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. You can play the “This or That?”

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Online Discussions. Online Fishbowl.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

check for understanding) Facilitate small group discussions Individual Sessions Personalize instruction Individualize practice and application Provide “real-time” feedback on student work Conference about individual student progress Conduct a virtual side-by-side assessment of student work.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2020

Can teachers pair those resources with an online discussion prompt to encourage conversation and collaborative meaning-making? Do you want students to reflect on their learning and stretch their metacognitive muscles? Do students need to engage with texts or podcasts? PlanOnlineLesson.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Choice boards are a favorite in many classrooms, but they work well during distance learning too. 10 Online Fishbowl Discussion or Problem Solving Session. While one group engages in a discussion or attempts to solve a problem, the second group observes. scavhunt4math. #4 4 Digital Choice Boards. 5 minutes).

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

This made the responses easier to see and discuss. However, as we discussed, “risk-taking” is a critical aspect of experimenting and innovating on a school campus. I also used the multiple-choice question feature to quickly gather data about what the participants thought about a few of the issues we discussed.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

However in distance learning or hybrid environments, it can be more difficult for teachers to identify and address SEL concerns because they aren’t seeing students in person every day. Take time to foster relationships with students.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

The Teaching Tolerance website has a collection of ready-to-use classroom lessons and resources that span a range of social justice topics and issues while prioritizing social-emotional learning. Lessons include: Lesson objectives Essential questions Materials–teaching strategies, handouts, and texts Key vocabulary Procedure.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

The pandemic has forced learning out of physical classrooms–and it presents a unique opportunity for educators. Education thought leader Alan November discusses what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction. 7 tips for future-proofing school libraries.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2020

In the edWebinar “ Strategic Technology Planning: Aligning Priorities, Costs, Outcomes and Sustainability ,” the presenters discussed new items that must become part of strategic plans. Related content: Lessons and leadership during the switch to online learning. devices) and indirect costs (e.g., professional development).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2015

Two researchers discuss myths associated with mobile adoption and use. By now, educators are familiar with the term mobile learning — or mLearning — having experienced its rush in classroom popularity starting as early as 2000.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Unfortunately, however, as we saw during the pandemic, in-person learning is not always feasible. As we emerge from the restrictions, many schools have adopted hybrid learning models with a reduced classroom capacity, instating distance learning. Include homebound or hospitalized students in real time.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

the award-winning provider of distance learning, video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced their participation in the ISTELive 22 , one of the world’s most influential education events, hosted by The International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ). AVer Information Inc.,

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It pushes leaders to identify key indicators of what constitutes quality learning in their school, regardless of the learning modality (online, hybrid or in-person). For example, what are indicators of a high-quality class discussion? We do not need to recreate a full brick-and-mortar schedule with hybrid and distance learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2020

With the school on lockdown and everyone remote learning, the production team had to overcome new challenges to continue communicating from individual student homes. Although the school year is over, students are already thinking about how they will deliver their show if distance learning is still in effect in the fall.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

This online learning model doesn’t work for every child, but it is right for some. And as schools plan to reopen this fall, leaders should use this time to create high-quality distance learning options that could transform teaching and learning for the better.

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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.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Related content: A teacher learns that online learning requires flexibility and patience. Emergency staff meetings were held to discuss district directives and then it was go time. Over the weekend, we were still unsure of what next steps would include. Anxiety and stress were at very high levels.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

The Teaching Tolerance website has a collection of ready-to-use classroom lessons and resources that span a range of social justice topics and issues while prioritizing social-emotional learning. Lessons include: Lesson objectives Essential questions Materials–teaching strategies, handouts, and texts Key vocabulary Procedure.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2020

It was really in the ‘80s and the ‘90s that the first satellite distance learning programs came up,” she adds, meaning students could sit in classrooms connected via interactive satellite TV. The instructor can lecture and students can ask questions, or the instructor can lead a live discussion. Department of Education.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2020

Related content: This visual arts teacher steps outside the box during distance learning. Even though I had already been using a lot of technology for the assignments, I still had a lot of redesign to do after moving to remote learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Here, we discuss five key features that every LMS must have to deliver a successful learning experience—no matter where it takes place. Easy Access For Students As districts across the country transitioned to distance learning, it was easy to identify the number one pain point: simplified access for students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Without ClassLink, Benigni imagines the quick switch to remote learning would have been chaotic. Dr. Mark Benigni "Our students were struggling with not coming to school every day, embracing distance learning and not seeing their teacher every day. Webinars from The Learning Counsel and Imagine Learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Social and emotional learning (SEL) can support us in reframing how we think about the challenges created by the pandemic and provide us with the tools we need to navigate those challenges effectively. When our school buildings closed, districts and teachers were tasked with creating remote learning plans for their students.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 11, 2019

K–12 schools are assessing how to best use remote learning tools during snow days when it’s impossible for students to be in the classroom. . When using technology to make up for lost classroom time, administrators need to consider a number of new challenges that come with distance learning. . The classroom is no different.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

This is the first of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The necessary and rapid move to distance learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been disabling for our education system.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

But follow-up discussions revealed that what they are craving, really, is more support from administration , a bigger team , more resources , and personal time to process circumstances. The sudden new relationship with families emerged for many as a welcomed consequence of distance learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2020

PowerSchool announced its new Unified Insights Student Learning release , a first – of – its – kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can stay on track following the shift to distance learning. Th is release will help schools and districts to : .

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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.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

With OTIS for educators, you are paired with a PD Specialist who will conduct a needs assessment in order to identify instructional goals, inventory your current technology, discuss your initiatives and curate PD content that aligns with your objectives. Five Free Distance Learning PD Sessions.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

With some schools already announcing they will not reopen normally in the fall, and many others considering their options , educators are hoping to take advantage of the summer to improve on this spring’s sink-or-swim plunge into distance learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The US History Interactive and World History Interactive programs create an active, inquiry-based learning environment that engages students by having them question, investigate, and explore history from multiple viewpoints. Hook & Inspire!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2020

I met Kiana Berkman in this traumatic time of moving teaching home through an invigorating discussion on education and how it’s changing. Kiana and her tutoring agency ( Berktree Learning Center ) were already ahead of the curve on that. The Distance Before Distance-Learning. coronaviruseducation.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. In cases where Bragg did have a role, like generating discussion questions, they were assigned by his students. Many students are unable to participate virtually due to resource constraints.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

We discussed how the pandemic affected students, parents, and teachers alike in the United States and Argentina. As it was, Italy also had similar issues with distance learning. The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Italian Learning Ecosystems: the School Teachers’ Perspective at the steady state. Scarpellini, F.,

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

The district has been quite open about how challenging this migration to video distance learning has been for their teachers,” says Boyd. Video-conferencing tools often have features that encourage interaction and discussion, but which can also easily be abused. It’s a problem that involves tradeoffs.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

They discussed the technology at their disposal. Among the new colleges Science Interactive has served, some already planned to introduce distance-learning options for students, while others only explored the option after their campus shut down, Loomer says. Labster expects to lose money getting so many schools online.

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