Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

These efforts culminated a meticulously designed course template that is the backbone of the program’s online offerings. The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

I graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature. Teachers using the playlist model can build teacher check-ins or conferences into the process to: Discuss progress toward learning goals Review formative assessment data with the student Provide additional support (e.g., I have been snorkeling in Thailand.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

For the better part of a decade, many schools have been implementing blended learning models that integrate online learning with brick-and-mortar instruction to rethink time, space and staffing. It essentially asks: What activities are best for independent learning versus learning together?

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

I used to wake up at 5:30 in the morning to teach a preschooler in China how to read, write and speak English. Through a headset and webcam, I learned that he loved space. Claire Cummings teaching English online to students in China for VIPKid. Invest in blended and online learning professional development.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Asmaa, Ismail and their peers in public education were caught in the perfect storm of school closures and an unplanned and awkward move to online learning. I fully support the model and know it works after piloting a competency based learning program for the past few years. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

SplashLearn’s game-based learning platform—available in 150+ countries and already used by more than 40 million children—features thousands of research-informed games aimed at instructing young learners in English language arts and math. In what ways has the perception of game-based learning changed in recent times?

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2016

School leaders are expected to help their teachers use current technology to enhance learning, but at the same time, they must keep on top of future technologies that might soon impact teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

The ANTON learning app and online learning portal are part of a standards-aligned curriculum available in multiple languages. Boasting over 100,000 exercises and 200 exercise types, it contains interactive elements, feedback, games, and explanations aimed at supporting and engaging young people in learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

That system hampered the flexibility needed to provide remediation for English-language learners and special education students. Or, conversely, students struggling with writing might show improvements after longer English composition classes. What if we gave English learners the most experienced teachers and the smallest class sizes?

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2019

In 2012, First Book , a nonprofit that provides affordable learning materials to kids in need, approached the publishers of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and asked: Can you make a bilingual version of the popular children’s book? At the time, the publisher sold English and Spanish versions separately.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

A growing number of vendors are offering AI-powered language-learning apps to companies and the general public ( Speexx , Busuu , Duolingo ) for hundreds of languages, but Ponddy’s products were developed specifically for secondary and university teachers of Mandarin. The company’s next target: English.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. They’ve been having calls on Google Hangouts, they’ve been having classes during the time class is in session, as well as asynchronous classes where they give feedback in different ways.” Here in the U.S.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2020

Last fall, after schools had closed and students were forced onto Zoom and Google Classroom in a rush, experts and educators around the world clamored to make a rather fine distinction: What they were doing wasn’t online learning, but rather emergency remote instruction.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2022

While Zoom was the “it” word during the pivot to online learning throughout COVID-19, it is high time to consider alternatives to synchronous online classes that benefit student learning. One way that this is done is when instructors record videos to leave feedback on student work. Online Learning, 22 (1), 205-222.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Furthermore, a second way to further improve engagement is through the development of AI developed feedback for formative assessments (Perry 2023, 78). Timely and personalized feedback plays an essential role in engaging students and motivating them (Wang and Lehman 2021, 571); AI can aid in streamlining and fast-tracking feedback.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2020

Ryan Bravin has reported to his classroom every day for the last few weeks to teach English to ninth and 10th graders at his school, located in Vance County in Eastern North Carolina. The more I saw people struggle with online learning, it convinced me this work is more important now than it ever was."

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It’s been difficult to do that this year, which led me to believe the feedback would diminish. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the feedback was so kind, helpful and specific. Once students learn the basics, they are able to incorporate Unreal Engine in a variety of ways.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

Overall, my top three recommended practices include: self-regulating strategies, video-based learning, and formative assessments. At their core, self-regulating strategies naturally support growth mindsets in the way they encourage independent learning practices. Amy Winger is an online instructor for the University of Phoenix.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Furthermore, a second way to further improve engagement is through the development of AI developed feedback for formative assessments (Perry 2023, 78). Timely and personalized feedback plays an essential role in engaging students and motivating them (Wang and Lehman 2021, 571); AI can aid in streamlining and fast-tracking feedback.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

From Distraction to Connection: How Social Media is Changing Education Online learning has exploded in recent years , and with it, the digital ecosystems that surround it. Especially in K12 online schools, its proving to be a tool not just for engagement, but for connection, creativity, and even collaboration. Chief among them?

