Grade Level
Upper
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Designing for online learning: Assessment
One week course for educators meant to provide strategies, resources, and frameworks for approaching assessment design in online learning settings.
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New programming for students, teachers, and leaders in response to COVID-19
This article was first sent as a letter from Executive Director Michael Nachbar, Global Online Academy, to school leaders on February 27, 2020. The letter has been modified to include specific programming details. Online learning is all about connecting with others and fostering the relationships we have with our students and colleagues. You will not get […]
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Five tips for designing excellent video calls
Student-teacher discussions are a centerpiece of any learning experience, regardless of the environment. Seasoned educators are familiar with the basic expectations of in-person discussions, but what happens when conversations move from a classroom to video calls online? How does the new format affect how to design an effective discussion? What’s important to remember and communicate […]
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SAAS We Miss You video
Outreach to the parents and students to offer calm and guidance on how we will move forward.
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Day 1 of Durham E-cademy
Durham Academy’s spring break began on March 6. Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the school decided to suspend on-campus instruction and activities. DA’s 200+ faculty and staff returned from spring break and in 48 hours, launched an online version of DA for 1,227 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The first […]