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Sudden Shift to Online Learning Revealed Gaps in Digital Literacy, Study Finds

Edsurge

When schools abruptly moved online as COVID-19 swept across the U.S. Many also ended up serving as tech support for students and their parents, who themselves struggled to learn new tools as well. this spring, teachers improvised and traded tips on what worked with colleagues.

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Screencast Tools to Demonstrate Student Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

One way for students to demonstrate what they are learning is through screencasts. While students are completing the task they are also explaining the learning with an audio recording. Shadow Puppet (iOS) is an incredible learning app for creating videos with voice over, overlay text, and the ability to draw on screen.

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Coronavirus Closures? Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]

Shake Up Learning

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? FREE Webinar: Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools. Click To Tweet.

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Is a Metaverse for Education the Next Logical Innovation in Teaching and Learning?

Edsurge

A 3D immersive environment fosters healthy social interactions while reducing learning barriers. But Kevin Chu, director of ViewSonic, purports a 3D immersive environment fosters healthy social interactions while reducing learning barriers for any kind of learning that happens online.

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Level Up Your Virtual Teaching with Screencasting Tools!

Teacher Reboot Camp

The transformation to virtual learning means teachers now act as the tech support for students and parents who are also new to virtual learning. Use screencasts to help students and parents navigate your learning management system, complete and turn in digital assignments, or understand how to use a new tool.

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With Weeks of E-learning Ahead, Be Flexible and Forget Perfection

Edsurge

As educators across the United States grapple with the new reality facing them and their students as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, many are being advised to implement digital learning—some for the first time. The school’s learning management system? Whether teachers have done this before or not, it’s new territory for everyone.

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I’ve Got an Idea?? Digital Brainstorming Tools for Students!

Teacher Reboot Camp

My students love doing any learning when they get to brainstorm on their desks with a dry erase marker. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! It works on any web browser including iPhone, iPad and Android with no downloads or plugins required.

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