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Understanding Blended Learning: What Districts Need to Know

EdTech Magazine

After much deliberation, many are considering operating classrooms under a blended learning model, which entails a mix of onsite and remote schooling, to make social distancing more feasible in school buildings during the coronavirus pandemic. But the adoption of blended learning today could be seen as more than a safety measure.

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ISTE 2019: How K–12 Leaders Can Use G Suite for Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

ISTE 2019: How K–12 Leaders Can Use G Suite for Professional Development. Wed, 06/26/2019 - 11:41. That was something I learned very quickly after coming into the education world: Don’t talk about time with teachers because there simply just isn’t enough.”. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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How to do more with less screen time

Neo LMS

Fortunately, an important distinction was made in a 2019 study issued by Australian health scientist Taren Sanders – that not all screen time is equal. Read more: How to facilitate meaningful discussions in hybrid or virtual classrooms. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom.

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CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework. Fri, 04/05/2019 - 09:50. Some digitally enabled K–12 schools find it difficult to provide appropriate lesson plans that can be accessed by all students, said Tim Clark, director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning at Chicago Public Schools. .

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How To Be Kind In #covid19

The CoolCatTeacher

First, let me tell you how I learned the lesson of staying away from people back in December. The week of Christmas 2019, I was suspected to have the flu. So, as I came upon this journal entry from December 24, 2019, I was struck with how in-the-moment it is for RIGHT NOW amidst the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

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Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction

EdTech Magazine

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction. Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08. Technology is an ideal vehicle for teachers to better blend classroom instruction with learning opportunities occuring outside of the traditional school day — and outside of the brick-and-mortar school building. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. Thu, 04/11/2019 - 15:35. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . eli.zimmerman_9856.