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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

Edsurge

But for now, some experts say to start simple: Take a short online course, for example, to see what students experience. The in-depth workshop or multi-day training can come later.) If nothing else, the experience of learning online can alter a teacher’s perspective, which is a crucial first step toward improving practice.

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From China To America: How Online Learning Is Connecting Cultures

EdNews Daily

Online learning is not new. However, learning and teaching English across borders is still in its infancy, and continues to grow every day. At 51Talk, based out of China, American teachers are sharing their stories about lessons, culture, and even how they’re making money online at home teaching.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

I’ve designed a new series of workshops that focus on helping teachers to transition from time-consuming teacher-led workflows to sustainable, student-centered workflows. The goal of these workshops is twofold. 1 workflow: 90 minutes 2 workflows: 3 hours; half-day 5 workflows: 6 hours; full-day.

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Can We Design Online Learning Platforms That Feel More Intimate Than Massive?

Edsurge

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These design choices have noticeable implications.

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Inspire Families to Read and Learn This Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by attending a live webinar or workshop ! 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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Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference?

Catlin Tucker

The playlist, or individual rotation model, is a blended learning model that strives to give students more control over the pace and path of their learning. When I facilitate workshops on this model, I describe it as a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a specific learning goal or objective.

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Would You Rather: Designing with Choice in Mind

Catlin Tucker

In a workshop last week, I was guiding a group through the process of designing a choice board. Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one.

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