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In an effort to provide more definitive answers, districts, schools and a handful of states have begun issuing guidelines on shaping the school day into something both manageable and productive for students. Adding to the cacophony are experts who say that focusing too much on time runs contrary to the fundamental nature of remote learning.
The suburban Seattle school is part of the Northshore School District, which closed earlier in March and has since paused its onlinelearning program. (AP For others, it’s an even bigger catastrophe: they may not be able to afford proper meals for their children, much less the technology and connectivity needed for onlinelearning.
Governor Jay Inslee, the superintendent of public instruction, advised schools not to offer online classes unless they can ensure that lessons are provided on an equitable basis. They chose not to figure out ways to bridge the digitaldivide for the most vulnerable families and students. What was preventing virtual learning?
For both students and teachers, onlinelearning has come with a lot of challenges, from the digitaldivide and technology access to mental health impacts , or a lack of essential school and community supports. Are some subjects more or less conducive to onlinelearning than others?
Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% onlinelearning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Understanding ESSER, ESF-REM, and GEER.
As educational systems are rebuilt after the disruption of the global pandemic, a new relief fund is providing aid to districts to address trauma, learning acceleration, the digitaldivide, and much more. Between 2020 and 2021, Congress passed three stimulus bills that provided almost $190.5
As educational systems are rebuilt after the disruption of the global pandemic, a new relief fund is providing aid to districts to address trauma, learning acceleration, the digitaldivide, and much more. Between 2020 and 2021, Congress passed three stimulus bills that provided almost $190.5
After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive. But America’s persistent digitaldivide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do onlinelearning well. Inequity looms large.
As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the onlinelearning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. How might we bring these important elements to the onlinelearning experience in the next school year?
However, each state governor and state education agency has the flexibility to direct funds to prioritized programs and needs within federal guidelines. The bulk of the education funds flow directly to K-12 local education agencies and institutions of higher education. Virginia is investing more than $5.5
Lastly, the rapid evolution of technology may outpace regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines, leading to potential misuse or unintended consequences. Skill development through gamification: AI-driven educational tools often incorporate gamification elements, making learning more engaging and interactive.
of California’s Public Contract Code only addressed onlinelearning in the context of surplus technology and nonprofit computer labs. 1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digitaldivide in California.” Without clear and concise language, the law became less of a requirement and more of a guideline.
Via The New York Times : “ Trump Drops Defense of Obama Guidelines on Transgender Students.” Via WaPo : “The FCC talks the talk on the digitaldivide – and then walks in the other direction.” ” That’s Gail Heriot. ” “What’s the bottom line on online preschool ?”
The Department of Education has released its newly proposed guidelines for school accountability. Also off campus, not on-: “ Unemployed Detroit Residents Are Trapped by a DigitalDivide.” “ Blackboard ’s OnlineLearning Trend Report ” by Blackboard. More via The New York Times.
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