A recent study gleaned five insights on virtual instruction by examining the techniques shared in common by top-rated online instructors. By Michael Ralph April 17, 2020 Daniel Hertzberg / theiSpot The spring of 2020 has brought a sudden shift for many classrooms into an online setting. Teachers are trying to adjust their instruction rapidly, and many are doing remote teaching for…
Read More...with Anne Davies, Ph.D., Sandra Herbst, and Brenda Augusta Dear Joe, You know how important gathering evidence for learning can be, especially with this new reality. The information you gather and the feedback you give has a powerful, positive impact on student learning. Over 1000 educators just like you signed-up for the live event and if you missed it here's the link. Or, if you think one…
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bt Kerry Rice and Kristin Kipp As university professors and researchers who work closely with K-12 online teachers and learners, we’ve heard from many newly remote educators who are struggling. Recent class discussions have focused on the difficulties of getting through to students without in-person contact, especially during a time of enormous stress. Some teachers report that their students lack…
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Join us for another week of Common Sense's newly launched weekly video series, where we'll sit for short discussions with educators from all over the country to learn how they're coping with school closures, putting together distance learning plans, and addressing some of the…
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