eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2020

The truth is that not all online learning experiences are of suspect quality. When done well, online learning can be highly successful—opening the door to numerous learning opportunities that students otherwise wouldn’t be exposed to, while providing very rich and rigorous instruction. Qualified teachers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

million fewer students enrolled in U.S. On top of these losses, traditional school districts also have lost about a quarter of a million students to charter schools since the emergence of COVID. Choices in modality Although some students fell behind during the shift to remote learning, others thrived. There were 1.3

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2020

COVID-19 has shown us that online learning is beneficial in many ways. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the air as teachers and administrators adjust to this “new normal” and strive to maintain nurturing, engaging learning environments. Related content: A data-driven look at COVID learning loss.

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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. “Most of the college students I have did grow up this way–with a computer in front of them. .

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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 this means the majority of students won’t totally fit.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2021

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. Jean Kiekel, an assistant professor at the University Of St. Engaging through organization.

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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.

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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. This will build enthusiasm and break the ice amongst online learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In the first four months of the pandemic, five major trends were observed in terms of licensing and reuse of copyrighted content: Print photocopying vastly increased as students lost access to materials in the classroom. Online learning platforms and other edtech tools gained traction. More assessments moved online.

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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 a pioneer in the delivery of technology-focused training for students and companies all over the world.

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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. Since then, we’ve expanded our use of the program and involved more students. Online learning isn’t just for high-performing students who want to earn more credits or expand their learning horizons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2022

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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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2023

Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the introduction of new learning technologies into the mainstream Educators and students were forced to adapt to new edtech tools, which now have a permanent place in today’s classrooms It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another.

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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. Programs and courses that help students learn about potential career pathways are important for many reasons. Students cant aspire to work in a career field theyre unfamiliar with.

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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. to “How do I teach from home?”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2021

One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity. Virtual social learning spaces create opportunities for the social and academic aspects of learning to collide.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. Label each slide with a topic.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. This last component–facilitating online discussions–can be especially challenging for teachers who are not used to engaging students remotely.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Falana and Infante are students in Taubmans class called The Summit, a yearlong program offered to 93 seniors this year and expanding to juniors next year that also includes a 10-week AI course developed by Taubman and Stanford University. Its like having AI as a partner rather than it doing the work, said Infante during class.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students. However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. Online Fishbowl.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students. However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely.

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2021

During the pandemic, side-by-side student collaboration took a back seat to online learning and distanced in-person or hybrid learning. If you’re looking for a new student collaboration tool for your school team to try, or to try in your own classroom, take a look at the tools below.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

The 2020-21 school year brought a lot of new students to online school who otherwise may not have even tried it. With these sudden changes in their lives, students may feel more anxious and unmotivated to learn. Ease frustration by supporting students. This probably goes without saying.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Year after year and in study after study, we see the same thing: Confident students are better students. But, as one student pointed out in a 2019 survey , that confidence is easily shaken. And that can only be worse after so many students were forced into remote classrooms.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home. Then, class time is dedicated to practice and application, which has traditionally been assigned as homework for students to complete independently.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also providing other important aspects of equity, including an education that prepares the students for 21st century careers. Advanced learning in Michigan.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

For 60 years, SkillsUSA has provided these types of hands-on learning opportunities for students in the form of regional, state, and national competitions–and participants in these contests have gained valuable career experience.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

So, how do we get students to think more deeply about vocabulary? How can we make learning new vocabulary more engaging and meaningful? ” I love the pile of words strategy because it positions the students at the center of learning. .” Step 2: Group students and give them time to discuss and define.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

Key points: Educators must support efforts that boost online student motivation Peer mentors, change of scenery, and spending time with students are important for online students A student’s motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Choice is a powerful motivator. Assignment Checklist.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

The person doing the work in a classroom is the person doing the learning. So, students should do the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning and applying their learning. That belief has informed the way I define blended learning. Second, I want learning to be a partnership between the teacher and the student.

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