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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

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“It’s one of the easiest things to do to really understand what that environment looks like, feels like and behaves like,” says Kerry Rice, a professor at Boise State University who has studied effective online learning. There's not a lot of research on very young children and online learning,” Rice says. “So,

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End-of-the-Year Housekeeping: Reflect & Organize

Catlin Tucker

She currently teaches Language Arts and Technology at a bilingual public middle school. Amy is a Google certified educator adept at designing engaging, student-centered digital curriculum and learning opportunities. Amy graduated with a major in Spanish from California State University, Sacramento.

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Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders

eSchool News

As fifth graders prepare to transition to middle school, it remains essential for schools to continue monitoring their progress and providing the necessary resources to support their growth. These efforts have been instrumental in helping students regain lost ground and make progress in their academic development.

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3 ways to meet students’ emotional needs

eSchool News

Many families were unsure of how their local districts would handle new guidelines brought by COVID-19, and others felt most comfortable going with an existing virtual school with years of experience. With these sudden changes in their lives, students may feel more anxious and unmotivated to learn. This probably goes without saying.

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Coronavirus Chronicles 023 – Dhahran Middle School

Dangerously Irrelevant

Thank you, Danny Gordon , for sharing how the Dhahran Middle School in Saudi Arabia is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities. I especially appreciated hearing about your school’s thoughtful and proactive pre-planning and how your educators have enacted iChoose Tuesdays for students. Episode 023 is below.

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CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

eSchool News

“And we know that middle school teachers in particular play such an important role in a student’s journey which is why they are the key to bringing technology education to more schools. Students gain a solid foundation in key technology concepts to prepare them for future opportunities — in high school and beyond.

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Coronavirus Chronicles 043 – Bunche Middle School

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Thank you, Jose Gonzalez and Darleen Perez , for sharing how Bunche Middle School in Compton, California is adapting to our new challenges and opportunities. It was SO MUCH FUN hearing about your remote learning project with your students! Coronavirus Chronicles 025 – International School of Amsterdam.