The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

As the struggle continues, a few overarching lessons learned — about equity, expectations and communication — are now helping schools navigate this crisis on the fly. Blaney Elementary School in Elgin, S.C., Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. on March 18, 2020. The Richmond (Va.)

Learning 69

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 69

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2020

Katie Crook, Newington Elementary School’s only ESOL teacher, didn’t hear back from many of the parents she texted early on, perhaps because of literacy issues. She’s been using Google Classroom, an online resource meant to help teachers manage students’ coursework, since September 2018. This story also appeared in PBS Newshour.

Digital Divide 145

Digital Divide Policies Resources Study 145

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

The school used the money for a bulk order of Google Chromebooks, allowing every classroom to have a laptop for each student. He contrasted the commonly-defined four components of personalized learning to LEAP’s own definition, which is more open-ended: “learner-focused, learner-led, learner-demonstrated, learner-connected.”.

Personalized Learning 99

Personalized Learning Software Data Report 99

Kathy Schrock

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

There was a small research study from 2015 by Iaosanurak, Chanchalor and Murphy that piqued my interest entitled “ Social and emotional learning around technology in a cross-cultural, elementary classroom. ” 1 The overview of the process of this study would not be hard to replicate in a classroom using online tools and/or apps.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

If you need to hear a positive outlook and some inspiration about distance/hybrid learning right now, I think you’ll really enjoy this conversation. On teacher clarity in online learning: We have to make sure we’re communicating with students and their families about when they need to be on and what they need to be doing.

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Learning Trends Elementary Groups 52

MindShift

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

If you do a Google image search for “classroom,” you’ll mostly see one familiar scene: rows or groups of desks , with a spot at the front of the room for the teacher. They set individual learning goals, follow up and discuss progress. All of this may be recorded using some simple software, like a shared Google Doc.

Personalized Learning 34

Personalized Learning Khan Academy Learning Software 34

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. Typically, there is a teacher-led station, an online station, and an offline station. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station. The Benefits of the Station Rotation Model.

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Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups 510

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

It’s a partnership with Microsoft. Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” a month.). .”

Education 47

Education E-rate Kaplan Company 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ New York to Shorten Standardized Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Facebook , an Online Learning Platform?” ” Via Edsurge : “Now Any Organization Can Create Content for LinkedIn Learning.” Upgrades and Downgrades.

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Princeton University and Microsoft have joined together to file a lawsuit against President Trump’s rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. ” Via Education Week : “For Online Schools , Unique Challenges in Serving Transgender Students.”

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Education Facebook Company Report 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2016

million in charges from a Minnesota company over a software system that repeatedly failed during mandatory statewide elementary school testing.” ” Via Edsurge : “ Online Learning Consortium Releases New Scorecards to Evaluate Digital Classes.” college testing scam , to be deported.”

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