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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

eSchool News

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning.

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How Can Technology Help Improve Teaching Efficacy in a Classroom?

Kitaboo on EdTech

With EdTech gaining ground, educational institutions, including schools and higher education institutions are increasingly leveraging the advances in technology to support their classrooms. At a time when learning is getting more personalized for each student, there is added pressure on teachers to deliver against the odds.

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What researchers learned about online higher education during the pandemic

The Hechinger Report

Kameshwari Shankar watched for years as college and university courses were increasingly taught online instead of face to face, but without a definitive way of understanding which students benefited the most from them, or what if anything they learned. This story also appeared in The New York Times.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

eSchool News

The flexible, individualized and 100% online learning experience is open to learners aged 18 or older who have completed 9th grade. Ancora High School is an online high school that offers a Texas high school diploma and is accredited by Cognia. McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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Online learning can open doors for kids in juvenile jails

The Hechinger Report

Sophia Jones-Redmond, superintendent of the district, which serves students from ages 13 to 21, said that a blended-learning model has been a major factor in this success. Jones-Redmond advocates a no-computer policy on Wednesdays, when traditional teaching takes center stage and students take a break from their online work.

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Districts Pivot Their Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism During Distance Learning

Edsurge

Distance learning began March 23. Simon and the rest of the district turned their focus to food security , internet connectivity for families in need and online suicide prevention assessments. In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time.

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8 Tips To Improve Your Online Classes

EdTechTeacher

Below are helpful tips to teach effectively to maximize learning, keep the attention of all the students, and manage various problems. This article is especially useful for teachers with little experience in online learning environments. This is especially important for online classes. A guest post by Maggie Brennan.

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