The switch to online teaching and learning could be an opportunity to embrace inclusive education and create differentiated online teaching activities.
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South Africa's constitution provides for equal access to education and its inclusive education policy exists to make this a reality. But in practice students' diverse needs are not being met.
Pupils weren’t persistent in using a maths app to study the subject after school because were distracted by peers and social media apps.
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High school pupils enjoy using mobile devices for socialising. But their motivation to use devises decreases when it comes to studying online, especially unsupervised.
Putting less emphasis on grades is essential.
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Distance learning requires not only the right technologies, but also policies that respect intellectual property and personal data. Open educational resources are an approach that is gathering support.
Indigenous people with experience guiding culturally safe talking circles in an online environment can work with students to nurture safe virtual spaces.
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Student respondents to a survey discussed memories of historical trauma of infectious disease and displacement, financial hardship related to Alberta tuition hikes and mental health concerns.
The adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to experience. Puberty is is the time brain networks are hardwired around milestone events. We should help teenagers make meaning of the pandemic.
A fifth grade teacher conducts her class via distance learning in a classroom.
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Just because learning is remote in many places doesn't mean teachers can't build more meaningful relationships with their students, a researcher who has examined the issue suggests.
U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona testifies during his confirmation hearing.
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We compared the educational progress in years 3 and 4 in 2019 with 2020 – the year normal schooling was disrupted by the pandemic. Overall, students progressed at the same rate in both years.
New South Wales and Victoria are investing $250 and $337 million respectively for disadvantaged students who fell behind in 2020 to have extra tutors.
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during the daily briefing on COVID-19 on March 27, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
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Caregivers can strategize with young gamers and challenge racist and sexist stereotypes.
Most states have avoided deep education budget cuts this year, but they project revenue shortfalls for the coming school year.
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America's public schools often lack the adequate security to protect their students' most sensitive data from being linked on the web.
Mike Keller, a 13-year old boy with autism, uses a keyboard and iPad to communicate with his mother, Lori Mitchell-Keller.
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Some parents of kids with disabilities are doubling as specialized teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists during the pandemic.
Preschool is an opportunity to develop important social skills like taking turns, working in groups and making friends.
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