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3 Components to Successful Summer Learning (infographic)
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
Here to Help with Online Learning Needs
The Douglas Stewart Company and our vendor partners know that this is an extremely challenging and uncertain time for everyone. We are committed to providing the help and support that our reseller partners and their schools need. We compiled a comprehensive list of our vendor partners who have created specific support and free resources for … Continue reading
eLearning and COVID-19 Posts
Recently here on VAR Connection, we have been writing a lot about eLearning and COVID-19. We have seen the impact this virus has had education and our communities, and we want to offer as much support and insight as possible during this time.We have compiled all of our posts about eLearning here, and will continue to update this post as we write more. Continue reading
Make the Most out of Remote Lessons
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9 Tools Students Need for eLearning Success
With recent school closures and social distancing, schools have begun to implement eLearning to make sure students stay safe and on track. The number of different products related to distance learning can be overwhelming, but the team at Douglas Stewart is here to help. Here is a checklist of items students will need for eLearning … Continue reading
5 Ed Tech Solutions for Distance Learning
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, schools across the globe are turning to distance learning to keep their students on track and safe. On top of regular hand washing and not touching your face, in some areas the CDC has recommended that those who can stay home do. Schools are turning to distance learning to ensure this is possible. While it may seem daunting to restructure classrooms on such short notice, today’s ed tech makes it possible. Here are our top 5 solutions for distance learning. Continue reading
What are “Genius Hours”?
Genius hours are a fairly new trend in education. The concept behind them is simple- students have one hour a week to explore and learn about whatever they want. The idea is that giving students the freedom to explore the topics they are passionate about helps them stay engaged and retain information. Continue reading