Empowering Students Through Technology: Moving Beyond Engagement
Students enter the classroom, open up their Chromebooks, and log on. They talk and settle in to the lesson as they pull up our...
Communicating with students effectively during online learning
By Mike Anderson
The COVID-19 crisis is sending students home in unprecedented numbers, and for many teachers, this means moving to an online learning platform.
What...
Four tips for assessing online learning and feedback
By Monica Burns
How do you assess student learning online? How is it different from checking for understanding and giving feedback in a classroom? Over...
Three strategies for better online discussions
By Michael B. Sherry
What does it take to make online discussions work?
Online learning management systems provide
opportunities for students to continue discussions beyond the...
5 Thoughts About Technology
Have you checked out the latest issue of Educational Leadership yet? The March 2013 issue focuses on the theme, “Technology-Rich Learning.” Check out the infographic below...
Key Questions You Should Ask Before You Flip Your Class
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10 steps to incorporating student voice into remote learning
Editor's Note: This piece is written collectively by the staff of the Quaglia Institute and the Australian Institute for Voice and Aspirations under the...
Are You a Technophobe or a Technophile in the Classroom?
One of my favorite TV shows of all time is the American version of The Office (before it jumped the shark). I find it...
How to simplify hybrid learning
We can only hold onto so much information at any given time. Practical methods for online and hybrid learning reduce the cognitive load.
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