article thumbnail

In Elementary School, Many Teachers Have a Shaky Grasp of Math. Can Preparation Programs Change That?

Edsurge

The list of explanations ranges from a math-avoidant culture to schools difficulties hiring and keeping talented teachers, a job that seems to have become harder postpandemic. But certainly, it seems like teachers arent being set up for success. That has consequences.

article thumbnail

UTAH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE MODEL FOR EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

eSchool News

Our partnership with ASU Prep Digital brought us a world-class online curriculum and professional training for our teachers that has made all the difference. At Juan Diego, every class is now a blended online learning class.”. In many ways, the blended-learning online classes look and feel like other classes offered at Juan Diego.

Education 286
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Online Teaching Is Improving In-Person Instruction on Campus

Edsurge

Teachers who aren’t thinking about the variety of ways there are to teach aren’t thinking about their full capacity.” Faculty who say, ‘I only teach on campus,’ are doing themselves a disservice.

Teaching 218
article thumbnail

?Online Courses Shouldn’t Use Remote Proctoring Tools. Here’s Why.

Edsurge

Rather than spending most of my time time helping people become better online teachers, I have been figuring out how to meet two competing objectives: increase online course offerings and avoid adopting an online proctoring system. Thoughts about online proctoring have been taking up more of my time and energy than I’d like to admit.

Exams 167
article thumbnail

What Faculty Need to Know About ‘Learner Experience Design’

Edsurge

In a recent article on EdSurge George Siemens notes that while adaptive technology in large online or blended courses make learning more efficient, they’re perpetuating an outdated form of learning. Participating as a student in an online course makes you a better online teacher—whether those experiences were good or bad.

article thumbnail

Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

Edsurge

That’s why Rhoads argues that institutions should invest in making courses more flexible rather than just leave the work to those teaching the courses. HyFlex is not the only way to make courses flexible, however.

Teaching 206
article thumbnail

K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. Teachers can track each student’s progress in real-time, allowing for immediate interventions and support. This personalized approach enhances understanding and accommodates individual needs.