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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

And while these may just seem the latest bright and shiny objects to capture our trending eyes, if we step back and examine the pedagogy supporting these “buzzwords,” we can see the importance they have in reaching our students in both in-person and hybrid-distance learning classrooms.

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Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Distance learning has long been a part of the education landscape. Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. About National Distance Learning Week. North Mankato, Minn.

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Discovery Museum Launches Its 3rd Hands-on STEM Distance Learning Resource

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Discovery Museum announced today the launch of its Feel the Force laboratory toolkit, the first offering in a new product series for K-5 remote learning called Field Trip on Tour. Teacher Resources for Distance Learning are curriculum-aligned, hands-on experiences students can do at home or in the classroom.

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The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

You might be wondering how this is possible—how one might actually minimize their dependence on education technology in an era of remote instruction and screen-dependent learning. But doing so is imperative if we want to re-humanize learning experiences for our students. School leaders asked: Which apps should we download?

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Cultivating a school culture that promotes executive functioning

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country struggle to move their brick-and-mortar classrooms to remote online learning environments. director at Hayutin & Associates, during a recent edLeader Panel.

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4 Tips for Transitioning to Distance Learning: A District and School-Wide Perspective

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

When visitors step inside Lone Star Middle School, they notice a palpable enthusiasm for learning. Part of Nampa School District in Nampa, Idaho, the school fosters a remarkable culture of collaboration among educators and a dedication to powerful teaching and learning with technology.

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Virtual learning can’t succeed without digital skills training

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

As learners and their families tackle these unprecedented challenges, it is incumbent on school districts, state and local officials, and communities to ensure that students have every support and resource possible to help them learn effectively in virtual learning settings–including access to actionable, culturally-competent digital training.

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Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. Savvas Realize Optimized for Distance Learning.

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Increase Engagement in Video Conferencing Sessions with Mentimeter

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

I shared the TRACE acronym for the tenets of school culture, which Jason Green talked about in our conversation on my podcast, The Balance. It quickly identified “risk-taking” as the aspect of school culture that was the least visible. quiz features).

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How to Integrate Online Professional Development Into Your School’s PD Culture

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. But how can school leaders integrate online PD into their culture quickly and effectively? Five Free Distance Learning PD Sessions.

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From DC Chancellor to Edtech Founder: Kaya Henderson on Her New Venture in Culturally-Relevant Education

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It is an online platform that focuses on providing a culturally-affirming identity development classes for African-American young people. The George Floyd murder really kicked off a completely different conversation where people have started to talk about what is culturally relevant, especially for kids who protested.

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Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2023

And we’re thrilled that Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Ô was recognized for Most Comprehensive Culturally Relevant Teaching. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to revolutionizing education through innovation and hybrid learning solutions. More real-world CTE kits in the series are coming soon.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here’s what they had to say: As many school districts remain virtual or use a hybrid model, teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed in a distance learning environment, but at some point they will hit a wall and need help. Tara Ketner, Director of Client Success, Aperture Education.

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7 ways to engage students in remote learning

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

We then use that information to brainstorm how to best approach online lessons, build and maintain critical school culture and relationships, and enable other wrap-around supports, such as counseling and therapy. Use distance learning to do more. School can often be the only constant in a student’s life.

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3 ways educators can leverage videos

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

As Covid-19’s Omicron variant is pushing some school districts back into distance learning, teachers may be frustrated at the return of video meetings. The district’s several years of implementing video coaching had built a culture that enabled it to push through a difficult period.

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Vernier Software & Technology Partners with Magnitude.io to Engage Students in a Virtual Field Trip to Space

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

During this unique distance learning opportunity, students will participate in the ExoLab-8 plant science experiment in which they will grow and analyze their own legumes simultaneously with legumes grown in space. Vernier Software & Technology recently partnered with Magnitude.io For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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BetterLesson Sponsors $1 Million Matching Grant Program for Professional Development

eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2020

“We’ve seen over the past few months how much BetterLesson’s virtual Professional Learning can help districts and schools improve the use of powerful distance learning strategies, as well as help educators take real steps toward advancing social justice.

