Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. The gregarious students no longer take over the class and the quiet ones are not ignored in their silence. ” Ignore Innocent Mistakes. That’s easy to solve.

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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.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While there clearly are still lessons yet to be learned from the ongoing pandemic, the ebb and flow of emergency remote instruction versus the return to in-person instruction has already brought one of higher ed’s simmering issues to a rolling boil: What are we going to do with online learning?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“I remember thinking that the school systems must have a great list of recommended online learning,” she said. Everyone’s a different learner,” said Joffe, “and that’s often overlooked in online learning.”. Other student entrepreneurs have applied their hard-earned wisdom to improving virtual school, too.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The challenges of online learning are real, but there are some basic steps teachers and families can take to encourage educational success. Here are a few ways schools can support families of special needs students. Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families. Strategies for When Special Education Moves Online.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments. Provide students with meaningful choices in the rotation to remove potential barriers that might make it challenging for all students to access the content.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2021

Most anticipate the growing centrality of online learning in university life. As a longtime proponent of online higher education, I thought I’d take a stab at imagining a couple of effects digital education might have on teaching and learning in the college classroom. Liberating campus-bound faculty.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

students working in the classroom or meeting online for a video conference session. Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. Students can access content, resources, and activities at a specific time and location. Occurring at the same time and in the same place (e.g.,

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Ultimately, the goal of blended learning is this fundamental shift in control from teacher to learner. The why driving my shift to blended learning has always been a desire to increase student engagement. I want students to want to be in our classrooms–physical or virtual.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These design choices have noticeable implications.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

These platforms enrich learning outcomes by offering diverse features, like multimedia content, quizzes, real-time feedback, and collaboration tools. But what is common amongst interactive learning platforms is that they make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective.

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Omega Notes

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Recent years have seen a considerable uptick in online learning as well as the availability of online course materials for student access; but access doesn’t equal engagement. So how can schools measure students’ academic interaction with available resources outside traditional classroom metrics?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What are the main factors of student success? Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases and to boost their student success rate. Why is student success important?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning. Free Distance Learning Resources. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Skills for online engagement with students who are experiencing anxiety (and trauma) can be especially helpful for educators struggling with student disengagement in online classrooms. As educators, we want what’s best for our students! Learn More. Online Assessment. Look at this course.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn’t mean in-person instruction will magically improve. How can we use technology to maximize learning in the classroom, and how can we create the most efficient use of screen time while making teachers’ workloads more manageable?

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Neo LMS

MAY 6, 2021

As we look to boost student engagement with the content and keep up the momentum through the end of what has not been an easy or typical school year, trying some different ideas or adding some games into our classroom might just be the boost that we are looking for. 5 Awesome online tools for game-based learning.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. In the context of the pandemic, many schools and universities turned to virtual learning environments as the only way of ensuring some continuity of education during these times of crisis. Increase student engagement.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

You can call on students, write on the board, and explain previous assignments. One word of caution here is that you don’t adopt a passive learning style. Hyflex classes should improve student engagement and studies show learners engage best with active learning methods. Accessibility.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers also struggled to engage students with virtual lessons, particularly those who did not have reliable access to a device, adequate Wi-Fi or tech support at home. Now that most schools are starting the academic year with extended online learning, that student engagement piece is even more important to have.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 29, 2021

While it has exposed the gaps in traditional public education, it has unearthed the many possibilities of online learning and the benefits of a flexible education approach. It has provided a unique opportunity to reassess how we deliver teaching and learning in the 21st Century. The new age of personalized online learning.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Instead of jumping from topic to topic, the difficulty increases once students get a good grasp of the key ideas that are presented in each micro lesson. You can also make it easier for students by showing them how to take notes more efficiently and uploading learning materials on a learning platform that can be accessed often.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

It wasn’t only a means of continuing to help students progress academically but to show them compassion, boosting their confidence in themselves and the future. Online learning bloomed, students helped each other, the community contributed with knowledge, moral and financial support, and social interaction was kept alive.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 6, 2022

And while the beginnings were difficult and we’re still facing a lot of uncertainty, the frantic switch to online learning is no longer helping anyone. Instead, teachers must look ahead and find the methods and approaches that work and can sustainably support students under any circumstances. Read more: Answering the Why?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Teachers also struggled to engage students with virtual lessons, particularly those who did not have reliable access to a device, adequate Wi-Fi or tech support at home. Now that most schools are starting the academic year with extended online learning, that student engagement piece is even more important to have.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers also struggled to engage students with virtual lessons, particularly those who did not have reliable access to a device, adequate Wi-Fi or tech support at home. Now that most schools are starting the academic year with extended online learning, that student engagement piece is even more important to have.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Teachers also struggled to engage students with virtual lessons, particularly those who did not have reliable access to a device, adequate Wi-Fi or tech support at home. Now that most schools are starting the academic year with extended online learning, that student engagement piece is even more important to have.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Teachers also struggled to engage students with virtual lessons, particularly those who did not have reliable access to a device, adequate Wi-Fi or tech support at home. Now that most schools are starting the academic year with extended online learning, that student engagement piece is even more important to have.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 20, 2020

As we try to figure out what schooling will look like in the months to come, we need to pay attention to the motivators and demotivators that help foster student engagement. If all we’re offering students is the uninspiring learning, we’re in a heap of trouble. And they’ll be right.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Schools have taken big steps towards using online resources and tools, but we can expect online learning to have a more important role in students’ education due to the pandemic. Variations of blended learning were applied in classes before. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The purpose of blended learning is to give learners a more integrated educational experience, where they can benefit from both face-to-face teacher guidance and the flexibility and accessibility of online materials. Auster (2016) defines blended learning in a succinct and clear manner. In her study, Carol J.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

4 – UDL – Universal Design for Learning Inaccessibility is still a major downfall of some online learning implementations. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. UDL is an excellent framework that can be used in any classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning. Free Distance Learning Resources. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all.

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