eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

IXL is an approved blended learning program for the Texas Education Agency’s Math Innovation Zones (MIZ) initiative, which aims to improve learning outcomes in math by preparing students for success in Algebra I. The IXL family of products also includes Education.com , ABCya and Vocabulary.com.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. What questions do they have?

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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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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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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. His time as a blended learning instructor in Taos, N.M., By far, the biggest question Boyle’s teachers have had is about assessments.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Conducting distance education courses synchronously over a video conferencing network is not, relatively speaking, a new technology. During Fall 2016, CAC is delivering 89 courses over ITV, according to Deanna Broking, coordinator at CAC’s Distance Learning and Services department. Is there a Big Brother concern, they ask.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. You can see how they learn: Are they doing their homework? Taking notes?

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2017

Greg Toppo: That’s a good question. I don’t want to be making a blanket statement about all distance learning. They’re going to have to figure out all these solutions in terms of rural wifi and like you say, all these other infrastructure questions. Where do trends like personalized learning and blended learning fit in?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. You can see how they learn: Are they doing their homework? Taking notes?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 27, 2025

They collaborate with classmates across distances, learning how to work with diverse teams, a skill that mirrors the realities of the modern, global workplace. Virtual charter schools, private online academies, and blended learning programs have been thriving since the early 2000s. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 9, 2023

Faculty and pedagogists alike have been aware of the illness and many attempted to replace the traditional lecture with some alternative learning approaches which have been housed under various buzzwords such as “flipped classroom” (Milman, 2012), “experiential learning” (Wurdinger, 2005), and “blended learning” (Pavla, 2014).

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