The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

Fourth grade meets with their teacher, the Instructional Tech director (me), and their teacher on Tuesday, the first full day of class after our orientation day on Monday. Getting Connected The first part of any journey is to learn from those who have traveled before you. We have to connect and learn. Our way out is online.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. As Ken Shelton, educator, consultant and designer, states so clearly in a Sept.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2021

The post Google Meet Host Controls: How to block access, chat, and more! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As the host of a Google Meet, you can control how and when your students join, and what they can do. Quick Access controls make it so the host must join first and keeps uninvited guests out of your Google Meet.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 3, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

1] During a normal school year, a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) establishes goals and outlines the support needed to meet them. But how can schools and families follow an IEP when learning moves online? Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic that has forced schools to shut down physical operations and move to online learning has, understandably, caused a fair amount of anxiety and emotional distress for students. Related content: 4 things districts need to know before moving to online learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Whatever their motivation, it’s clear they felt their local school system wasn’t aptly meeting their needs. Partnering with an experienced provider to offer high-quality online learning is one way traditional schools can give students more options—and it’s an important strategy for attracting and retaining families.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 18, 2024

Online Learning Tools For Students: From AI Tutors To Smart Notebooks Technology has transformed how you interact with your educational materials. From AI tutors that provide personalized learning experiences to digital platforms that organize notes efficiently, these innovative tools are transforming traditional learning methods.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The post Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s time to chat about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning! Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning – Strategies and tools to help teachers! Is that enough buzz words for ya?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown. As an advisor at an online college, I know that adults are attracted to the flexibility of an asynchronous online learning environment and the pace of accelerated semesters.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The post Emoji Reactions in Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Participants can now use emoji reactions in Google Meet. This is great for virtual meetings, presentations, and even distance learning. © Shake Up Learning 2022. We got a great little update! See: Copyright Policy.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“I remember thinking that the school systems must have a great list of recommended online learning,” she said. By October, her database had more than 500 unique visitors from more than 40 countries, and plenty of options to meet their individualized needs. But I was wrong.”. Joffe saw an entrepreneurial opportunity.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. Accessibility and SEO.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

Over the past two years, education systems across the nation have been challenged with oscillating shifts, from classroom learning to remote and online learning, and even hybrid approaches, due to COVID-19 precautions and responsiveness. to “How do we meet people where they are?”. to “How do I teach from home?”

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Kids are helped along by access to take-home devices and individualized learning plans that allow them to progress through class material at their own speed. While the pandemic still took its toll, adapting to online learning was smoother in Lindsay due to its preexisting infrastructure and history of adaptation.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 11, 2017

Completely healthy people and people with disabilities are equal in front of the law, they have equal access to education, they can follow any cultural norm they want, and so on, and so forth. Why e-learning accessibility matters: WCAG and Section 508. WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I want to explore the principle of representation, which is focused on providing students with access to multiple ways of experiencing or receiving information. That way, students can engage with information in a format that appeals to or is more accessible for them. Click here to access instructions.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Physical Action.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

Do your students feel connected to you, the instructor, the learning material, and their peers? Online learning is mostly asynchronous; it rarely takes place in real time and we rarely have the benefits of making connections and relationship building through nonverbal communication and verbal communication.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2020

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. “I

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MindShift

JULY 21, 2020

As the dust settles from emergency distance learning, schools now have the summer to reckon with what worked and what must change as they grapple with the uncertainty of the next academic year. Some educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 27, 2022

The post Join Google Meet from Docs, Sheets, or Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Now, you can easily join a Google Meet from Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. In addition to the present to Meet option, you can select “Join the call” from the comfort of your favorite Google apps! © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

As the education sector reflects on the last months of the school curriculum, it’s clear e-learning is key to providing disaster-proof education. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 9, 2021

The post How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Here’s a super cool Google Meet integration for teachers and students! Google Meet allows you to create and share Jams from Google Jamboard on the fly! How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet. How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 15, 2021

The post How to Change the Layout in Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Depending on the purpose of your Google Meeting, and how many participants, you may want to change your layout to optimize for your students! How to Change the Layout in Google Meet. How to Change the Layout in Google Meet.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. Subscribe to Shake Up Learning on YouTube. OR, watch it on TikTok!

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2021

Most anticipate the growing centrality of online learning in university life. As a longtime proponent of online higher education, I thought I’d take a stab at imagining a couple of effects digital education might have on teaching and learning in the college classroom. Liberating campus-bound faculty.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment. Yes, blended learning can help teachers navigate the challenges of teaching at this moment.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

The post How to Mute ALL Students in Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can mute ALL the participants in your Google Meet? Teachers have been begging for this feature to help curtail those noisy students during Google Meet video chats. Watch the short video below to learn how!

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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. Learn more here. Peardeck also allows you to request individual or district-wide access if you’re impacted by closures.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2020

Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to support and monitor IEPs, so learning can take place in the classroom and at home. Easy-to-use and highly visual, our platform promotes independent and individual learning for students with special needs.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 6, 2020

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? FREE Webinar: Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools. Click To Tweet.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning Occurring at different times and in different places (e.g., students working in the classroom or meeting online for a video conference session. Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. students working at home).

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning. Even the book that I wrote about productivity was envisioned initially by the publisher as for online instructors, and then they asked if I would be willing to broaden the audience.

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