Posts Categorized: Education

Menos Hiras: How to Continue Schoolwork Indoors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Students this spring may find it challenging to transition to taking classes online rather than attending a brick-and-mortar classroom amid COVID-19 fears. However, students can still succeed in an online learning environment if they employ the right strategies, according to successful law student Menos Hiras. Here is a rundown on the top tips from Hiras… Read more »

A Model of Successful Distance Learning: Chester Upland NEF Academy

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The National Education Foundation (NEF) Academy program at Chester Upland School District is a stunning model of successful distance learning, with the majority of students on track to achieve more than a year of growth in math and reading this academic year. This is a notable turnaround, since prior to establishing the Academy only a… Read more »

New Zealand Online Learning Platform My Study Series Gives Free Temporary Access to Platform due to Forced School Closures

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Many schools are left searching for options to maintain their students’ education as the New Zealand government closes schools in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The good news is that in NZ, there is already, a well-established award-winning online learning platform schools can use to meet this need. To make things as quick and easy… Read more »

High School and College Teachers Learn Remote Instruction Skills from Logical Operations’ MCCT Program

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Logical Operations, the world’s leading publisher of instructor-led technology training curriculum, has adapted its Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT®) program to help high school and college educators make the transition from traditional classroom delivery to virtual instruction. Logical Operations has powered the movement from traditional instructor-led training to virtual instruction for trainers all over the… Read more »

Media Advisory – Election Year Social Studies inquirED Webinar on March 18

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Overview: Inquiry-based social studies empowers students to participate in the civic life of their local, state, and national communities. How can a contentious election year provide an opportunity to explore civic participation? What are the challenges educators face in polarized environments? A panel discussion on Wednesday, March 18th at 4:30 p.m. EDT will discuss explore these questions and… Read more »