EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

According to Babson Survey Research Group , the number of students registered in online courses grew to 5.8 Online class growth has been consistent for the past 13 years, and more than a quarter of higher education students (or 28%) are enrolled in at least one online course. million nationally.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 28, 2020

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pamela is the author of the book, “ Like No Other School Year: 2020, COVID-19 and the Growth of Online Learning. ” Sponsor: It’s a new year and time to plan your professional development with Advancement Courses. They offer over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. provide a clear module-based learning path culminating in a ready to use action plan. Elementary Math. Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2020

As students stay home, learn some ideas to help students be healthier at home during this time with some videos you can share with the students. Show Sponsor: Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Register for this free micro-course.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

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. Boomwriter is a free writing app but of course, you can use Google Docs too. Today it is free. It will take 45 minutes a day, so don’t sign up unless you mean it.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

And so parents and kids largely turned to teachers to provide the tech support to get to classes and course materials remotely. Meanwhile, those teachers often felt they lacked adequate tech training. And the logistics of that are mind-blowing.”

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. 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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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Exposed now are deficiencies of utilizing online learning management systems that school districts face. Moreover, sending teachers into the workforce without adequate training is equivalent to sending doctors out to practice without learning to treat specific ailments. There should be a concerted effort to focus on this area.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 26, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

The new ( Re)Defining STEM learning module from TGR Foundation and Discovery Education is the first of several courses to support educators to integrate STEM in new and powerful ways. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Click here to find hundreds of apps and tools to meet your distance learning coding needs. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Coding Tools and Resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. Let’s splash ahead! Not just tired.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. But it doesn’t have to be. But it doesn’t have to be.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

With online schools, it is invaluable to start teaching these concepts at a young age, which is why STEM curriculum is now being introduced at the elementary level. Related content: How STEM invigorates learning. Here are five reasons STEM courses should be included in online K-12 schooling.

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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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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. With about a day planning, [teachers] shift right into distance learning,” Rooney said.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. Typically, there is a teacher-led station, an online station, and an offline station. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station. The Benefits of the Station Rotation Model.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I did all of this twice, the first week with elementary educators and the second week with secondary teachers (so 8 days total). They asked me to do a short keynote highlighting some possibilities for hands-on, active student learning. I dropped in each day to interact in their Canvas course shell and answer questions.

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

This constant scramble, complicated by distractions within the classroom or online learning environment can lead to stress, missed deadlines, and ultimately, hinder academic achievement. How can educators empower students to take control of their learning journey while boosting classroom efficiency?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Today’s faculty is also tasked with something the school’s Jesuit founders could not have imagined: deciding not only which courses are taught but how to teach them—in person, online, or through a combination of both. Evenchik knew that delivering top-notch, online graduate-level courses required finding the right LXD team.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Resources: The Hour of Code website has tons of ready to go online activities that get students to write code that results in a number of cool outcomes. Coding Resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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SplashLearn

MAY 1, 2022

Online learning platforms are gaining traction in today's time. Read this blog to know how to select the best course and the most polular platforms these days! The post Best 10 Online Learning Platforms Gaining Traction These Days first appeared on SplashLearn.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. My Storybook – This web tool requires no registration and is simple to use with very young learners and elementary students.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The New York Times predicts that 65% of our elementary aged children will work in jobs that don’t even exist yet, thanks to technological advances. Here are some of our favorite online learning technologies, tools, and e-learning resources for teaching STEM skills to children: Science. Technology & Engineering.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2021

30, 2021 – VHS Learning, a nonprofit empowering schools with the industry’s best teacher-led online learning programs, today announced that schools in New Jersey, North Carolina, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, along with Sierra Leone, are now offering their students access to more than 250 core and elective courses online.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Elementary to high school students love these tools that provide teachers with lesson plans and a standards-aligned curriculum. Free Game Design Tools. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. McGhee, assistant clinical professor of elementary education at Auburn University. This year, camp is canceled due to COVID-19.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Free Virtual Learning Environments. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

From blackout poetry to rhymefinding extensions, learn about some tools you can use all year long in your language arts classes. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the code COOL20 at checkout for 20% off any course.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Seesaw (web, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and Kindle Fire) is the digital portfolio platform I currently use with my elementary students. Check out this awesome graphic by Tony Vincent to learn more!

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

When it comes to the classroom, there are a few strategies that you can use to make sure your students are interested in your class material and ready to learn. Elementary-aged children are highly motivated when their teachers prioritize content mastery and understanding over high test scores.[2] Sources : Rovai, A., Wighting, M.,

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Boston — May 18, 2021 — VHS Learning, a nonprofit empowering schools with the industry’s best online learning programs, is celebrating its 25 th year helping schools expand curriculum and provide engaging learning experiences for students. In 2021, VHS Learning received a $1.4 About VHS Learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

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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Doug Levin

AUGUST 17, 2017

Note that the same percentage of teachers expect positive learning outcomes from using technology more in the classroom (42 percent) as expect negative outcomes. This seems clearly an area for further investigation, including whether this pattern of beliefs is consistent at the PreK, elementary, and middle school levels.

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