Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2020

Once distance learning had gone into effect, we heard from one educator who shared, “ My vision of finally having someone else take care of my own kids’ education, even virtually, was smashed to smithereens. We assert that educators’ emotions matter for five primary reasons: Emotions matter for attention, memory and learning.

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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. Middle schoolers, they warned us, are unable to work at their own pace because they lack academic fundamentals, intrinsic motivation and basic time management skills.

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Blended Learning Middle School Middle School Motivation 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

VR helps address two primary problems in language learning: motivation in older adults and engagement for younger learners. It provides social interactivity and connectivity that you can’t otherwise get out of distance learning. What would you tell educators who are interested in trying VR for language learning?

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Languages Language English Motivation 210

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. But in addition to being an important outcome, learner agency may also be an undervalued resource for schools, especially when they have less control over how to structure students’ time and attention.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

For its students, Higher Ground began implementing distance learning, which the organization had been preparing for since February. Part of what was motivating staff and motivating me is what our children need psychologically, not just that they need someone to babysit them,” Girn says. But they also need to be engaged.

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Motivation Distance Learning Attention Participation 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2023

Personally, I have gained an incredible sense of purpose over the last year and that motivates me a great deal. For example, we added more K-2 teachers to decrease the student-to-teacher ratio for our youngest students who spent their earliest years in distance learning. In 2021, U.S.

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Counselling Teachers Schools Middle School 200

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Families are making choices about what to prioritize during distance learning while navigating unique demands of work, family and health. At the end of the day we can make constructive choices about our practice, building from student needs, requirements and the affordances and challenges of distance learning strategies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This interactive technology fosters a collaborative and participatory learning environment. Additionally, technology in education in 2024 has expanded the possibilities for distance learning. This has become especially crucial during times of disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, where remote learning became a necessity.

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Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 280

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for schools—how to keep kids’ attention. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment.

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Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Individualized and personalized attention is paramount in online courses, because it is more difficult for instructors to gauge student engagement and understanding. Smaller class sizes can help ensure that each learner gets the attention they need. 2016, Fischer et al. DOI: 10.1257/aer.p20161057 Burch, B. Quality Matters.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 114

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely. Technology revolutionizes education by offering interactive, adaptive, and collaborative learning experiences. Technology facilitates personalized learning experiences.

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Technology Learning Styles Learning Students 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Individualized and personalized attention is paramount in online courses, because it is more difficult for instructors to gauge student engagement and understanding. Smaller class sizes can help ensure that each learner gets the attention they need. 2016, Fischer et al. DOI: 10.1257/aer.p20161057 Burch, B. Quality Matters.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 93

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

I had to choose, a lot of the time, which thing I was gonna focus on—and sometimes the struggle needed more of my attention. But even though she had the technology part down, Levy realized that other components of teaching—such as motivating students and maintaining relationships—were difficult to control from a distance. “I

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