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5 ways to prep students for online learning success

eSchool News

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person learning. Also, some districts have decided to keep an online option open for students who choose that method.

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The Ups and Downs of Social Media

Digital Promise

Watch teenagers using social media, and you witness an emotional rollercoaster: they are intermittently ecstatic, furious, envious, heartbroken, charmed, anxious, obsessive, and bored. A Study on Adolescent Social Media Use. A Study on Adolescent Social Media Use.

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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

Edsurge

“It’s one of the easiest things to do to really understand what that environment looks like, feels like and behaves like,” says Kerry Rice, a professor at Boise State University who has studied effective online learning. There's not a lot of research on very young children and online learning,” Rice says. “So,

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Virtual Virtuoso: Optimal user experience features for e-learning

Neo LMS

If this spring semester of impromptu remote learning has taught us anything, it’s that not everyone takes immediately to online learning. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or a curriculum developer or instructional designer, some things can be done right now to make distance learning not only educational but fun and engaging.

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Engage Students with Authentic Learning at Home

Digital Promise

Rahman explained, “The students brought up social media as the platform. When schools closed, Rahman’s students continued designing and sharing their social media campaigns. Sorrells, a math teacher in Alabama, also uses social media to connect students with authentic audiences.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Today’s students can utilize the time they invest in studying in the best way possible to achieve their academic goals. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

This guide is crafted to provide you with essential insights and strategies for navigating an online computer science degree successfully. Understanding the Online Learning Environment Embracing the online learning landscape is the first step toward your academic success.