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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

Self-regulation is the “self-directive process by which learners transform their mental abilities into academic skills” and “the self-generated thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are oriented to attaining goals” (Zimmerman, 2000; 2002). It is not a mental ability or an academic performance skill (Zimmerman, 2002).

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4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

Edsurge

Emerging technologies have the potential to reshape the educational landscape. From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable.

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Four tips for teaching in uncertain times

Hapara

Strategic use of digital tools can help educators who are teaching during uncertain times by providing structure and space for effective learning. There are many technology tools available that can help educators provide clear instruction and foster relationships regardless of when and where students are learning.

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Can online learning level the AP playing field for rural kids?

The Hechinger Report

Still, as more rural schools look to virtual programs for help, there’s little evidence that online learning is equal to or can exceed outcomes from traditional in-person instruction, and some experts are urging caution — along with greater attention to quality. million online courses in 2014-15. million students took about 4.5

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Reasonable strategies for the future of schooling in unreasonable times

The Innovative Educator

There is plenty of evidence and research that with properly prepared teachers, students can have a high-quality learning experience. In 2002 The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (now the Aurora Institute ) was founded. There are staggered start and end times for entry/exit into school.

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Is Online Education Good or Bad? And Is This Really the Right Question?

Digital Promise

A Meta Analysis of the Empirical Literature ) examined the literature between 1985 and 2002. I believe it tells us that online learning can be effective – but that alone is not a guarantee that it will be effective. Annual studies document that millions of students are able to enroll in online courses.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. Website traffic to the homepage for IXL, a popular tool that lets students practice skills across five subjects through online quizzes, spiked in March.

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