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

JUNE 11, 2020

For those who can, it’s become abundantly clear that grades alone are insufficient to motivate learning. According to Rocky Bragg, a high school English teacher in the district, this policy has created some havoc. In cases where Bragg did have a role, like generating discussion questions, they were assigned by his students.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. More focus on grades than learning When students are preoccupied with grades, they often lose sight of the learning process itself. World Bank.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

And high school math teacher Krystina Wood might have discovered the secret sauce to do just that. Krystina Wood As a 13-year veteran at Toledo High School in Toledo, Washington, Wood was looking for a way to improve her feedback loop with students. This has been extremely beneficial, especially during distance learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

But that came to a screeching halt after a naked adult “Zoombombed” one of its high school classes. A few days later the district switched to Google Meet, according to Ashley Boyd, whose two children—ages 9 and 12—attend school in Berkeley Unified. 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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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

College is our country’s post-high school default, and it doesn’t have to be. However, getting lost in that discussion is the recognition that the science of reading encompasses all scientifically-based reading research. In 2023, the science of reading discussion will grow to encompass reading skills beyond foundational skills.

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Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 338

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

In Tennessee, the education system made headlines a few years back when the state announced the “ Tennessee Promise ”—an initiative granting thousands of high school students the opportunity to attend two years of free community college. And you’ve even gotten middle school students involved? Goodness gracious.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2016

According to Pew Research, 79 percent of surveyed middle and high school teachers report allowing students to access homework online with 76 percent allowing students to submit assignments online. Distance learning fills core gaps at rural school.

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Distance Learning Internet Assignments Accessibility 108

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 7, 2025

The high school years are all about new experiences, self-reflection, and building skills to use throughout life. Well-crafted journal prompts for high schoolers accomplish all of these goals and they arent just for English class! What was the best thing that happened today? What about the worst? 3a, 3d, 3e; W.9-10.10,

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District (CO) described creating inclusive environments and providing access to educational resources in a rural setting. Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools discussed the community hubs initiative in Denver, aimed at leveling the playing field for students facing poverty.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

That was the big question driving an online discussion this week as part of our monthly EdSurge Live series. Colleges should realize that many learners will be looking to colleges to help them accelerate their learning, she added. Typically, that results in a rush of people looking to higher education for new skills and credentials.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

To fulfill their personal goals of getting students excited about learning? Pedagogies for distance learning. How do I make online learning personal? Add videos of you discussing a project or welcoming them in the morning. This has the extra advantage of letting students see each other as they do at school.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Across the region, schools have moved classrooms to the cloud in what’s become a massive experiment in distance learning, impacting local and international schools alike. Some schools were better prepared. Watts says she’s heard of schools conducting lessons both ways. Well, sort of.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Middle and high school teachers will need support to help older students with foundational reading skills to address this problem.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

In late February, as the coronavirus was silently beginning to spread through the United States, I observed a community meeting in Sean Matthews’ high school classroom. From there, they were able to dive into their school work, which, on that day, involved a discussion of the final chapters of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

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Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

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Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 78

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District (CO) described creating inclusive environments and providing access to educational resources in a rural setting. Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools discussed the community hubs initiative in Denver, aimed at leveling the playing field for students facing poverty.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Despite the pressure to attend, reports suggest 53 percent of high school students are unlikely to pursue a college degree. However, getting lost in that discussion is the recognition that the science of reading encompasses all scientifically-based reading research. It extends to the skills needed to improve comprehension.

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Learning Coaching Reading Science 180

Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

To offset students’ feelings of being “the only one” and to help develop feelings of connection, instructors in online courses may make use of strategies such as personal online introductions by faculty and students, discussion assignments, group projects, occasional video lectures, and Zoom office hours. 3 (2008): 1-15. Swan, Karen.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2020

As school districts nationwide continue instruction in a remote learning environment, many educators are using videoconferencing technology to stay connected with students and collaborate with colleagues from a distance. But videoconferencing platforms don’t come without risks.

Confidentiality 60

Confidentiality Learning Distance Learning Participation 60

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Middle and high school teachers will need support to help older students with foundational reading skills to address this problem.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 27, 2025

They attend live classes, engage in interactive simulations, conduct science experiments at home with teacher guidance, and participate in robust discussions in online forums. In fact, the flexibility of online schooling often allows for a deeper dive into topics. Discussion forums are another major avenue for communication.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Or as one school superintendent reportedly said, “This was a nice, swift kick in the ass to get out there and innovate.” There’s no question that virtual classroom discussions can approximate classroom discussions. As Yaffa Segal of New Rochelle High School told The New York Times : “The conversation was explosive.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

From the moment schools shut down at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear that many districts were ill-equipped to support their students from afar. They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class.

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Distance Learning Students Accessibility Internet 182

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2022

I’ve taught high school English for years. The day before, I called a colleague to discuss the next day’s lesson. During distance learning, many parents observed their child’s online classes. I also coach teachers and work with them to improve their instructional practices. The lesson plan would still be there.

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