Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities.

Accessibility 106

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 106

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

How can institutions create a culture of collaboration to support universal design? We talked about the differences between accessibility and usability, legal considerations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the concept of UDL (universal design for learning). Embrace a culture of accessibility and inclusion.

Accessibility 126

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 126

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2021

Last year, families left the public system in unprecedented numbers , as schools wrestled with developing their online learning muscle while trying to ensure that their most vulnerable students were fed and emotionally supported. One key learning is that virtual schooling has value and will continue to grow.

Schools 204

Schools Disabilities History Study 204

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2018

Ahead of the 2018 EdSurge Fusion conference in October, we talked with three attendees about how their focus on personalizing learning has enabled them to think differently about how they serve their students. This helps improve their self confidence and also helps them engage with learning in ways that are not hindered by their disability.

Teaching 138

Teaching Education Learning Culture 138

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

A compelling 2016 study by the Online Learning Consortium found that video helped educators build and foster authentic relationships with students. And while people with learning and physical disabilities make up almost 20% of the US population , many teachers receive no special education training. Site Licensing.

Teaching 159

Teaching Teaching Methods Lecturing Special Education 159

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2020

Through their work, Murphy and his team discovered that online learning solved many of their PD challenges, and allowed them to quickly build capacity for remote learning. So, they searched for providers and ultimately chose OTIS for Educators , a state-approved online professional development platform aligned to ISTE standards.

Learning 160

Learning Culture Failure Disabilities 160

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? The Case For Shutting Schools Down Instead of Moving Classes Online. . Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

Schools 172

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 172

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

“Asynchronous learning doesn’t allow me to meet the diverse needs of my students.” “I’m If I were a betting woman, I would bet a hefty sum that my colleagues’ perceptions of asynchronous online learning are shared by tens of thousands of college instructors worldwide. I’m ‘old-school,’ and I need to see my students on campus.”

Instructors 107

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 107

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

“Asynchronous learning doesn’t allow me to meet the diverse needs of my students.” “I’m If I were a betting woman, I would bet a hefty sum that my colleagues’ perceptions of asynchronous online learning are shared by tens of thousands of college instructors worldwide. I’m ‘old-school,’ and I need to see my students on campus.”

Instructors 106

Instructors Disabilities Culture Syllabus 106

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2024

For James Singewald, a typical week goes something like this: Learn about the history of boarding schools in an Indigenous Studies class. Apply a fresh coat of paint at Southeast Alaska Independent Living, a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities. Will tomorrow’s students flock to the convenience of affordable online learning?

Education 169

Education Study History Languages 169

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. Programs use data to help identify learning behaviors and styles which provide better results.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Help them understand that maintaining a consistent routine, including regular sleep patterns, is key to avoiding burnout and staying focused, even in an online learning environment. Schools can reduce their risk of data breaches by fostering a culture of cybersecurity best practices among students, parents, educators, and staff.

Schools 340

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 340

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. Programs use data to help identify learning behaviors and styles which provide better results.

Hybrid Learning 307

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 307

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 108

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 108

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

For instance, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (CAST, 2018) is a commonly used design framework that curriculum developers and educators use to optimize teaching and learning. Nancy Bellucci is the academic program director for the School of Nursing at Columbia Southern University.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

For instance, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (CAST, 2018) is a commonly used design framework that curriculum developers and educators use to optimize teaching and learning. Nancy Bellucci is the academic program director for the School of Nursing at Columbia Southern University.

Learning 109

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 109

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2023

I feel like I've had so much life experience and everything, but then I still have to go through the motions with the credentialing program, when I feel like what I could use is a little more hands-on learning. During the day, in this program, we are substitute teachers, but then at night, we're doing online learning.

Social Studies 144

Social Studies Teaching Philosophy Coaching Learning Disabilities 144

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 91

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 91

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The positive use would include the transformation of the online learning experience for students by offering personalized learning support, enhancing engagement and interaction, providing real-time feedback, assisting with study preparation, and offering language support.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The positive use would include the transformation of the online learning experience for students by offering personalized learning support, enhancing engagement and interaction, providing real-time feedback, assisting with study preparation, and offering language support.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Top virtual schools have transformed howand wherewe learn. Yet, not all online schools deliver the same quality of K12 Online Learning. Others build entirely new learning ecosystems designed specifically for the digital age. How accessible are the programs for students with learning disabilities?

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Learning unfolds not in desks neatly arranged in rows, but at kitchen tables, bedroom desks, and quiet corners of the home. For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. At K12 Schools, weve tackled the common concern of isolation in online learning through global virtual clubs.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Gamification Learning Schools 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

Online learning platforms can engage learners, improve test scores, and offer a wider range of subjects than schools can manage on their own. Of course, theres always a learning curve when it comes to new technology, so school districts will need to make time for training and support.

Education 52

Education Learning Styles Special Education Feedback 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

Or maybe you’re actually kind of intrigued by this whole online learning thing. Either way, if you think it’s time to improve your online teaching game, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to your summer crash course in online education. Remember there are humans on the other side of the screen.

Syllabus 218

Syllabus Lecturing Education Course Design 218

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

Members of the Long Beach Unified School District “All In” team conduct training on building a culture of attendance and brainstorming barriers to entry (Credit: Erin Simon). The list of students contacted was based on those who did not participate in online learning activities.

Distance Learning 207

Distance Learning Learning Participation Coaching 207

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

Respect will be the foundation, encouraging students to value themselves and others, and creating a culture of empathy and understanding. Audiobooks bring a range of benefits, from expanding vocabulary and strengthening reading fluency to supporting learners with disabilities. Get them involved and keep our schools safe.

Communication 357

Communication Skills Science Reading 357