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What is a web filter and how does it work for K-12?
Learn why a web filter is an essential tool for K-12 school districts to create safe online learning environments.
What is Chrome browser monitoring for K-12?
Learn how Chrome browser monitoring for K-12 school districts safeguards students and helps build digital citizenship in the classroom.
Switching your learning management system is easier than you think
Schools shouldn't stay married to a learning management system not designed for K-12 students. It’s easy to make the switch to one that supports learners.
Top 10 free Google Chrome extensions for K-12 teaching and learning
Here are 10 of the best Google Chrome extensions for teachers and students K-12. Google Chrome is more than just a web browser; it can be a powerful instructional tool for teachers and students. With a host of helpful extensions, Google Chrome can increase productivity, encourage creativity, and make online learning more intuitive.
Tips for creating a strong hybrid learning environment
Although hybrid learning is a relatively new approach for many teachers, this type of virtual learning environment can provide students with purposeful opportunities to experience successful academic growth and skill proficiency. There are several factors to consider when creating a hybrid course and many helpful strategies that can create an effective and engaging hybrid learning environment.
Four strategies to boost student engagement during virtual learning
Creating a virtual learning environment that effectively engages students is a significant component of successful teaching and learning. Here are four strategies you can use that will increase student engagement during virtual learning.
Improving your virtual learning environment: A Google Classroom tutorial
This ultimate Google Classroom tutorial will show you to learn how to incorporate this program into your instructional practice. Google Classroom is a free online application that enables teachers to organize all of their digital class materials into one designated area, creating a space for them to collaborate with learners in an easy-to-use virtual learning environment.
Formative feedback with G Suite
Discover how teachers can provide powerful formative feedback to help students on their journeys toward mastery as well as providing valuable data to drive instructional planning with G Suite, Google Classroom and Hāpara.
How to survive remote learning
Although remote learning comes with its challenges, there are so many useful strategies and tools to help make E-Learning successful and meaningful for both learners and teachers.
Online and blended learning 101
Since blended learning makes up such a wide range of the learning continuum, it is helpful to understand blended learning models. In this post we will cover the seven different types of blended learning models and how Hāpara can help with the online component of learning in a variety of ways.
G Suite for Education: Where do I start?
Google Suite for Education incorporates all of the key factors that contribute to productive teaching and learning in an online or blended classroom. It is a web-based program that can be accessible from any device that is connected to the internet, and is an easy-to-use tool that offers a variety of platforms for students to apply their knowledge, demonstrate their skills, collaborate with peers, and receive constructive feedback.
Promoting equity in learning with the Hāpara Instructional Suite
Learn how Hāpara tools like Workspace help promote equity in the classroom and deeper learning experiences for all students.
Google tools that will amp up your Workspace
You already know that Hapara and G Suite tools work seamlessly together, so why not add these Google tools to your Workspace to help build engagement?