband access for every student

How to make remote learning easily accessible

Teachers need emotional support, too

5 strategies for independent learning

In the Footsteps of History Announces Their Newest Immersive Learning Game

Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

The National Center on Intensive Intervention Adds Classworks® Evidence-Based Reading Intervention to Academic Interventions Tools Chart

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