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In Challenging Times, Relationships Keep Students Engaged in College Learning

Edsurge

For nearly 20 years, the Center for Community College Student Engagement has been sharing insights about the student experience to help community college leaders guide students toward successful completion. That’s never been more true than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

Edsurge

—Katharine Meyer As residential colleges grapple with decisions about whether and how to continue offering online and hybrid courses , they may benefit from taking a look at student-engagement practices commonly used by their online-only counterparts. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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COVID-19 and the Value of Edtech Coaches

Digital Promise

A 2018 PwC survey reported that many U.S. As the coronavirus pandemic challenges schools around the world to keep students engaged in remote learning and to use technology in new ways, many have turned to instructional technology coaches (also referred to as edtech coaches) for support.

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A Systematic Approach to Social and Emotional Support

A Principal's Reflections

Below are some to consider: Daily meeting : Many educators have heard of the Morning Meeting , where students engage in various SEL activities prior to the start of content-related lessons. Lesson planning/activities : While Daily Meeting is a great start, SEL should be emphasized across the curriculum.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

K-12 educators are increasingly turning to digital resources to enhance instruction and address student needs. That’s why, in 2019, Discovery Education conducted a comprehensive research study—including a literature review, focus groups, interviews, surveys and an analysis of data usage—across our digital products and platforms.

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How Two-Way Communication Can Boost Family Engagement

Waterford

As you plan in-person meetings and events, consider the accessibility needs a family may have to participate and communicate comfortably in the classroom. On a broader scale, continue to seek input from families through surveys and in-person parent-teacher group meetings. Sources: 1. ​​ Morris, C. Benson, G.M. AMLE Magazine.

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Keeping Kids Engaged in Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

A recent Chalkbeat article highlighted the results of some surveys that alluded to this issue: And engagement with schoolwork was relatively low across the board, reflecting the challenges of keeping students engaged in a chaotic time and of teaching from a distance.

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