Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. In each classroom, students were using some sort of technology, even if the course was not specifically a “tech” class. Foundry10’s 2018 study focused on technology usage in U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, the disruption of activities within education has been particularly far-reaching. Most elementary, middle and high schools have access to large outdoor spaces used for recess or sports activities. The new Linksys AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 Outdoor…

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills. I’ve also included the links to Advancement Courses’ professional development courses that relate to this topic. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. As a result, an online course was created with the help of Participate. Anyone can register HERE.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. You'll learn to empathize with students who struggle with English as a second language as Teresa and Ricardo tell their own stories. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2024

The course is online, two-hours, and self-paced—with no previous experience required. Teachers who complete the course will earn a certificate that can be presented to their district for professional development (PD) credit. “Google wants to ensure every educator can take advantage of the opportunities created by AI.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 10, 2020

The good news is that music is easily accessible in and of itself, and can also be integrated into modern curriculums. Thus, knowing what we know about the inherent benefits of both music education and e-learning strategies, how can we best integrate the two? Using music to unlock student potential.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The graduate-level econometrics course I teach is required and it’s designed to foster analytical and critical thinking skills in causal research methods. Throughout the course, students are tasked with crafting four memos on designated policy issues. My goal was twofold.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Boston – While many schools and families worry about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning, students who enroll in high-quality, teacher-led online classes with VHS Learning continue to show consistent progress. Students who took VHS Learning summer school courses for credit recovery achieved success as well.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Even though they are taking more courses, college students are spending less on course materials. Less money is coming directly from students' pockets to pay for course materials. It’s the lowest spending in fifteen years, the report notes. What’s driving the decline? In part, students are using more free content.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year has definitely been one full of changes and a time when we’ve had to become more flexible in our instruction to adapt to changing learning environments and conditions. Getting started with learning about Artificial Intelligence. Read more: How to get started with hybrid teaching. AI World School.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U. The idea is to be a catalyst within this ecosystem,” she said.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. How to create accessible e-learning design.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 11, 2017

Completely healthy people and people with disabilities are equal in front of the law, they have equal access to education, they can follow any cultural norm they want, and so on, and so forth. Why e-learning accessibility matters: WCAG and Section 508. WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Initial Observation and Debrief.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the digital learning gap. Every student has a unique and “jagged” learning profile.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 19, 2018

Included are courses on Chromebooks, becoming a Trainer, and Fundamentals and Advanced training for using G Suite in the classroom. They recently added two new courses that are very relevant to educators. Like the other courses, they are easy to use and excellent materials. Related: Google for Education Resources.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some students follow you with interest, engage in discussions, and are eager to learn more. What if there is a way to give each one of these students something tailored to their needs to boost their learning engagement ? Personalized learning is currently emerging as one of the biggest trends in education. Digital field trips .

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation.

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Teacher Tech

MARCH 30, 2021

The post @VictoriaTheTech’s Favorite Microsoft Educator Center Courses – #3: Techquity- Creating Learning Environments for Sustainability, Equity, and Access appeared first on Teacher Tech. Specifically, how do we make meaningful connections with all of […].

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

” First, let’s be clear about the differences between asynchronous and synchronous learning. Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning Occurring at different times and in different places (e.g., Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. students working at home).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. But this new study notes that even at schools where coding courses are offered, participation can be unequal. I like the challenge.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

EdisonLearning a premier provider of digital learning solutions for grades 6-12, and Pointful Education, a leading publisher of career and elective courses, today announced a partnership that expands EdisonLearning’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) and elective offerings with the integration of Pointful Education’s online courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We took our school from a physical school on a Friday to a distance learning campus by Monday. And the learning continues. They know how to do distance learning. Higher ed could learn some things, but we are specifically addressing K12.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. You may also want to provide a list of recommended learning platforms and any class codes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. More and more teachers are experimenting with ways to integrate mobile learning into their lesson plans. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

A proven strategy, worked-based learning connects classroom lessons to the workplace, enhancing lessons with real-world relevance. A high-quality program can be complicated to craft because it requires schools to collaborate closely with local industries to develop innovative learning opportunities for students.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Catholic schools have renewed their partnerships with VHS Learning to provide their students with continued access to high-quality, teacher-led online classes. Catholic schools that have extended their long-time partnerships with VHS Learning for the 2023-24 school year, include: Pope Francis Preparatory School in Springfield, Mass.,

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2020

This past spring, college courses were forced online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How did this sudden transition affect students’ satisfaction and engagement with their courses? In interviews, most students said it was more difficult to get help in their course once it was fully online.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Even before the global pandemic pushed many colleges and universities to teach students remotely, online learning had become an increasingly important part of higher education. Yet, as this spring’s pivot to online learning showed us, equity remains a significant challenge. Courses must be designed so that content is easily accessible.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Arizona is providing access to Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs to more than 3,000 teachers and administrators statewide. Offered by Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, Lexia LETRS provides educators with.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

It didn’t align with the structure of her course. So Hardy and a colleague decided to create their own lab manual—and make it open access. But OER advocates think open access course materials hold another kind of promise for students, too. Every course should be better every time it’s taught,” he says.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

You learned how to Zoom, or Hangout, or Team up. So this summer might be the right time to learn a little more about online pedagogy. Or maybe you’re actually kind of intrigued by this whole online learning thing. Welcome to your summer crash course in online education. Is your course mobile-phone friendly?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Large-scale online courses called MOOCs can get millions of registered users over time. But one online learning pioneer, Stephen Downes, says that these free resources are not living up to their full potential to help students and professors. Lots of sites require you to log in to gain access to content, right?

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