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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

The majority of online learning environments are no more than video-hosting platforms with quizzes and a discussion forum. We used a combination of video chat, Slack and curriculum materials hosted on a learning management system. It is strikingly hard to pivot between large-group instruction and small-group work on online platforms.

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Here’s what you missed at BPLC18, the Blended & Personalized Learning Conference

eSchool News

Some common themes that emerged: Personalized learning is instruction that offers pedagogy, curriculum, and learning environments to meet the individual student’s needs. Common design ideas were: Small group work. Group quizzing. Once we started talking, the ideas about instructional design structure kept flowing.

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Use of Technology in the Classroom to Enhance Teaching and Learning

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Online libraries, databases, and virtual field trips offer students exposure to a wide range of information and experiences that extend beyond the traditional curriculum. Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams facilitate group work, real-time feedback, and seamless communication between students and teachers.

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Simple Strategies for Curriculum (Re)Design for the New Instructor

Scholarly Teacher

Keywords: Curriculum Redesign, Course Design, New Teacher Background Imagine you are a new instructor whose supervisor has just asked you to take over a course from a retiring colleague in the upcoming academic year. These assessments can include quizzes, minute papers, surveys, and other methods to track student progress (Zakrajsek, 2016).

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Utilizing Canva to Work Smarter Not Harder

Teach Hub

By using Canva’s extensive library of templates , you can create engaging visual aids, such as infographics and diagrams as well as use their customizable worksheet templates to save time and ensure your resources are tailored to your curriculum.

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Importance of Technology in the Classroom

eSchool News

Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Educators should select tools that complement the curriculum, such as interactive simulations for science lessons or collaborative platforms for group projects.

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Top 10 Study Group Forums and Websites for High School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

I don’t post enough about high school so I’m thrilled with her article: Some students study more productively in groups, working with their peers. Online groups and forums allow them to ask questions and learn from each other outside the traditional classroom in a space where they typically turn to for studying anyway.