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VirBELA Tips and Tricks

Our world and our education spaces are shifting to accommodate this new normal and it only makes sense that we adapt and adjust. Education events have had to be taken virtually in order to ensure that we are still able to have conversations surrounding education and make connections. Here at The Douglas Stewart Company, we … Continue reading →

Meet the players of Education 4.0

Ready to meet the players of Education 4.0? If you are interested in learning more about these vendors be sure to visit their booth at the Education 4.0 Virtual event! Adobe: Creativity for All Kids today live and breathe technology. Adobe can help you develop media-rich coursework to keep them engaged. But more importantly, Adobe … Continue reading →

What to expect at the Education 4.0 Virtual Conference: July 22 & 23, 2020

Ready to take your learning solutions to the next level? Register now for our exclusive education 4.o virtual conference on July 22 and 23. We are getting together with the biggest names and influencers in edtech to talk about the continuity of learning, bridging the digital equity gap, the future of education, and so much more. Continue reading →

Using E-Sports in a Socially Distant Summer

E-sports in schools is catching on as the popularity continues to grow. Research shows that participation in school activities improves students’ performance and overall well-being. Based on current circumstances with COVID-19 and summer sporting activities and camps being put on pause, that may be set to change for the better. Esports in schools is on … Continue reading →

3 Components to Successful Summer Learning (infographic)

Continuing to Learn Through the Summer

It’s finally summer! Students are playing, relaxing, and experiencing many new things. As the school year is winding down for most children across the country, our new normal isn’t. With kids being out of summer school or child care for the summer, how children will continue to learn through these months is becoming a growing … Continue reading →

What you need to know about Blended Learning

As schools start preparing for next year, it is clear they need a plan that balances online learning with the traditional classroom. Blended learning has been rising in popularity for years, and now promises to help schools shift and strengthen their lesson planning for the future. What is blended learning? The Oxford Dictionary defines blended … Continue reading →

What Does a Pass-Fail System Mean for College Students Everywhere?

Amidst the pandemic caused by the Coronavirus, college campuses across the nation have been forced to close, and much like the rest of the world, take their programs online. According to a report from Inside Higher Ed, a large number of schools have taken up a pass-fail system in order to help students move through … Continue reading →

Preparing for the 2020-2021 School Year

As the world continues to adjust to the impact that COVID-19 has had on all aspects of our daily lives, schools are making plans for next year. In this challenging time, no one can be fully sure when students will return, but most are certain it will not be until the start of the 2020-2021 academic year if not a bit later. In order to best be prepared for a healthy and safe return to school, there are a few things that schools will need. Continue reading →

Tips for Parents During Online Learning

Here at DSC, we know that our partners are passionate about education, and many of them are currently trying to support their children though distance learning. This is a challenging time for all of us, and we are here to support you however we can. Here are our top 5 tips for parents during distance learning Continue reading →