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What is a Virtual HS?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Instruction Methods : These schools use a mix of synchronous (live, real-time instruction) and asynchronous (pre-recorded, self-paced) learning models. Technological Infrastructure Technology Requirements : Students need reliable internet access and appropriate devices (computers or tablets) to participate in virtual high schools.

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5 Ways Video Can Foster Teaching and Learning

EdTech Magazine

By Steve Zurier K–12 districts use cameras on phones, tablets and notebooks to extend classroom learning, confer with experts and arrange conferences with colleges and prospective employers.

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Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Powers Distance Learning

EdTech Magazine

Education for K–12 students looks a lot different these days, with almost all students spending at least some of their class time learning from home. For these students, the new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet is well suited to support virtual learners from anywhere. Looking at the tablet’s design, it’s easy to see…

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Anywhere Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Education has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and one of the most significant developments is the concept of "anywhere learning." This innovative approach to personalized education leverages technology to give students the flexibility and freedom to learn at their own pace, in their own space.

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Teach Students To Treat Their Learning Like They’re Making a Documentary

Catlin Tucker

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. The Subject: Students and Their Learning. How am I learning?

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Why Effective IT Leadership Must Have Inclusive Technology Systems

EdTech Magazine

Public Schools, to a wheelchair and prevented her from speaking or fully participating in learning activities. They attached a tablet loaded with text-to-talk software to her chair, and those educational technology tools changed her life. That was until a team of teachers, therapists and technology staff worked to find a solution.

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From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

EdTech Magazine

Until just a few years ago, school-issued laptops, tablets and hotspots were largely considered a luxury in many K–12 schools. However, by 2022, about 90 percent of middle and high schools reported providing students with devices, and 84 percent of elementary schools said they were doing the same, according to a 2022 EdWeek survey.

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