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platforms for their students. The user experience has been terrible and confusing. Whether it is Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classrooms, or Schoology, it is the job of the school administration to pick a platform that will be utilized across the entire school. Speaking of user experience, taking a curriculum that was designed for in-person instruction and posting PDF worksheets online will not motivate your students to engage. Lecturing in Zoom for hours will not produce the same results as in-person instruction. To get the best out of distance learning you need a solid digital curriculum that combines reading, short bursts of video or live instruction, and interactive practice opportunities. At the school I lead, we utilize the StrongMind digital curriculum. Our students and families have found this curriculum to be engaging and interactive. All of the textbooks and reading materials are found within the online system. Teachers love it because it supplements (it does not supplant) the instruction they are providing. Additionally, the digital curriculum gives the teachers real time tools and data to understand how students are doing in the course, including what areas students may need additional remediation. Teachers can easily see which students to invite to a small group live session covering specific standards. Students can use this type of curriculum in an in-person model and easily transition to a distance learning model with no interruptions. The COVID pandemic has created an opportunity for schools around the globe to offer distance learning. The good news is that we already know what a successful digital program can look like. A successful digital program is not 5 hours a day of online meetings, but a wholistic digital curriculum program where student thrive! Success is not limited to a one size fits all approach, but instead can be tailored to your school/ district needs.
" Students need consistency and simplicity to be able to focus on content."
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THE BRIDGE SCHOOL: A FULLY ONLINE EDUCATION
WITH JULIE TAYLOR, CHASE ESKELSEN & NIKKI HOFMANN
Julie Taylor, MBA HEAD OF SCHOOL, THE BRIDGE SCHOOL
Julie Taylor has spent the past 20 years helping students find success as both a teacher and administrator.
A true pioneer in
online education, Julie was a key administrator for one of the largest online K-12 schools in the nation. Julie and her team successfully
led the school through technology breakthroughs, lobbying efforts, and a successful accreditation process, all while online learning was in its infancy. Julie has served in roles including; teacher, principal, and Head of School.
served as Director for national math remediation and instructional coaching programs.
To find out more about how The Bridge School can help your family or school, contact Julie at
info@thebridgeschool.net.
Verano Learning Partners is a non-profit organization dedicated to collaborating with schools to provide the digital tools needed for hybrid and online success. To find out more about Verano Learning Partners, visit
www.verano.org.
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