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Nov 19, 2019

3 Strategies to Increase Student Engagement Through Video in Online Courses

As a virtual teacher for EdOptions Academy, I’ve seen that high student engagement and building relationships through video increases success in our courses and in the student’s online education as a whole. Here are some tips to take your video lessons to the next level.

Lindsey Owens

Oct 21, 2019

Resources for Ohio Educators to Support Effective Credit Recovery Programs

In response to the requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Ohio is implementing ambitious

Brianna Pyka & other(s)

Oct 16, 2019

Student Story: A Fresh Start and Personal Connections Through Virtual Learning

At EdOptions Academy, our vision is empowering futures, one student at a time. The only way that happens is by recognizing each student as the unique person he or she is. Zach is one EdOptions Academy student who truly benefited from this personal approach.

Sarah Cornelius

Oct 14, 2019

15 Technology-Enhanced Item Types That Promote Critical Thinking

Edmentum’s solutions include 15 different technology-enhanced item types, requiring them to use higher-order thinking skills. They are designed with Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework and Bloom’s Taxonomy levels in mind. Using both of these frameworks ensures that each question is written to the appropriate difficulty level and that students are exposed to the appropriate content.

Taryn Baker

Oct 07, 2019

Four Approaches to Borrow from Japanese Lesson Study for an Effective Education Technology Pilot

The traditional practice of lesson study can serve as a model with no shortage of transferable steps that will help you as educators make the most of your pilot this year. Here are four takeaways from Japanese lesson study to help you run a successful edtech pilot and make impactful purchasing decisions.

David Cicero

Oct 02, 2019

Feature Focus: Reading Eggs Engagement Features

Reading is more than just a skill, it’s the foundation of future academic success. And as an educator, you want to see your budding bookworms enthusiastic about learning to read, because you know how important it is for them to see reading as a positive and enjoyable experience.

McKenna Wierman

Sep 24, 2019

6 Educators Share Their Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology

For educators, any piece of technology that saves time and makes instruction easier can be a lifesaver! We asked our community of educators on Facebook what their favorite piece of classroom technology is. Here’s a few of our favorite responses.

Brita Hammer

Sep 20, 2019

What You Need to Know About Using Audiobooks for Elementary Literacy Instruction

By removing the common barriers that your students struggle with as they learn to read, audiobooks can be a very powerful tool to support their fluency and comprehension skills while they’re still working on those underlying foundational elements. Here are some reasons why you should start using audiobooks for ELA instruction and some tips and resources to get you started.

Brita Hammer