Australian schools and teachers are preparing to shift classes online – some independent schools already have. Remote learning is likely to be the norm in the second term and possibly longer. Even if done well, there are still likely to be learning losses. Rigorous US studies of online charter schools show students learn less than similar peers in traditional […] … learn more→
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Kids shouldn’t have to repeat a year of school because of coronavirus. There are much better options
Don’t worry about cancelled exams – research shows we should switch to teacher assessment permanently
The UK government recently cancelled GCSE and A-level exams. Instead, for this year only, teacher assessments will replace exam grades. These teacher assessments will be based on frequent low-stakes testing, performance in the classroom and homework or coursework. This is a dramatic change, from objective standardised tests to more subjective teacher assessments. The move might be distressing for […] … learn more→
5 ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to coronavirus
Universities across Canada and the world have been working to rapidly move their face-to-face classes to remote delivery. While digital technologies enable people to work and learn from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, this huge task of seeking to meet particular learning objectives while going online ultimately falls to the people — the educators and students — who are behind the […] … learn more→
How many children should take the school lunch program?
The question of how many children should be required to take the School Lunch Program is a very important one. Of course, the federal guidelines state that children must be taken for the program, but it can vary depending on the state. For example, many states require only small children to take the program and […] … learn more→
Learn math from home during confinement
The consequences of the coronavirus epidemic forces us to confine ourselves to our homes, often with school-age children. They have been left without their usual classes for a period that can last from the fifteen days initially planned to more than a month. These unforeseen circumstances have caught the teachers by surprise, who are hardly trying […] … learn more→
My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?
In a recent press conference on the COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australia schools would remain open for the foreseeable future. He said: The health advice here, supported by all the Premiers, all the Chief Ministers and my Government is that schools should remain open […] I am asking all other parents around the country […] … learn more→
3 smart ways to use screen time while coronavirus keeps kids at home
1. Choose high-quality educational media Rather than handing over the remote or the iPad, parents can help young children by choosing media that’s worthwhile. By the time children are about age 3, high-quality media like “Sesame Street” can help them learn about words, numbers and even important facts about how to stay safe, research has shown. Kids can also learn from […] … learn more→
How does a student score straight A’s in Physics, Chemistry, and Math
In this article, I will illustrate how a student scores straight A’s in the subjects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Usually, there come many word problems in chemistry, physics, and math but a good student overcomes these problems by advancing reading skills in addition to content-related skills and by changing to the institutions which are […] … learn more→
Homework in times of confinement: are they effective?
Due to the coronavirus, we are experiencing the most radical situation of educational exceptionality that the world has experienced since the great wars of the 20th century: closed educational centers, students and teachers confined to their homes, doubts and uncertainty about the usual processes in the educational system (evaluation of the second trimester, next year’s […] … learn more→
Violent behaviour shows up at primary school – and can end there too
Schools should be safe places. Yet, throughout the world, violence in schools remains a problem. Girls and boys who are seen as ‘soft’ or ‘gay’ are the main victims of bullying, name-calling, physical violence and sexual violence. These experiences in schools affect children’s concentration and academic performance. In some instances girls drop out of school […] … learn more→