Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

Unfortunately, for many schools and districts, the need for digital services and software to support basic communication between teachers, parents and students across the digital divide is one that is often overlooked and underfunded. Previous estimates peg the total shortfall for K-12 education to be at least $200 billion.

Communication 150

Communication Schools Distance Learning Internet 150

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

All four scenarios laid out in the New America guide are predicated on the idea that distance learning will, in some way, be folded into every school’s plans for the coming year. Also underpinning these various scenarios is the critical need for professional learning and development over the summer.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Blended Learning Local Government Schools 218

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their classroom, community, or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. AVer Information Inc.,

STEM 323

STEM Distance Learning Science Participation 323

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. before turning to Which technology tools will help me accomplish my goals?

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Teaching Multiple Choice Questions Math 218

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

When our school buildings closed, districts and teachers were tasked with creating remote learning plans for their students. And we learned quickly that barriers to fruitful distance learning were greater for some students than others. First, educators had to rethink infrastructure. It’s a lot bigger now.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Registration is now available for courses designed to help educators address learning challenges in remote instruction, explore education technology tools and develop both synchronous and asynchronous instruction for learners. To learn more about Verizon’s Digital Inclusion efforts, visit CitizenVerizon.com.

Education 264

Education STEM Internet Hybrid Learning 264

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Special educators shared that they were overwhelmed last spring with the demands and expectations of implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs during distance learning. Colleagues played a key role in supporting each other to best serve their students.

Special Education 218

Special Education Distance Learning Education Communication 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Without ClassLink, Benigni imagines the quick switch to remote learning would have been chaotic. Dr. Mark Benigni "Our students were struggling with not coming to school every day, embracing distance learning and not seeing their teacher every day. Webinars from The Learning Counsel and Imagine Learning.

Distance Learning 187

Distance Learning Learning Schools Counselling 187

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2020

Over in Massachusetts, Becky Csizmesia, who was teaching music to elementary students at Silvia Elementary when schools closed, had a similar problem with communication apps. At least, she adds, the district has settled on a single communication app: Remind.) I don’t think what we did last spring was really remote or distance learning.

Distance Learning 215

Distance Learning Coaching Middle School Middle School 215

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2021

Education technology has exploded in the last decade. And with the onset of COVID-19, technology integration in schools has only accelerated. We are not short on technology products or solutions. EdSurge: What are the main technology needs that you’re seeing for remote learning right now?

Teaching 200

Teaching Hybrid Learning Learning Communication 200

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

Before they can think about welcoming back students, schools will need to prepare for the new year with tighter budgets and a better way to support distance learning, among other seemingly endless questions. School leaders will need ongoing, comprehensive access to results in order to monitor progress.

Distance Learning 186

Distance Learning Schools Evaluation Hybrid Learning 186

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

This is the first of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The necessary and rapid move to distance learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been disabling for our education system.

Disabilities 213

Disabilities Distance Learning Special Education Students 213

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

With OTIS for educators, you are paired with a PD Specialist who will conduct a needs assessment in order to identify instructional goals, inventory your current technology, discuss your initiatives and curate PD content that aligns with your objectives. Five Free Distance Learning PD Sessions.

Culture 175

Culture Distance Learning Communication Lecturing 175

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we continue to recover from the impacts of COVID learning disruptions, parent communication and engagement will continue to be a strategic imperative for all schools. Parents have become used to increased information and communication from schools. Most importantly, ongoing, meaningful school-home communication is paramount.

Coaching 333

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 333

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

For example, an educator may decide to skip a disclosure when they do something like use a chatbot to improve the draft of a text or slide, but they may want to make it clear if they use AI to do something like help grade assignments. San Antonio College.

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 tech innovation is driving a paradigm shift in education, embracing interactive tools, personalized learning, and digital resources to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the evolving global landscape. What are the educational technology trends in 2024? How has technology impacted K-12 education?

Learning Styles 280

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 280

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new advances in education technology.

STEM 245

STEM English Achievement Distance Learning 245

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Richards : One of the most important things, especially in initial communications, is to give a clear sense of when to expect the next communication. When you don’t have these regular physical movement touch points, people really want to have a sense of when they can expect the next official communication with next steps.

Teaching 204

Teaching Distance Learning Schools Internet 204

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In distance learning, the way you dress, walk or project your voice aren’t as relevant. But personal leadership—setting an example, in your own person, of how you want your community to be—is as important as ever. We don’t want to overwhelm people, but when you go virtual,” says Cady, “err on the side of over-communication.

