What is one of the big challenges of students working remotely? Access to the teacher’s high-quality instruction and guidance. What is one of the ways students engage with information in their world today? Video! Simply put, teachers need to “clone themselves” so that students have access to their voice, expertise, knowledge, and wisdom so they […]
School = Socialization
Let’s face it, school provides students with two invaluable benefits: academic growth and socialization. With students thrust into learning from home in spring 2020, both of those expected outcomes of school suffered. Now we have to face a new reality. On the days when students are in school: Teachers expect to “teach” their students all […]
Hybrid Learning Environments: The Instructional Trajectory
The shift to hybrid learning environments brings with it some different responsibilities for teachers. Whereas when all the students are in the room, you can “swoop in” to clarify or redirect, you can “go with the flow” and adjust your plans on the spot, and you don’t have to anticipate as much as react . […]
The New Fall Look for School: A Hybrid Learning Environment
Fall 2020 promises to bring some challenges to schools in terms of social distancing. Most likely, students will attend school with a staggered schedule that has them both learning at home and learning online. Even if social distancing ends, the chances of another virus-related school closing are high. It’s time to stop thinking of schools […]
Help for Educators in the Midst of School Closings due to COVID-19 Health Crisis...
Dr. Nancy Sulla, founder of IDE Corp. and creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom™ (LATIC), is helping educators and their students navigate the remote learning process during the COVID-19 health crisis. Dr. Sulla thinks all things are possible, especially when it comes to education. In response to the challenges our schools are experiencing during this […]