Some school principals in New York City say they need more guidance on how to address student discipline amid the coronavirus pandemic. While Chancellor Richard Carranza has said mask refusals could get students kicked out of in-person learning, principals say the city's Department of Education lacks specific policies and communication has been mixed on how…

Learning online can cause students to feel anxious, worried or tired after - a trend known as "Zoom fatigue" - says Brenda Wiederhold, a licensed clinical psychologist. In this interview, Wiederhold says the lack of synchronous learning and the tendency to multitask trigger a type of fight-or-flight response in the brain.

Tekniska lösningar och självstudier är ofta i fokus på distansutbildningar, men möjligheten till ett socialt sammanhang för studenterna är minst lika viktigt, enligt forskare på Högskolan i Gävle.

The online environment was born out of efficiency - not reflection, processing, or collaboration. That's why it's so important for leaders to put relational trust and care back into digital spaces as more educators operate virtually.

Being mindful of resource design also contributes to inclusive spaces that promote the success of all students.

Most teachers develop ways to encourage classroom participation, but may not yet have ones for distance learning. These are easy to use anytime.

Here’s how school and IT leaders can help parents and guardians navigating online platforms and digital tools with their children this year.

Den nedstängda gymnasieskolan under pandemin har satt lärares digitala kompetens på prov och det är något som forskarna Linnéa Stenliden och Anna Martin Bylund har studerat närmare.

Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.

Distansundervisning är mer tidkrävande och jag tror att de flesta lärare under coronapandemin har fått arbeta väldigt mycket mer än tidigare, säger Charlotta Hilli, som forskar om distansundervisning vid Åbo Akademi och just nu deltar i ett forskningsprojekt om distans­undervisning i Finland och Sverige.

Twenty education associations and education-technology companies have developed a rubric to help school districts identify improvements needed for effective remote instruction this year. The guide helps districts evaluate 29 areas, including goals, governance and schedules.

Teaching in an online environment requires many of the same strategies that lead to success in a traditional classroom setting -- like cultivating relationships with students and providing them with timely, relevant feedback -- but doing it right requires thoughtful planning. Here are four tactics that can help educators who are new to this experience…