by John McCarthy | Nov 16, 2020 | Pedagogy, resources, strategies
Frequent questions are asked about teaching and learning through virtual, blended, and hybrid models. While viewpoints may vary on how each of these models are defined, they all share an expectation to serve learners who attend remotely. Those who attend in-person can...
by John McCarthy | Nov 8, 2020 | Pedagogy, resources
Learning takes on many forms. Offering a mixed approach helps learners to explore from different contexts. This is why we’ve explored previously resources that support Open Education Resources (OER) that provides a treasure trove of rich quality material for...
by John McCarthy | Nov 4, 2020 | Pedagogy
By John McCarthy – Twitter: @JMcCarthyEdS Planning for Differentiation can feel challenging and overwhelming. Having written on this topic numerous times, a common concern raised by teachers is how complex it appears to plan for six elements: Instructional...
by John McCarthy | Nov 2, 2020 | Collaboration, Culture, Instructional Technology, resources, So All Can Learn, strategies, Voice
Engaging students in virtual and blended learning can feel challenging and overwhelming. When students feel connected to the learning, they are more likely to engage into the tasks. One approach is to build structures where students make active decisions and take...
by John McCarthy | Oct 26, 2020 | Pedagogy
Working with students in blended and virtual environments can be challenging. This is especially the case when resources for academics are limited. There are sites by different organizations and Teachers-Pay-Teachers that offer resources at a fee. But why should...