Schools 218

Schools Communication Middle School Middle School 218

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

But education students still need to work on lesson plans, and kids still need summer activities. The National Council on Teacher Quality, a think tank that evaluates teacher preparation programs, doesn’t collect data related to remote learning or online education, says its director of strategic communications.

Teachers 216

Teachers Education Blended Learning STEM 216

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

However, educators should make sure to translate the accommodations they’ve likely already made in the classroom into their distance learning plans, Del Tufo says. Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. We Are Civil Communicators (grade 12).

Schools 171

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 171

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

A popular communication and collaboration tool for K-12 teachers that’s been around for more than a decade is closing for good. In 2018, the company was acquired by the China-based NetDragon Websoft , which led to speculation that the deal could mark the decline of standalone education companies offering free services.

Distance Learning 167

Distance Learning Testing Communication Questions 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It makes me a better teacher and helps me communicate better to my students. All of my colleagues are focusing on this communication about math, and Free Math supports this. This has been extremely beneficial, especially during distance learning. I now see where the common challenges and gaps are.

Feedback 195

Feedback Math Teachers Students 195

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Internet access might be available to a student but is inadequate for distance learning if they cannot stream video without interruption. Funds were allocated to districts based on Federal Communications Commission data of homes without broadband access and the districts’ population of students receiving free or reduced lunch.

Hybrid Learning 205

Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Internet Accessibility 205

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

Among the new colleges Science Interactive has served, some already planned to introduce distance-learning options for students, while others only explored the option after their campus shut down, Loomer says. The company has not implemented COVID-19-related discounts but has offered some digital options for free.

Science 187

Science Distance Learning Disabilities Accessibility 187

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2020

Their site includes curriculum, project-based learning ideas, independent activities, parent tools, sample schedules, live classes and events—in effect, a full ecosystem for remote learning. However, a few educational pioneers are seizing on this moment to create something entirely new.

Education 195

Education Distance Learning High School High School 195

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

We are approaching the two month mark since schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, and we are now entering a new phase in the learning process. Despite an optimistic start, educators and students alike are realizing that remote learning is not all that it’s cracked up to be.

Motivation 218

Motivation Grades Students Essay 218

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2020

The focus was on providing a normalizing routine for children who had been recently uprooted from their home and communicating urgent public health information and training. They even recommend using distance learning strategies to ensure education continuity and remind schools to think about school meals.

Education 218

Education Distance Learning Math Activities 218

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Nonetheless, the core principles of the model are immensely relevant for both part-time and full-time distance learning during the pandemic. It essentially asks: What activities are best for independent learning versus learning together?

Blended Learning 216

Blended Learning Learning Schools Quizzes 216

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Educators shared feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the constantly changing protocols and decisions around them. Yet, they simultaneously became more connected with colleagues and families than ever before, creating opportunities for new ways to communicate and check in with students and families.

Education 218

Education Intelligence Counselling Peer Review 218

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

In the last six weeks, I’ve spoken with educators and parents all over the country, conducting virtual workshops to help parents, teachers and administrators manage this new reality. Even those who are excited about distance learning have understandable concerns about the amount of screen time kids are experiencing these days.

Distance Learning 217

Distance Learning Communication Middle School Middle School 217

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, announced it is partnering with Analytic Measures Inc. Strong reading skills are the bedrock of any young student’s education, and it’s difficult to succeed in other core areas without that foundation.

Reading 178

Reading Intelligence Testing Distance Learning 178

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The Learning Policy Institute calculates the cost of distance learning at about $500 per student for a total of $3.7 How vendors and programs embed parent and family engagement into remote learning technology and plans may be an important differentiator in the coming years. billion for all public schools, at least.

Secondary Education 167

Secondary Education Internet Distance Learning STEM 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That passion carried through to his university studies, where he majored in Communications with a sharp focus on media. But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination.

Language 210

Language Languages English Motivation 210

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Communications with student-level data tied to outcomes feel relevant and actionable to families.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Storytelling Tools: Platforms like StoryJumper or Book Creator enable students to create and share digital stories, enhancing literacy skills, creativity, and digital communication abilities. Coding programs and robotics kits introduce hands-on learning, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the future.

Technology 130

Technology Learning Styles Learning Students 130

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2020

Already, in response to its recent call for donations, Khan Academy has received at least $3 million in grants from AT&T , Bank of America, Google.org’s Distance Learning Fund and Norvartis to support its efforts. Dozens of other educational companies have also seen a spike in usage.

Education 191

Education Exams Distance Learning Testing 191