Technology takeaways from 2020
Teacher-student interaction was much different than ever before, hybrid learning was the norm for a majority of school districts,…
Study dives into tech tools used by teachers in ’20
A LearnPlatform study involving more than 270,000 educators showed that 8,000 tech tools were used by teachers this year….
N.J.’s digital divide cut by more than half
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Dec. 21 that the state’s digital divide stands at 14,349, down 54 percent…
Rowan adjunct completes coronavirus course
In late spring, when Rowan University’s department of biological sciences offered adjunct professor EJ Karetny a special topics seminar…
N.J. Senate passes two bills tied to education
The New Jersey Senate on Dec. 17 overwhelmingly passed two bills tied to education. S2932, sponsored by Senate President…
Survey: Remote learning will stick around after pandemic
Around two in 10 U.S. school districts “have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual school…
Video of TCNJ adjunct’s reaction to student appreciation lights up social media
Part of teaching remotely during a pandemic, says adjunct professor Adam Shrager, is you never know when you’re being…
N.J.’s digital divide decreases once again
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Dec. 9 that the state’s digital divide stands at 31,560 students, down more…
Educator shares effective tools for remote teaching of special-needs students
Much to the surprise of Amanda Kipnis, distance learning has made her a better elementary special education teacher. “I…
Frustrated parents express displeasure with remote learning
Lawsuits are among the ways in which parents across the United States are expressing their frustration with remote learning,…
Local 3977’s Delahanty has his broadcast journalism students hitting their marks
Teaching and coaching often go hand in hand, and that’s certainly been the case so far this school year…
High-needs students facing setbacks without in-person learning
Extended at-home learning and haphazard school reopenings during the pandemic have advocates for children with disabilities concerned that “the…
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