How Gimkit engages my students
During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, teachers needed to become resourceful in how they delivered content to students. During this time, students experienced significant change and evolved…
Online Learning
5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement
While this summer slide affects all subject areas, STEM learning is particularly vulnerable, especially when students lack access to hands-on experiences or engaging resources.
Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, it forced the closure of schools and a rapid shift to online learning. This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left…
Unlocking potential: The power of online courses in our school
Our school has built up its course offerings without having to add headcount. Along the way, we’ve also gained a reputation for having a wide selection of general…
The power of goal setting: A skill for lifelong success
For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, refine their decision-making skills, and build momentum for the opportunities ahead.
Five years on: COVID’s impact on schools–and what’s next for education
Five years ago this month, the World Health Organization officially labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic. In response, life as we knew it came to a halt, schools were…
How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap
We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…
Online learning programs increase student access, engagement
As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards…
Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators
Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in ... Read more
Embracing the hybrid learning spectrum
Moving into the pandemic, education was on a straight–if somewhat predictable–trajectory. In truth, aside from pockets of innovation, much of ... Read more
Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use
Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district…
Friday 5: Blended learning
Blended learning is not a new instructional approach, but it became more mainstream during and after the COVID pandemic, when educators and students elected to keep parts of…
How a small school in Sierra Leone uses remote learning to offer high school
The American International School of Freetown in Sierra Leone (AISF) has 90 students between the ages of three and 19, seven teachers and a director--an all-encompassing administrative role.
Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research
The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development.
Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?
The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education. While online platforms offer flexibility, traditional classrooms foster interaction.
Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?
The question of whether online learning should replace classroom learning is a complex and contentious issue.
Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?
Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question. Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges.
Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics
The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, and access to resources.
Friday 5: Online learning’s evolution
Online learning has limitless potential for students and teachers, offering the ability to learn from any location and at all times of the day. Let's take a look…
Learn Applied AI with MindSpark: New Certification and Free Resources for Educators
DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for ... Read more
Slooh Launches Its Next-Gen Platform to Engage Students in Space Exploration
Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum ... Read more
Prioritizing social growth during online learning
The expansion of online education has been a real boon for busy parents, teachers, and students. Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes…
5 Reasons why parents & educators need to consider professional headsets for their students
While schools seem to have returned to normal there are still many students that will engage in remote learning ... Read more
5 tips to keep online students motivated
A student's motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for…
How online learning changed the post-covid era
It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another. The world was forced to adapt to a new…
SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology ... Read more
Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults
ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. ... Read more
Online learning can help schools retain students
There were 1.3 million fewer students enrolled in U.S. public schools in fall 2021 than there were before the pandemic began--a drop of nearly 3 percent. Given that…
Online solutions to new post-pandemic realities
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 5 ways to prep students for online learning success; our district is battling a loneliness epidemic; and…
5 ways to prep students for online learning success
Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…
4 tips for online learning success in schools
Our school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Since then, we’ve expanded our…
How Modern Display Technology is Changing K-12 Education Spaces
K-12 school districts and service providers throughout the country have stepped up heroically to try and facilitate remote learning during ... Read more
Solving Teacher Shortages with Virtual Instruction
Teacher shortages aren’t just an abstract problem. They’re a very real challenge affecting school systems in every state. But high-quality ... Read more
FEV Tutor Announces Strategic Acquisition by Alpine Investors
WOBURN, MA & SAN FRANCISCO – JULY 20, 2022 – FEV Tutor (“FEV”), the K-12 market leading research and evidence-based ... Read more
How online learning can bridge the math gap
As the U.S. moves toward more normalized learning and day-to-day life, we know many students continue to feel the impact of remote and hybrid learning. The lingering effects…
3 ways tech fosters student engagement
As we enter the second half of the 2021-2022 school year, many of us are still reeling from the 2020-2021 school year, which was defined by massive changes…
Schools in All 50 States and Two U.S. Territories Offer Students Access to Quality Online Courses from VHS Learning
Boston – Feb. 3, 2022 – In 2021, 44 new schools partnered with VHS Learning, a nonprofit empowering schools with ... Read more
5 reasons to partner with an online learning provider
In 2020 and 2021, the pandemic changed the way we used online learning with our 1,200 students. We had an online learning platform in place but were suddenly…
TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM
Jacksonville, FL — TeacherMade, the online platform for making interactive digital learning activities, has released a software update that allows ... Read more
Does learning happen if you don’t see it?
As we settle into another academic year filled with uncertainty due to the pandemic, educators are taking a deeper look into what can be learned from the tumult…