Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. But educators who want to make sure they reach every student don’t have to resort to mailing printed worksheets. Of course, these programs may take significant time to develop.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2021

In many cases, the switch to remote education hasn’t been a smooth one–teachers might have been briefed on the correct use of online tools, but have struggled to keep engagement levels high in the digital classroom. Inclusive education for all. The pandemic disrupted the development of over 55 million U.S. Here’s how.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

More and more educators are being trained in the science of reading. Of course, as is always the case in education, the implementation of evidence-based best practices is not always simple —and the school closures caused by COVID-19 have added a new complication.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

I have a young daughter that’s in distance learning right now. Issues involving inappropriate images and videos being bombed into K12 student distance learning classes have been well-documented since many schools were forced to move to an iteration of remote learning. About Deledao .

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders , a report from New America, asks just those questions. Teachers received PD in online learning over the summer in order to be prepared for a quick move to online learning if necessary.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

What you need to know: As the nation faces a surge in Covid-19 cases, and schools continue to grapple with uncertainty and closures, Verizon is providing additional support and remote learning resources for educators, students and parents. Teacher Training Pathways offers educators a free platform for professional development.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. Savvas Realize Optimized for Distance Learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

As educators start considering their options for the fall, the future is full of uncertainty. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. Two of the blended-learning models we’ve documented are well suited to these circumstances: the Enriched Virtual model and the Flipped Classroom model.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Within the past few years, thanks to COVID-19 and distance learning, the amount of technology in schools across the country has increased a hundredfold. Many districts are now supporting 1:1 device initiatives, giving students daily access to the internet and information through Chromebooks, iPads, and other smart devices.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Abrupt shifts to virtual and hybrid learning laid bare the vast inequities that exist in the U.S. education system. The move to online learning also made people wonder: Are there practices we can continue when the pandemic abates? 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. As the U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

With the 2020-2021 school year underway, many K-12 educators, administrators, students and families are facing an indefinite period of remote learning. Related content: Why cyber security experts are concerned about remote learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet or both. In the months that followed, many states and school districts mobilized, using federal CARES Act funding, broadband discounts and partnerships with private companies to connect their students and enable online learning. Money is an issue.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

The education sector continues to get slammed by cyberattacks. Microsoft’s Global Threat Activity Map by Industry shows that, as of June 16, education institutions had been victims of 5.9 The rapid shift to distance learning accelerated an already growing trend. Defining and identifying the vulnerable OT in education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

It’s a problem that many educators have been grappling with for years, but one that has been exacerbated—and made more public—by COVID-19: Many students lack sufficient internet connections at home to be able to complete their schoolwork. But the pandemic did force us to “stare [the problem] right in the eye.”

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Distance learning has made the digital presence of students more prevalent than ever. Educational technology is now a staple of most learning experiences. Digital citizenship and internet safety are buzzwords in the education space.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

How those plans have been implemented so far—and the extent to which distance learning is in effect—depends on who you ask, or their socioeconomic status. According to Brenan, 79 percent of parents in households earning $90,000 and above say their child is partaking in online distance learning from their school.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Digital equity, as defined by ISTE , involves “making sure students have equal access to technology like devices, software, and the internet, and that they have trained educators to help them navigate those tools.”. Until recently, 20 to 30 percent of our students didn’t have internet access at home. are in place.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Many didn’t have proper internet access or even a tablet or other device with which to get online. Telepresence robots are offering real-time solutions to these types of problems and having a profoundly positive impact on these children, thanks to tech companies who are working with schools to make distance learning successful.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It has been 12-hour days or more,” said Lorrie Owens, chief technology officer for the San Mateo County Office of Education in Redwood City, Calif. Two recurring themes were the need for more widespread internet access and tech support for families. “It We found that a number of families said, ‘Yes, we have access to the internet.’

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This story on how blended learning can help schools reopen during the COVID pandemic, originally published on June 15, was eSN’s No. As educators start considering their options for the fall, the future is full of uncertainty. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) — Students nationwide will be able to experience national parks in new and exciting ways, thanks to the National Park Foundation’s (NPF) Open OutDoors for Kids Hybrid Learning grant program. With more than 400 parks across all fifty states and the U.S. million students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2020

The Faux Paw e-book series is a free resource for parents, educators, and caregivers to help teach children the importance of safety and security online. This book — and the rest of the Faux Paw series — is an excellent resource for parents and educators to help keep their children safe when using the internet.”.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, I mused that COVID-19 and the resulting reliance on distance learning would be a catalyst for radical innovation. I rambled on about Chromebooks and more kids having internet access, about school bus delays and the potential of edtech, but that’s not what she’s looking for. I didn’t have a good answer.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

More than 90 percent of households with school-age children are engaged in some form of distance learning from home, while college students are navigating a variety of hybrid remote learning environments. These new learning environments present challenges for educators and school IT leaders alike.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Over the past 25 years, multiple waves of education technology and innovation have slowly washed into America’s schools and colleges. The new millennium started with the dot-com crash which decimated 78 percent of the value of the NASDAQ and hundreds of first-wave internet startups went bankrupt. Not yet convinced?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

While policymakers, health experts, parents, and educators continue to debate the right course of action, one thing is for certain: back-to-school is here. As students log into their classrooms, another question arises – what has been the impact on student learning since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The pandemic transformed an educational system that’s been slow to evolve. Students’ kitchens became their classrooms, parents became co-teachers and tech support, and the internet became a lifeline to learning. Educators had to radically rethink how we educate our children. this is really important.’”

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

“In short, online learning is a delivery modality that supports mastery of content, regardless of how short or long a student has been in a seat,” explains Kerry Rice, a professor at Boise State University in Idaho who has studied effective distance learning at the K-12 level. “So

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. But education students still need to work on lesson plans, and kids still need summer activities. Some kids have no internet. No computer.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Internet access might be available to a student but is inadequate for distance learning if they cannot stream video without interruption. A state-wide district survey was later launched to determine the specifics of device ownership and internet connectivity at the local levels. “We We were very concerned.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Many of the nation’s schools are now closed—some indefinitely—leaving educators and communities with more questions than answers. And how can schools roll out effective remote learning plans in a short amount of time? embed] EdSurge: Should schools be prioritizing home internet access for remote learning right now?

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S. First, educators had to rethink infrastructure.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2020

Many schools are trying to figure out if they should transition to online or distance learning during a shut down. I agree with the Washington State department of education, which argued that most schools won't be able to switch to online; they should just close and pick up in the summer or September. Here's why.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

Below is a short curation of the most useful articles, links, resources, and webinars to help you through this challenging environment: Online articles: Resources, tips and more for remote and e-learning (teaching online) — from Educational Technology Guy. Distance Learning Strategies for Education Leaders, Part 1.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Student safety leader Impero today launched a cloud-based platform, built on state-of-the-art technology, that provides teachers, school counselors and administers with classroom management and student safety solutions, all in one place, to support hybrid learning. Once students are safe, schools must educate them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. What is the definition of educational technology?

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2021

By contrast, Laredo educators who stayed home and taught exclusively online are more cautious about returning. Every institution’s administrators are asking similar questions, weighing what has been learned about online pedagogy with the heartfelt desire to reconnect students and faculty in person. Easy answers?

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