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How to Teach Online: Strategies for K-12 Educators Amid School Closures

Amid school closures, many educators must figure out how to teach online. Use these strategies for online teaching to create a learning experience that is engaging and impactful.

Ann Pearson
Shaped Contributor

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Adjusting to New Realities When Schools Are Closed: 5 Tips for Parents

As parents, the realities of daily life changed overnight as schools closed, so follow these five steps to adjust to your new roles at home.

Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools and Author, Instructional Leadership

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How to Create a Good Study Environment at Home

Teach parents and students how to create a good study environment at home as schools take measures to prepare for possible coronavirus outbreaks in their communities.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

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3 Steps School and District Leaders Can Take to Combat the Coronavirus

School and district administrators should consider these three steps to address coronavirus in schools as they build an action plan.

Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools and Author, Instructional Leadership

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Using Video in Online Coaching: A Firsthand Perspective

Shveta Miller
Regional Consultant, HMH

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Ensuring Access and Opportunity: Supporting At-Home Connectivity

EdTech thought leader Thomas Murray sheds light on the current state of Internet connectivity beyond the school walls in the U.S. and the importance of equitable access for all students.

Thomas C. Murray
Expertise: Digital Leadership

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Traveling beyond the Classroom Walls with Virtual Reality

Author and science educator Michael DiSpezio gives us a glimpse into the instructional possibilities of leading virtual field trips using simple VR technology.

Michael DiSpezio
Author, ScienceFusion and HMH Science Dimensions Programs

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Five Steps for Developing Successful PD in a Digital Classroom

Few would argue that improving student learning is one of the most important challenges facing us today. The educational landscape is changing as technology promises to revolutionize the way we learn in the same way it has transformed the way we communicate and do business.

Chris Goodson
SVP, HMH Education Services

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