Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

It also empowers students to learn efficiently on mobile devices and during flexible hours, which is particularly valuable in hybrid and online learning contexts. Learning Analytics Learning analytics represents another foundational component of the Flipped Classroom 2.0

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Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2018

Professors, over all, cast a skeptical eye on the learning outcomes for online education,” the report concluded. As I write in my new book, Going Online , the faculty who are most resistant to online instruction are the ones who are least familiar with it. At the current rate of 5.6

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

While previous reports found that remote learning resulted in learning disruptions in K–12, it turns out that the quality of technology students have access to plays a significant role in online learning outcomes.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

When I work with teachers, I emphasize the value of building a dynamic skill set composed of many different approaches to designing and facilitating learning. There is no single instructional model that will work for every learning outcome. What Blended Learning is Not. Just like in life, no one tool solves every problem.

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Edsurge

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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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. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last week, my class of teacher candidates explored the topic of building an online learning community. We talked about the importance of nurturing a learning community over time and providing regular opportunities for students to engage with each other to build relationships.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

If your goal is to increase student learning outcomes, then these features, while nice-to-have, may not move the needle in the way you need most. Support for instructional teams: Ensure the curriculum includes resources to help teachers effectively guide students and maximize learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

Here are three ways school administrators can use remaining ESSER III funds to add or enhance a digital learning program in their school or district. To promptly address these staffing challenges, I propose school and district leaders leverage remaining ESSER III funds by forming partnerships with reputable online learning providers.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

During these one-on-one sessions, the teacher can personalize the playlist, making the necessary adjustments to ensure the student continues making progress toward learning objectives.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

WOBURN, MA & SAN FRANCISCO – JULY 20, 2022 – FEV Tutor (“FEV”), the K-12 market leading research and evidence-based online tutoring platform, today announced its partnership with Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm that is a Certified B Corporation committed to building enduring businesses.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

How do we get from educational “business as usual” to cultural changes, even transformation, that make learning central? Joi Ito (Director of the MIT Media Lab) makes a useful distinction between education and learning: “Education is what people do to you and learning is what you do for yourself.”

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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

AUGUST 2, 2022

From showing teachers how innovative technology could help improve learning outcomes to ramping up workshops geared toward preparing educators to teach online, this small but mighty team of six went above and beyond to make an impact during unprecedented times.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Eduverse.com is a revolutionary online learning environment providing a safe and secure ‘metaverse’ for K-12 schools. Leo , Tutor.com’s soon-to-come new academic support platform, is purpose-built from the ground up by learning experts, teachers, and web developers in collaboration with K-12 and higher-ed leaders.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

classrooms to an online or hybrid model, this report also includes a supplemental analysis of existing research and literature on engagement in online learning, to provide context on how the themes discovered in the field research apply to the current distance learning environment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit in-person meetings, Wyzant makes it easy to access and communicate with qualified tutors from anywhere in the world through its free online learning tool. In 2019, IXL completed the acquisition of Education.com , an online learning resource serving 23 million teachers and parents.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Instead, new educational methods focus on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to engage students and improve learning outcomes. From microschools and online learning to microlearning and gamification, 2024 is going to be the year of nontraditional learning models.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

(Credit: Mike Zetlow) I know from my year teaching at VIPKid that students can learn online , a conclusion researchers have also reached. This online learning model doesn’t work for every child, but it is right for some. Invest in blended and online learning professional development.

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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.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In fact, HolonIQ recently reported there are now 700 universities working with 200 partners to deliver high-quality online learning to students. Here’s to 2021: a new year that places a higher premium on investments in online learning, outcomes, quality, and flexibility to drive great outcomes for students: the ones that matter most.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Instead, new educational methods focus on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to engage students and improve learning outcomes. From microschools and online learning to microlearning and gamification, 2024 is going to be the year of nontraditional learning models.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Forced to quickly get up and running with online classes, faculty—and the instructional designers who help them make the transition—often resort to checklists to create the bare minimum of what’s required to build a “quality” online course. But in our rush to get online, are we losing something fundamental? Relationships Matter.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

Video is also proving to have solid results when it comes to learning outcomes—from higher test scores to increased engagement with learning materials to increased comprehension. Here are five ways video can have a powerful impact on teaching and learning: 1. Site Licensing. LMS Integration.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

Early stage edtechs are also participating in the AWS EdStart program, the AWS edtech virtual startup accelerator, designed to help entrepreneurs build the next generation of online learning, analytics and campus management solutions on the AWS Cloud.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

The sudden jump to online learning has upturned education disciplines around the globe. Since schools closed, MEL has seen renewed interest from parents in search of a supplement to online learning. But in the world of science education, the lack of lab access has led educators to seek alternatives.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

Whether its a 60-second TikTok on the French Revolution, a deep-dive YouTube documentary on climate change, or a TED Talk about emotional intelligence, young minds are tuning in and learning, often more effectively than traditional methods ever allowed. This is the hidden curriculum of the internet, which aids online learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

With the looming threat of students taking advantage of gap year opportunities for the 2020 to 2021 school year, and the unknown of just how long COVID-19 will last, colleges must commit ample resources to ensure high-quality learning for the students who decide to brave the unchartered waters of online, remote education for the fall 2020 semester.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Five formative assessment strategies to improve distance learning outcomes for students with disabilities. National Center on Educational Outcomes. Delivering high-quality instruction online in response to COVID-19: Faculty playbook. Online Learning Consortium. Retrieved from [link] O’Keefe, L.,

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In a recent webinar from the International Association for K–12 Online Learning , titled “ Designing for Equity: Leveraging Competency-Based Education to Ensure All Students Succeed ,” education consultant Katherine Casey explains the key ways a competency-based system differs from a traditional system.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. Yet, with with the wide variety of edtech resources available, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

During the pandemic, schools with the infrastructure in place for moving to online learning found greater immediate success. Forta insists we need to help teachers find ways to incorporate creativity into what they’re already doing to increase engagement and learning outcomes.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. However, delivering online education is crucial in this circumstance as it is really challenging to effectively engage students in the learning process.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

The games and playsheets within SplashLearn aim to shift the current narrative around learning, turning it into an experience that augments the child's desire to learn by making learning itself rewarding for every child. In what ways has the perception of game-based learning changed in recent times?

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