Online Learning Archives

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

December 18, 2024 by Mike Tippets, Hughes

Satellite connectivity can rapidly bridge the digital divide and enable lifelong e-learning and upskilling for students and workers alike.

We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Online learning programs increase student access, engagement

October 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

It's critical to have clarity around online learning programs' outcomes and goals to ensure students meet personal and academic benchmarks.

As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards…

Newsline

Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators

July 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

Embracing the hybrid learning spectrum

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Moving into the pandemic, education was on a straight–if somewhat predictable–trajectory. In truth, aside from pockets of innovation, much of ... Read more

AI in Education

Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

May 28, 2024 by Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat

School districts need to look to different intervention strategies, including AI tutor chatbots, that support foundational skill mastering.

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Friday 5: Blended learning

May 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Blended learning caters to diverse learning styles and enhancing student outcomes effectively with engaging approaches.

Blended learning is not a new instructional approach, but it became more mainstream during and after the COVID pandemic, when educators and students elected to keep parts of…

Online & Hybrid Learning

How a small school in Sierra Leone uses remote learning to offer high school

April 29, 2024 by Brian Roach, American International School of Freetown

The more engaging an online program or remote learning can be and the more human contact it offers, the better it's going to be for students.

The American International School of Freetown in Sierra Leone (AISF) has 90 students between the ages of three and 19, seven teachers and a director--an all-encompassing administrative role.

Classroom Learning

Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development.

Classroom Learning

Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education. While online platforms offer flexibility, traditional classrooms foster interaction.

Classroom Learning

Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The question of whether online learning should replace classroom learning is a complex and contentious issue.

Classroom Learning

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question. Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges.

Classroom Learning

Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, and access to resources.

Online & Hybrid Learning

Friday 5: Online learning’s evolution

March 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

The COVID-19 pandemic caused immediate changes to online learning--and many online learning programs in schools are evolving for the better.

Online learning has limitless potential for students and teachers, offering the ability to learn from any location and at all times of the day. Let's take a look…

Newsline

Learn Applied AI with MindSpark: New Certification and Free Resources for Educators

February 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for ... Read more

Slooh Launches Its Next-Gen Platform to Engage Students in Space Exploration

October 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

Prioritizing social growth during online learning

January 4, 2024September 11, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Students enrolled in online learning don’t have to miss out on social opportunities—in fact, it’s easy to facilitate balanced social growth.

The expansion of online education has been a real boon for busy parents, teachers, and students. Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes…

5 Reasons why parents & educators need to consider professional headsets for their students

December 20, 2023September 5, 2023 by Jeff Festa

While schools seem to have returned to normal there are still many students that will engage in remote learning ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 tips to keep online students motivated

June 8, 2023 by Dr. Andy Shean, Chief Learning Officer, Penn Foster

Taking steps to improve online students' motivation in the classroom can yield higher levels of engagement, interest, and success

A student's motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for…

Online & Hybrid Learning

How online learning changed the post-covid era

January 4, 2024June 5, 2023 by Jane Travis, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

During the pandemic, educators and students alike had to find a way to transition to tech-based methods--including online learning.

It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another. The world was forced to adapt to a new…

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

May 16, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology ... Read more

Newsline

Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

February 22, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

Online learning can help schools retain students

December 12, 2023February 6, 2023 by Jane Gallagher, Vice President of Operations, VHS Learning

Families want options for their children’s education--online learning lets traditional school systems expand choices and improve retention.

There were 1.3 million fewer students enrolled in U.S. public schools in fall 2021 than there were before the pandemic began--a drop of nearly 3 percent. Given that…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Online solutions to new post-pandemic realities

January 25, 2023December 6, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

COVID changed education, and post-pandemic learning will look different--here's how edtech plays a crucial role

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 5 ways to prep students for online learning success; our district is battling a loneliness epidemic; and…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

November 30, 2022 by Brittiany Sanford, Director of Schools, Pearson Virtual Schools and Connections Academy

The transition to online learning can be challenging, but teachers and parents can navigate changes with a few strategic actions.

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…

Online & Hybrid Learning

4 tips for online learning success in schools

December 7, 2022November 11, 2022 by Nga Huynh, Assistant Principal & VHS Learning Program Primary Site Coordinator, Shrewsbury High School

School leaders can use these tips to increase the impact and successful outcome--and fully leverage the power--of online learning

Our school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Since then, we’ve expanded our…

How Modern Display Technology is Changing K-12 Education Spaces

December 16, 2022September 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

K-12 school districts and service providers throughout the country have stepped up heroically to try and facilitate remote learning during ... Read more

Solving Teacher Shortages with Virtual Instruction

January 11, 2023August 29, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Teacher shortages aren’t just an abstract problem. They’re a very real challenge affecting school systems in every state. But high-quality ... Read more

Newsline

FEV Tutor Announces Strategic Acquisition by Alpine Investors

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, MA & SAN FRANCISCO – JULY 20, 2022 – FEV Tutor (“FEV”), the K-12 market leading research and evidence-based ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

