When the concept of blended learning first emerged, 20-odd years ago, it was a relatively straightforward idea. In a nutshell, it referred to the fusion of traditional learning, with the teacher holding court at the front of a physical classroom, with some online teaching time. Simple, or so it seemed…
There was a time, not so long ago, when the idea of giving students any real degree of control over their education was unthinkable. Even in fairly recent years, many educators have been bound by the limitations of the traditional classroom and syllabus, resulting in an almost shocking lack of autonomy for students.
Bob Dylan sang to us that times they are a-changin’… and they really are. Nowhere is this more evident than in the classroom.
How does an average public school demonstrate “a strong drive toward excellence” and become a national model for remote teaching and learning during COVID-19?
It’s no secret that educators around the world are facing a myriad of challenges when it comes to effective blended learning. As part of ongoing Catalyst SessionTM gatherings, we often get to bring educators and leaders from around the world together to connect, discuss daily challenges, and collaborate to develop real solutions to these challenges.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Our new survey shows how educators around the world are dealing with the new demands of remote learning.
Google Meet is there when we need it, but teaching a class over video conferencing sure can be chaotic! Did you know your trusted SMART Board can help you? Connect with your students and keep them engaged, whether they're in classroom, remote, or both!
Teach using the tools and workflows you’re used to like pens, inking, touch and gestures instead of being limited to a computer mouse - your SMART Board provides the natural feel of every day teaching, even in a virtual environment.
Yesterday’s #WorldTeachersDay was a bright light in our challenging times. The outpouring of appreciation, love and support for teachers worldwide started our week on a very positive note.
These days it feels like we’re living in Microsoft Teams, glued to our desks, peering at tiny video galleries. But now your trusted SMART Board can help you better connect with your students and keep them engaged, whether they're in classroom, remote, or both!
Continue to teach using the tools and workflows you’re used to like pens, inking, touch and gestures instead of being limited to a computer mouse. Your SMART Board keeps the continuity of learning of your classroom experience, so your students at home can have the same interactive and engaging experience as they would in class.
