With the sudden nationwide shift to distance learning, many districts struggled to quickly implement a digital curriculum to support online learning. Today, administrators must plan for a near future where students will be returning to school with gaps in their learning and in need of additional support. Selecting and effectively utilizing digital tools and curriculum […]
DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares online resources for educators that not only connect students to specific content, but give them the opportunity to discover and pursue their interests.
Immersive tech tools can engage students in any class—from STEAM to foreign languages—and help them retain concepts, says DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth.
As schools add new technology and turn increasingly to online learning, educators will need to fine-tune messaging to parents about screen time—because "engagement" no longer serves as the sole reason for ed tech adoptions.
Even before the coronavirus outbreak and online learning ratcheted up the pressure on school leaders, growing turnover rates among K-12 principals was causing concern.
District leaders should not feel obligated to follow state legislation that requires their schools to reopen earlier than established safety guidelines recommend, but they need to fully comprehend the legal implications involved in failing to comply, a task force of superintendents recommends.
Parents expressed strong support for teachers and principals, while educators are growing concerned that they are not reaching all students with online learning.
Student data privacy laws still apply when a district transitions to remote learning, and keeping track of data becomes more difficult when students and staff access everything remotely, says DA guest columnist Charlie Sander.
Taking care of ourselves cannot take a back seat, say DA guest columnists Christine Ravesi-Weinstein and Matthew X. Joseph, who is also a featured speaker for FETC. They share five self-care strategies for educators, from educators, including staying connected and leading with heart.
Schools need billions of dollars in resources and added staff to reopen safely in the fall, at a time when many states and local governments expect drastic budget cuts.
