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Online Learning During COVID-19

edWeb.net

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. Three Phases of Online Learning.

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Now is the time we all need to educate ourselves on effective online teaching and I recommend this course as a great place to start. Register for this free micro-course.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

edWeb.net

During a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by The ProEthica® Program, the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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Online learning can open doors for kids in juvenile jails

The Hechinger Report

In 2014, an Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice remedial plan, created as part of a settlement agreement following a 2012 lawsuit against the department, specifically called for a blended-learning model to resolve inadequate educational opportunities in the system. Sign up for our newsletter.

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Strategies for Motivating Students: Start with Intrinsic Motivation

Waterford

Research also suggests that online learning can encourage intrinsic motivation.[1] 1] In part, this is because online learning often involves some level of independence—and independent learning is also linked to motivated students.[12] Fostering Independent Learning and Intrinsic Motivation in Your Child.

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What I’m Writing: December 2015

Reading By Example

Maximize Learning, Not Technology ( ASCD EDge , October 2015). In this promotional post for my new book , I highlight specific examples of how the necessary vs. nice dichotomy applies to classroom technology choices. Online Learning Communities: Real Conversations, or Mere Connections? ( Chalkup , December 1, 2015).

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20 Posts To Help You Integrate Technology the Right Way!

Teacher Reboot Camp

In my book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers , I describe the many ways in which technology has impacted our traditions, rituals, communication, language, relationships, values, and learning. Below are my top 2015 posts on integrating technology to help you better guide your learners. “Technology is just a tool. Let’s Write!