eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2020

COVID-19 has shown us that online learning is beneficial in many ways. We know schools face many difficult decisions that may change throughout the semester and school year. Nonprofit online provider VHS Learning has developed a three-step plan that allows teachers to seamlessly deliver curriculum under any circumstances.

Online Learning 357

Online Learning Learning Curriculum High School 357

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Our school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Here are four tips for success that I’ve learned along the way, and that other schools can use to get the most out of their online learning partners: 1.

Online Learning 271

Online Learning Schools Learning High School 271

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person learning. Also, some districts have decided to keep an online option open for students who choose that method.

Online Learning 355

Online Learning Learning Students Attention 355

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. ” That’s where true or deep learning will occur.

Online Learning 339

Online Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Reading 339

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.

Online Learning 310

Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Internet 310

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2021

While most schools plan for full in-person returns in the fall, plans are not 100 percent certain right now. Variables such as more contagious COVID strains, approval and availability of vaccines for children younger than 12, and local COVID outbreaks could force schools back to online learning for weeks at a time.

Online Learning 315

Online Learning Activities Learning Teaching 315

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.

Online Learning 338

Online Learning Learning Students Language 338

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2020

As a high school principal at an international school, I want students to successful and well supported if they journey into online learning. Our students in grades 11 and 12 can take online classes for the IB Diploma Program (DP), and we partner with The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.)

Online Learning 324

Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Students 324

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2020

As schools across the country make the hurried transition from in-person learning to online classes, edtech companies are stepping up to help by offering free curriculum, PD, and other tools. Here are eight no-cost resources to keep the learning going. Related Content: eSchool News Online and Blended Learning Guide.

Online Learning 331

Online Learning Blended Learning Distance Learning Learning 331

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes and gives teachers a chance to set their own schedules. However, some parents and teachers are worried about the social growth of students who are learning remotely. Consider hosting a fun virtual party to get the school year started.

Online Learning 288

Online Learning Learning Cognitive Development Activities 288

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 8, 2021

In the summer, I published a course titled Getting Started with Blended and Online Learning to support teachers as they prepared for an unpredictable year. I have released a second course titled Advancing with Blended and Online Learning to help educators develop in their practice.

Online Learning 302

Online Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Discussions 302

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In 2020 and 2021, the pandemic changed the way we used online learning with our 1,200 students. We had an online learning platform in place but were suddenly facing a pandemic-driven switch to remote learning and the need to offer both hybrid (i.e., a mix of on- and off-campus options) and online options.

Online Learning 319

Online Learning Learning High School High School 319

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges has now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement.

Online Learning 331

Online Learning Teaching Methods Learning Accessibility 331

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Online learning platforms and other edtech tools gained traction. More assessments moved online. Teachers taught using materials they copied or posted online, sometimes under paid or free licenses, sometimes under fair use, and sometimes by committing infringements that rightsholders were willing to ignore.

Online Learning 348

Online Learning Questions Distance Learning Fairness 348

eSchool News

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. Q Academy is known for delivering short-term training for individuals and corporate learners with a focus on upgrading their skills.

Online Learning 320

Online Learning Learning Internet Instructors 320

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This year’s 5th most-read story features an episode of Kevin Hogan’s Innovations in Education podcast that focuses on the state of online learning.

Online Learning 308

Online Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Reading 308

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2025

High schools can fulfill this goal by giving students opportunities to explore a wide range of career options in the courses they provide. Taking career-related courses in high school doesnt just broaden students horizons. It also helps them narrow their choices.

High School 202

High School High School Online Learning Schools 202

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

Over the past two years, education systems across the nation have been challenged with oscillating shifts, from classroom learning to remote and online learning, and even hybrid approaches, due to COVID-19 precautions and responsiveness. Connecting with students–wherever they are. Better curation.

Online Learning 280

Online Learning Education Learning Teaching 280

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2021

As schools, parents, and students across the country prepare for school re-entry, many are celebrating a return to the classroom. There is no shortage of studies and expert opinions stating that the majority of students learn better in-person. Remote learning has been a disaster for many students. ”

Special Education 281

Special Education Online Learning Distance Learning Education 281

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2020

Most schools across the country are still operating remotely, and as the days tick by, it’s easy for students and teachers to feel as if they’ll never return to the physical classroom. Teachers and parents looking for engaging learning resources might find TED-Ed Lessons helpful while schools are still virtual.

