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5 ways to create a stellar online elementary learning program

eSchool News

This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. But it doesn’t have to be. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Coronavirus closures gave many just days.

The Hechinger Report

After the Arizona State University Preparatory Academy announced on Friday, March 13, that it would shift its 11 schools to online learning because of the coronavirus crisis, teacher Theresa Ordell switched to high gear. Experts say teachers need weeks — if not months — of training to develop and implement an online class. “I

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How Designing Accessible Curriculum For All Can Help Make Online Learning More Equitable

MindShift

As the dust settles from emergency distance learning, schools now have the summer to reckon with what worked and what must change as they grapple with the uncertainty of the next academic year. Some educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

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Most families have given up virtual school, but what about students who are still thriving online?

The Hechinger Report

The second grader attends SpaRRk Academy, a virtual learning program for elementary students created in 2021 by the Rio Rancho School District in New Mexico. The district assigned 10 full-time teachers to provide live, online classes via Zoom. The district assigned 10 full-time teachers to provide live, online classes via Zoom.

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Using ESSER Funds Effectively for PBL and STEM: Advice From the Experts

edWeb.net

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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How the Delta Variant — and Politics — Are Shaping School Reopenings

Edsurge

The situation has almost reversed because what we see now is that there is a vaccine for the older students, but there’s still no vaccine for the elementary age students.” Research suggests that elementary grade students were less likely to receive instruction and feedback than older students while studying remotely.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

4] Even though the technology is likely to change from their early school years to the time they start their first career, teaching digital literacy in elementary school is a great way to get students started. Keep these guidelines in mind when you teach lessons that involve screen time in your classroom:[17].