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Online learning tips for neurodivergent students

Neo LMS

Online learning has become a prevalent part of the educational landscape. It enables learning to continue when distancing is a necessity. However, for students living with neurodivergent traits, e-learning can be problematic. Learning difficulties like dyslexia form part of this definition, too. Conclusion.

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The Effectiveness of Online Learning Depends on Design

Catlin Tucker

As students of all ages spend more time learning online, it’s worth asking, “How effective is online learning?” ” The answer varies dramatically and depends entirely on the design of the online learning experience. Community of Practice. Participation.

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How We Began Online Learning Successfully

The CoolCatTeacher

As I shared in the book I co-authored, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds , if you are invisible online – YOU DON’T EXIST to others in the space. We have to connect and learn. We are learning at a distance. I have always disliked the term “virtual learning.” We’re learning at a distance.

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5 Ways in which educational videos enhance online learning

Neo LMS

Read more: Actionable advice for educators to move to online learning. Schools should not transfer the classroom-learning mindset to a digital medium; instead, they should make the most out of e-learning possibilities. 5 Ways in which educational videos enhance online learning. Parting words.

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Pile of Words: Drive Deeper Engagement with Vocabulary at the Beginning of a Unit, Text, or Project

Catlin Tucker

Which do they need to define using online resources? Encourage them to capture their definitions in their notes so they are easy to reference throughout the unit, text, or project. Check out Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver’s book Teaching for Deeper Learning !

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Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning

Neo LMS

If the shift to using edtech as an integral part of teaching can be eased with various tutorials, ‘train the trainers’ sessions and continuous support from vendors on how to use a certain digital tool or another , educators have to manage an even more challenging one: the shift from synchronous to asynchronous teaching and learning.

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Blended Learning: What It Is and What It Is Not

Catlin Tucker

This perspective stems from a lack of clarity about what blended learning is and why it is valuable. What Blended Learning Is. Let’s start with a clear definition. A key aspect of this definition is positioning the students as “active agents” in the lesson or learning experience.