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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Register for this free micro-course. Register for this free micro-course.

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Creating a safe environment for online learning

Neo LMS

Teachers in all fields saw their lives turned upside down with the arrival of COVID-19, with most having to resort to remote learning. As an educator, it is important to do what you can to keep students safe at school and educate parents about precautions at home. Here are some common threats and tips. Limit cyberbullying.

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Facing the Disconnect: College Students and Online Learning

Digital Promise

Live online course sessions in which students could ask questions were also associated with more positive ratings of the ability to collaborate with other students. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position, policy, or endorsement of the funding agencies.

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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. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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How We Began Online Learning Successfully

The CoolCatTeacher

The Educator Temporary School Closure Online Support group was just a thousand back then. Now we have over 95,000 educators and growing. As I shared in the book I co-authored, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds , if you are invisible online – YOU DON’T EXIST to others in the space. Children need structure.

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Review: The Acer Chromebook 311 C723T Is a Versatile, Reliable Companion for K–12

EdTech Magazine

Having a reliable infrastructure for online learning, including access to Chromebooks with high-definition webcams and quality microphones, serves as an insurance policy for the education system. It allows for educational continuity in case of emergencies, natural disasters or other unforeseen challenges.

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Student seeks to create the ‘Netflix of online learning’

The Hechinger Report

“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.”. Joffe had to use her own experience with online learning to make her selections for the database.