Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

What role should employers have in the design or execution of digital learning opportunities? Those were a couple of the questions debated at #DLNchat on Tuesday, October 9, when we discussed how nontraditional education providers could influence the future of digital learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2018

But how should instructors foster rich, inclusive dialogues with diverse students—and do so online where everyone might be anonymous? At the Online Learning Consortium’s Innovate conference this week, a panel of digital learning specialists shared how they are working to address some of these challenges at their own institutions and beyond.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Adding to the cacophony are experts who say that focusing too much on time runs contrary to the fundamental nature of remote learning. “In To that end, a handful of state boards of education have issued a patchwork of guidance in their digital learning plans, specifying the number of hours of schoolwork appropriate for each grade level.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

It sounds like a drastic measure: moving every school to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. One enterprising principal she knows created a Google folder for schools to share their virtual learning plans. So far, the digital learning plans have been a boon to educators looking for advice.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Nowadays students of all grades complete their homework, communicate with their peers and teachers, check their grades and conduct research for assignments online. Learning is more digital than ever and it will only continue in that direction. Digital security threats can come from new and unexpected sources.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The speakers all pressed that digital learning, and in particular online charter schools, are falling short for students and teachers. There has been a huge explosion of online learning and edtech in our schools… and online education is privatizing education through for-profit companies and their apps,” said Haimson.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Discovery Education will help HNCS achieve this challenge by providing engaging STEM learning opportunities throughout the curriculum. Filled with thousands of interactive exercises, online learning games and virtual rewards, Doodle transforms math practice into a rewarding activity that children look forward to.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

Platforms like Facebook Live, Zoom, Slack and Whatsapp that can host synchronous discussions can be combined with course platforms like Coursera or Canvas that offer asynchronous resources. Online courses generally require a great deal of intrinsic motivation to complete.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Blended and personalized learning with digital tools has flooded classrooms, but most teacher-prep programs do not incorporate digital citizenship as requirements for teacher certification. Launching technology lessons or creating online learning is a huge responsibility.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

This is our opportunity to support families and students in moving forward in their digital learning. Brown : One thing that I saw on Facebook was a reminder to teachers about not assigning a lot of work right now—just make sure kids are okay. Or come check out a device or a hotspot because we know that there’s limited access.”

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 19, 2019

We put together a list of our favorite online PLNs for you to check out over the break. Common Sense Educators is our Facebook group for educators committed to creating a positive, collaborative culture of digital learning and digital citizenship in their classrooms, schools, or districts. See you there!

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MindShift

APRIL 8, 2020

Since many districts didn’t have a digital learning plan in place for an event like a global pandemic, they are scraping together varied approaches of online learning that are evolving as the situation changes. We’re building the plane while it’s in the air,” Paradise said of teachers trying to adjust to online learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Yet in post-industrial America, the digital world is as “real” as it gets, with most of us doing our shopping, binge-watching our favorite shows, texting and chatting with friends and following them on Facebook, and clacking away at keyboards all day at work. Practically overnight, most of the rest of the faculty jumped in.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

It is an application that’s designed to help teachers and students communicate and collaborate, manage assignments digitally, and stay organized. What is Blended Learning? Blended learning centers on a combination of face-to-face and online learning. How does this translate to an online environment?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

84% said that school tech adds value to their child’s learning. Blended learning combines traditional classroom learning with self-paced online learning. Districts using blended learning are at the forefront of using digital content. More motivated to learn. Parents echoed this view.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Common challenges arise, however, and can be thoughtfully addressed by proactive leadership.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

I was inspired, I think, to select that topic because talk of “platforms” was incredibly popular in Silicon Valley – it had been for a while – as companies strove to become “the next Facebook.” Think Facebook. Arguably, one of the best candidates is the learning management system. .”

