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7 Strategies Designed to Increase Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussions Using Video Conferencing

Catlin Tucker

This last component–facilitating online discussions–can be especially challenging for teachers who are not used to engaging students remotely. However, video conferencing platforms, like Google Meet and Zoom, are making it possible for teachers to connect with learners in real-time. Use the chat window strategically. .

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Eight challenges keeping students engaged during remote learning (and how to help)

Hapara

It can be challenging, though, keeping students engaged during remote learning. Why it’s important to keep learners engaged. Research shows that when learners are engaged, they achieve at an academically higher level. emotional engagement. cognitive engagement. Teachers can also use a tool like H?para

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The Why, How, and What of Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment. Yes, blended learning can help teachers navigate the challenges of teaching at this moment.

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How Educators Can Support Families of Children with Disabilities During Hybrid or Online Learning

Waterford

In the United States, about 14 percent of students in public schools receive specialized education services.[1] 1] During a normal school year, a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) establishes goals and outlines the support needed to meet them. Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families.

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

How might balancing these aspects of your lesson yield a more engaging experience for you and your students? Teachers will have more time to interact with and support individual or small groups of students to differentiate instruction, supports and scaffolds, practice, and application.

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Colleges Have Embraced Online Learning. Will That Open Remote Teaching Opportunities for Faculty?

Edsurge

Most anticipate the growing centrality of online learning in university life. As a longtime proponent of online higher education, I thought I’d take a stab at imagining a couple of effects digital education might have on teaching and learning in the college classroom. Liberating campus-bound faculty.

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10 Strategies Designed to Engage Elementary Students Online

Catlin Tucker

If teachers want students to identify new vocabulary words, they can create a Padlet Wall for new vocabulary that students can add to throughout a unit. #2 Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. Dedicate time during a virtual conferencing session for the groups to share their work. 5 minutes).