/blended-learning Blended Learning en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:35:15 GMT /technology/opinion-ed-tech-can-be-an-invaluable-tool-for-teachers-heres-how-to-use-it-best/2024/02 Ed-tech tools can enhance student learning. But teachers need to ensure they can prove meaningful and promote fact-based knowledge. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:35:15 GMT /technology/opinion-ed-tech-can-be-an-invaluable-tool-for-teachers-heres-how-to-use-it-best/2024/02 /events/webinar/teacher-perspectives-what-is-the-future-of-remote-learning Hear from practicing educators on how virtual and hybrid options offer more flexibility and best practices for administrative support. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:40:04 GMT /events/webinar/teacher-perspectives-what-is-the-future-of-remote-learning /technology/what-weve-learned-about-technology-and-learning-in-the-last-3-years/2023/03 See the lessons learned from a roundup of some of the most interesting research on tech use in schools. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:01:31 GMT /technology/what-weve-learned-about-technology-and-learning-in-the-last-3-years/2023/03 /events/webinar/building-better-blended-learning-in-k-12-schools The pandemic and the increasing use of technology in K-12 education it prompted has added renewed energy to the blended learning movement as most students are now learning in school buildings (and will likely continue Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:00:09 GMT /events/webinar/building-better-blended-learning-in-k-12-schools /technology/schools-are-battling-tech-fatigue-how-are-they-responding/2021/12 Blended learning—a mix of face-to-face and online instruction—is declining in popularity, a Christensen Institute survey shows. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:33:02 GMT /technology/schools-are-battling-tech-fatigue-how-are-they-responding/2021/12 /technology/hybrid-and-blended-learning-poor-planning-and-rising-opportunities-in-uncertain-times Misplaced optimism and the rigid priorities of some state leaders limited the ability of educators to put in place flexible ed-tech plans. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:46:25 GMT /technology/hybrid-and-blended-learning-poor-planning-and-rising-opportunities-in-uncertain-times /events/online-summit/hybrid-blended-and-accelerated-learning-optimizing-digital-instruction-in-schools Join the discussion and ask experts about using tech, evaluating products, making difficult decisions, and ultimately accelerate learning. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:47 GMT /events/online-summit/hybrid-blended-and-accelerated-learning-optimizing-digital-instruction-in-schools /technology/pandemic-fuels-tech-advances-in-schools-heres-what-that-looks-like/2021/09 One district chief technology officer calculates the pandemic has propelled his school system as many as five years into the future. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:46:04 GMT /technology/pandemic-fuels-tech-advances-in-schools-heres-what-that-looks-like/2021/09 /technology/the-future-of-blended-learning-what-educators-need-to-know/2021/09 More than two-thirds of educators expect their use of blended learning to increase during the 2021-22 school year. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:45:57 GMT /technology/the-future-of-blended-learning-what-educators-need-to-know/2021/09 /policy-politics/full-time-virtual-schools-still-growing-still-struggling-still-resisting-oversight/2021/05 Nearly 500,000 students now attend full-time online and blended schools, says a new report from the National Education Policy Center. Thu, 06 May 2021 14:23:16 GMT /policy-politics/full-time-virtual-schools-still-growing-still-struggling-still-resisting-oversight/2021/05 /technology/as-teachers-livestream-classes-privacy-issues-arise/2020/08 When in-person classes are livestreamed to distance learners, every heated class debate, teacher mistake, and student outburst is on display and might be recorded. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:44:51 GMT /technology/as-teachers-livestream-classes-privacy-issues-arise/2020/08 /teaching-learning/how-to-make-lessons-cohesive-when-teaching-both-remote-and-in-person-classes/2020/08 When some students are online and others in school buildings, how can teachers make sure everyone is learning what they need to learn? Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:18:51 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-make-lessons-cohesive-when-teaching-both-remote-and-in-person-classes/2020/08 /teaching-learning/teaching-and-learning-in-the-pandemic/2020/08 Advice for deciding what to teach, how to teach it, and how to make sure students and teachers both get the support that they need. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:29:14 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-and-learning-in-the-pandemic/2020/08 /teaching-learning/how-to-balance-in-person-and-remote-instruction/2020/07 Full-time remote instruction? In-person instruction? Or a hybrid model? Deciding among those three options can be an excruciating decision for school officials. But the choice many schools appear to be leaning toward is a hybrid model, at least for now. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:36:44 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-balance-in-person-and-remote-instruction/2020/07 /technology/covid-19-remote-learning-how-to-make-it-work/2020/07 Read our tips, checklists, best practices, and expert advice on how to make teaching and learning at home engaging, productive, and equitable. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:06:06 GMT /technology/covid-19-remote-learning-how-to-make-it-work/2020/07 /technology/pre-course-prep-for-online-learning-yields-few-benefits-study-finds/2020/06 Preparing students for online coursework by giving them an up-front introduction to the relevance of those virtual studies pays few dividends, a new study finds. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:03:38 GMT /technology/pre-course-prep-for-online-learning-yields-few-benefits-study-finds/2020/06 /technology/clayton-christensen-did-he-really-disrupt-k-12-education/2020/01 The champion of disruptive innovation in business and education passed away this month. One of Christensen's co-authors of "Disrupting Class," Michael B. Horn, assesses the impact his late colleague had on schools. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:32:01 GMT /technology/clayton-christensen-did-he-really-disrupt-k-12-education/2020/01 /technology/teachers-the-robots-are-coming-but-thats-not-a-bad-thing/2020/01 Ignoring artificial intelligence won’t keep it out of the classroom. Instead, teachers should be actively shaping it. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:14:54 GMT /technology/teachers-the-robots-are-coming-but-thats-not-a-bad-thing/2020/01 /technology/should-blue-light-glasses-be-on-your-back-to-school-shopping-list/2019/07 Companies that make the special lenses and some eye-doctors suggest blue light glasses are a good back-to-school purchase, but some experts are skeptical. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:36:48 GMT /technology/should-blue-light-glasses-be-on-your-back-to-school-shopping-list/2019/07 /policy-politics/money-data-security-the-biggest-challenges-facing-k-12-tech-leaders/2019/06 From budgeting on a shoestring to breaking down information silos to guarding against breaches, five school district tech leaders discuss their biggest worries. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:57 GMT /policy-politics/money-data-security-the-biggest-challenges-facing-k-12-tech-leaders/2019/06 /technology/what-good-k-12-tech-leadership-looks-like/2019/06 Want to make your mark as a school district CTO or CIO? Technical expertise is just the beginning, and strong communication skills are a must. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:57 GMT /technology/what-good-k-12-tech-leadership-looks-like/2019/06 /technology/digital-content-open-resources-cybersecurity-and-makerspaces-thats-whats-on-this-superintendents-mind/2019/06 Superintendent David Schuler is always trying to see what’s next in technology, but with a critical eye on its effectiveness and cost. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:57 GMT /technology/digital-content-open-resources-cybersecurity-and-makerspaces-thats-whats-on-this-superintendents-mind/2019/06 /technology/from-data-security-to-digital-literacy-the-5-toughest-tasks-for-one-cto/2019/06 Rob Dickson, the executive director of information management services for the Omaha Public Schools, outlines his biggest challenges and lessons learned from this school year. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:57 GMT /technology/from-data-security-to-digital-literacy-the-5-toughest-tasks-for-one-cto/2019/06