Online Learning
Explore innovative ways to use technology to expand learning beyond the walls of your classroom.
High-Quality Video Games Can Rival Good Books
Narrative video games are often overlooked in ELA instruction, but many are rich, sophisticated, and deeply engaging.
Friendly Fridays Teach the Art of Kindness
During weekly creative time, students get to know each other—and learn the value of making others smile.
How Students Can Meet Their Peers All Over the World
Global exchanges let students from anywhere in the world meet online and experience different cultures.146
Powerful, Lesser-Known Tech Tools for Teachers
Efficiency and engagement are critical components of online learning—these often-overlooked, free tools can boost both.4.3k
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.22.1k
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.18.7k
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
Educators Turn to Bitmoji to Build Community and Engagement
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.29.7kUsing Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.30.6k
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.43.1k
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.9.5k
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.42.2k
A Better Breakout Room Experience for Students
Five strategies that help middle and high school students form a community of learners in the virtual classroom.6.1k
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.10.6k
How To Foster Kindness During Distance Learning
Practicing intentional kindness lays the foundation for good academic work. Here’s how to encourage it in a virtual classroom.1.8k