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

–Immersive New Content Empowers Educators to Create Dynamic Digital Learning Environments for All Students – Silver Spring, Md. For more information about Discovery Education’s Streaming Plus, STEM Connect, or other digital services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2021

It’s similar to what the district has offered to kids in its digital learning programs for 15 years. The “menu” will also include social and emotional supports and instruction by trained counselors; art and music lessons; and access to the district’s online textbooks and instructional materials.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2015

Hashtags are one of the most important inventions of our digital learning. You will find hashtags used on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine, and many other social networks. Complete your own mission to transform an assignment, test, quiz, or project into a meaningful mission.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Related: Rethinking grade levels and school design for personalized learning. Students at ReNEW Schaumburg charter school in New Orleans write down their goals for Summit, a personalized learning platform designed with the help of Facebook engineers. Photo: Sharon Lurye/The Hechinger Report. Test scores were an issue as well.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The following educators freely share Slide lesson templates regularly on their websites and on Twitter: Mrs. Park’s website ( @MrsParkShine ) @HistorySandoval Follow the Bitmoji Facebook group for tons of free themed libraries, interactive games, escape room lessons, scavenger hunts and more created on Slides. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Meta itself, the artist formerly known as Facebook, spent $10 billion on building its grand vision of a digital world and allocated $150 million to immersive learning projects, including funds for universities to create digital versions of their campuses that students can access—wearing Meta VR headsets, of course.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

by Letia Cooper It''s not just "Icing on the Cake" in Student Competitions by Katie Leach Join the Common Core Conversation by Kristina Holzweiss Just-in-time support using free online tools by Nicole Naditz Leveraging the Power of Social Media in the Classroom by Elaine Plybon Leveraging web videos to truly flip the classroom by Ari Bader-Natal Making (..)

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

One of the most popular activities on our wiki based learning programmes was called ‘goldmining’. In this activity, each of the students took individual responsibility to seek out, evaluate and then post useful websites and online learning resources that were deemed indispensable to the group. Wheeler, S. and Lambert-Heggs, W.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The following educators freely share Slide lesson templates regularly on their websites and on Twitter: Mrs. Park’s website ( @MrsParkShine ) @HistorySandoval Follow the Bitmoji Facebook group for tons of free themed libraries, interactive games, escape room lessons, scavenger hunts and more created on Slides. Digital Advent Calendar.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

But Logan’s feelings about online learning are common. Surveys and interviews routinely find that many students prefer learning directly from teachers and get tired of looking at screens. I just don’t like doing work on an online platform. Related: The messy reality of personalized learning.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 11, 2020

Watch this quick video to learn how! 8 Back-to-School Online Activities for Digital Learning. These 8 back-to-school online activities are meant to get you and your students excited for the beginning of the school year! Connect with students, boost engagement, and build community digitally!

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Pop-up social media spaces and hashtags, such as #remoteteaching , #CovidCampus , and the Educator Temporary School Closure for Online Learning Facebook group, feature numerous posts and discussions about digital tools, resources, and apps for remote teaching.

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Educator Innovator

JULY 12, 2013

MacArthur Foundation, administered by Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC), and was carried out in collaboration with Facebook, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), and Mozilla. The Competition is supported by the John D. and Catherine T.

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Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

And money for the project—as well as donated VR headsets for students at the participating colleges—comes from Meta, the company that owns Facebook. The flashiest part of the effort is the “digital twin campus” being created for each partner institution. It’s an incredibly natural fit for learning.

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MindShift

MARCH 19, 2020

As colleges across the country pivot online on very short notice, there are a host of complications — from laptops and Internet access to mental health and financial needs. Digital learning experts have some surprising advice: do less. And make sure that students have the opportunity to be connected to each other as well.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 7, 2020

Learn all about the Infused Classroom model, using Hyperdocs for remote learning, and practical ways to go from analog to digital! Conquer remote learning and digital learning experiences like a pro! FREE BONUS Package with Book Purchase: Private Facebook Group. Check out the FREE Hyperdocs Academy !

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

Tag your questions #eduquestion or post them on our Facebook page or Google+ community. Conference strands include Teaching with Technology, Student Devices, Online Learning, Subject Specific Ed Tech, Creative Ed Tech, Web 2.0 & Social Software, and Administrative Support.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

An April survey from the National Indian Education Association, a nonprofit that advocates for Indigenous students, found that students in BIE schools have been given far fewer resources to complete distance learning than their public school counterparts. By comparison, only around 30 percent of BIE schools were doing the same.

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Hack Education

MAY 5, 2017

Via Gizmodo : “ Facebook Will Add 3,000 More People to Watch Murders and Suicides.” ” Nope, robots will not be doing this job of content moderation , as Facebook recently boasted at its developer conference. Via The Independent : “ Facebook research targeted insecure youth, leaked documents show.”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning. In an era before Facebook or Edmodo, the social networking site Ning was, for a time, quite popular with educators. It was an elaborate scam, dating back to 2012, but one that gave out many online signals that the school was “real.”

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