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Five ways to support the shift to distance learning

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As districts have moved to distance learning amid fears of the spread of COVID-19, it has been a learning experience for all — even in schools like ours that have had a 1:1 computer initiative for years. We’re the only high school in the county and serve about 1,000 students in grades 8-12.

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Celebrate National Distance Learning Week Nov. 8-12 with Live, Daily Free Programs for K-12

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Distance learning has long been a part of the education landscape. Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. Virtual learning has become a permanent fixture in modern academia. 8: American Indian Stories: The Three Sisters By Booth Western Art Museum, for Grades 1-3. North Mankato, Minn.

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Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

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For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance learning for students without Internet access are among the top priorities for state governments, school districts, teachers and parents alike. Many students across the U.S. 1 [link] .

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Discovery Museum Launches Its 3rd Hands-on STEM Distance Learning Resource

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Discovery Museum announced today the launch of its Feel the Force laboratory toolkit, the first offering in a new product series for K-5 remote learning called Field Trip on Tour. The content connects to grades K to 5 curricula, supporting MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards.

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The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

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You might be wondering how this is possible—how one might actually minimize their dependence on education technology in an era of remote instruction and screen-dependent learning. But doing so is imperative if we want to re-humanize learning experiences for our students. School leaders asked: Which apps should we download?

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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

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And for the first half of his 9th grade year, he did enough to pass, earning Cs and Ds. Classroom learning and management all begin with relationships, and SEL can guide the relationship and community building process. The day grades were due, I pulled Ray aside at the end of the class and lauded his accomplishments.

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4 Tips for Transitioning to Distance Learning: A District and School-Wide Perspective

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It’s a testament to the districtwide Nampa Personalized Learning (NPL) initiative, and one of the reasons Digital Promise and HP designated Lone Star Middle School as an HP Spotlight School in 2019. Kids are learning how to be students again, and they're learning how to be students in a digital environment,” she says.