Online Learning: Page 11
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Swift Playgrounds to teach kids to code on the iPad
The new program set to launch with iOS 10 gives students the opportunity to learn the tech giant's programming language.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 16, 2016 -
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Transformative approaches and LAUSD: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on North Carolina's proposal to re-silo math instruction and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2016 -
Despite poor performance, virtual schools see popularity rise
The number of full-time virtual schools in the K-12 sector has grown since 2012, along with the number of students enrolled, but outcomes are low.
By Tara García Mathewson • June 10, 2016 -
Stackable credentials, ed tech purchasing advice: The week's most-read education news
Don't fall behind! Catch up on Pearson's 30-institution partnership and more here!
By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2016 -
Report: School use of 2-in-1 devices to increase
A new Futuresource Consulting sales report projects convertible device use in the classroom will increase 11% by the end of 2016.
By Erin McIntyre • May 31, 2016 -
Digitally savvy students require new thinking in classroom instruction
Blended learning, gamification and peer-to-peer instruction are among ways to reach interactive learners.
By Erin McIntyre • May 27, 2016 -
Virtual schools expanding in spite of issues
Allegations of mismanagement, poor learning outcomes and subpar graduation rates aren't slowing the space's growth.
By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016 -
Sponsored by WaterfordAt-home PreK program has long-term benefits for kids
Recent studies show long-term benefits for children who receive structured curriculum before entering school.
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Survey: Tech underperforming in most US classrooms
The Teachers’ Dream Classroom Survey from Edgenuity found most teachers report their schools aren't fully utilizing tech — to the detriment of students.
By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016 -
New math assessment program hopes to address recent concerns
Marshall Cavendish Education's 'Math On' is focused on boosting math achievement in grades 3-5.
By Erin McIntyre • May 9, 2016 -
E-Rate applications at $5.8 billion, but schools need more than funding
Despite $5.8 billion in federal E-Rate applications, many schools still are trying to overcome internet connectivity barriers.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
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The difficult realities of implementing #CSforAll
Just how achievable is the White House Computer Science For All initiative (#CSForAll) for most states and districts?
By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016 -
Wi-Fi bans, continuing ed and School 2.0: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on virtual realtiy, what public schools can learn from private peers, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2016 -
Survey: 62% of K-12 schools have digital strategies
New data from the Center for Digital Education's Digital School District Survey Awards shows 38% of those strategies involve OER.
By Erin McIntyre • April 5, 2016 -
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Virtual language teachers helping rural districts teach Spanish
Texas' Guthrie Common School District created its own virtual school to provide Spanish instruction to students.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
Growth mindset, diversity, and Strayer: The week's most-read education news
Don't fall behind! Get caught up on the week's most-read education news right here.
By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2016 -
Candidates' ed stances and higher ed wisdom: The week's most-read education news
Get up to speed on how student demands could limite campus speech and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2016 -
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Deep DiveIn one West Virginia school, contests inspire e-learning
Over summer break and during snow days, students at West Virginia's Sherman Elementary School compete to win points by participating in e-learning contests.
By Erin McIntyre • March 9, 2016 -
Virtual learning days let students try out e-learning
At Park Ridge High School in Bergen County, N.J., students get to stay home from school once annually in order to take part in a planned virtual learning day.
By Erin McIntyre • March 7, 2016 -
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Directory of blended learning aims to help districts, schools
In an op-ed, Julia Freeland Fisher, director of education research at the Clayton Christensen Institute, examines two strategies for adopting blended learning.
By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016 -
Keeping students safe with proactive IT practices, guidelines
Good stewardship and a robust, proactive IT presence can help districts keep their students safe in digital spaces.
By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016 -
Bridging the homework gap with a new online toolkit
The kit includes ways for districts to increase connectivity through outreach to local businesses.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016 -
How can districts increase teacher buy-in for new ed tech?
The CEOs of Jefferson Education Accelerator and LEAP Innovations say teachers and principals need to play a greater role in ed tech selection and purchasing.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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Statewide virtual school plan advances in Virginia
Legislation that would create a statewide virtual school has passed the state's House of Delegates.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016 -
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Deep DiveMeasuring the costs and benefits of new ed tech
Schools and districts must consider a number of factors before taking leaps into the digital space.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016
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