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Enabling Education Virtually, In-Person and Beyond

Hybrid Heroes

Enabling Education Virtually, In-Person and Beyond

Every educator and student should have the power to achieve greatness with hybrid learning. Discover how some districts have found a way to thrive in these times of uncertainty.

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Google Meet and Microsoft Teams

Learning each platform’s unique videoconferencing features can help educators unlock the full potential of a virtual classroom.

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A New Phase of Learning

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A New Phase of Learning

Blending technology with face-to-face instruction may be the future of education. Here’s what K–12 educators should know about blended learning.

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Thanks to an influx of devices and other technology needed for remote learning, teaching and learning can happen anytime and anywhere. Follow our coverage for expert insights related to remote learning and hybrid academic environments.

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Chromebooks Offer a Fresh Approach to Teaching

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Washington, D.C.-Area District Rebounds from the Pandemic with a Sharp Technology Focus

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More of Today’s Parent-Teacher Meetings are Happening Virtually

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K–12 Schools Implement Connectivity Solutions to Narrow the Homework Gap

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K–12 Schools Seek to Connect 12 Million Students Without Home Broadband Access

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Virtual Learning Diary: The Ups and Downs of Going to School Online

TCEA 2022: Online Learning Success Starts with a Strong Foundation

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What Is the Flipped-Classroom Model, and What Does It Look Like in K–12 Schools Today?

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Holograms Add Depth to Remote Classes

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Schools and States Continue to Seek Connectivity Solutions for Students

CDW Tech Talk: Modernizing Educational Infrastructure

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The Complexity of Online Environments Makes Districts Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

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These Tech Adjustments Can Help K–12 Schools Deal with Staff Shortages

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The Shift to Digital in K–12

Q&A: Melissa Lim on Embracing Change and Tech During Distance Learning

With E-Learning, Proactive Network Investments Pay Off

How to Drive Remote Learning Success with Google for Education Tools

How Do Teachers Make Hands-On Classes Work Online? With Tech and Innovation

Q&A: Sarah-Jane Thomas on the Power of Remote Learning Collaboration

The Technologies That Empower Hybrid Learning

How Lightspeed Classroom Management Makes Remote Learning Safer

Is Your Remote Classroom Accessible?

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Microsoft Education Has New Features for Social-Emotional Learning

Explore Key IT Considerations for Today’s Hybrid Classrooms

Deploying the right solutions in a thoughtful way helps create more effective learning environments — no matter where students are located.

Devices such as Chromebooks include features that allow students to work offline. Explore Analog Learning >

Whether students and teachers gather in person or online, they need to be able to see and hear one another. Boost Your AV Setup >

Schools need to ensure their networks can support a flood of new devices. Stay Connected >

Schools need to be prepared to accommodate future growth and unanticipated spikes in networking demands. Get Robust Networks >

Thermal cameras and sanitizing kiosks for laptops are examples of tools that can make in-person learning safer. Protect Student Health >

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Hybrid Helpers: School Districts Successfully Navigate the New Normal

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Hybrid Hangups: What Teachers Struggle with Most in Hybrid Instruction

Hybrid Learning FAQ: The Most-Asked Questions

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How K–12 Schools Map Paths to Effective Hybrid Learning

Influencing Innovation

Experts from our K–12 IT Influencers list weigh in on remote learning innovations in their schools and in education at large.

In my role as a district regional technology coordinator, I see many more colleagues embracing creativity and creation in the classroom. For example, video is more ubiquitous, and allowing students to create to demonstrate learning, as opposed to simply recalling, is a shift in the right direction.

Sarah-Jane Thomas, Regional Tech Coordinator, Prince George’s County (Md.) Public Schools

>> Read a Q&A with Sarah-Jane Thomas on the power of remote learning collaboration.

I created my own Bitmoji classroom and developed a solid balance of synchronous and asynchronous activities for students. I also make sure to be available to students on a variety of platforms, including e-mail, Google Classroom, Google Voice, Remind and a class Facebook group.

