6 Strategies for Boosting Online Class Retention By Erik Ofgang published 17 November 22 Dr. Stephanie McSpirit reduced the drop-fail-withdrawal rate in her social statistics class by 50 percent. Here’s how.
Virtual Learning: 3 Strategies for Student Success By Eileen Belastock published 31 October 22 A virtual learning environment should include three key components to be successful
9 Digital Etiquette Tips By Lisa Nielsen published 15 August 22 Teaching proper digital etiquette to students starts with modeling it
What is Kahoot! and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 4 May 22 Kahoot! uses game-style learning to engage students for more immersive learning.
6 Tips For Asynchronous Teaching From An Award-Winning Educator By Erik Ofgang published 24 January 22 Susan Whitman recently won The Prelock Online Teaching Award at the University of Vermont for her health class. She shares tips for building an effective asynchronous course.
Using Virtual Environments & Other Edtech to Foster Inclusivity By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 December 21 Professor Kathryn J. Biacindo at Fresno State finds students working in virtual environments with inclusive content learn more in less time.
Online Learning Evolution: How Graduate and Undergraduates Are Learning By Erik Ofgang last updated 11 November 21 Even with campuses reopening to in-person learning, online learning has increased in popularity for certain students.
What is Wizer and How Does it Work? By Luke Edwards published 6 August 21 Wizer is a digital worksheet designed for help teachers plan more easily to regain time.
Did edX Fail? By Erik Ofgang published 28 July 21 The MOOC platform created by Harvard and MIT was bought by 2U for $800 million. The move makes sense from a business perspective but some observers wonder what might have been.
What is Adobe Spark for Education and How Does It Work? By Luke Edwards published 7 May 21 Adobe Spark for Education is the tool for sharing visuals, used by teachers and students.
What is Screencastify and How Does it Work? By Luke Edwards published 21 April 21 Record the screen while you're live online with this easy to use but powerful tool.
How to Stop Cheating in Remote Learning By Ray Bendici last updated 4 May 21 To stop cheating in remote learning, educators need to consider creating a nurturing environment and embracing a growth mindset
Top 30 Education Sites and Apps of 2020 By David Kapuler published 19 October 20 Education expert David Kapuler shares his top 30 education sites from 2020
Learning Loss, Trauma, and Our Window of Tolerance By Dr. Kathryn Kennedy published 14 October 20 Everyone has experienced trauma throughout the pandemic, so we need to acknowledge and work through it to establish a strong foundation for learning
Keeping Students Safe in the Digital World By Matthew X. Joseph EdD published 13 October 20 Five key challenges that all districts are facing in keeping students safe, and how to work through these issues
Lessons Learned from Back to School By Ray Bendici last updated 9 October 20 Now that school is back in session, plans made during the summer have been altered to accommodate the reality of the new normal
Covid Diary: Mildred B. Janson School By TL Editors published 6 October 20 The Tech & Learning COVID Diary series follows educators and administrators throughout the year as they share stories about how their districts are handling teaching and learning during the pandemic
Class for Zoom Launches to Take Learning Online By Luke Edwards published 30 September 20 Zoom video chat upgrade is built specifically for classroom learning, remotely.
Tech & Learning Leadership Roundtable Recap: Remote Learning in Illinois By Ray Bendici last updated 24 July 21 The inaugural virtual “lunch and learn” roundtable and interactive Q&A focused on implementing remote learning.
Discovery Educator Network Announces 2018-2019 Leadership Council Members By Maria Sanabria published 31 October 18