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Finalists Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

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Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards Winners Best Educator Support for Teaching & Learning BrainPOP Science Best Freebies for STEM Careers STEM Careers Coalition (Discovery Education) Best Freebies for STEM Curriculum Integration FILTERED (HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology) Best Innovation for 2023 ExploreLearning Frax Best Integration (..)

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GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

classrooms to an online or hybrid model, this report also includes a supplemental analysis of existing research and literature on engagement in online learning, to provide context on how the themes discovered in the field research apply to the current distance learning environment. Being consistent in classroom management.

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National Park Foundation Provides Grants to Support National Park Service Education Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) — Students nationwide will be able to experience national parks in new and exciting ways, thanks to the National Park Foundation’s (NPF) Open OutDoors for Kids Hybrid Learning grant program. With more than 400 parks across all fifty states and the U.S. million students. ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION.

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Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Solution for teachers : Teachers can foster a culture of integrity by establishing trust and open communication. When assessments are designed to foster learning, trust, and student ownership, the temptation to cheat diminishes. Five formative assessment strategies to improve distance learning outcomes for students with disabilities.

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Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

MathWorks has partnered with the Museum since 2010 to bring TSW to school classrooms, supporting program growth as well as the development of virtual workshops and distance learning resources for teachers during the pandemic. TSW is on pace to serve more than 42,000 students this school year, outpacing pre-pandemic numbers.

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Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

An example application of the grant funds includes Roseland Montessori’s implementation of a mobile STEM lab to connect students to STEM learning during distance learning necessitated by the pandemic. Previous winners include 9 schools across 8 states from all areas of the United States.

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Discovery Museum Announces New STEM Learning Resources for Teachers and Families

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Teacher Resources for Distance Learning – In late spring the Museum launched the Teacher Resources for Distance Learning content series to support teachers and students grappling with the move to remote instruction and learning. For more information please visit www.discoveryacton.org.

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Schoolwork shouldn’t double as screentime

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Their schoolwork should have them engaging with what is best in our culture, not what is most convenient or entertaining. However, educators seem to be having a hard time remembering that distance learning was the best we could think to do during the lockdown, not a best practice that we should continue.

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Survey: Nearly Half of Teachers Have Recently Considered a Job Change as COVID-19 Drags On

Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2020

For many, it seems the sudden changes in recent months—prolonged school closures, emergency distance learning and the politicization of school reopenings—have only pushed them closer to a breaking point. Even before the pandemic, teachers were feeling burnt out and demoralized.

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Madison Metropolitan School District Selects Open Up Resources And Kiddom To Provide K-5 English Language Arts Blended Learning Program

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

“Each day we see educators exceeding their highest aspirations, catalyzing remarkable student growth when they have access to a research-based, culturally affirming language arts curriculum.

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Feeling Overwhelmed and Overlooked, Special Educators Need SEL to Navigate the Pandemic

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. The sudden new relationship with families emerged for many as a welcomed consequence of distance learning.

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Why Schools Can’t Talk About Family Engagement Without Talking About Race

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This year, the Hub is being offered as a virtual supplement within the district’s 2021-22 distance learning option. As a result, every K-8 family participating in the Hub receives support from a family liaison who helps families navigate distance learning and support families to meet their educational and personal goals.

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Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The blog covers myriad topics related to distance learning, data culture, leadership, and instruction.

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Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

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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Bringing Restorative Justice to Schools Must Start With Community

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In many schools, including ours, there has been a shift of how student behaviors are regulated—moving away from rules-based standards to ones driven by a set of values determined by the desired climate and culture of each school. This concept of the “ Cultural Iceberg ” was introduced in 1976 by Edward T.

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Should Educators Put Disclosures on Teaching Materials When They Use AI?

