eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Edgenuity highlights schools, districts implementing blended learning. As schools and districts try to better meet the needs of students with different learning styles, blended learning programs are becoming increasingly popular. Serves approximately 1,600 students in grades K-12 across 4 schools.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Note : This station rotation series pictured above is designed for a 6th grade English Language Arts class. Organize and edit all of the documents your students will need and decide what you will use as evidence of learning (e.g., Create an overview of the rotations with links to resources and documents.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

As the number of cases of COVID-19 multiplies and the duration of school closures increases, school districts are struggling with the feasibility of providing students with online learning opportunities. Related Content: eSchool News Online and Blended Learning Guide.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person learning. Also, some districts have decided to keep an online option open for students who choose that method.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2020

With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five years, we at the Christensen Institute have been collecting data on blended-learning schools from around the world. Khan Academy.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

A third-grade teacher might present students with six words, whereas a tenth-grade teacher might present 15-20 words. I modeled this strategy with my teacher candidates hoping that they will use it to drive deeper learning. Looking for simple yet powerful strategies designed to drive deeper learning?

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2017

Grading papers is still a daunting teaching duty. While reminding students to turn-in assignments is not an easy task, online blended learning platforms are increasingly popular, especially in urban schools. How can teachers use an online blending learning platform efficiently in the classroom?

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

For the better part of a decade, many schools have been implementing blended learning models that integrate online learning with brick-and-mortar instruction to rethink time, space and staffing. Flipped Classroom: Making the most of independent and in-class learning Flipped Classroom model.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2018

Online learning has transformed contemporary education. It has opened the doors for students to digest information in an entirely new way, learn on their own time and at their own pace, and do it all in the comfort of their own home. On our journey from virtual to blended, we learned three important lessons.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 7, 2016

When I work with school districts shifting to blended learning, I often train teachers on the station rotation model and the flipped classroom. Both of these strategies for blending face-to-face and online learning work well for teachers in a traditional school setting.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 20, 2015

My interest in blended learning and weaving together learning mediums to include both in-class and online learning was in part driven by my desire to create smaller student-centered learning communities in my classroom. How many devices are needed for the online learning stations?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. ” When I say “less,” I am not suggesting that students learn less—quite the opposite.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Katie Novak to write a follow-up to our book UDL and Blended Learning. In our second book, UDL and Blended Learning 2: Shifting to Sustainable Student-led Workflows (coming out in spring 2022), we tackle 10 unsustainable teacher-led workflows. Want to learn more about blended learning and UDL?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

However, if students learning online are trapped in virtually conferencing sessions for most of their school day or required to join a physical class virtually and follow along with what is happening there, they have lost the flexibility and agency over time, place, and pace that makes online learning effective.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Student agency, or a students’ ability to make key decisions about their learning experience, is an essential aspect of blended learning. Choice boards fall within the umbrella of blended learning when we combine active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline.

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2022

Most began the school year with mask mandates, and many quarantined entire classes or grades due to COVID-19 outbreaks, but schools remained open and students filled classrooms. The fact remains that learning is forever changed. How are teachers blending and personalizing learning in post-pandemic education settings?

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

In my research on teacher engagement in blended learning environments, the participants in my study credited their one-on-one and small group interactions as the most important factor in helping them to develop strong relationships with students. Relationships require maintenance.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas. The members of the PLC determine the focus of their inquiry and learning. First, if teachers experience the power of the 5Es instructional model for their professional learning, they are more likely to use it to design student-centered inquiry.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2016

Successful online and blended learning programs in a recent survey are those that prioritized better teacher-student relationships, used an online curriculum as a primary instructional source, and used a combination of in-person and virtual instructional support.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Online learning is critical for connecting students to opportunities Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? So, our school has been offering them courses from VHS Learning in grades 9 and 10. We provide onsite support as students take their courses online.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities. The sky’s the limit.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.), Resources Blended Learning Models.

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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.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

Read it now: The blended learning models that can help schools reopen. States are creating plans for fall as many wonder how COVID-19 has impacted learning as we know it. eSN managing editor Laura Ascione gives five predictions for the post-COVID learning. Read it now: 5 predictions for post-COVID learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

On day one of math class, about one-third of school students are ready to master grade-level standards while others aren’t yet able to complete basic skills. Indeed, it’s not uncommon that students’ abilities span not just one grade level, but several grade levels.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Achieve3000 offers innovative new ways to empower blended learning and accelerate student literacy gains through differentiated instruction in the 2016-2017 school year. KidBizBoost®, TeenBizBoost®, and EmpowerBoost® for Tier 2 and 3 Response to Intervention and special education in grades two through 12.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended learning models , UDL , and student-led instructional strategies. Blended learning models are designed to shift control over key elements of the learning experience (e.g.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). Blended learning overcomes this limitation by reducing the need for homework, and provides course content to students via the internet.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. Robert McClure, Chairman of Gwinnett County Board of Education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Nevertheless, before moving into a home-schooled environment during the 10 th grade, I attended Orthodox Jewish schools in Los Angeles, with the most recent being Harkham-GAON Academy. We did our secular studies online and our Judaic classes in a traditional format. When I was in 10 th grade, the school used VHS for secular studies.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

Brick to Click Learning The gist: The school district will begin the academic year with traditional, in-person classes, but will have planned and prepared for an outbreak that causes the school community to transition swiftly to distance learning. All academic content will be taught online for the duration of the school year.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

And while core course content is often housed on the district’s internal learning management system (LMS), the extracurricular content—advanced placement (AP), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), honors, homeschool, and blended learning content—must also be factored into the equation. Hiring help.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2018

With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five years, we at the Christensen Institute have been collecting data on blended-learning schools from around the world.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

During a time when many kindergarten through 12th grade education leaders are facing many challenges, including teacher shortages , declining math and reading scores , funding issues, student mental health , and more, it’s critical that superintendents maximize their resources.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

For these reasons, developing a successful online learning program isn’t easy. A quality online learning program can help districts achieve their goals and do more with less. Simply put, online courses give students more choice and schools more flexibility. Are the courses instructor-led or self-paced?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 1 provides targeted instruction based on each group’s needs: Group 1 (Below Grade Level): Students work on identifying key details in a simplified fable with additional visual supports. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The rise of collaborative learning environments within hybrid and blended learning models is another notable development in K-12 technology trends. Online collaboration tools and platforms let students work together seamlessly, helping them build teamwork and communication skills that are essential for the future.

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