Internet speeds in the United States have for years lagged behind other developed countries.

KIPP Texas is transforming its schools from traditional classrooms to flexible spaces that let teachers reach and engage each learner individually, without adding to their teaching burden.

These findings dispel common misconceptions that students who attend online schools lack SEL skills or opportunities to develop them…

In September 2019, the DLC released a study focused on Course Choice featuring a scan of policy as well as practice-based guidance. John Watson, who was one of several researchers on the study, joined us for the February podcast to discuss the report’s findings.

Massachusetts is about to end its policy supporting what it calls Alternative Structured Learning Day Programs…

“It’s a big ask to know where every student stands. But this proactive approach to student success could see small problems long before they grow into critical issues for students and eventually into enrollment issues for your institution…”

In December 2019 the DLC released a study focused on eLearning Days featuring a scan of policy as well as practice-based guidance. John Watson, who was one of several researchers on the study, joined us for the January podcast to discuss the report’s findings.

The caveat is that schools and districts implementing or contemplating large-scale shifts to digital in neighborhood schools have to take into account this issue of student reading preferences and comprehension.

They are looking for a viable, near-term option that will be better than the current option, which all too often is nothing.

Announcing a call for book chapter proposals and a forthcoming special issue highlighting criticality, cultural responsiveness, and social justice in online teaching and learning.

Although female and male students perform equally well on standardized math and science tests, the middle school years prove to be a pivotal time when girls lose confidence and interest in STEM.

The Washington Post reminds us that online learning is still a new concept to many people, while imparting a critically important lesson (without intending to).

These concepts are indeed enduring. In fact, among my new year’s resolutions is to answer the query “What’s new in digital learning?” with the response “What’s new is less important than what’s not new.”

The December DLC Conversations in Digital Learning podcast focuses on the National Standards for Quality Online Learning and features Chris Voelker, the K-12 Program Director at Quality Matters, and Cindy Hamblin, the Director of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance, as they talk about their organizations' collaboration on revising the National Standards for Quality Online Courses, Online Teaching, and Online Programs, building upon the work started by the Aurora Institute, formerly known as the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). Listen to the podcast here.

VirtualSC, South Carolina's state-sponsored virtual school, already provides South Carolina with important levers for its statewide personalized learning initiative.

Early winter storms have hit multiple states already this year resulting in a wave of headlines reporting on school closings and a shift to online instruction until schools reopen.

All across the country, schools are innovating to better serve students—but from outside of schools’ four walls, it can be hard to gain visibility into where and how new approaches to student-centered teaching and learning are evolving.

In this podcast, Dr. Nicol Howard of University of Redlands and Shomari Jones of Bellevue School District discuss access and equity in digital learning. Listen to the podcast here.

I often get asked about the effectiveness of blended learning.

“We make sure we know who our students are.”