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. Teachers will continue to embrace AI for analyzing classroom data and grading tools.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

“In short, online learning is a delivery modality that supports mastery of content, regardless of how short or long a student has been in a seat,” explains Kerry Rice, a professor at Boise State University in Idaho who has studied effective distance learning at the K-12 level. “So Others are vague. That’s my number.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My children are assigned to watch online videos and answer questions about them in an online form. Their grades reflect their responses. No doubt, this assigned screen time probably comes from a good place. That’s because screens are where they are expected to access and complete their schoolwork and homework.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2020

6th Grade Social Science Teacher. She would come into my class about once a month, or as often as I wanted, and would help me recreate assignments so that the students can do them using their iPads. Related content: This visual arts teacher steps outside the box during distance learning. Danielle Carlisle.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2020

The difference two years ago was that we trained 100 percent of the teachers from PreK to grade 12 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal in Maryland, where we both work, in the science of teaching and learning—which helped our staff realize the schedule we were using did not align well with the most promising research on how students learn best.

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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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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

MARCH 2, 2021

A lack of access to connectivity and devices for distance learning, especially in low-income and under-resourced communities, has resulted in ELs being at a high risk for suffering from “COVID learning slide.” Classes were randomly assigned to one of the two programs.

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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

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

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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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

But in the tech-dependent era of distance and hybrid learning, clear and consistent communication—about grades, assessments, learning targets and a host of other school-related matters—may now be more important than ever. During the distance learning months, we did parent conferences over Zoom.

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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. But it also illuminates just how little value schoolwork has, from some students’ perspectives, except to feed a grade.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

When we decided that we’d be giving our sixth-grade students control over their own learning this year, our colleagues told us we were crazy. Last summer, we, along with other members of the sixth grade teaching staff at our school, adopted the Modern Classrooms model. Here’s how we do this in our own sixth grade classrooms.

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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. I wasn’t requiring teachers to include an instructional video or a voiceover audio for lessons,” says Boyle, who oversees about 450 students in grades 6-12. “No

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Before, feedback and grading were limited and not very helpful. There are math products that provide fully automated grading. It helps with grading but also understanding. It works well for all grade levels and math concepts. This has been extremely beneficial, especially during distance learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2020

PowerSchool announced its new Unified Insights Student Learning release , a first – of – its – kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can stay on track following the shift to distance learning. Th is release will help schools and districts to : .

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The content in question includes a first-grade language arts video lesson that shows an Acellus instructor teaching about the letter “G.” As with any distance learning program, teachers at the school level are also reviewing content before they are assigned, similarly to how textbooks are used for instruction.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

In our case, we’re asking teachers to give students two assignments, spread out over the week, so that they can get a check in and get a sense that students are following through. We’re really personalizing it for each individual school, and thinking about what’s appropriate also by grade span.

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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

APRIL 3, 2020

Yet, this week when I received my third-grade son’s packet to support remote learning while his school is closed, it had no information about COVID-19. They even recommend using distance learning strategies to ensure education continuity and remind schools to think about school meals.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2024

After all, students quickly spread the word on TikTok and other social media platforms that with a few simple prompts, a chatbot could write an essay or answer a homework assignment in ways that would be hard for teachers to detect. Many teachers at the event weren’t actively worried about being replaced by bots. I have that human connection.

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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. The second-grade teacher at Los Angeles Unified had been working at her dining room table for two weeks, but when she heard the closures would persist, she made a new plan.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

However, educators should make sure to translate the accommodations they’ve likely already made in the classroom into their distance learning plans, Del Tufo says. Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. The Power of Words (grade 3). Digital Drama Unplugged (grade 6).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

Coherence for Students: Students can view upcoming assignments on Kiddom’s timeline and have the ownership to work on them at their own pace. It puts students in the “driver’s seat” of their learning experience. ? Kendall Hunt has a 75-year history of providing innovative educational solutions.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Switching to the cloud allows schools to reallocate their limited resources towards teaching and learning. Through its pay-as-you-go model, the cloud offers school districts the flexibility and agility to scale up during peak times—like back-to-school season and end-of-grading periods—and scale down over breaks when server needs are low.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Machado had the student tell the story of the journey through an assignment and took the story to a local dentist’s office where his wife worked as a dental assistant. We have these meetings during each grading period throughout the year. I learned Spanish several years ago (started out with Rosetta Stone!!!)

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With online courses, virtual classrooms, and mobile learning apps, education becomes more accessible, reaching students in remote or underserved areas. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students. What is an example of edtech? Additionally, Kahoot!

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how mobile devices are proving to have a positive impact on K–12 learning. The video camera can be used for distance learning or teleconferencing ; the IR works with Windows Hello to support automatic logins using facial recognition in any light , and automatic logouts whenever authorized users leave the area.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Knowing the results of their efforts shortly after completing an assignment lets students know both when they have mastered a concept and where they need to do additional work. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

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. million students.

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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? The same principle holds true with online learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Study.com (formerly called Education-Portal) is a distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and more) aligned with popular textbooks. Lessons can be pushed out to the entire class or specific students. Things to know.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 7, 2025

Journal Writing Prompts Bell Ringers for a Full Year Editable Distance Learning By Tracee Orman Grades: 5th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts, Writing Standards: CCSS RI.5.1, Use growth mindset writing journal prompts to reinforce the value of perseverance, a positive attitude, and a reflective learning journey.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Knowing the results of their efforts shortly after completing an assignment lets students know both when they have mastered a concept and where they need to do additional work. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 27, 2025

When people hear online school, many immediately picture a child sitting alone, mindlessly clicking through assignments on a computer without real instruction, interaction, or depth. In a proper online school, licensed teachers lead the instruction, deliver the lessons, assign the work, and grade the assessments.

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