Online teaching vs the classroom: The pros and cons
WEBThe 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 ...
The evidence is clear: Students learn better without mobile phones …
WEBOur results suggest that after schools banned mobile phones, test scores of students aged 16 increased by 6.4% of a standard deviation”. Beland said this is equivalent to adding five days to the school year or an additional hour a week. “The effects were twice as large for low-achieving students, and we found no impact on high achieving ...
Should remote learning continue post-COVID? | The Educator …
WEBHowever, a majority (63%) of parents believed remote learning caused their child to fall behind. This is in line with an online study conducted by UniSA in May-June 2020, which found 53% of parents reported their children’s learning was adversely affected. The same study found that 21% reported no change and 23% indicated their child’s ...
Students learn better online than in the classroom, new study claims
WEBTo 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 ...
Helping students beat boredom in school | The Educator K/12
WEB4 days ago — Classroom boredom may mask friendship problems or emotional stressors, diverting attention from schoolwork. Helping children articulate their emotions can equip them to manage these feelings more effectively. Some schools offer programs aimed at developing emotional and behavioural regulation, which have been linked to better academic outcomes.
Embracing online learning: The new educational paradigm for a changing ...
WEBWhile 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% ...
Landmark study reveals number one factor impacting student …
WEBby Brett Henebery 20 Feb 2023. The most thorough research to date on classroom best practice has revealed the number one factor that impacts student learning is engaging teaching. The study reveals that factors like homework, small class sizes and a long school day do not have a big influence on students’ learning outcomes. The research ...
Federal Government, ECU launch new teaching pathway
WEB5 days ago — The Federal Government and the Edith Cowan University (ECU) have launched a new employment-based pathway providing compensation for eligible students as they gather more qualifications for teaching. Referred to as the High Achieving Teachers (HAT) program, the teaching pathway aims to resolve the …
How digital design tricks keep kids hooked | The Educator K/12
WEB4 days ago — How digital design tricks keep kids hooked. by Jonalyn Cueto 03 Oct 2024. With the increasing prevalence of digital platforms, children are spending more time than ever on apps, games, and social media. The platforms they engage with are not merely designed for entertainment but often to ensure users, especially younger ones, stay hooked.
Remote learning: Are your students really engaged?
WEBSanta Sabina College Middle Years teacher Stella Azizian and Ormiston College principal, Brett Webster recently shared their own insights into this during The Educator’s panel discussion: ‘Improving student engagement during COVID-19’. “There’s no doubt it has been challenging to keep students engaged during COVID-19, but when students returned to school after lockdown, it was even ...