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

To support schools and districts across the country and around the world, the company has created state-customized editions of its patented, nonfiction blended learning literacy solutions: · KidBizPro®, TeenBizPro®, and EmpowerPro® for English language arts, science and social studies in grades two through 12.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2020

Through their work, Murphy and his team discovered that online learning solved many of their PD challenges, and allowed them to quickly build capacity for remote learning. So, they searched for providers and ultimately chose OTIS for Educators , a state-approved online professional development platform aligned to ISTE standards.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

Overall, my top three recommended practices include: self-regulating strategies, video-based learning, and formative assessments. At their core, self-regulating strategies naturally support growth mindsets in the way they encourage independent learning practices. Amy Winger is an online instructor for the University of Phoenix.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

She’s the co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Online Learning Research , which publishes peer-reviewed studies about K-12 online education. If someone is focused more on teaching English than on teaching kids, we will not select them,” Freidhoff says. You gotta care about kids. Another obstacle is time.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 18, 2023

The Community of Inquiry model of online teaching and learning ( [link] ) distinguishes three areas of presence in online courses—social, cognitive, and teaching. Instead of a general comment like, “More detail needed,” phrase feedback as a question—e.g., Make use of personal reactions as well as assignment feedback—e.g.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. This has meant conversations with us about streamlining feedback to teachers and increasing teacher-teacher collaboration.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

“At Savvas, we have made it our mission to give educators and families the solutions they need so that their students can get the most out of their learning, no matter where it takes place this year.”. This includes lesson plans, instructional tools, and readiness assessments specifically geared for distance learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. This has meant conversations with us about streamlining feedback to teachers and increasing teacher-teacher collaboration.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Bi-modal flexible learning offers students control over how they attend classes and allows them to select a course mode of delivery that works best for them. A case for bi-modal flexible learning The hybrid flexible, or HyFlex, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Bi-modal flexible learning offers students control over how they attend classes and allows them to select a course mode of delivery that works best for them. A case for bi-modal flexible learning The hybrid flexible, or HyFlex, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Top virtual schools have transformed howand wherewe learn. Yet, not all online schools deliver the same quality of K12 Online Learning. Others build entirely new learning ecosystems designed specifically for the digital age. Assessments are woven into every module in the best online virtual schools.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

The structured schedules, frequent assessments, and increasingly rigid curricula have drained the joy out of learning for students across the globe. Online learning, while offering flexibility and accessibility, has further complicated the relationship students have with school. This creates a natural sense of progression.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These systems regularly assess educational outcomes, pinpoint areas for improvement, and enhance the overall learning experience. Feedback from students, parents, and teachers is also actively sought to refine operations and respond to community needs. Effective monitoring and evaluation systems are integral to Ataas approach.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Introduction: Why More Families Are Choosing Online Schooling The shift from traditional brick-and-mortar schools to online learning has accelerated dramatically in recent years. Focus on Safety and Wellbeing: For many, online learning provides a safer environment, free from bullying and unnecessary stress.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

The crisis in public education is widening student achievement gaps, causing a dangerous feedback loop that disproportionately affects Black students, low-income students , and students with special educational needs. Administrative tools can save time on planning, grading, and feedback. What do they want to learn about?

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

Even language use can shift, students who once spoke in their mother tongue with peers may now be communicating primarily in the language of instruction, often English. In many online schools, the curriculum takes precedence over context. Cultural learning, which thrives on ambient and informal exchanges, struggles to find a foothold.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Moreover, developing self-discipline through online learning instills resilience and confidenceattributes that serve students well beyond their school years. Slower Feedback and Less Spontaneity In a physical classroom, a teacher can see confusion on a students face and offer immediate clarification.

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