article thumbnail

How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. Test scores leaped in Lindsay Unified after the district implemented competency-based learning.

article thumbnail

Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

This can be tremendously beneficial—for instance, when scheduling online learning or virtual parent-teacher conferences when in-person learning isn’t possible. Be active: Prioritize active digital activities, like online learning games or interactive lessons, over passive activities, like watching a video.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Prioritize active digital activities, like online learning games or interactive lessons, over passive activities (like watching a video). Beyond Computers In The Classroom: Factors Related To Technology Adoption To Enhance Teaching And Learning. April 2010, 3(4), pp. A Tablet Computer for Young Children?

article thumbnail

When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

Although one-to-one computing hasn’t been as transformational as some predicted in 2010, we’ve certainly seen a huge shift in how kids work and use technology in the classroom. The largest companies in 2010 were the textbook providers. Predictions about online learning didn’t really hit the mark, either.

Data 120
article thumbnail

When to Teach Online Classes Live and When to Let Students Learn on Demand

Edsurge

Even when students are all in the same time zone—such as for most K-12 schools and community colleges—getting to a live online class on time can be challenging for those who live in households where there aren’t enough computers or tablets for every learner, or where the internet connection isn’t robust enough.

Learning 218
article thumbnail

The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

84% said that school tech adds value to their child’s learning. Blended learning combines traditional classroom learning with self-paced online learning. Districts using blended learning are at the forefront of using digital content. Online Video. Parents echoed this view.

Video 229
article thumbnail

“You’re So Distracted You Probably (Don’t) Think This Session is about You!” - Classroom 2.0 Saturday LIVE! Show with Jason Neiffer

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Webinar Description: Chances are you are reading this description on a digital device: laptop, cellphone or tablet. Since MTDA’s start in 2010, he has lead a team of over 100 teachers delivering over 100 course titles to tens of thousands students across the State of Montana. LIVE on February 11, 2017.