eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss. Learn more about our funding here.)

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

With more than 17 years of experience as an academic integrity manager at a virtual school, I’ve learned the ins and outs of how to preserve academic integrity in an online learning environment. Use AI to develop games and quizzes aligned with the school curriculum.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Lesson one: Planning teaching presence At our university training during the pandemic, professors learned that enhancing flexibility for online learners involved making all assignments and activities accessible on the first day of class—this way students could work at their own pace.

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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. Online learning resources offer an effective way for students to learn many basic facts and skills on their own.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

Dictionary.com announced today it has launched the Dictionary.com Learning At Home Center , offering free, educator-reviewed materials and resources for kids from pre-K through 12th grade and their parents. “As an education provider, Dictionary.com has long been at the forefront of online learning.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Lesson one: Planning teaching presence At our university training during the pandemic, professors learned that enhancing flexibility for online learners involved making all assignments and activities accessible on the first day of class—this way students could work at their own pace.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Sanchez leads the Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology team at Coursera, the online learning platform where students anywhere can take courses, master a career skill, get professional certificates, and earn degrees from 200 top universities and companies, including Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, Google and IBM.

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k12

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Online Learning Literacy Solutions Online education offers innovative solutions for many students who are first learning to read, which helps address early literacy concerns. When reading is fun, learning becomes an easier, more joyful experience. Ready to learn more?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. Age Group and Subjects: Parents: SplashLearn offers Math and Reading curriculum from PreK through Grade 5 for parents.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. Really what mattered where things that were graded, like quizzes and tests and assignments. I don't know.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Other districts were able to offer some online learning in the spring, albeit unevenly. Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) had nearly enough devices for everyone to participate in digital learning, but many students lacked sufficient internet access at home and ultimately had to learn from paper packets.

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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. While teachers were still required to check in with students during regular class periods, “I wasn’t requiring online classes. His time as a blended learning instructor in Taos, N.M., Here in the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Lastly, flexibility and efficiency improve with online learning tools, allowing students to learn at their own pace and offering teachers digital tools to streamline tasks like grading, attendance tracking, and lesson planning, making the learning process more efficient.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With online courses, virtual classrooms, and mobile learning apps, education becomes more accessible, reaching students in remote or underserved areas. The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time.

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k12

MARCH 16, 2025

At K12, we understand how personalized, flexible online learning can make a real difference, whether students are just starting out or preparing to graduate. More than twenty-five years ago, we realized that learning should fit into life, not the other way around. Thats exactly what K12 was built to do.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Keeping students on track through a range of grading strategies. Uniting thousands of online learners with a selfie game. Use technology to make it all manageable There are so many great things you can do in the online world that are not possible at all in the offline world. Consider that version 2.0. What is Course Hero?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2016

“Twig and Tigtag support student engagement and enthusiasm in science learning and are an excellent means to affordably update an existing curriculum with modern, compelling, real world STEM content,” says Bruce Wilcox, Vice President for Carolina Biological.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. In this blog, well explore 17 study tips for online learning. This is perhaps one of the most important study tips for online learning. Long-term goals could focus on improving grades or mastering a subject over a semester.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

Like many educators, I’m still contemplating how to best adapt my teaching to online learning. The natural question might be: Will these techniques work in an online environment? These activities take no more than 15 minutes and are graded so students are incentivized to try in earnest. My answer is yes, I believe so.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Why is classroom learning more effective? In examining classroom learning vs. online learning, classroom learning is often deemed more effective due to its immersive and interactive nature. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Depending upon the level of service subscribed to, students can view videos, take practice quizzes and exams, and get credit for classes passed through a proctored exam. Take quizzes and proctored exams available in your subscription. All they need is an internet connection and a webcam (for proctored exams). Great stuff.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? A5 Grades are horrible, but they are a universally expected standard. The challenge is huge.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Learning unfolds not in desks neatly arranged in rows, but at kitchen tables, bedroom desks, and quiet corners of the home. For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. At K12 Schools, weve tackled the common concern of isolation in online learning through global virtual clubs.

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k12

APRIL 17, 2025

Beyond traditional public and private schools, families can now choose online learning, charter programs, and hybrid models. Many parents ask the key question: Is online school better than in-person learning for my child? Is online school better than in-person school? Education today offers more choices than ever.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Transferring from one local system to another can lead to learning gaps, repeated material, or complete curriculum mismatches. Online learning offers a compelling solution. Why Online Learning Works for Families on the Move 1. It allows families to explore the world while their children stay grounded in learning.

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k12 Online Schools

JULY 5, 2024

K12 Schools For parents considering this path, there are numerous online homeschooling programs available, including highly acclaimed K12 online programs that provide accredited curriculums for grades K through 12. If you’re seeking a reputable and flexible homeschooling option, K12 online programs are among the best.

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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. Five to fifteenminute segments blend video, animation, and interactive quizzes.

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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 helped make school fun for students.

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Elevate k12

JUNE 18, 2024

Virtual coworking sessions allow teachers to work together and address challenges in the online learning environment. This might include open-ended questions, polls, quizzes, digital whiteboards, or team-building exercises. It also boosts teacher retention. Youll also want to use different techniques to engage participants.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 3, 2025

Online Learning: A Blank Canvas or a Mirror? In that sense, online learning has the potential to be a global cultural exchange. Instead of imposing a single cultural framework, digital classrooms can encourage students to bring their own backgrounds into the learning space.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Tara Gilboa, Online Learning Experience Designer at Colorado School of Mines The LMS Checklist #1: Is the platform straightforward and user-friendly? How much can administrators, grade level chairs and central office folk see? It affects whether or not the LMS supports student learning.

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