Disabilities, Learning Outcomes and Online Learning

Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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JUNE 24, 2025

AI tools used for remote learning pose additional risks in terms of data privacy. Online learning environments often involve more data exchanges between students and servers. Schools must ensure AI platforms follow secure authentication processes and comply with online learning data protection guidelines.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. You might wonder why this preference exists.

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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

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. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

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. Knowing Where to Start.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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Five (Easy-to-Implement) Ways Video Can Have a Powerful Impact on Teaching and Learning

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APRIL 23, 2018

Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension. Here are five ways video can have a powerful impact on teaching and learning: 1. Site Licensing. LMS Integration. Tips for Using Video In Class.

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COVID-19 Is Costing Visually Impaired Students Time That Can’t Be Made Up

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

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. A lot of mainstream education tech is not designed with folks with disabilities in mind.

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

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Five formative assessment strategies to improve distance learning outcomes for students with disabilities. National Center on Educational Outcomes. Delivering high-quality instruction online in response to COVID-19: Faculty playbook. Online Learning Consortium.

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COVID-19 Forces Science Labs Online and in Homes

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APRIL 15, 2020

The sudden jump to online learning has upturned education disciplines around the globe. Since schools closed, MEL has seen renewed interest from parents in search of a supplement to online learning. But in the world of science education, the lack of lab access has led educators to seek alternatives.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

54), is “the way individuals within the community interact and shape their collective identity using norms, values, attitudes, and the need for human connection to foster meaningful learning outcomes.” Community culture, as defined by Plotts (in press, p. We each grappled with our unique challenges,” Charlie recalls.

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AI in Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI also plays a role in the early identification of learning disabilities and special needs. Skill development through gamification: AI-driven educational tools often incorporate gamification elements, making learning more engaging and interactive. This is particularly beneficial for remote or underserved communities.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

54), is “the way individuals within the community interact and shape their collective identity using norms, values, attitudes, and the need for human connection to foster meaningful learning outcomes.” Community culture, as defined by Plotts (in press, p. We each grappled with our unique challenges,” Charlie recalls.

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What Truly Makes the Top Virtual Schools Unique?

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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. This continuous feedback loop turns K12 online education into an iterative science.

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Districts Pivot Their Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism During Distance Learning

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JULY 29, 2020

Started in 2015, the Proving Ground program helps school districts leverage data to design, plan, implement and test interventions to improve learning outcomes. The list of students contacted was based on those who did not participate in online learning activities.

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Here’s How Colleges Should Help Close the Digital Divide in the COVID-Era

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JULY 13, 2020

As colleges gear up for the fall, it is imperative that they develop intentional strategies to ensure that students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, students of color , students with disabilities, veterans and students in the military can make progress on their academic pathways toward economic and social mobility.

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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

Five (Easy-to-Implement) Ways Video Can Have a Powerful Impact on Teaching and Learning

COVID-19 Is Costing Visually Impaired Students Time That Can’t Be Made Up

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

COVID-19 Forces Science Labs Online and in Homes

From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement

AI in Education

From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement

What Truly Makes the Top Virtual Schools Unique?

Districts Pivot Their Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism During Distance Learning

Here’s How Colleges Should Help Close the Digital Divide in the COVID-Era

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