Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Instead of overwhelming students with lengthy video lectures or dense readings, microlearning delivers short, focused modules that concentrate on single learning objectives. It also empowers students to learn efficiently on mobile devices and during flexible hours, which is particularly valuable in hybrid and online learning contexts.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

As teaching and learning increasingly shifted online throughout the early 2000s and 2010s, Turnitin became more embedded in classes. But since her college built it into the system she was already using to read student papers, she found herself checking the automated reports again. I wouldn’t have gone back to [Turnitin].”

Plagiarism 117

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Tara’s first assignment in general psychology reads as follows: “Hi Tara! In this course you are going to learn many valuable concepts, theories, and frameworks, and you are going to be asked to consider which theories most align with your own way of being in the world. Welcome to psychology.

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eSchool News

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.

Learning 130

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

This year, the talented group of students is creating social media content across platforms to help build brand awareness and engage our audiences around the online learning experience. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Madison had to say. My K12 Why What do you like about online private school?

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Reading Power Gear

JUNE 11, 2025

During Covid, I posted a series of OLLI lessons ( Online Learning Lesson Ideas ) that I thought would help those who may be teaching online. Happy reading and Happy Father’s Day and Special Grown Up’s Day! There are also suggestions for using this poetry frame for different subjects across. The end is near!

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Coaching Writing Reading Activities 68

k12 Online Schools

MAY 29, 2025

These upcoming experiential learning centers, though currently highlighted for our K-12 schools, are a testament to our commitment to providing hands-on, real-world experiences that complement online learning, preparing students not just academically but also as future leaders.

Skills 52

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k12

JULY 22, 2025

This year, the talented group of students is creating social media content across platforms to help build brand awareness and engage our audiences around the online learning experience. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Sierra had to say. My K12 Why What do you like about online school?

Schools 52

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k12

JUNE 10, 2025

This year, the talented group of students is creating social media content across platforms to help build brand awareness and engage our audiences around the online learning experience. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here’s what Kylah had to say. My K12 Why What do you like about online school?

History 52

History English Schools Students 52

Cal Matters

JULY 23, 2025

Students can get help with reading, math, science, English language skills, one-on-one tutoring, health and social-emotional support, and help enrolling in college and navigating life after high school.

English 89

English Languages Language Math 89

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

As teachers read the descriptions of each routine provided on the Project Zero website , it is clear that these routines would work well to engage students in dynamic face-to-face activities and discussions. That way, students can learn with and from each other. How has their thinking changed? What caused that change?

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Learning Blended Learning English 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

I’ve designed a self-paced online course to support teachers who are trying to prepare for the fall. Each module consists of four video lessons, action items, and templates, resources, and links to related readings. Module 6: Cognitive Presence–Student-centered Blended/Online Learning.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Syllabus Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 31, 2015

In my last post titled “ Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model ,” I provided a blended learning strategy that creates more time in the classroom for teachers to work individually with students. This is what a reading practice could look like in a station rotation model. Read-to-Self Books.

Reading 420

Reading Blended Learning Languages Language 420

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

As students of all ages spend more time learning online, it’s worth asking, “How effective is online learning?” ” The answer varies dramatically and depends entirely on the design of the online learning experience. Instead, learning should be focused on real-life challenges.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 1 StudySync.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Spring’s shift to online learning was sudden and unexpected, and despite pockets of schools that have resumed in-person learning or moved to hybrid learning, most schools are still fully online. Related content: The challenges of remote reading instruction.

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Online Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Reading 340

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Online learning can both hinder and hold back a child. During this past year, educators and students across the country have grappled with how to adapt to online learning challenges. Online learning gives students the ability to work from home, but that can also mean too much freedom for some.

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Online Learning Learning Students Languages 333

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching.

