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8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online

Catlin Tucker

The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access.

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Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

Edsurge

While she had time to change her mindset and be intentional with how she added technology into her teaching, so many teachers have grappled with the rapid influx of technology since districts hastily adopted one-to-one programs in a scramble to offer distance learning solutions for students during the pandemic.

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How Online Education Went from Teaching Reform to Economic Necessity for Colleges

Edsurge

I received some of that largess 20 years ago in grants to launch virtual master’s degrees, among the very first in the nation, when I was dean of ”web-based distance learning” at Stevens Institute of Technology, a small New Jersey college perched on the Hudson. We were all tinkering with what worked and what didn’t.

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TCEA24 Roundup

eSchool News

Attendees can explore various flexible display solutions that enable educators to optimize wall space and utilize smart, functional mobile solutions such as Artome S1 with the PowerLite® 770F for active learning environments. To participate or learn more visit [link].

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How Automated Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. We’re also seeing significant improvements in grades. Chickering and Zelda F.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

Edsurge

More than two decades ago, when I was hired at Stevens Institute of Technology, as dean of web-based distance learning—a quaint title for what is now known as online learning—few tools were available to help faculty migrate their on-campus courses online. Forums often support peer-to-peer interaction.

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Should Online Courses Have Less Students, Why?

Faculty Focus

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. DOI: 10.1257/aer.p20161057 Burch, B. Quality Matters. link] Cacault, P. Hildebrand C.,