Equity problems that plague K-12 education under normal conditions have only been worsened by the shift to online and remote learning, and the transition may leave some students farther behind come fall, experts say.
Students who use smartphones for online education will fall behind and may be worse off than students without a broadband internet connection, one expert says.
When West Geauga Local Schools and Newbury Local Schools began to consolidate for the 2020-21 academic year, Routefinder from Transfinder created new bus routes to accommodate new students without increasing ride times. Sponsored content by Transfinder.
A growing number of colleges and universities have gone test-optional, dropping requirements for SAT and ACT standardized test scores as the coronavirus outbreak hinders students' access to the exams.
LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released Ready-to-Use Forms, Charts and Checklists for IDEA Compliance, a compilation of sample forms and tools created by districts around the country and LRP's own team of special education experts. This binder product is designed to help time-deprived educators meet their IDEA […]
Educational technologist, adjunct professor and FETC featured speaker Kathy Schrock shares the ideas, solutions and feelings of her graduate students—K-12 teachers on the front lines of moving instruction online and helping children (and parents) adjust.
Teachers can improve online learning by encouraging parents to expand their concept of instruction. At-home learning activities can include imaginary play, mapping home and yards, and teaching fractions through baking.
Online learning is difficult for students with executive functioning challenges because of the lack of constant support and the need for self-regulation, but there are ways to help students who struggle in these areas as everyone adjusts to COVID-19-related changes.
