Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2020

In our old schedule, classes weren’t long enough for deep learning, our students were cognitively overloaded and nightly homework for every class raised anxiety and put pressure on sleep. This blended approach was the basis of the schedule in the Distance Learning Plan we developed. But how did we use the time?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2020

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on from this past spring, it’s that distance learning is challenging. Distance teaching also shone a light on problematic practices that were never effective in person, either. Distance learning isn’t simply about keeping kids busy or filling their minds with academic content.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

It was really in the ‘80s and the ‘90s that the first satellite distance learning programs came up,” she adds, meaning students could sit in classrooms connected via interactive satellite TV. Then the professor can either respond to each video with feedback or ask the students to post video responses to each other.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here’s what they had to say: As many school districts remain virtual or use a hybrid model, teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed in a distance learning environment, but at some point they will hit a wall and need help. Tara Ketner, Director of Client Success, Aperture Education.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Because of the increased Zoom requirements I don’t even have time to give feedback,” says Vinson, a teacher at a large private international school who asked to be identified by a variation of her name to protect her job security. In online classrooms time is variable, while the learning is constant.” That’s my number.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

When our school buildings closed, districts and teachers were tasked with creating remote learning plans for their students. And we learned quickly that barriers to fruitful distance learning were greater for some students than others. First, educators had to rethink infrastructure. It’s a lot bigger now.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

This online learning model doesn’t work for every child, but it is right for some. And as schools plan to reopen this fall, leaders should use this time to create high-quality distance learning options that could transform teaching and learning for the better.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content. This lack of relevance can make assessments feel like an obstacle rather than a learning opportunity. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

But since our site has been using Jupiter and their communication tools for years, our communication during distance learning was seamless. During the distance learning months, we did parent conferences over Zoom. If a parent is signed in to Jupiter, they have access to the grades, all assignments and the homework.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This means that schools can provide instant access to assigned titles as ebooks and audiobooks for in-class and distance learning for all students. The newest Sora feature is the On-Demand Class Set, which allows schools to purchase the right number of books for students in an assigned module or unit.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2020

Carolina Kits | 3D® FLEX programs for remote learning are available now and are a full-year lab program for either high school biology or chemistry, intended to complement the classroom teacher’s curriculum and instruction. The teacher controls the digital resources and assigns them as suggested in the lesson plans or as students progress.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Once it was determined by my school district that we were continuing with distance learning when the school year started in 2020, there was a flurry of activity from our district in an attempt to create some type of training for teachers, many who were winging it in the Spring 2020 semester. What did one do? SEL Component.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

While it may seem logical for teachers and professors to clearly disclose when they use AI to develop instructional materials, just as they are asking students to do in assignments, Watkins points out that it’s not as simple as it might seem. She imagines teachers might use AI in the same way to create assignments or lesson plans. “No

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Share assignments digitally; ? Communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions; ? Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ? MMSD’s investment will provide its teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum to: ?

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2020

This allows teachers to utilize OUR’s high-quality core digital curriculum on a platform that allows them to share assignments digitally, communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions. Learning can’t wait. At Kiddom, we are committed to helping teachers and learners succeed.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Across the region, schools have moved classrooms to the cloud in what’s become a massive experiment in distance learning, impacting local and international schools alike. However, teachers can run the risk of assigning too much work or feeling pressured to spend too much of their time connecting with students. Well, sort of.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. Many teachers watched their students brush off assignments and disappear from class. Benefits to student engagement and learning Bragg shares his classroom with dozens of other teachers: his own students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

When the pandemic made us pivot to distance learning, Jupiter was truly a god-send. I can assess and provide feedback all through Jupiter. I can assess and provide feedback all through Jupiter. They get their assignments, complete their work, submit their work and see their results—all in Jupiter.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Families are making choices about what to prioritize during distance learning while navigating unique demands of work, family and health. search, open, download, read and listen) digital content and complete assigned work tasks for review.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

They highlight the philosophies we use to determine teacher assignments and course offerings. Sharing their experiences with one another enriches their understanding of how their students learn and what they need to succeed. They reflect the tough compromises that sometimes come at the intersection of aspiration and operation.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

During the first week of distance learning, she tried sitting, but her feet swelled up. A lot of things feel more draining and take longer to do, [such as] giving students feedback on work digitally versus in person.” Roshan is a proponent of using technology to support teaching and learning, but she recognizes its shortcomings.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

To offset students’ feelings of being “the only one” and to help develop feelings of connection, instructors in online courses may make use of strategies such as personal online introductions by faculty and students, discussion assignments, group projects, occasional video lectures, and Zoom office hours. Is anyone there?”

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2018

-based 21st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS), teachers and administrators rely on learning tools such as Edmentum’s Study Island , Blackboard Collaborate and Moodle to identify student needs and trends. It also helps us differentiate assignments. It helps with grouping students so we can make recommendations and move their path.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

The partnership will provide teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum on Kiddom’s platform to share assignments digitally, communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions, while prioritizing student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Tests are graded by machine learning, allowing students to receive feedback immediately online, and allowing teachers to complete grading a class assignment in less than 30 minutes versus an average of five hours.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

They provide a choice for parents and students dissatisfied with their assigned public schools. Homeschooling, on the other hand, offers the utmost flexibility, allowing learning to be fully individualized and paced to a student’s specific needs. Online and distance learning programs have also gained traction.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

EdSurge: Di, I'd love to start off with referencing some of the research that you've done in this space around how distance learning students need additional support. Can you explain some of those findings around where online learning has fallen short in some cases?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online assessments provide instant feedback, allowing for timely adjustments and supporting continuous improvement. Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely. Technology revolutionizes education by offering interactive, adaptive, and collaborative learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). Regular Feedback: Providing timely and constructive feedback helps students stay on track and improve their performance.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). Regular Feedback: Providing timely and constructive feedback helps students stay on track and improve their performance.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2020

They logged into a learning management system, which displays personal profile information, homework assignments and professor office hours. Originally, the company’s distance-learning technology was designed to transmit live broadcasts from a studio in the U.S.,

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