Presented by Evelyn Wassel, Ed.D., Senior Learning Leader, Eduscape; and Machele Clark, Senior Learning Leader, Eduscape
Online Learning
Teaching with Empathy — The Missing Instructional Link
“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.” This quote by Dr. James P. Comer highlights the importance of strong teacher-student connections. In an edWeb edLeader Panel, sponsored by Intellispark, the presenters concurred with Comer that it is now even more critical to monitor student wellbeing and maintain healthy relationships.
Tools and Ideas for Independent Reading for All Students… Anywhere, Anytime
Presented by Shannon McClintock Miller, District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director, Van Meter Community School (IA); and Yevgen Borodin, Ph.D., CEO of Capti Voice and Research Professor at Stony Brook University
Moderated by Rita Ferrandino, Innovation Consultant, Catalyst @PennGSE University of Pennsylvania
Teacher-Student Digital Communication Makes for Good Learning
With remote learning still at play, students now rely on virtual engagement with their teachers to have questions answered and assignments clarified. With the appropriate tools and tech access, instructional assistance from afar can be academically beneficial.
Successfully Reaching Kids with Autism Through Distance Learning
Presented by Heidi Pitlor, Coordinator of Distance Learning, Monarch Center for Autism
Restoring Learning at Scale in a Remote Environment
Disruption in learning caused by COVID-19 is the reality that school districts face this school year. K-12 education is evolving from a brick-and-mortar learning environment to learning both in person and online. While this shift is challenging to say the least, it is an opportunity for school districts to use technology to engage, personalize, and challenge students. In an edWeb edLeader Panel sponsored by EveryDay Labs, Michael Romero, Local District South Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District CA, and Todd Rogers, Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University and Chief Scientist, EveryDay Labs, talk about actionable strategies to help create the conditions for learning this fall, including using attendance data, effective communication strategies, and building strong family-school partnerships.
New Research Briefing: The Five Key Elements of Effective Online Teaching and Learning
Presented by Kevin Baird, Chairman, Center for College & Career Readiness
From the Classroom to the Cloud: How to Keep Students Engaged in Remote Learning Environments
Presented by David Rose, MA, Director, Education Partners, Lexia Learning; and Meg Van Voorhis, M.Ed., Director, Learning and Development, Lexia Learning
Achieving Digital Equity: Innovative Leadership Strategies for Today’s School Leaders
Presented by Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Superintendent, Gresham-Barlow School District, OR; Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public Schools, NJ; and Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
Supporting Educators and Families in Virtual Learning Environments with the Indiana eLearning Lab
Presented by Nate Walden, Instructional Designer, Indiana eLearning Lab; and David McGuire, Moderator, Parent/Families Community of Practice, Indiana eLearning Lab, and Principal, Tindley Preparatory Academy, IN