Online Learning

Allowing students to choose whether to turn their camera on for online classes enables them to take ownership of their learning.

When parents ask how to get the benefits of manipulatives like base 10 blocks in distance learning, teachers can share strategies for using common household items.

When instruction will likely move from one setting to another—and possibly back again—flexibility is key.

Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.

Giving students the option to turn their cameras off may make them more comfortable and open up new possibilities for teaching.

Framing assignments in student-centric rather than teacher-centric ways can encourage engagement and persistence in learning.

By establishing routines that address the challenges of online learning, teachers can help students in grades 3 to 8 feel a sense of belonging.

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.

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.

Many teachers find it difficult to gauge how well students understand a lesson in an online classroom. A technique common among award-winning online instructors should help.

Bridging the transition between elementary and middle school is always important—but this year’s strategies will require some rethinking.

Strategies for parental involvement and synchronous and asynchronous activities can help students with individualized education programs.

The way a lesson is laid out online can make all the difference in whether a student can follow along and execute it successfully.