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From China To America: How Online Learning Is Connecting Cultures

EdNews Daily

Online learning is not new. However, learning and teaching English across borders is still in its infancy, and continues to grow every day. At 51Talk, based out of China, American teachers are sharing their stories about lessons, culture, and even how they’re making money online at home teaching.

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Should You Take the Plunge and Learn Web Development Online?

EdTech4Beginners

Finally, learning online provides unparalleled flexibility when compared to traditional education methods like attending college classes or workshops. All in all, if you’re ready to take on a new challenge and dive into web development, taking the plunge and learning online could be just what you need!

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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These design choices have noticeable implications.

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TEACHER VOICE: Already affected by crisis in their own countries, refugee students are left behind in online learning

The Hechinger Report

And while dismantling oppressive structures to establish a truly equitable education system will take concerted effort over the years ahead, there are steps we can take now. The post TEACHER VOICE: Already affected by crisis in their own countries, refugee students are left behind in online learning appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

Edsurge

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. The adjustment has been difficult for our teachers too.

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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.

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Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Digital Promise

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise.