eSchool News

MAY 29, 2020

During a recent edLeader Panel , the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In the first four months of the pandemic, five major trends were observed in terms of licensing and reuse of copyrighted content: Print photocopying vastly increased as students lost access to materials in the classroom. Online learning platforms and other edtech tools gained traction. More assessments moved online.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes and gives teachers a chance to set their own schedules. However, some parents and teachers are worried about the social growth of students who are learning remotely. Hosting a virtual party is a great way to build social skills during online learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As education leaders move forward with plans for what learning will look like “after COVID,” they must consider how to advance equity and access for the nation’s most marginalized student groups. “Issues of equity and access are fundamentally human issues,” Williams said.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2021

British Columbia-based Q Academy, a pioneer in tech-focused education, taps into online learning with the soft-launching of Q Academy Kids (QA Kids), a coding and design platform for young people.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

As the number of cases of COVID-19 multiplies and the duration of school closures increases, school districts are struggling with the feasibility of providing students with online learning opportunities. Related Content: eSchool News Online and Blended Learning Guide.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2019

As a high school principal at an international school, I want students to successful and well supported if they journey into online learning. Our students in grades 11 and 12 can take online classes for the IB Diploma Program (DP), and we partner with The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.)

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

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 providing other important aspects of equity, including an education that prepares the students for 21st century careers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Partnering with an experienced provider to offer high-quality online learning is one way traditional schools can give students more options—and it’s an important strategy for attracting and retaining families. Choices in modality Although some students fell behind during the shift to remote learning, others thrived.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Over the coming weeks, students, teachers and caregivers alike have adjusted to the modern-day classroom – many of which consist of a full or hybrid online learning model. Related content: Why security experts are concerned about online learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Until all students are treated equally and given access to similar educational resources, we have little chance of achieving equality in K-12 schools. Related content: 5 things you don’t know about online learning. How online learning promotes equality and equity in schools.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2023

Without further ado, here’s how pre- and post-Covid education differs and how online classes changed. Before Covid Online education wasn’t introduced during the pandemic. In fact, online learning classes have been a thing for a while now.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2021

One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

Over the past two years, education systems across the nation have been challenged with oscillating shifts, from classroom learning to remote and online learning, and even hybrid approaches, due to COVID-19 precautions and responsiveness.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

Until all students are treated equally and given access to similar educational resources, we have little chance of achieving equality in K-12 schools. Related content: 5 things you don’t know about online learning. How online learning promotes equality and equity in schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

We had just four days to transition to online learning, help our families through the transition, and also provide a sense of normalcy for our students. With about 27 percent of our student body learning online, we’ve had to make some adjustments to accommodate our more diverse learning styles.

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2021

Is the prevailing takeaway from this brutal, oppressive year a shared aversion toward online learning? We need to proactively identify the ways in which remote learning can serve students just as well, if not better, than in-person experiences. That should give us all pause. That would’ve been nearly impossible.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2025

How online learning can help The more career pathways that students can explore in high school, the greater the likelihood theyll find an option that appeals to them. Online learning can help expose students to a much richer array of career options than schools can provide by themselves.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Physical Action.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2024

Cloud security boosts online learning by protecting student data while they share their thoughts and submit their assignments. But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. Why Cloud-Based Incident Response?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When the district’s schools were forced to transition to online learning in March 2020, access to devices was paramount. While the dream was to eventually become 1:1, that reality was a ways off pre-pandemic, Tracy explains. All the schools worked together to pool available laptops and iPads.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments. Provide students with meaningful choices in the rotation to remove potential barriers that might make it challenging for all students to access the content.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I want to explore the principle of representation, which is focused on providing students with access to multiple ways of experiencing or receiving information. That way, students can engage with information in a format that appeals to or is more accessible for them. Click here to access instructions.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

This approach to designing a choice board for peer feedback gives students agency and choice while providing the necessary scaffolding to make this activity accessible. Each option in the choice board could be composed of fill-in-the-blank statements that students complete. Assignment Checklist.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Success in online learning vs. classroom learning depends on various factors Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question, “Should online learning should replace classroom learning?”

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Consider reorganizing your documents by topic, unit, skill set, or time period and color-code them for easy access. Amy is a Google certified educator adept at designing engaging, student-centered digital curriculum and learning opportunities. This can be a tedious task, so I recommend doing it in small bursts with frequent breaks. .

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. But there are many, many, many more kids who, if we’re just focused on ‘access,’ we’re ignoring.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

students working in the classroom or meeting online for a video conference session. Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. Students can access content, resources, and activities at a specific time and location. Students can control the time, place, and pace of their learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 7, 2016

Both of these strategies for blending face-to-face and online learning work well for teachers in a traditional school setting. Students rotate around the classroom to different learning stations. For this to be considered a blended learning model, at least, one station must be an online learning station.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

But many factors go into a family’s decision to learn virtually or in person. For example, some students have found their niche in online learning, while…

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 23, 2021

If you missed the live show, you can access the recorded webinar. For teachers who want more support developing their blended learning and online learning skills to feel more confident teaching online, in-class, on a hybrid schedule, or in a concurrent classroom, I have two self-paced courses available !

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms are a relatively new addition to our students’ learning landscape, so we cannot assume they will be immediately comfortable speaking up in a breakout room. There may be anxiety associated with engaging in a breakout room, especially in the early stages of navigating online learning. for a unit or text.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

On the other end of the spectrum are models, like the a la cart and enriched virtual models, that rely heavily on online learning as the driver of instruction and learning happens primarily online. Students are most likely to hit a bump or need support when applying what they are learning.

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