Tag: remote learning
Exam Proctoring Softwares Draw Criticisms Over Student Privacy
There’s no question that the remote learning technology that popped up and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic helped students and teachers engage from a distance under truly extraordinary circumstances.
How Engineers Work and Learn Remotely During a Pandemic
The work of engineers is often mission critical, from ensuring that life-saving medical equipment can function properly, to providing infrastructure for 5G communications systems, to monitoring national security and defense.
3 Reasons COVID-19 Should Spur Digital Transformation in Education
At the end of 2019, college presidents were asked what they saw as the greatest challenges for higher education in 2020 and the results are fascinating given the way the year has gone. Although none...
CES: How 5G Is Poised to Shape Education in 2021
This MarketScale industry update saw host Daniel Litwin rewelcome special guest Kevin Hogan, host of MarketScale’s Remote Possibilities and edtech industry expert.
How Technology is Improving Hybrid Learning Solutions During COVID-19
In August, the UN issued a 26-page policy brief on education during COVID-19 and beyond. The UN Secretary General did not mince words when he said the pandemic has created the largest disruption of education...
EdTech Makes Mental Healthcare Accessible for Students: How EmpowerU Works to Meet Students’ COVID...
The Voice of B2B explores how edtech solutions like EmpowerU are creating social and emotional learning spaces for students to seek support.
How Science Educators can Use Software in Remote and Hybrid Classrooms
Educators in science and engineering have traditionally relied on in-person experiments for teaching. Laboratory experiments introduce students to the real-life work of scientists and engineers, teach them concepts through trial a
10 Best Practices for Effective Online Learning
Switching from teaching in-person to teaching online presents both unique challenges and opportunities. Here are 10 practical tips from veteran online faculty to support those making the switch.
New Data Compares Student and Teacher EdTech Usage During the Pandemic
Educator engagement in digital tools has risen significantly since spring school closures in districts where more than 25% of students are eligible for free and reduced-priced lunch.
What to Know About Creating a Hybrid and Digital Centered Education System in 2021
The education sector is in the midst of significant evolution. Shifting learning behaviors, demand for new skills, and changes to workforce dynamics have motivated a profound digital transformation.
Creating Greater Equity and Access Through Teletherapy
Special education needs the tools to thrive in remote and distance settings – fortunately, they’re being made more available than ever.
Adult Education Suffers Similar Pandemic Setbacks as K-12
The landscape of education in America has changed dramatically this year, for both K-12 students and adult learners as well. A recent report from ProLiteracy, conducted b E-BAES Taskforce and EdTech Center @ World Education,...
Study Reveals Effects of the Pandemic on the Usage of EdTech Solutions in 2020
The steady increase in the usage of EdTech solutions over the few last years jumped suddenly to a much higher degree when the pandemic started. High usage continues to persist, which indicates a breakthrough EdTech...
New Research on Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures Highlights Gains in Reading and Setbacks...
In almost all grades, most students made some learning gains in both reading and math since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Study Shows Online Literacy Engagement Minimizes COVID Slide
This unique analysis draws its finding from actual usage and performance data for students using Achieve3000 Literacy before and after schools closed on March 11 through September 30, 2020.
How to Revamp Your School’s Remote Help Desk
The impact of the pandemic on educational programming has created what will more than likely be fundamental and foundational changes to the traditional classroom environment. In general, the traditional classroom simply is not vis
How to use AV to Create Engaging Learning Experiences
This summer posed some unique challenges for colleges and universities across the country, as many needed to act quickly to implement the right AV technology solutions to help faculty create collaborative and engaging learning exp
Technology’s Role in Improving Teacher Effectiveness
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the way teachers engage with students, but also created a unique opportunity for teachers to leverage remote classrooms to improve teaching effectiveness.
5.3 Million Star Assessments Show the True Impact of the COVID Slide
Students grew more slowly from 2019 to 2020. In a typical year, the median student growth percentile (SGP) on Star Assessments sits at the midpoint of approximately 50. This year, the median growth percentile for...
Health IT Specialist Program Goes Online
According to the Institute's pre-pandemic analysis of job profiles and histories for people without bachelor's degrees, 47% of computer-user support specialists transition from a gateway job into a job paying middle wages.
Understanding the Substantial Math and Reading Learning Losses due to COVID-19
Researchers saw modest reading losses across grades K-8, modest math losses in early elementary grades, and substantial math losses in grades 5-8.
Teaching the Arts from a Distance
With over 220 modern, fun songs, Moosiko allows students to choose their own learning path and progress at their own pace.
Real-Time Remote Learning for Doctors
Medical professionals have never been busier. At the same time, it has never been so important for them to take time to learn about the ever-evolving pandemic and the medical community’s response to it.