Online Learning
Explore innovative ways to use technology to expand learning beyond the walls of your classroom.
Sparking Interest in Biology by Focusing on Conservation
Nature-based lessons inspire students to become citizen scientists, tapping their interest in conservation to foster deep learning.250
For Teachers, It’s Been a Year
We asked educators to call in and let it all out, wax poetic, or sound off about their experiences teaching during the pandemic—here’s what they had to say.
What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month
An American whose classroom in Beijing is now online shares what she and her team have learned since the coronavirus hit, just as U.S. teachers make the same shift.42.2kUsing Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.4k
Making a Shared Space for In-Person and Remote Learners
Building community in a concurrent teaching model is challenging, but collaborative learning is possible with the right virtual tools.5.2k
Teaching Through a Pandemic: A Mindset for This Moment
Hundreds of teachers, many of them operating in countries where teach-from-home has been in place for weeks, weigh in on the mental approach you need to stay grounded in this difficult time.44.3k
Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.29.7k
Strategies to Encourage Students to Turn Their Cameras On
Incorporating SEL approaches, playing games, and giving students options can inspire them to show their faces.22.7k
A Teacher’s Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
There are rules when it comes to using copyrighted material in the classroom—and easy ways to make sure you’re always in the clear.998
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.20.1k
10 Teacher Picks for Best Tech Tools
Teachers and administrators from pre-K through 12th grade named these tools their top picks for this year and beyond.11.6k
Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being
The pandemic has revealed—and exacerbated—inequities that hold many students back. Here’s how teachers can help.21.8k
13 Virtual Games to Play in Your Elementary Classroom
From scavenger hunts to Pictionary, we’ve gathered a batch of virtual games to get students talking, laughing, and engaging with peers.13k
4 Ways to Boost Elementary Students’ Working Memory
Kids with strong working memory tend to perform well in school, and teachers can help them strengthen this executive functioning skill.513
4 Tips for Teachers Shifting to Teaching Online
An educator with experience in distance learning shares what he’s learned: Keep it simple, and build in as much contact as possible.20.5k