ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. More online learning help. How to Eteach in a Covid-19 Pandemic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Skills for online engagement with students who are experiencing anxiety (and trauma) can be especially helpful for educators struggling with student disengagement in online classrooms. Learn More. When school and online learning follow you everywhere, teachers and students need to learn balance.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 21, 2024

These numbers prove that eTextbooks are not merely a trend but an indispensable online learning resource to prepare children for the skills required in the 21st century. What Do Digital Textbook Platforms Refer To? To Wrap Up What Do Digital Textbook Platforms Refer To? Table of Contents: I.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content. More online learning help. How to Eteach in a Covid-19 Pandemic.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. Below are some tips for teachers and administrators to assist with implementing remote learning. Now, without further ado, here are some remote learning teaching tips.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! 4 Essential Elements for Effective Distance Learning. I often reference the ideas and research by McIsaac and Gunawardena in the Handbook of Research for Educational Communications and Technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

Last year, when the world shut down for learning, these presenters and I worked together for a presentation: 10 Essential Best Practices for Online Learning. These four successful distance course designers for both K12 and teachers will share ten essential online learning best practices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

The new ( Re)Defining STEM learning module from TGR Foundation and Discovery Education is the first of several courses to support educators to integrate STEM in new and powerful ways. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

4 – UDL – Universal Design for Learning Inaccessibility is still a major downfall of some online learning implementations. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. UDL is an excellent framework that can be used in any classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The purpose of blended learning is to give learners a more integrated educational experience, where they can benefit from both face-to-face teacher guidance and the flexibility and accessibility of online materials. Auster (2016) defines blended learning in a succinct and clear manner. In her study, Carol J.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

Reframing “Think Global, Act Local” in an age of lockdowns & online learning. Participants will have access to the live sessions on February 4th and be able to participate in discussions and ask questions as part of the Q&A. Additionally, you will have access to the session recordings to listen to again until May 1.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

During one party, Lotan shouted out the names of 11 birthday boys and girls and threw in a topical reference to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The post Online learning displays many new guises, in the wake of the coronoavirus appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the case of distance learning, this also helps to meet a number of students’ and school districts’ needs in the current climate, particularly in terms of accessibility. But what are the best learning strategies for teaching online? Interactive Group Learning. Here are some ideas to keep in mind: #1.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On any given school day, approximately 50 million students around the world are using some type of device to access and complete assignments, collaborate with classmates or search the internet for resources to enhance their learning. Teachers often use the messaging tool in Highlights to send notes of encouragement to their students.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In March, Baltimore City Public Schools, and my sixth grade class, shifted to online learning. This shift online for teachers provided opportunities and obstacles. We should understand that wireless connections, devices, access and technology equity are essentials.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

While remote learning may be ending in most places across the country, many students will continue to struggle to complete many lessons and assignments because they lack adequate internet service and access to devices at home — a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “homework gap.”.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What should come next is an examination of how schools can more deeply and deliberately harness technology to make high-quality learning accessible to every learner, even in the wake of a crisis. As we’ve seen over the last two years, educational equity, crisis preparedness and access to technology are deeply intertwined.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. COVID-19 shed light on the huge gap in policy relating to tech and infrastructure provisioning—what many are now referring to as a civil rights issue. Cases like 2020’s Cayla J.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While classroom learning has traditionally been conducted in physical spaces, advancements in technology have expanded its possibilities. Virtual classrooms, online forums, and digital learning platforms now complement traditional classroom settings, offering flexibility and accessibility to learners worldwide.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2020

Many K-12 schools this week have cancelled in-person classes and announced a shift to online teaching. But at least one online-learning expert thinks that's a bad decision, especially for vulnerable students. A growing body of evidence suggests that online learning works least well for our most vulnerable learners.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. Digital citizenship refers to acting responsibly online. As a school, it’s important to give every student equitable access to technology for learning, despite their socioeconomic status.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Then, in a series of experiments, they documented how university students were less likely to recall these facts when they thought they had saved them in a computer file for future reference. Students who were told they wouldn’t be able to refer to the trivia later did much better on recall assessments.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Back in April, as schools across the country shifted to online instruction to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Scott Muri saw firsthand just how damaging lack of internet access can be for students and families. They said these are the only students that have access to the internet from their homes,” Muri said. “So,

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 5, 2021

Not all asynchronous learning is the same and new trends emerge as new technology emerges–and more importantly, our collective definitions and vision for what learning is and might be change with them. Asynchronous learning generally uses technology that enables students to access course materials on their own.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this post, we explore more about what is virtual learning and how educators across the board can leverage virtual learning to create better educational experiences. What Does Virtual Learning Mean? Recording those ideas or lessons offers learners easy access to revisit and review the concepts.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

Trusted by over 15 million learners and teachers in over 60,000 schools, the ANTON learning app features learning material across a multitude of subjects, with the goal of making learning fun for students and easy for teachers to create and deliver engaging lessons.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Remote learning during the pandemic led to significant learning loss among students and was a primary driver of the U.S.’ The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences.

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Linways Technologies

JUNE 11, 2020

6 ways to improve the quality of your teaching-learning. As more institutions are opening up to the world of online learning, new possibilities are emerging along with new challenges. We will discuss more about accessibility to the teacher in the next point. One important thing to remember.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2020

“Technology Tools for Online Education,” a mini book focused on teaching education leaders how to harness their smartphone, leverage the cloud, and connect with students using online communications, is now available. The book is part of a blended learning environment and has an accompanying four-hour, on-demand Udemy course.

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Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 13, 2017

To communicate how data security, data privacy and online students safety differ from one another as simply as possible, let’s use the analogy of a home. Data security refers to the protection of a network or environment from destruction and unwanted actions and unauthorized users. Student Online Safety. Data Security.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). References: [link]. She focuses on articles about online learning and educational technology. Let me see how I fared.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Adding to the cacophony are experts who say that focusing too much on time runs contrary to the fundamental nature of remote learning. “In At some large districts, such as Los Angeles Unified, up to 25 percent of the student body does not log in to remote learning in a given week. “I

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

SCORM is the acronym for Shareable Content Object Reference Model. Hence, if an eLearning course is published in the SCORM format, an internationally accepted format, it will be recognized by all learning management systems (LMS). If you are hearing about SCORM for the first time, do not worry. What is SCORM?

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. School Computer Labs Ensure Equitable Access. Many schools still lack the resources to implement 1:1 learning. This has a host of advantages.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

This is what I and others now refer to as Leadership 2.0. Image credit: [link] I am excited to announce two specific resources available to any school leader to learn more about Leadership 2.0 Learn how to support the responsible use of social media in school. The Leadership 2.0

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