Adam Juarez, 6–12 Technology Integration Coach, Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, California

>> Read a Q&A with Adam Juarez as he shares how he's harnessing the power of educational technology

Teachers have been doing some great work incorporating social and emotional learning practices into their virtual class meetings. Our district has a two-week “soft start” of school to establish the classroom routines, best practices and familiarity with the technology resources, for students as well as families.

Melissa Lim, Technology Integration Specialist, Portland (Ore.) Public Schools

>>Learn why Melissa Lim sees teachers getting more comfortable with using technology in instruction.

Having a strong fluency in digital pedagogy has allowed me to app-smash and problem-solve my way around specific distance-learning problems. I think a strong foundation in educational technology will allow teachers to make real-world connections while problem-solving in the digital space.

Andrew Arevalo, Fourth Grade Teacher and Esports Director, McCabe Union Elementary School District, California

Enabling Education Virtually, In-Person and Beyond

Hybrid Heroes

Enabling Education Virtually, In-Person and Beyond

Google Meet and Microsoft Teams

CLASSROOM

Google Meet and Microsoft Teams

A New Phase of Learning

CLASSROOM

A New Phase of Learning

Thanks to an influx of devices and other technology needed for remote learning, teaching and learning can happen anytime and anywhere. Follow our coverage for expert insights related to remote learning and hybrid academic environments.

Remote Learning

Chromebooks Offer a Fresh Approach to Teaching

Washington, D.C.-Area District Rebounds from the Pandemic with a Sharp Technology Focus

More of Today’s Parent-Teacher Meetings are Happening Virtually

K–12 Schools Implement Connectivity Solutions to Narrow the Homework Gap

K–12 Schools Seek to Connect 12 Million Students Without Home Broadband Access

Virtual Learning Diary: The Ups and Downs of Going to School Online

TCEA 2022: Online Learning Success Starts with a Strong Foundation

What Is the Flipped-Classroom Model, and What Does It Look Like in K–12 Schools Today?

Holograms Add Depth to Remote Classes

Schools and States Continue to Seek Connectivity Solutions for Students

CDW Tech Talk: Modernizing Educational Infrastructure

The Complexity of Online Environments Makes Districts Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

These Tech Adjustments Can Help K–12 Schools Deal with Staff Shortages

The Shift to Digital in K–12

Q&A: Melissa Lim on Embracing Change and Tech During Distance Learning

With E-Learning, Proactive Network Investments Pay Off

How to Drive Remote Learning Success with Google for Education Tools

How Do Teachers Make Hands-On Classes Work Online? With Tech and Innovation

Q&A: Sarah-Jane Thomas on the Power of Remote Learning Collaboration

The Technologies That Empower Hybrid Learning

How Lightspeed Classroom Management Makes Remote Learning Safer

Is Your Remote Classroom Accessible?

Microsoft Education Has New Features for Social-Emotional Learning

Explore Key IT Considerations for Today’s Hybrid Classrooms

Hybrid Heroes

Hybrid Helpers: School Districts Successfully Navigate the New Normal

Hybrid Hangups: What Teachers Struggle with Most in Hybrid Instruction

Hybrid Learning FAQ: The Most-Asked Questions

How K–12 Schools Map Paths to Effective Hybrid Learning

Influencing Innovation

In my role as a district regional technology coordinator, I see many more colleagues embracing creativity and creation in the classroom. For example, video is more ubiquitous, and allowing students to create to demonstrate learning, as opposed to simply recalling, is a shift in the right direction.

>> Read a Q&A with Sarah-Jane Thomas on the power of remote learning collaboration.

I created my own Bitmoji classroom and developed a solid balance of synchronous and asynchronous activities for students. I also make sure to be available to students on a variety of platforms, including e-mail, Google Classroom, Google Voice, Remind and a class Facebook group.

>> Read a Q&A with Adam Juarez as he shares how he's harnessing the power of educational technology

>>Learn why Melissa Lim sees teachers getting more comfortable with using technology in instruction.

Having a strong fluency in digital pedagogy has allowed me to app-smash and problem-solve my way around specific distance-learning problems. I think a strong foundation in educational technology will allow teachers to make real-world connections while problem-solving in the digital space.

>> Andrew Arevalo discusses how moving to remote learning pushed educators in his district to rethink technology

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