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Transitioning to a better solution: How one NJ district is switching to H?para for the benefit of all

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For many educators, the start of this school year held the possibility of returning to a more “normal” school year after periods of distance and hybrid learning. and Canada say the year has been far from easy or routine—though online learning tools like those offered by H?para Making the move to online learning successful.

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Instructor Spotlight: Lindy Hockenbary

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She is the author of “ A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning ” and was recently named An EdTech Trendsetter by The EdTech Awards. We worked together at Hāpara where Lindy not just managed, but also instructionally designed training programs to meet the needs of both the company, the educators, and students using Hapara tools.

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10 edtech experts you should follow

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After helping teachers transition to online learning during the pandemic, she began writing about her experiences, including a chapter on online learning in Like No Other School Year. She also wrote a full guide to online and digital learning, A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning. .

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Why K-12 schools should choose student-led learning

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Also, according to the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University, “Student-led discussions have proven to be more effective than teacher-led ones” at developing interpersonal skills and critical thinking. You can also let them decide how they’ll show what they’ve learned.

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How to educate students on online behavior in a digital learning environment

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Examples of online behavior expectations include: We will use school-issued devices for classwork rather than personal entertainment. We will use respectful language online, in email, on class message boards and in Google Documents. We will keep our online passwords private. It’s the same for online learning.

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Eight challenges keeping students engaged during remote learning (and how to help)

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Learners can also use a built-in “hand raise” feature in Google Meet or another online meeting platform. . You can also set up a discussion board or a Google Doc discussion to help keep students engaged during remote learning. para helps schools create digital classrooms so they can take learning anywhere.

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A New School Model Helps Rural Districts Boost Enrollment and Ensure Student Success

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To start, he and his staff examined the research behind traditional high school models, online learning, self-directed programs in which learners work independently, and more customized outreach programs—traveling to see how these programs worked in other schools. ONE YEAR LATER—Greg Esteves shares lessons learned from ELM.

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