eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

After all, these students likely learned their ABCs and 123s using their parents’ smartphones or tablets. Instead, students learn from an all-in-one multimedia machine that features full interactivity. Academic studies confirm that interactivity and active learning can greatly enhance student engagement in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2025

How should teaching change for a group of students whose studies and social lives were disrupted by COVID-19 (and instructors who had a crash-course in online teaching)? Whatever happens, we look forward to sharing what we learn with you. Many Students Dont Inform Their Colleges About Their Disability. Thanks for reading!

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

I think the onus is still placed on the student with a disability” to ensure they have learning materials that they can benefit and learn from, says Kwong. It’s often up to faculty themselves to ensure all students can access their learning materials. Among that 11 percent, an even smaller portion tell their instructor.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Over the last 30 years, federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) opened the door for more students with disabilities to enroll in college. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022). Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Back-to-school is getting closer and closer, and as it approaches, stakeholders and ed-tech vendors are working to create research and products that identify educational needs and truly improve teaching and learning in the classroom. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll.

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Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

As online course offerings increase, institutions have an obligation to ensure faculty are empowered to teach with tools that enable students to learn out loud. The case for learning out loud extends beyond the development of effective communication skills. The human voice is a powerful medium for conveying emotion and context.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I approached this realization with optimism, eager to learn and grow, reaching out for the support of my supervisors and peers. Two-thirds of students with disabilities now spend more than 80 percent of their time in general education classrooms, according to NCES.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. EdSurge: In terms of accessibility during this time, what have you learned? I feel like that's what I've really learned in this situation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Blended Learning. assess success at completion. Elementary Math.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2017

The students can learn to identify these different elements and then attempt to replicate them with instruments. Witschey added that the students should also be learning everyday skills like how to stay active and healthy. She also uses instrument playing to teach elements of music like tempo, dynamics, pitch, tonality and mood.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2020

New tools often come with learning curves. The note began: “We are sorry to report we learned today that some of our online Zoom classes were disrupted by people who used racist and vile language that interrupted lectures and learning. We are deeply saddened that our students and faculty have had to witness such despicable acts.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

As instructors and learners adapt to new educational environments, copyright concerns about reading aloud need not be among the challenges they face. Fair use is a provision of copyright law that allows many reading aloud activities to be translated from the classroom to online learning. What Is Fair Use? In the U.S.,

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms, instructor hesitancy to implement AI in ethical and effectual ways is shared by many. Clearly, AI offers many benefits as it can drive efficiency, creativity, and innovation. Huang et al.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It’s not as simple as assuming that students are all cheaters, the instructor stresses. Some students were concerned about pressure to engage with tools — if all of their peers were doing it that they should be doing it even if they felt it was getting in the way of their authentically learning,” she says.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2023

Instructors can manage connected users during remote classes, access student files, and administer lessons. Finally, school executives can look into user data and generate insights to help improve the overall learning experience. Better yet, admins can remotely freeze or disable any device that unauthorized users are trying to access.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

We begin to question if our time might be better spent on another student who does seem to care about his/her learning. And sure, over the past year, I’ve learned the importance of utilizing available edtech tools for the efficient collection of quantitative data, which can be used for both formative and summative assessment purposes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Key points : Today’s students will undoubtedly encounter generative AI in their careers Two higher-ed instructors have designed a guide for using generative AI in life design and career education See related article: A scholar’s embrace of ChatGPT-4 Innovations that have transformed education have often been met with skepticism.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

Alternatively, the Windows app store sells a program called Webcam System Settings that you can use to disable autofocus and adjust other camera parameters. The Mechanics of Managing a Live Online Class Just as we are figuring out how to teach online, our students are also figuring out how to learn online!

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Jim Romano, Valley Day’s Health and Physical Education instructor, said the immersive VR setup transforms PE class into a “life-size video game” for the students. . VR Exercise Games Tackle Obesity and Aid the Disabled. MORE FROM EDTECH : Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Among student respondents, 70 percent said they prefer mostly or completely face-to-face learning environments. This suggests that many students and instructors may be open-minded about online or “blended” education, although some may have encountered particular practices they especially liked or didn’t like, the researchers conclude.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Developers of proctoring tools say that despite relying on artificial intelligence to flag suspected instances of cheating, it is ultimately up to a human, usually the instructor, to review and make the final call. More than 60,000 U.S. Ultimately, edtech vendors and school leaders should ask not just ‘Can we do this?’

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

The sudden-seeming pervasiveness of AI has even led to faculty workshop “safe spaces” this summer, where instructors can figure out how to use algorithms. Largely, the hope expressed by observers is that AI tools will finally deliver on personalized learning and, ultimately, increase equity. And so far, AI is shaking things up.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The agreement also calls for the university to perform an accessibility audit of its technology, hire or designate an official to coordinate access issues, and create a grievance process for “vision-related disability issues” for times when students feel an accommodation is not effective.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. The Samsung Interactive Display provides engaging, exciting learning experiences for students—from anywhere. Read our free, complete guide to securing grants for remote learning.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms, instructor hesitancy to implement AI in ethical and effectual ways is shared by many. Clearly, AI offers many benefits as it can drive efficiency, creativity, and innovation. Huang et al.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

There’s a lot that goes into innovation efforts on campus—think curriculum design, technology training for instructors, and bureaucracy. These articles range from course content and pedagogy, to fostering an inclusive learning environment, and even extracurricular activities.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

When it comes to troubleshooting for her children’s remote learning, it seems like Barbara Lopez has done it all. As parents and educators continue to navigate remote learning, children with visual impairments have the added burden of learning in virtual classrooms that aren’t designed for them. or she could be helping all four.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Be supported by an academic coach and certified instructors who care about their success. To learn more, please visit: [link]. About Cengage and Gale Cengage, an education technology company serving millions of learners in 165 countries, advances the way students learn through quality, digital experiences.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

Adult learners may require varied learning mechanisms while completing a degree due to outside, extenuating factors. For example, adult learners often cite difficulties in digital literacy and report not feeling confident in using online technologies and learning platforms (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2021).

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

And those lists offer a telling snapshot of how MOOCs are evolving and what their impact is on the instructors and institutions offering them. He has also donated to a charity that supports children with disabilities. Barbara Oakley recorded lectures for her MOOC on Learning How to Learn in her basement.

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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). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In 2020, the digital proctoring company Proctorio brought a lawsuit against Ian Linkletter, who was then a learning technology specialist at the University of British Columbia. The screenshot showed that the links had been disabled, court documents say. Proctorio has alleged that Linkletter violated its copyright.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And as I learned more about educational inequality, I wanted to help however I could. Reality Sets In My first adjunct instructor position was at a community college. They were already registering for courses even though it only said “instructor.” When I returned to the U.S.,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

–Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has presented districts everywhere with new teaching and learning opportunities. Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever. This year at St. –David Baker, Professional Development Coordinator.

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