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The Balance: Distance Learning–Mini-episode #2

Catlin Tucker

I talk about the importance of balancing online and offline learning tasks in this moment of distance learning. Just because we are communicating with students online does not mean every learning task needs to be an online task. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with other educators who might enjoy it.

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The Balance: Distance Learning (Mini-episode)

Catlin Tucker

If you want more information about planning online learning experiences, check out my article “ Successfully Taking Offline Classes Online ” that was featured in a special distance learning edition of Educational Leadership. Maria Hersey for teachers, teenagers, and elementary students (and their parents).

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Combining distance learning with interactive, hands-on STEM

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One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM. Related content: A device in every hand during COVID-19. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

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Is digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning?

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When the pandemic prompted schools to quickly shift to distance learning last spring, educators became responsible for using online technologies to teach students. This included a crash course in learning and behaving online.

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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. Now, as we complete our third week of remote learning, I have seen this experience bring both challenges and opportunities.

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4 tips to deliver distance learning effectively and efficiently

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But not us educators – teachers across our district immediately got to work, learning new technologies and adjusting curriculum for our new reality: distance learning. At the end of the day, we know it’s about the students and their learning comes first – no matter the shape or form it may take.

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How IT can take distance learning to the next level

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Last spring, school districts rushed to transition to distance learning as quickly as possible to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and staff. Now, schools are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how these learnings can be applied to prepare for safe and effective learning this fall.