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. Distance learning isn’t simply about keeping kids busy or filling their minds with academic content.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

With prolonged distance learning further disrupting students’ school routines and increasing social isolation, it is more important than ever to help children develop the life skills to enable them to feel better about themselves and calmly resolve issues,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

When we returned to the classroom after the challenges of navigating distance learning during COVID, many students had built a wall up as distance learners. Most importantly, ongoing, meaningful school-home communication is paramount. –Joy Smithson, Ph.D., Data Scientist, SchoolStatus.

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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 285

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

As IT Director for 22 years, Vicki has overseen a complete BYOD implementation and a school-wide distance learning program with a 99% attendance rate and zero lost instructional days. As a LEGO Education Ambassador, she champions learning through play, inspiring creativity and critical thinking in students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

When the pandemic made us pivot to distance learning, Jupiter was truly a god-send. I like tools where students can use critical thinking and content knowledge to help create questions. Bauermeister: First, I have to start with Jupiter. I have been a user now for 10 years. Our district fully adopted it three years ago.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources. Online platforms provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, and distance learning, expanding educational horizons beyond the classroom.

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Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Michelle Mardiney, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at the Glen Cove School District in New York state, won for providing distance learning over the summer to minimize regression. Anastacio Marin, assistant principal at Chamblee Charter High School in Virginia won for spearheading programs for ELL students and their families.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the education sector continues to embrace technological advancements, educators are watching the transformative impact of various technologies, particularly how they facilitate enhanced comprehension, critical thinking, and prepare students for success in the ever-evolving digital era. What technology improves student learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

It is worse for distance learning since no one is around to offer guidance. But even the pros and cons of remote learning are intertwined. The exercise provides an opportunity to perform independent research and develop critical thinking skills. So, right off the bat, avoid this pitfall.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

You might find that the pace is too fast or too slow for you, or that the teaching methods don’t resonate with your style of learning. Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The pandemic enabled educators worldwide to subscribe to virtual education products to aid in distance learning. As we look to 2024, we should aim to integrate real-world problem solving that will encourage critical thinking and collaboration at an early age.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Data Scientist, SchoolStatus When we returned to the classroom after the challenges of navigating distance learning during COVID, many students had built a wall up as distance learners. Most importantly, ongoing, meaningful school-home communication is paramount. –Joy Smithson, Ph.D.,

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

QuillBot saw a small dip in traffic when schools shut down and readied educators for distance learning, but traffic has since returned to normal. He says the tool works with natural language processing, a form of machine learning to analyze, manipulate and generate human language.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

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Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Faculty who would like to incorporate higher level learning and critical thinking (Bloom and Fink taxonomies etc.) 2021) Distance Learning in Higher Education: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment, Journal of the European Economic Association , 19, (4), 2322–2372, [link] Filglio, D., Quality Matters. Hildebrand C.,

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

As IT Director for 22 years, Vicki has overseen a complete BYOD implementation and a school-wide distance learning program with a 99% attendance rate and zero lost instructional days. As a LEGO Education Ambassador, she champions learning through play, inspiring creativity and critical thinking in students.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Faculty who would like to incorporate higher level learning and critical thinking (Bloom and Fink taxonomies etc.) 2021) Distance Learning in Higher Education: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment, Journal of the European Economic Association , 19, (4), 2322–2372, [link] Filglio, D., Quality Matters. Hildebrand C.,

Instructors 98

Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The pandemic enabled educators worldwide to subscribe to virtual education products to aid in distance learning. As we look to 2024, we should aim to integrate real-world problem solving that will encourage critical thinking and collaboration at an early age.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 27, 2025

Students are expected to meet clear learning objectives, participate in assessments, and demonstrate critical thinking across a range of subjects. They collaborate with classmates across distances, learning how to work with diverse teams, a skill that mirrors the realities of the modern, global workplace.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2022

During distance learning, many parents observed their child’s online classes. My job is to prepare them to change the world, to navigate the unpredictable with critical thinking and resilience. We would eventually return to “Number the Stars,” but with a more robust understanding. The lesson plan would still be there.

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