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Online teaching vs the classroom: The pros and cons
The pros and cons. Kearney said the transition to online teaching presents unique challenges, not least of which is adapting traditional classroom workflows to digital platforms. “The pace of online lessons tends to be quicker, demanding a reevaluation of lesson timing and content delivery,” he said. “For teachers navigating this new ...
New website helps teachers guide students’ safe tech habits
2 days ago · The new website is being called “a go-to hub” for early learning services and educators wanting to help children aged birth to eight years and their families be safe and active in the digital world. Lead researcher Professor Suzy Edwards from ACU’s Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education said the project was driven by ...
Hot in The Educator this week: Rising Stars (and School Leadership ...
1 day ago · The Educator opens the search for the 10th annual Rising Stars (and School Leadership Award). This list will feature this year’s young education professionals making waves in Australia’s K–12 education sector. Nominees must be aged 35 or under and have not been part of previous reports; be ...
Can a social media ban for under-16s work? | The Educator K/12
3 days ago · by Brett Henebery 11 Nov 2024. Last week, the Federal Government announced legislation banning children under 16 from social media. The bill, which now heads to the Senate for consideration, was tabled in Parliament in response to growing concerns over social media’s impact on youth mental health. A growing body of research has found that ...
Study reveals barriers to women seeking school leadership
1 day ago · Meanwhile, 79% of females worked as teachers while 69% had advanced to leadership. “While there has been a 3% increase in senior female leaders, middle leadership roles for women have declined, and the overall gender distribution among teachers has remained the same,” Chief investigator Associate Professor Theresa Dicke told The Educator.
Embracing online learning: The new educational paradigm for a changing ...
While many schools have been forced to shift to online mode, new research has identified some key benefits of the digital learning environment.. The study of 1,201 Gen-Z students by McCrindle found they were more likely to cite the online environment as better than the classroom for developing several crucial competencies, including adaptability (53% vs 25%); personal organisation (49% vs 32% ...
Attitude is the key to success for online learning
According to Dr. Parris several implications arise from this study. "First, there is a need for educators to give greater attention to increasing positive attitudes - Educators’ words and actions about and within online learning environments play a key role in ‘normalising’ the online mode of delivery." “One example would be educator ...
Students learn better online than in the classroom, new study claims
To determine the effectiveness of online learning compared to classroom learning, the researchers explored the use of remote learning by undergraduate accounting students after it was introduced at a university in the Southeast Asian country during the COVID-19 pandemic.. Researchers surveyed 482 first, second, and third-year students studying an accountancy degree in the 2020 to 2021 academic ...
Remote learning for teachers - what works and what doesn't
What works? A clear channel of communication: This is important both between colleagues, in a classroom setting, and with parents. Using an application or software will allow your virtual staffroom chatter to continue, will prevent misunderstandings and keep that school feeling alive. With students, make sure so they know what the expectations ...