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How Does Teaching Virtually Fit Into Today's Classroom?

Thursday, August 18, 2022

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National Math and Science Initative

Virtual teaching has been around for decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it a necessity and brought it into the mainstream. As schools were given the go-ahead to reopen, many offered a hybrid option that enabled in-person and online instruction. The rapid switch to remote teaching had many downsides;...

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Flipping is a Fantastic Fit for Remote Teaching

Thursday, October 01, 2020

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Lisa Cumming has gone flipping crazy. At least, that’s what she calls it. For 12 years, Cumming has been teaching high school chemistry with a flipped classroom, and she sees it as a viable approach for remote and blended classrooms.

Flipped teaching emphasize active learning during class time....

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Q&A: California Student Shares Remote Learning Experience

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

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When he goes back to school in person, William Scanlon is most looking forward to playing football and connecting with friends. Until then, he’s learning how to navigate remote learning. William is a 10th-grader at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California,a military-connected school served...

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Q&A: Teacher Shares Remote Learning Experiences

Sunday, April 19, 2020

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Teacher Laura Lozano's home office, complete with a NMSI sticker on the document camera she uses to create videos for students. 

From a bad storm disconnecting internet service to caring for a 2-year-old, Laura Lozanofaced challenges during the first week of online learning. Despite these struggles, the...

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