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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

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JULY 16, 2025

Access and Support Matter Not every home environment is ideal for online learning. Teens need access to a reliable internet connection, a quiet and comfortable space to study, and a computer or device that can handle educational platforms. They also need a support system.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. You might wonder why this preference exists.

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Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

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MAY 14, 2025

Trick now that sometimes takes the form of a fully online school, but that’s actually fairly rare. What we’re seeing much more commonly is students who are mixing on site and online learning. So there’s these two examples of how CTE taps into online learning. In their schedule.

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California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

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JUNE 26, 2025

That detector first became popular among professors when the internet made it easy for students to copy and paste information from websites into their assignments. As teaching and learning increasingly shifted online throughout the early 2000s and 2010s, Turnitin became more embedded in classes.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week

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MAY 5, 2025

Subscription Services to a tech-related magazine or online learning platform where they can further develop their skills. Here are a list of the types of tech problems tech teachers in your school are more likely to face.

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First to $10K: Did Online School Give Young Entrepreneurs a Head Start?

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JUNE 16, 2025

The majority pointed to self-guided learning through the internet (34%), family members (18%), mentors (16%), and peers (16%). This suggests that while formal education helped, much of what they learned came from outside the classroom.

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Did online learning mostly miss the mark?

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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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4 things districts need to know before moving to online learning

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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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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.

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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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Here’s how 4 schools are supporting wireless internet needs

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

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

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

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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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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following Monterrey’s success, other Mexican higher ed institutions have launched new online programs mirroring Monterey Tech’s model. In Latin America, only about 15 percent of higher ed institutions offer hybrid options, and only about 20 percent deliver fully online courses. In the U.S., During the global crisis, 1.6

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

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

In a letter to the Institute of Education Sciences , a number of ed-tech and advocacy organizations point out that many students lack home access to the internet connectivity they need to complete homework and use online learning resources. “This is critical.” “This is critical.”

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4 things we need to realize about digital equity

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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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For many students, online learning may not have improved much

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As the start of school inches ever closer — and is already underway in some places — many teachers have yet to be trained how to be more adept with online learning. And millions of students nationwide still lack devices and Internet access. Read more.

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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?” Online learning is not just another edtech product, but an innovative teaching practice." The term MOOC was coined by others in 2008.)

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Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

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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

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APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

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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 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control has issued guidance and recommendations for school leaders as confirmed cases of coronavirus spread across the nation, and has noted that schools should plan for the possibility of extended closures and should put plans in place to disrupt learning as little as possible.

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Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?

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

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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.

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Creating smart campuses to transform student life

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Enhanced internet connectivity In today’s digital age, robust internet connectivity is essential for effective learning. Smart campuses leverage high-speed internet to support a range of educational tools and resources. To support these advancements, the E-Rate program plays a crucial role.

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

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

We make an assumption that everybody has access to Wi-Fi and everyone has access to internet and that is not true at all. One of the biggest was access to technology, including adequate Wi-Fi. Universal access is just not there,” says Ingle. “We It’s a social justice issue.” ISTE is the parent organization of EdSurge.

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The post-COVID path to equity and access

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The sudden shift to online learning highlighted vast gaps, including students without access to devices, those without reliable (or any) internet connections, students experiencing the stress of food or housing insecurity, and more. “Issues of equity and access are fundamentally human issues,” Williams said.

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

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JULY 9, 2018

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These design choices have noticeable implications.

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Discover how edtech makes your teaching more effective and efficient

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn’t mean in-person instruction will magically improve. How can we use technology to maximize learning in the classroom, and how can we create the most efficient use of screen time while making teachers’ workloads more manageable?

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Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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. While useful, these technologies can come with challenges.

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The digital divide still holds students back

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Although some gains in high school students’ technological device and internet access have occurred since ACT first investigated the digital divide in 2018, device and internet access of students with lower family incomes is lagging that of students with higher family incomes,” said Jeff Schiel, Ph.D,

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

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

“Many times those are the ones that are teaching online, but that doesn’t mean that you have the most effective online teachers.” Between the large class sizes, families on the margins of poverty, and spotty internet access among the students she teaches, “there definitely could be kids that are falling between the cracks,” she adds.

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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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Parents are critical to college and career readiness

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Like 20 million other students across the United States, Keller, with no preparation or warning, abruptly shifted to online learning. Unlike Matt and too many other children, he had a quiet place to work, parents able to help him, and reliable internet service. Keller was one of the lucky ones. The lost generation.

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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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Post-pandemic, where do education leaders go?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The rapid transition to remote learning was successful, but there is still much room for improvement when it comes to reducing cyber risks that threaten the continuity of operations. Many did not have the capabilities for distance learning for faculty and students–and few were equipped for remote staff work.

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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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A data-driven look at COVID learning loss

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Some families had internet access, computers, and the ability to work from home while supporting their child’s online learning. Some schools provided packets for distance learning. Some schools had ongoing interaction with families from day one. Other schools had little or none at all. Others did not.

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Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital learning tools include any program, app, or technology that can be accessed via an internet connection. (2) Digital learning encompasses online learning or e-learning. (3). Online resources are available on the web, and will allow a student to proceed with studies off campus.

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Charting a new path for strategic edtech planning

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2020

Related content: Lessons and leadership during the switch to online learning. Now, the presenters have encountered previously unthought-of costs like extended loaner devices, increased repair costs from home use, and distance learning options. devices) and indirect costs (e.g., professional development).

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How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part of this rapid change is because the full range of e-learnings possibilities are now widely recognized. According to a survey from the University of the Potomac, 70 percent of students–and 77 percent of educators–say that online learning is better than traditional classroom learning.

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Is Online Schooling a Good Fit for Teens?

Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Remote Learning Strategies: Beyond the Pandemic

California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

Tech Teacher Appreciation Week

First to $10K: Did Online School Give Young Entrepreneurs a Head Start?

Did online learning mostly miss the mark?

4 things districts need to know before moving to online learning

Q Academy Ventures into Online Learning for Kids

Online learning for special education

Here’s how 4 schools are supporting wireless internet needs

Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

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

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

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

Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

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

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

For many students, online learning may not have improved much

Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?

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

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

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

The post-COVID path to equity and access

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

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

Discover how edtech makes your teaching more effective and efficient

Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization

The digital divide still holds students back

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

8 learning apps for students with special needs

Parents are critical to college and career readiness

4 possible COVID learning realities

Post-pandemic, where do education leaders go?

22 education leaders weigh in on fall learning challenges

A data-driven look at COVID learning loss

Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

Charting a new path for strategic edtech planning

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

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