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

At colleges and universities, there's a culture of professors grabbing materials from the web without always citing them. If we're using it simply to help with brainstorming, then it might not be necessary,” said Katie Datko, director of distance learning and instructional technology at Mt. San Antonio College.

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Best of ISTE: How to Build Student Engagement

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. She teaches AP Computer Science Principles and Computer Science and Digital Film courses.

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How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. Building this kind of learning culture won’t happen overnight, but there are ways for teachers and parents to nurture it. Many students are unable to participate virtually due to resource constraints.

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This Year Has Taken a Toll on Educators. Let’s Make Sure to Support Them in 2021.

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In one of our studies (currently under peer-review), district support for educator well-being was associated with lower levels of educator burnout and self-judgment during distance learning. As of today, over 24,000 educators in Connecticut are starting to benefit from the course.

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Students Are Suffering From Low Academic Self-Esteem. Democratizing the Classroom Can Save Them.

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

When the pandemic forced us to close our school buildings, we offered distance learning, but we were often teaching to black screens. I don’t like the term “learning loss” because it fails to capture the reality that students can’t lose something they never had.

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MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms

eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

MathWorks has partnered with Discovery Museum since 2010 to bring TSW to school classrooms, supporting program growth and developing virtual workshops and distance learning resources for teachers. It is the only classroom-based program of its kind in Massachusetts. For more information, please visit discoveryacton.org.

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Kiddom Expands Partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

OpenSciEd enables teachers to adapt, change, transform or build upon any of its materials, which directly supports Kiddom’s ability for teachers to edit curriculum by adjusting for scope and sequence, adjusting for cultural relevance, or differentiating for various student groups. About Kiddom.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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). This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

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. Tools for Project-Based Learning.

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Supporting Students and Faculty in the Online Classroom: Slow Down and Simplify at the End

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 22 (4). Retrieved from [link] The post Supporting Students and Faculty in the Online Classroom: Slow Down and Simplify at the End appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

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Discovery Museum Launches Its 3rd Hands-on STEM Distance Learning Resource

The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

Cultivating a school culture that promotes executive functioning

4 Tips for Transitioning to Distance Learning: A District and School-Wide Perspective

Virtual learning can’t succeed without digital skills training

Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

Increase Engagement in Video Conferencing Sessions with Mentimeter

How to Integrate Online Professional Development Into Your School’s PD Culture

From DC Chancellor to Edtech Founder: Kaya Henderson on Her New Venture in Culturally-Relevant Education

Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards

29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

7 ways to engage students in remote learning

3 ways educators can leverage videos

Vernier Software & Technology Partners with Magnitude.io to Engage Students in a Virtual Field Trip to Space

BetterLesson Sponsors $1 Million Matching Grant Program for Professional Development

Finalists Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

National Park Foundation Provides Grants to Support National Park Service Education Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education Open 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

Discovery Museum Announces New STEM Learning Resources for Teachers and Families

Schoolwork shouldn’t double as screentime

Survey: Nearly Half of Teachers Have Recently Considered a Job Change as COVID-19 Drags On

Madison Metropolitan School District Selects Open Up Resources And Kiddom To Provide K-5 English Language Arts Blended Learning Program

Feeling Overwhelmed and Overlooked, Special Educators Need SEL to Navigate the Pandemic

Why Schools Can’t Talk About Family Engagement Without Talking About Race

Curriculum Associates’ New Blog Provides Solution-Focused Content to Support Teachers and Leaders

Savvas Launches New Interactive US and World History Series

Bringing Restorative Justice to Schools Must Start With Community

Should Educators Put Disclosures on Teaching Materials When They Use AI?

Best of ISTE: How to Build Student Engagement

How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching

This Year Has Taken a Toll on Educators. Let’s Make Sure to Support Them in 2021.

Students Are Suffering From Low Academic Self-Esteem. Democratizing the Classroom Can Save Them.

MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms

Kiddom Expands Partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing

Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Supporting Students and Faculty in the Online Classroom: Slow Down and Simplify at the End

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