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Why you should teach students the skill of digital curation
Curation is a skill that students may gravitate towards naturally. For research and reading, though, digital curation is a skill that needs to be taught.
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How to have a successful tech implementation and rollout
Join Hāpara’s Robert Bailey as he talks with Kim Knigge, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Erin Benaitis, Instructional Technology Coach from Joliet School District 86. Discussing basic principles of rolling out and implementing new technology, Kim and Erin will share their straightforward experience on introducing Hāpara in their own district.
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.
10 things to look for in a monitoring tool
An essential guide to selecting a digital and remote learning chrome monitoring tool that balances student privacy, safety, and development as digital citizens.
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.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Southern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara updates for teachers in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Northern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November updates for teachers in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara technical updates for the Southern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara technical updates for tech directors in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara technical updates for the Northern Hemisphere (November 2020)
We have some exciting November Hāpara technical updates for tech directors in the northern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
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.
Sessions not to miss at ISTE20
The full ISTE sessions schedule includes over 1,000 sessions and can be a little overwhelming, so we’ve pulled out some of the sessions we’re looking forward to the most!
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.
What’s happening at Hāpara? Product updates, new initiatives and more! (October 2020)
Join us to hear about all of the exciting updates we’ve made to Hāpara, just in time for back to school. Product Manager, Erin Harding and VP of Sales Robert Bailey led an informative discussion on the latest product updates that are happening at Hāpara. These updates include: the option to copy cards in Workspace, the new grading tool that allows teachers to give feedback without having to jump back and forth and the quick tutorials that are relevant to whatever you’re looking at within Hāpara.
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.
Hāpara technical updates for the Southern Hemisphere (October 2020)
We have some exciting October Hāpara technical updates for tech directors in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara technical updates for the Northern Hemisphere (October 2020)
We have some exciting October Hāpara technical updates for tech directors in the northern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Southern Hemisphere (October 2020)
We have some exciting October Hāpara updates for teachers in the southern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
Hāpara updates for teachers in the Northern Hemisphere (October 2020)
We have some exciting October Hāpara updates for teachers in the northern hemisphere coming soon to Hāpara.
The 12 characteristics of deliberate homework
Erik Youngman talks about his book, “The 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework” and the importance of assigning homework that engages students and enhances learning.
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.