How online learning can bridge the math gap

December 7, 2022April 12, 2022 by Vivek Sunder, CEO, Cuemath

$With widespread reports of learning loss in classrooms across the country, online learning plays a pivotal role in learning recovery$

As the U.S. moves toward more normalized learning and day-to-day life, we know many students continue to feel the impact of remote and hybrid learning. The lingering effects…

COVID-19 Update

3 ways tech fosters student engagement

February 23, 2022 by Emily McRoberts-Froese, Education Leadership Executive, Jamf

Edtech tools that encourage student engagement can help set a path for student success and innovation

As we enter the second half of the 2021-2022 school year, many of us are still reeling from the 2020-2021 school year, which was defined by massive changes…

Newsline

Schools in All 50 States and Two U.S. Territories Offer Students Access to Quality Online Courses from VHS Learning

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Feb. 3, 2022 – In 2021, 44 new schools partnered with VHS Learning, a nonprofit empowering schools with ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 reasons to partner with an online learning provider

December 7, 2022February 1, 2022 by Steve DiVitto, Dean of Students & Site Coordinator for the VHS Learning Program, Milford High School

An online learning provider can help school leaders ensure engagement, rigor, and real-world relevance in online courses.

In 2020 and 2021, the pandemic changed the way we used online learning with our 1,200 students. We had an online learning platform in place but were suddenly…

Newsline

TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM

December 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Jacksonville, FL — TeacherMade, the online platform for making interactive digital learning activities, has released a software update that allows ... Read more

District Management

Does learning happen if you don’t see it?

November 16, 2021 by Dr. Lisa Collins, Vice President Academics, Stride, Inc.

Online learning can offer students the best possible learning experiences.

As we settle into another academic year filled with uncertainty due to the pandemic, educators are taking a deeper look into what can be learned from the tumult…

eSchool Media

How schools can take cybersecurity to the next level

October 26, 2021 by Andrew Hollister, Senior Director of LogRhythm Labs and Advisor to the CSO, LogRhythm

Establishing security measures to prevent further cyberattacks is an important step in a district’s cybersecurity strategy—particularly in the wake of security risks from at-home learning during the global pandemic

In early March, 15 schools in the United Kingdom reported they were made incapable of delivering online learning for students after a cyberattack forced the education trust to…

District Management

What teachers and parents should know about ransomware

October 21, 2021 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Some simple—but critical—steps will go a long way in fighting ransomware attacks and protecting student data

In the face of continued uncertainty related to the pandemic, families like mine prepared for a return to school that still looked a little bit more like normal…

Newsline

ASU Prep Digital Forges Partnership With Ohio Charter School Network To Reduce Student Learning Loss Due To Covid Quarantine

September 17, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ARIZONA AND OHIO (Sept. 16, 2021) – After powering through a year or more of remote and hybrid learning due ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

3 ways technology paves the way for more student engagement

September 17, 2021 by Emily McRoberts-Froese, Education Leadership Executive, Jamf

As we enter the 2021-2022 school year, many of us are still reeling from the last one. Last year was defined by massive changes to the learning landscape.…

Blended Learning

Safer at home: Parents need online learning options

September 7, 2021 by Kevin P. Chavous, President, Stride, Inc.

School districts should offer a reliable online learning option that guarantees students can stay on track if they feel uncomfortable returning to in-person classes

As fears about the continued spread of Covid-19 and the Delta variant circulate throughout the country, the return to in-person learning this fall has become an even more…

Newsline

New Schools in Six States and Internationally Give Students Courses from VHS Learning

August 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Aug. 30, 2021 – VHS Learning, a nonprofit empowering schools with the industry’s best teacher-led online learning programs, ... Read more

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

Online learning programs increase student access, engagement

Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators

Embracing the hybrid learning spectrum

Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

Friday 5: Blended learning

How a small school in Sierra Leone uses remote learning to offer high school

Which is More Effective, Online Learning or Classroom Learning?

Should Online Learning Replace Classroom Learning?

Do Students Learn Better In-Person or Online?

Learn Applied AI with MindSpark: New Certification and Free Resources for Educators

Slooh Launches Its Next-Gen Platform to Engage Students in Space Exploration

5 tips to keep online students motivated

How online learning changed the post-covid era

SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

Online learning can help schools retain students

Online solutions to new post-pandemic realities

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

4 tips for online learning success in schools

FEV Tutor Announces Strategic Acquisition by Alpine Investors

How online learning can bridge the math gap

3 ways tech fosters student engagement

Schools in All 50 States and Two U.S. Territories Offer Students Access to Quality Online Courses from VHS Learning

5 reasons to partner with an online learning provider

TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM

Does learning happen if you don’t see it?

How schools can take cybersecurity to the next level

What teachers and parents should know about ransomware

ASU Prep Digital Forges Partnership With Ohio Charter School Network To Reduce Student Learning Loss Due To Covid Quarantine

3 ways technology paves the way for more student engagement

Safer at home: Parents need online learning options

New Schools in Six States and Internationally Give Students Courses from VHS Learning

The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN

Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning

SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning

Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

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