Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Each week, Ann Vinson ticks off the items one-by-one on the voluminous remote learning checklist her school requires. Next, she plans small-group reading and math sessions. So you can think of it in this simplified way: In traditional classrooms, time is constant while learning is variable. Others are vague. That’s my number.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Educators need to ask: Can my LMS go the distance? Kate McAnelly, chief academic officer, and Natalee Feese, math instructional specialist, for Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky, a partner district of Savvas Learning Company, faced those questions when putting their LMS to the test. this is really important.’”

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

But in the tech-dependent era of distance and hybrid learning, clear and consistent communication—about grades, assessments, learning targets and a host of other school-related matters—may now be more important than ever. Justin Hall, who teaches math at Rancho Cucamonga Middle School , understands this need well.

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Edsurge

JULY 8, 2024

When young students miss school, their teachers begin to think of them as less capable in math and language and less committed to learning, according to a new study. But during the coronavirus closures, schools switched to distance learning options. But how does missing so much school influence those relationships?

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Nonetheless, the core principles of the model are immensely relevant for both part-time and full-time distance learning during the pandemic. It essentially asks: What activities are best for independent learning versus learning together? As an added benefit, students can speed up, slow down, and replay videos as needed.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

What if we considered switching to trimester terms, which create more opportunities for changes to schedules and courses, and offer more time for additional support classes for students who need to “catch up” after an extended period of distance learning?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

None of us come from a science or math background, though we all teach kids how to use computers and software in our classes. We knew we didn't know enough about AI to be technical about it, so this was a perfect opportunity to learn. The 424 kids we put through this unit really enjoyed learning about AI and wanted more.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

During the first week of distance learning, she tried sitting, but her feet swelled up. Stacey Roshan (Photos provided by Stacey Roshan) Stacey Roshan, a math teacher and director of innovation and educational technology at the Bullis School in Potomac, Md., has been working from a desk situated in the corner of her condo.

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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. Issues With Feedback and Testing It’s much easier to hide in a digital world. And from Singapore to Vietnam, classes are canceled. Well, sort of.

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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. Bragg described his duties as “back-seat driving”—synthesizing, challenging, questioning, and giving feedback. Many students are unable to participate virtually due to resource constraints.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources. Online platforms provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, and distance learning, expanding educational horizons beyond the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As higher education moves into a post-pandemic world, the sector will invest in new student success systems that will help students progress through their various stages by leveraging real-time information and feedback. Meaningful small group and individual instruction will be important in combating the deficit in student achievement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

Homeschooling, on the other hand, offers the utmost flexibility, allowing learning to be fully individualized and paced to a student’s specific needs. Online and distance learning programs have also gained traction. That’s personalized learning at its best.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

QuillBot saw a small dip in traffic when schools shut down and readied educators for distance learning, but traffic has since returned to normal. He says the tool works with natural language processing, a form of machine learning to analyze, manipulate and generate human language. We see ourselves as solving mental math.”

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Informational Writing Choice Board (Distance Learning) By Swain in the Middle Grades: 5th-8th Standards: CCSS W5.2, Should video game creators focus more on player feedback when developing new games? Are classes like art, gym, and life skills as critical as math and English? What could be a downside?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As higher education moves into a post-pandemic world, the sector will invest in new student success systems that will help students progress through their various stages by leveraging real-time information and feedback. Meaningful small group and individual instruction will be important in combating the deficit in student achievement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them. Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2020

My family is fortunate to be able to accommodate and support the new paradigm of distance learning. Our students may have suffered loss and economic hardships during the past six months of summer break and emergency distance learning,” one charter school administrator told us. “We

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