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Online Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Reading 300

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

This is the prevailing sentiment in millions of homes these days as many families gear up for what likely will amount to another semester of virtual learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, CNN reports. Read more.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2020

This builds metacognition, which is key for comprehension and reading success. Related content: How we reinvented our district’s reading program. Students who struggle with reading need repetition, practice, and familiarity to keep momentum going.

Online Learning 300

Online Learning Learning Coaching Languages 300

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’ Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning.

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Online Learning Reading Teaching Philosophy Learning 208

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2020

For the last few years, Renaissance has enjoyed the privilege of working with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Read to the Final Four ®, a third-grade reading competition that takes place alongside the NCAA basketball tournament. Related content: 6 fun resources for online learning. Why third grade?

Reading 278

Reading Grades Participation Online Learning 278

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2022

moves toward more normalized learning and day-to-day life, we know many students continue to feel the impact of remote and hybrid learning. The lingering effects of remote learning during the pandemic have left many students behind, particularly in essential math and reading skills. As the U.S.

Math 245

Math Online Learning Hybrid Learning Learning 245

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

After sorting the words into categories and generating a label for each, ask them to take a few minutes to review the words, categories, and labels and make a prediction about what they expect to learn based on this pile of words. Check out Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver’s book Teaching for Deeper Learning !

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Online Learning Discussions Grades 546

Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

The first image many people have of school is a circle of small children, sitting cross-legged, paying attention (or not) to an adult reading a book aloud and showing pictures to the class. A second question has been given almost equal importance: Is reading a book to students online even legal? The short answer is, well, yes.

Reading 218

Reading Fairness Teachers Disabilities 218

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

As they read the language on the rubric and evaluate their peer’s work, they may realize that aspects of their own work need development or revision. Teachers can add a column to their rubric that encourages students to provide a brief explanation for each score they give their partner.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

For example, if you are an English Language Arts teacher, you may want to consider a file labeled “Reading,” another labeled “Writing,” and yet another for “Speaking/Listening’ ’ Additionally, you can create subfiles within those folders and organize your resources by novel, writing genres, or topic.

Art 545

Art Online Learning Languages Language 545

eSchool News

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. Read more. And millions of students nationwide still lack devices and Internet access.

Online Learning 174

Online Learning Learning Internet Students 174

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.

Online Learning 187

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Mobile Devices 187

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Partnership offers automated assessment of students’ oral reading fluency — for testing at school or at home . Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, announced it is partnering with Analytic Measures Inc.

Reading 181

Reading Intelligence Testing Distance Learning 181

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2022

Similarly, in their earliest days, online courses were basically lectures and readings made digital. Not surprisingly, online courses did not have the same opportunities for discussion, teacher-student interaction and peer-to-peer contact as in-person classes. In retrospect, Christensen was right—with one caveat.

Online Learning 187

Online Learning Education Learning Lecturing 187

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2020

What strategies and technology tools can teachers leverage to take their traditional classes online? I have fielded multiple questions about the best ways to engage students and leverage online learning tools if schools close for a period of time. PrepOnlineLesson.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Reading Questions Student Engagement 546

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

When working with kids remotely, it’s essential to infuse fun into online learning. Pulling storytime into a virtual conferencing session allows teachers to replicate a favorite class routine online. 8 Online Learning Stations. Learning stations are a staple in most elementary classrooms.

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Students Math Writing Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, teachers can provide students with the option to read a digital text, listen to a podcast or audio recording, watch a video, or engage with an infographic/visual information on a topic. As teachers provide students with feedback online, I would encourage them to explore tools like Mote , which allow them to leave audio feedback.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Feedback 546

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

And kids double down on digital reading—all in this Edtech Reports Recap. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures. No, you read that last one right. 2,200), U.S. Paper or Pixel?

Reading 189

Reading Internet Accessibility English 189

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

We’re great at reading on our Kindles and our iPhones and all that jazz, but do children know how to type, can they actually create something with their own ideas?” One part of that was that students and parents often lacked the skills to join Zoom calls and collaborate in shared Google Docs.

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