Online Learning 361

Online Learning STEM Learning Discussions 361

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2020

If your student or child had to rapidly transition to an at-home learning environment as a struggling reader, an English language learner, or one with dyslexia, there are many ways that the support they were receiving in school can transfer to their home.

Online Learning 310

Online Learning Learning Coaching Language 310

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In early March, 15 schools in the United Kingdom reported they were made incapable of delivering online learning for students after a cyberattack forced the education trust to shut down all systems to investigate whether the cybercriminals accessed the central network infrastructure.

Schools 341

Schools Online Learning Accessibility Activities 341

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This year’s return to school stands in stark contrast to every school year that’s come before. With no precedent in modern history to guide administrators, schools and parents scrambled to adapt to teaching and learning within this new environment and adjustments continue. Online learning presents many new obstacles.

Schools 360

Schools History Online Learning Learning Technologies 360

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

However, as schools began to reopen and students returned to in-person learning, educators observed varying levels of academic progress. One key factor in students’ academic progress has been the ability of schools and teachers to adapt to the new challenges posed by the pandemic.

Academic Development 212

Academic Development Middle School Middle School Achievement 212

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Online learning is critical for connecting students to opportunities Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? AISF does not have a certified high school but does have 11 high school-aged students who have no other options for an international education in town.

High School 295

High School High School Schools Motivation 295

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

One of them is education–specifically online learning and virtual schools. Online learning is growing rapidly and is well-positioned to be the next big thing in education. What do virtual schools have to offer in our “next normal,” outside of helping everyone avoid exposure to COVID-19?

Schools 341

Schools Attention Online Learning Technology 341

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

School is back in session. For many students this year, that means learning from their homes using devices like Chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones, rather than returning to the classroom. Related content: 10 K-12 cybersecurity must-dos. Mobile cybersecurity threats and Chromebooks risks.

Schools 304

Schools Online Learning Accessibility Technology 304

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

At Hicks Canyon Elementary School in Orange County, Calif., students have been learning with digital devices since the Tustin Unified School District went 1:1 six years ago — so the shift to remote learning amid the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t as jarring as it could have been. Yet, it was still a profound change.

Teachers 310

Teachers Schools Elementary School Elementary School 310

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

And with the new school year about to present even more challenges and uncertainties, staying mindful and staying focused on providing an equitable education are likely to prove more difficult and important than ever. Related content: How online learning can lead to equity.

Schools 338

Schools Online Learning Activities Teaching 338

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Serving about 1,100 students in grades 6-12, our school has built up its course offerings without having to add headcount. I am my schools new online learning site coordinator, which means I serve as a liaison between my school and our nonprofit online provider, VHS Learning. and the world.

Schools 232

Schools Online Learning High School High School 232

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. On the other hand, there’s a chance schools might be able to open back up, in which case they’ll likely need to have students come in shifts in order to maintain social distancing. Related content: 10 blended learning resources for schools.

Blended Learning 344

Blended Learning Distance Learning Learning Schools 344

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

The end of the school year is a great time to do a few “housekeeping” items. Doing these things also makes planning for the upcoming school year less daunting come August. . Reflecting on a school year that I am anxious to put behind me is hard. If you used a learning management system this year (e.g.,

Art 545

Art Online Learning Language Languages 545

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

In this post, I’ll share some strategies and resources I found useful when preparing to use the station rotation model at the beginning of the school year. I longed for a better way to start the school year. Amy Tobener-Talley teaches ELA, ELD, and Digital Technology at a dual-immersion language school in Sonoma County.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Teachers Assignments Language 521

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2020

In the middle of the abrupt changes to the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, edtech companies offered resources and access to help educators, students, and parents make the best of at-home learning. Related content: How to make remote learning easily accessible. Here is insight from a select few of those edtech leaders.

Schools 314

Schools Math Communication Study 314

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Traditional approaches to providing feedback are time-consuming and often require hours of work beyond the school day. As a learning community, all members should play a role in providing thoughtful and substantive feedback. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

School districts are grappling with how to resume school safely in the fall. I’ve followed international news about how schools in Europe and Aisa are reopening slowly. Schools are implementing a range of hybrid schedules to reduce the number of students in a classroom at one time.

Learning 545

Learning Blended Learning Online Learning Math 545

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. The flexible, individualized and 100% online learning experience is open to learners aged 18 or older who have completed 9th grade.

High School 276

High School High School Schools Instructors 276