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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

Edsurge

But for now, some experts say to start simple: Take a short online course, for example, to see what students experience. The in-depth workshop or multi-day training can come later.) If nothing else, the experience of learning online can alter a teacher’s perspective, which is a crucial first step toward improving practice.

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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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Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Coronavirus closures gave many just days.

The Hechinger Report

After the Arizona State University Preparatory Academy announced on Friday, March 13, that it would shift its 11 schools to online learning because of the coronavirus crisis, teacher Theresa Ordell switched to high gear. Experts say teachers need weeks — if not months — of training to develop and implement an online class.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

I’ve designed a new series of workshops that focus on helping teachers to transition from time-consuming teacher-led workflows to sustainable, student-centered workflows. The goal of these workshops is twofold. 1 workflow: 90 minutes 2 workflows: 3 hours; half-day 5 workflows: 6 hours; full-day.

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Inspire Families to Read and Learn This Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by attending a live webinar or workshop ! Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )!

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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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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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