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Did online learning mostly miss the mark?

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

Online learning has untapped potential for students across the nation, and while the COVID-19 pandemic forced classrooms online in early 2020, that doesn’t mean learning became more innovative and personalized. And here is where online learning’s vast potential enters the scene.

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Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids

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AUGUST 6, 2021

British Columbia-based Q Academy, a pioneer in tech-focused education, taps into online learning with the soft-launching of Q Academy Kids (QA Kids), a coding and design platform for young people. From the design to the learning experience, its courses are specifically suited to the needs of each learner. About Q Academy.

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4 things districts need to know before moving to online learning

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

As the number of cases of COVID-19 multiplies and the duration of school closures increases, school districts are struggling with the feasibility of providing students with online learning opportunities. Related Content: eSchool News Online and Blended Learning Guide.

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Online learning for special education

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MAY 14, 2020

Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to support and monitor IEPs, so learning can take place in the classroom and at home. Assign lessons or view data using an Internet-connected tablet or computer. Vizzle FREE through August 1, 2020.

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Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2017

Video tutorials in the style made famous by Sal Khan of the Khan Academy changed the face of education, empowering anywhere, anytime learning. A Giant Leap Forward to More “Human” Online Learning. Research –There is plenty of information on the internet. However, they were Tutorials 1.0. We now have Tutorials 2.0.

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10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2020

As confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, grow daily, administrators and teachers are faced with the daunting challenge of maintaining learning while also taking extraordinary precautions to limit the spread of germs. Related content: 4 ways online learning expands equity. Some districts have already taken action.

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Coaching is Critical to the Success of a Shift to Blended learning

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Initial Observation and Debrief.

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Here’s how 4 schools are supporting wireless internet needs

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

As wireless internet needs become more important for students and instructors, many schools are bolstering their connectivity to ensure smooth learning experiences. And at a time when internet access is of the utmost importance for effective teaching and learning, IT leaders must ensure consistent access and reliable connectivity.

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8 learning apps for students with special needs

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2020

Millions of students have transitioned to online learning over the past month as a health pandemic sweeps the globe. Teachers have done, and are still doing, a fantastic job moving their instruction online, ensuring students without devices or home internet have access to school-provided resources or can obtain paper copies.

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4 possible COVID learning realities

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

What does learning in a post-COVID world look like? Will schools convene in person again, will they have to move back to online learning in case of new viral outbreaks, or will learning remain online for now? Related content: District tech successes in the midst of COVID.

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A data-driven look at COVID learning loss

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While the full impact has yet to be determined, the fear is that the COVID learning loss experienced during the pandemic could widen achievement gaps for those students furthest from opportunity. Related content: Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2. Some schools provided packets for distance learning. Others did not.

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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

as the leader in digital learning, representing the most adventurous innovations. In Canada, for example, about two-thirds of colleges offer online degrees —and many have for years. a far smaller number grant degrees online. In Europe, most colleges moved to remote learning as the COVID-19 pandemic forced health restrictions.

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For many students, online learning may not have improved much

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

America is about to embark on Round 2 of its unplanned experiment in online education — and, for millions of students, virtual learning won’t be any better than it was in the spring, according to the Washington Post. And millions of students nationwide still lack devices and Internet access. Read more.

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Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Schools are officially in the age of technological learning. There are 1:1 programs, hybrid classrooms, free online learning platforms, eLearning applications and assessments, video collaborations, and the expectation of more to come with developments in augmented and virtual reality technologies. Reliable internet connectivity.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes.

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Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Edtech is the combination of IT tools and educational practices aimed at facilitating scalable individualized learning. Students learn at different rates, and from diverse ways. These tools deliver personalized learning and training that can automatically adjust to an individual’s learning competence.

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U.S. expanding internet access to 200k low-income kids

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2015

New program would help low-income households connect to internet access and devices. “It’s not just making the internet more accessible,” Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro told reporters as the White House unveiled the program.

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Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Emergency online teaching. Or just plain online learning. There’s just one problem: millions of students in the country don’t have a reliable way to get online. There’s just one problem: millions of students in the country don’t have a reliable way to get online. Remote delivery of instruction.

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The blended learning models that can help schools reopen

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. Two of the blended-learning models we’ve documented are well suited to these circumstances: the Enriched Virtual model and the Flipped Classroom model. Related content: 10 blended learning resources for schools.

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22 education leaders weigh in on fall learning challenges

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

There’s no doubt that the abrupt shift to online learning in the spring was largely an emergency reactionary response to the COVID-19 pandemic–but now, educators are determined to make the best of the “new normal” in classrooms this fall, even as learning challenges abound.

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Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Success in online learning vs. classroom learning depends on various factors Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question, “Should online learning should replace classroom learning?”

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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning.

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Friday 5: Blended learning

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2024

Here are some facts, trends, and advantages you may not know about blended learning–also known as hybrid learning: What are the five pillars of blended learning? Blended learning–along with a little empathy–can open up a new mode of teaching and learning and help motivate students on a deeper level.

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Millions of Students With Home Internet Access Still Can’t Get Online

Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. A plurality of those disconnected families rely on mobile phones to get onto the internet. Others still use dial-up or have no internet at all.

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Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Knowing that many students are struggling with learning setbacks can feel overwhelming, but we’re hoping we can help you look at these scores as an opportunity to implement new instructional strategies that engage students, and therefore, help mitigate learning loss. Blended Learning Increases Student Engagement.

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How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning.

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What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2022

NYU Online and California Virtual closed within two years. Until the pandemic, online enrollments were overwhelmingly concentrated in a small number of institutions at the periphery. In retrospect, Christensen was right—with one caveat.

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10 learning resources to use during the coronavirus outbreak

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This story about keeping learning going during the coronavirus, originally published on March 7, was eSN’s No. Related content: 4 ways online learning expands equity. The district is loaning devices and internet hot spots to students without home access. 3 most popular story of 2020.

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The Benefits of Online Learning Are Also Its Weaknesses. That’s Where Advisors Help.

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown. As an advisor at an online college, I know that adults are attracted to the flexibility of an asynchronous online learning environment and the pace of accelerated semesters. A devoted space can lend itself to learning.

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Sudden Shift to Online Learning Revealed Gaps in Digital Literacy, Study Finds

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When schools abruptly moved online as COVID-19 swept across the U.S. Many also ended up serving as tech support for students and their parents, who themselves struggled to learn new tools as well. We make an assumption that everybody has access to Wi-Fi and everyone has access to internet and that is not true at all.

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Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. Have a listen, OK?

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4 things we need to realize about digital equity

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

As COVID made quite painfully clear, student access to reliable high-speed internet and engaging digital tools is essential. A new CoSN study , supported by a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, gives educators and policymakers a detailed view of students’ at-home learning experiences during the pandemic.

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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic. The data on this is clear.

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Groups urge IES to release months-late report on student internet access

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

A federal report on students’ home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap. ” Next page: Why low-income students could be even more at risk for losing internet access. “This is critical.”

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K-12 Class Sizes Have Ballooned With Online Learning. It’s Not a Good Thing.

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

When leaders at Megan Claffey’s Colorado district decided to give parents a choice between online and hybrid learning, they didn’t expect many to choose the all-online option. Teachers are using synchronous learning [now], but I think findings can be applied to the current situation.”

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How IT can take distance learning to the next level

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

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.

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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

They know that when it comes to learning and productivity, space matters. An entire graduate course at Stanford University explores the principles for designing spaces that support learning. Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online.

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Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

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Creating smart campuses to transform student life

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key points: The right tech can help create safe, efficient, and engaging learning environments Tech investments determine school success Taking K-12 education transformation from pipe dream to pipeline For more news on district trends, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Imagine a school where learning isn’t confined to the classroom.

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Blended learning models can help schools reopen–here’s how

eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This story on how blended learning can help schools reopen during the COVID pandemic, originally published on June 15, was eSN’s No. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. 9 most popular story of 2020.

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The post-COVID path to equity and access

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As education leaders move forward with plans for what learning will look like “after COVID,” they must consider how to advance equity and access for the nation’s most marginalized student groups. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed longstanding inequities across the globe. During a virtual FETC keynote , Dr. Lisa N.

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Learning.com Includes Essential Skills for Remote Learning in EasyTech

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

To prepare students for success in a remote learning environment, Learning.com is adding remote learning lessons to its EasyTech content library. Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment.

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Down with OTT? 3 ways this technology is a new must for education

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

There’s a new catch phrase in town, and it has massive implications for blended and online learning, especially as OER use begins to ramp up in schools and institutions across the country. In other words, every device that is internet connection-capable can now be a television equivalent, (i.e. What Is It?

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Did online learning mostly miss the mark?

Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids

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4 things districts need to know before moving to online learning

Online learning for special education

Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

Coaching is Critical to the Success of a Shift to Blended learning

Here’s how 4 schools are supporting wireless internet needs

8 learning apps for students with special needs

4 possible COVID learning realities

A data-driven look at COVID learning loss

Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

For many students, online learning may not have improved much

Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization

Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

U.S. expanding internet access to 200k low-income kids

Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access

The blended learning models that can help schools reopen

22 education leaders weigh in on fall learning challenges

Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

Friday 5: Blended learning

Millions of Students With Home Internet Access Still Can’t Get Online

Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?

4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

10 learning resources to use during the coronavirus outbreak

The Benefits of Online Learning Are Also Its Weaknesses. That’s Where Advisors Help.

Sudden Shift to Online Learning Revealed Gaps in Digital Literacy, Study Finds

Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

Groups urge IES to release months-late report on student internet access

K-12 Class Sizes Have Ballooned With Online Learning. It’s Not a Good Thing.

How IT can take distance learning to the next level

Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

Blended learning models can help schools reopen–here’s how

The post-COVID path to equity and access

Learning.com Includes Essential Skills for Remote Learning in EasyTech

Down with OTT? 3 ways this technology is a new must for education

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