Tools to Remove Barriers to Effective Distance Learning

Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices Tips and Tools (PDF, 29 pages, 2020) is a complex title for a practical and usable document. It identifies high leverage practices to help dismantle six barriers, including the struggle to keep students focused and engaged, and helping students manage their remote workload. Using… Continue reading: Tools to Remove Barriers to Effective Distance Learning

Helping Families Cope with Remote Learning

With schools across the country closed, parents are searching for reliable, easy-to-understand resources to support learning at home. Here are a few recommended sites. The IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University has created a free training module for families, Parents: Supporting Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic, that offers practical tools and easy-to-implement strategies. Teenagers need structure and… Continue reading: Helping Families Cope with Remote Learning