EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, the disruption of activities within education has been particularly far-reaching. Most elementary, middle and high schools have access to large outdoor spaces used for recess or sports activities. The new Linksys AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 Outdoor…

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

Course materials and books are online, classes meet through web portals, and non-IT systems like building control and laboratory technology are beginning to shift to the IT department. IT issues can prevent students from accessing course materials, endanger research projects and…

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Top online course designers who have also taught face to face tell us how. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar. Check out their free 3-hour micro course, Launching Online Learning. I recommend Advancement Courses for online teacher professional development with over 280 courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. The course that starts today is full but they’ll teach it again starting next Monday. Today it is free.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. Students can access content, resources, and activities at a specific time and location. Students have access to teacher and peer support while completing assignments and tasks. Occurring at the same time and in the same place (e.g.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

So, last week I called one of my major sponsors – a distance learning professional development company – Advancement Courses. They agreed for three of their top course designers to come on a free webinar with me to talk about distance learning. They know how to do distance learning. What will not be covered?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Blended Learning Coaching Course. Click here to access a PDF to share with your leadership team. You can explore the course content here.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes. I can get groceries that aren’t ramen,” she explains. “It

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

For my STEAM course, in particular, this year required a bit more exploration to find resources that would be accessible to students regardless of whether they were in virtual or hybrid environments. Some offer activities, courses, parent information, and even summer camps that you can explore with students. AI World School.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

I designed a collection of stations to encourage them to explore expectations for conduct, course requirements, goal setting, what it means to collaborate, etc. Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Want to explore blended learning in an online course? I have two courses–1) beginning and 2) advancing– so you can choose the self-paced course that is the best fit for you!

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When they transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic, many K–12 schools encountered challenges trying to ensure all students could access course materials and instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 23, 2021

If you missed the live show, you can access the recorded webinar. For teachers who want more support developing their blended learning and online learning skills to feel more confident teaching online, in-class, on a hybrid schedule, or in a concurrent classroom, I have two self-paced courses available !

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

It begins with providing learners with access to devices and high-quality Internet. With access to technology, there needs to be an equal focus on supporting educators on how to use it in a purposeful way that leads to improved outcomes. As I explored, I also discovered full-length courses that students can take.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

With free financial literacy courses for high school and middle school, social-emotional learning, and digital literacy classes, today we highlight six ways you can help students learn real-world skills. Today’s show features six ideas for courses with this in mind and is sponsored by Everfi. Free Courses Mentioned in the Show.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Creating online professional development courses has made training more accessible to teachers. School leaders should consider keeping online PD even after the pandemic, to allow teachers to learn on their own schedule.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. It opens up more opportunities for more people.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible. As schools think about making learning accessible for all students, it is important to consider how instructional materials allow students to interact with information. Physical Action.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is ideal if both the teacher and student have access to the planning document during the conference. For teachers who want to do a deep dive into these design strategies, I am in the final stages of designing an “Advanced Blended and Online Learning” self-paced course that will be available before the end of the year.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

Instead, your LMS is where students will engage with the course content, with each other, and with you, their teacher. 2 Deliver Course Materials at the Start of Each Week & Set Clear Due Dates. I recommend that teachers get a week ahead of their students in terms of the design and delivery of course materials.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless. There is an array of personalized strategies where digital tools can be used to maximize the available use of time, including station rotation, choice activities, playlists, flipped lessons, and virtual courses.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

There are many CTE domains that can absolutely be taught with 100 percent fidelity in an online course. That’s where online learning can really benefit schools and individual students–we can take teachers from all over and centralize them in a place students can come to and get classes and courses.”

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Unlike a real-time mini-lesson or explanation, students can manipulate a video’s speed, slowing it down, or add closed captions to increase accessibility. This summer, I created a “ Getting Started with Blended and Online Learning ” self-paced course to support teachers as they prepared for this school year.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. You can access those thinking routines in these two blog posts: Support Powerful Thinking Routines Part 1 and Part 2.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

We have access to more information than ever before. As a result of this increased need, more schools in grades K through 12 are starting to offer courses in data science. Depending on a student’s major, some courses require students to demonstrate competency in data science as a prerequisite.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Learning online will also help us become better teachers and now is the perfect time to take an online course. So, in this blog post, I’m going to share 20 teaching areas that are relevant to distance learning and why these topics might be one you choose to take a professional development course to learn this summer.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course. Video is likely to play a significant role in blended and online courses this year. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch video content.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Free for all educators and school districts, the one-hour, eight-lesson course provides educators with essential knowledge about AI and approaches for ensuring student safety and privacy. “With this course, we are taking a proactive approach to support and educate teachers on the front lines and prepare for this transformation.”

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). In my research of teacher engagement in blended learning courses, teachers identified student agency as a significant benefit of blended learning. ProjectChoiceBoard.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's show, I talk with Mark Sparvell about a tool that has become essential to my lesson planning and work in my AP Computer Science Principles course: Bing Chat Enterprise. I highly recommend this free AI course from Microsoft. AIforEducators.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

In my Art of Blended Learning Online Course this week, we continued our work on the playlist model. Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students. I began our synchronous session by addressing frequently asked questions about this model.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

This could include workshops on specific instructional strategies, online courses on emerging educational technologies, or peer coaching programs that foster collaboration. Online courses and learning modules allow educators to access content at their own pace and on their own schedules.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 18, 2021

There are myriads of things to consider, from hardware and software to PD for teachers regarding its use in the classroom to ensuring students have equal access to it. Of course, these examples only scratched the surface of what a learning management system can do for parents. However, parents can find true gems online.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 12, 2021

They can also be leveraged to make changes to curriculum and course offerings. When developing lessons, activities, and courses, think about how they will connect science, technology, arts, and math. These passions can be integrated into daily lessons through anticipatory sets and projects or dedicated genius hours at the school level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Summer Camp – Fun online courses that provide more hands-on, personalized learning through small group classes that are taught by experienced tutors. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success.

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