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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

ED Surge

Now, having gone to the trouble to design course resources that can be accessed remotely and feeling accustomed to turning on a webcam in the classroom, he has continued to embrace a teaching practice that is known as “HyFlex,” a portmanteau of hybrid and flexible. Students discovered the flexibility,” he says, “and now they're demanding it.”

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What Have Schools Learned So Far About Effective Tutoring?

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The report’s authors say that successful tutoring program leaders were decisive, flexible and evolved their programs along the way. Ector County in Texas chose a campus-by-campus launch that started with the highest-need schools, and each one came with its own support team for logistics and technology.

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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

ED Surge

They shortened work weeks and implemented flexible work schedules. All while navigating massive teacher shortages , increased logistical complexities , a culture war in the classroom and a teen mental health crisis. We need to overhaul the expectations put on our teachers and stop serving students at our teachers’ expense.

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6 Must-reads for This Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

Students quickly become familiar with the layout and can spend their time concentrating on the material rather than the logistics. In the test of time — about a decade now — Google Apps have proven to be flexible, adaptive, transformative, often change agents, and rarely boring. Why concentrate on Google apps?

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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

ED Surge

That logistical hurdle has prevented colleges from offering full online degree programs in core science subjects like chemistry and biochemistry. These options can make college more affordable and flexible, which often appeals to people who are older than age 25. One strategy for doing that is investing in online degree programs.

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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

However, there are more logistical elements that should be considered when designing a curriculum map. Recognizing that students have different ways of processing information and engaging with content, the curriculum map should provide flexibility and options for accommodating various learning styles.

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STEM Competitions & Challenges to Engage Students

STEM Sport

This article outlines the benefits and logistics of incorporating STEM competitions and challenges in the classroom. Aside from heightened motivation, STEM competitions benefit educators and school administrators by providing a flexible platform for customizing their STEM lesson plans.

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