The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

Now in the age of COVID-19 the TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources, empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses. Check it out at coolcatteacher.com/tgr.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

For more than six years, we’ve worked to close the homework gap , ensuring that all students have equitable access to the internet and technology for powerful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, augmenting what is available in school. All included resources are free and meet student privacy criteria.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms are a relatively new addition to our students’ learning landscape, so we cannot assume they will be immediately comfortable speaking up in a breakout room. There may be anxiety associated with engaging in a breakout room, especially in the early stages of navigating online learning. for a unit or text.

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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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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. 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.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2021

Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation is focused on expanding access to digital jobs in software development for high-poverty communities. ClearPath delivers interactive content by breaking down complex concepts into fragments, or bite-sized “nuggets” of information developed using effective learning pedagogy.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Online learning bloomed, students helped each other, the community contributed with knowledge, moral and financial support, and social interaction was kept alive. With the help of technology and funding, we can bridge the inequality divide for better access to remote learning. When schools closed, education had to go on.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

Online learning has moved to the front stage as 90 percent of high-income countries are using it as the primary means of educational continuity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Department of Education, Richard is a go-to person for exploring the shift we are experiencing in learning today. It’s painful to watch.

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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. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Meanwhile, those teachers often felt they lacked adequate tech training. The teachers talked about having to train themselves in the tech,” says Jeanne Carey Ingle, an assistant professor of elementary and early childhood education at Bridgewater State who also worked on the survey research. “The It’s a social justice issue.”

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

These innovative institutions are: focused on supporting social mobility for poverty-impacted rural learners; prioritizing outreach to communities of color, returning citizens, and women; designing affordable, flexible, and meaningful skills training through micro-credentials; and. Read the complete UMS case study here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

Subscription Services to a tech-related magazine or online learning platform where they can further develop their skills. Books on the latest trends in educational technology, pedagogical strategies for integrating technology into the classroom, or biographies of tech pioneers.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. Below are some tips for teachers and administrators to assist with implementing remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

It is that flexibility that demands our teachers have an arsenal of instructional models and strategies to choose from when designing learning experiences. Too often, teachers rely exclusively on the teacher-led, whole group model because that is what they were taught in teacher training programs. 3 Identify and Remove Barriers.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2022

But some advocates say that more-accessible tech platforms could be a key to changing that. The good news, according to Bell, is that college education and skills training—specifically the use of a white cane and braille—are associated with greater employment outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Today, it’s SplashLearn.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

According to a survey from the University of the Potomac, 70 percent of students–and 77 percent of educators–say that online learning is better than traditional classroom learning. It allows anyone with broadband access to become a student for life, opening new education and career opportunities.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

Given that an increasing number of students have access to devices in their classrooms, thanks to 1:1 initiatives and mobile device carts, it is not necessary to send students to a lab, or separate space, for online learning. Instead, an entire class can rotation between online and offline activities together in a single space.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Since the beginning of the school shutdowns, there have been debates about the effectiveness of online learning. Improvement needed: streamlined messaging, all resources for each student in one place that parents can easily access, tutorials for parents. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team dug into this: Building Community in Virtual High Schools As educators, we often hear concerns about the lack of socialization in online learning environments. As these technologies become more accessible, they offer unique opportunities for creating immersive, shared experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

Mentimeter is an interactive online presentation software that has a variety of question types to increase engagement during a presentation (in person or online). The audience can use any device to access Mentimeter. It has unlimited slides per presentation and additional functionality that is useful for distance learning (e.g.,

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This blend of online and offline learning can happen exclusively in the classroom with the station rotation and whole group rotation models. It can combine both in-class and online learning at home with the flipped classroom and playlist models. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

For instance, Osso VR is a virtual reality technology company founded on the principle of training surgeons with real world skills that can be directly applied when in the operating room. It’s a revolutionary technology that makes medical training faster, cheaper, and much safer. Online learning.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Learner access to computers at home is limited, while access to mobile phones is high. Because of this, access to and use of online learning software—particularly those that are not mobile-optimal—tends to be limited to time spent within the learning facility.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

These platforms enrich learning outcomes by offering diverse features, like multimedia content, quizzes, real-time feedback, and collaboration tools. But what is common amongst interactive learning platforms is that they make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. And what about user permission management?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning tools such as Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can help improve student engagement. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. Develop : Instructional technology facilitators took their ideas from the design phase and turned them into reality.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

E-learning technology is transforming how students learn, and these new opportunities bring plenty of benefits to the traditional classroom. Begin by discussing the types of cyber criminals who may try to find their way into your e-learning classroom. Unknown devices accessing the school’s network.

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Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

The biggest shift that we’re seeing is that online education has the potential to drop its “online” part and that more and more people will see it for what it is: simply education. Online learning is student-centered by default, having its own advantages and pitfalls. What does that leave time for?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. In the context of the pandemic, many schools and universities turned to virtual learning environments as the only way of ensuring some continuity of education during these times of crisis. Most educators only had a few days to figure things out.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I It’s often up to faculty themselves to ensure all students can access their learning materials.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

Here’s a summary on grading assignments with PDF annotation tools: Getting started Grading Providing feedback Saving and sharing Grade Assignments with PDF Annotation Tools As online learning and virtual classrooms gain popularity, educators are turning to new technologies to improve their teaching methods.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

Reframing “Think Global, Act Local” in an age of lockdowns & online learning. 2021 Leadership and 21st C skills – the global need for training in resilience, critical thinking, principled judgement and the development of evidence based arguments – Lance King. – Laurence Myers.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 21, 2020

In the context of the global public health threat, many educational institutions turned to online learning environments as the only way of ensuring the continuity of education during these times of crisis. Promoters of online education have touted their horns about the advantages it brings and the great results it can have.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

TeacherCoach is the first hybrid training platform for educators and parents, generating revenue for the school district. TC is a virtual training medium, providing personal growth and professional development through online learning, coaching, and webinars. If a child comes to school stressed, their learning is impacted.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Online learning efforts may remain even when the pandemic fades away. An appropriately titled RAND Corporation research report, “ Remote Learning Is Here to Stay ,” finds that one in five U.S. school districts plans to offer fully online learning even after the pandemic ends. All in this Edtech Reports Recap.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The recognition highlights Stride’s commitment to delivering accessible, personalized, and career-centric virtual learning experiences. continues to transform education by providing comprehensive online learning solutions that cater to the diverse needs of learners of all ages. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc. ,

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