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Education

  • Six Tips for Designing Distance & Hybrid Learning Strategies for Online Instruction

    School districts around the world are facing a fall semester unlike any other, and many educators are turning to distance and hybrid learning as a solution. Although the beginning of the school year is likely to look different for each district, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that schools wi... View Post
  • Making Distance Learning Work: How One Digital Media Educator Uses Mindfulness to Improve Remote Teaching

    Digital Media Educator Erika Sandstrom has been a dedicated teacher for over 29 years, focusing on using video production and green screen technology to help her students succeed. With the onset of COVID-19, Ms. Sandstrom has taken remote teaching in stride, relying on her skills with green scree... View Post
  • How One High School Livestreams & Records Student Events With Padcaster Video Equipment

    Due to the rise of remote learning, video and livetreaming have proved themselves to be absolutely crucial to both the social and academic well-being of a school ecosystem. At Greenup County High School in Lloyd, Kentucky, math teacher James Collier and a team of other dedicated educators have been increasingly looking to video as a means of enhancing sports, broadcasting programs, and school-wide events. Padcaster caught up with Mr. Collier to discuss his most recent projects, including making sure the Greenup County High School class of 2020 was given a proper graduation ceremony.  View Post
  • Five Tips to Smoothly Conduct a Virtual Graduation Ceremony

    Regardless of if you plan to have an in-person graduation this year or not, adding a virtual component is a great way to include loved ones who can't attend in person. This may seem daunting at first, but with a little preparation and troubleshooting, you can seamlessly livestream graduation. Her... View Post
  • Four Projects to Get Your Virtual Art Club Off the Ground

    Educators and parents across the world are doing everything they can to help their students and children continue to learn and stay engaged during this new era of e-learning. One great way to keep students connected and enjoying healthy hobbies in addition to their remote learning is to start an ... View Post