Distance Learning: Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Learning
The sudden shift to remote learning using learning management systems forced many learning institutions and educators to rapidly adjust to meet students’ needs. It might be obvious, but what works for students learning in person isn’t the same as what works for online learning. That’s why course designers must now be more creative about how […]
This school district needed a call center for distance learners ASAP—and RingCentral delivered | #customersupport #supporticket
For decades, the Houston County School District has attracted parents from around the country, thanks to its outstanding academic achievements. The District’s K-12 schools earn national awards for educational excellence, and its students routinely outperform state and national averages on standardized tests. These are just some of the reasons the State of Georgia designates the […]
Best Ways to Make Distance Learning Effective for Students
Reading Time: 5 minutes The educational industry is among those hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 2020, 1,102 colleges and universities in the U.S. have been closed, canceling in-person classes and forcing them to adopt distance learning fast. Teaching online is a whole new ball game, but it’s something that organizations […]
Amazon’s Distance Assistant Keeps Workers Aware of Proper Social Spacing | E-Commerce
By John P. Mello Jr. Jun 17, 2020 8:19 AM PT Amazon is rolling out a system that combines artificial intelligence and augmented reality to help workers maintain social distancing in the workplace, the company revealed Tuesday in its Covid-19 blog. The new system has been deployed at a handful of Amazon buildings, but the […]