eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My children are assigned to watch online videos and answer questions about them in an online form. No doubt, this assigned screen time probably comes from a good place. I want my children to enjoy the challenges of learning, to take in multiple sources, and to ask good questions about everything they engage with.

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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

JUNE 10, 2020

To create a new plan, we balanced what we know about developmentally appropriate amounts of screen time with research on the importance of teacher directed instruction (particularly one paper with a title that should be on everyone’s mind as they plan distance learning: “Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work”).

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

As professors and K-12 teachers adjust to the sudden move to online teaching, one question keeps coming up: How much of class time should be done live—known in education parlance as “synchronous” teaching—and how much should be done so that students can do the work at their convenience—or “asynchronous” teaching.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

I can’t imagine a database that could better prepare students for history debates, research projects, and document-based questions than Issues & Controversies in History ,” said Andrew Gyory, Editor-in-Chief at Infobase. New features that support distance learning . New Educator Resources landing page.

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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 19, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, schools are implementing emergency distance learning plans to prepare for potential closures. LanSchool is offering complimentary LanSchool Air licenses as an online learning solution through July 1, 2020.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. Should they disclose that to students?

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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

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 students have questions or need support after hours, we can now take care of that.

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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.” That means evaluating the curriculum’s illustrations, questioning the story lines, looking at the narratives laid out and the lifestyles depicted to scan for bias. “It didn’t sit well with us.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We developed playlists to assist teachers in need of either a refresher or introduction to specific online learning tools like Google Classroom or to use tools like interactive white boards for distance learning. We develop playlists in OTIS and assign them to these staff members. Utilizing Zoom Features on an iPad.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

Distance Learning Strategies for Education Leaders, Part 1. Distance Learning Strategies for Education Leaders, Part 2. Distance Learning with Google Slides –from Alice Keeler. Big Questions. Date: March 17th, 2020. Date: March 20th, 2020. A short curated list of resources for teaching online: How-to.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The US History Interactive and World History Interactive programs create an active, inquiry-based learning environment that engages students by having them question, investigate, and explore history from multiple viewpoints.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Many of the nation’s schools are now closed—some indefinitely—leaving educators and communities with more questions than answers. And how can schools roll out effective remote learning plans in a short amount of time? We’ve got so many great questions about, what exactly constitutes being present for an online class?

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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

MAY 27, 2021

Many students and even some schools have pushed back against the practice , especially objecting to automated services that rely on algorithms that watch students via their webcam and look for suspicious patterns of behavior—sending clips of questionable moments to professors for later review.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Special educators know how to prioritize their students' learning in the equation of instruction; they know how to leverage resources and how to find teachable moments regardless of the circumstances. Yet the rapid transition to a new instructional territory called into question everything we thought we knew about our educational systems.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2020

Lessons of the Spring Distance Learning Scramble The spring scramble to homeschooling and remote learning shows that parents want and will pay for a better digital learning experience. Speaking from personal experience and as education technology “experts,” this year’s digital learning experience failed to impress.

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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. We’re not against tech, but the question is ‘How do we use it thoughtfully?’” That’s nuts. That’s nuts.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Wood leaves targeted feedback for several students who arrived at similar answers on this question. This has been extremely beneficial, especially during distance learning. Consider giving assignments back to your students with just highlights. Before, feedback and grading were limited and not very helpful.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. Tony Wan (March 16, 2020) General Questions Should schools close?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

When the pandemic made us pivot to distance learning, Jupiter was truly a god-send. They get their assignments, complete their work, submit their work and see their results—all in Jupiter. I can upload my video, create my questions and then connect everything to Jupiter. Bauermeister: First, I have to start with Jupiter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” Pedagogies for distance learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2018

We’re doing pretty complicated analytical work on everything from the kids’ scores to specific questions on our exams,” says BASIS.ed 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

In addition, Kiddom’s full suite of interactive question types makes it easy for students to demonstrate understanding in multiple ways. ? Coherence for Students: Students can view upcoming assignments on Kiddom’s timeline and have the ownership to work on them at their own pace.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The quality of online courses still varies drastically, and research shows there are major racial disparities in digital-learning outcomes. 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.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? 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. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Google Classroom is part of the broader Google Workspace for Education suite, offering a range of tools like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, all integrated to support learning in a seamless digital environment. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Hill conceded that while “it’s not sexy and is often bashed, without it, students can’t get their grades or find their assignments.” million students.

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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.

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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, What is your least favorite school-assigned book? 5.10, 6.10, 7.10, 8.10, 9-10.10, 11-12.10; CCRA.R.10; What does the term growth mindset mean to you?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? 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. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

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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. Absolutely!

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

There’s no question that virtual classroom discussions can approximate classroom discussions. Around the world, some are even producing the kind of learning moments, with focus and insights, that you’d see in sizzle reels for super expensive elite schools. What am I going to do with that information?

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