virtual learning
School officials at Whitley County Middle School unveil new technology center that features virtual learning
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Back in July school officials at Whitley County Middle School began planning for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) lab. “To see things they may other-wise might not be able to see and to give them an opportunity as they go in to the high school to be …
Virtual school can be damaging to kids’ mental health
(CNN) – Remote learning may pose more mental health risks to children and their parents than in-person learning, according to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 25% of parents whose kids received virtual instruction reported worsened mental and emotional health in their children. The survey taken during the pandemic …
Some local school districts attempt to fix several technology issues
As more students return to school buildings, a number of Maryland school districts are dealing with technology trouble, and families and school districts are frustrated.Reliable technology was a problem for some school systems before the coronavirus pandemic and now with so many students online, it’s become even more of a challenge.A tweet went out a …
Some Technology-Related Glitches Mark Dallas ISD’s First Day Of School Online – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Rob Shearer’s three daughters, in 3rd and 1st grades, and pre-K, spent their first day of school — at home. He said, “They were they were excited to see their friends virtually and start learning.” They’re a few of the 157,000 Dallas ISD students starting the year off virtually. When one couldn’t …
Huffman Academy distributes technology bundles to students during virtual learning
One of the biggest concerns many families have with virtual learning is reliable Internet access for the student. Educators within the Birmingham City Schools system are doing their best to make sure no child goes without the necessary technology during the first nine weeks at home amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.In the video above, WVTM …
What Does Online Learning Technology Look Like? – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Virtual learning is well underway in many North Texas schools. Districts have spent all summer transferring everything that happens in a classroom into the virtual realm. But what does that look like? A few school districts allowed us to get a sneak peek at the programs their using — on both tablet and computers — …
Local school districts create plans to provide technology support for virtual learning
Virtual learning has become a must as school districts come up with plans to battle the current pandemic. However, some districts are more tech savvy than others, and that’s proving a challenge for remote learners. Local school districts are not only navigating an ever-changing pandemic, but also a learning curve when it comes to families …
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