@StudyForge

At StudyForge, we produce more effective curriculum for virtual and hybrid schools, plus the tools teachers need to keep students on track.

 British Columbia, Canada
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Online teaching removes the hallway, the doorway chat, and the casual fist-bump. It doesn’t remove the need for strong teacher-student relationships, which links to greater academic motivation and connections to the school. hubs.li/Q04Bj13q0 #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching

Building Relationships With Students You Don’t See Every Day: 5 Tools for Online Teachers -...

Every student entering my online high school English class first encounters a simple, probably groan-inducing “get to know you” survey. Often their responses reflect the kinds of anxieties or...

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Banning AI didn't stop cheating. Our latest AI-Cademic Integrity blog shares the 4-step framework that brought cheating incidents in Brian Oger's classroom down to nearly zero: hubs.li/Q04ym3SX0 #OnlineTeaching #EdTech #TeacherTips #AIinEducation

AI-Cademic Integrity, Part 3: Accountability Structures for Student Use of AI - StudyForge

I have often thought of the first few months of ChatGPT’s public launch in 2022 as the Wild West for online teachers. As I have described in another article, I was getting so much AI-generated...

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A student was stuck for years. Every strategy failed, until his support coach found the real (and totally unexpected) variable getting in the way. Read on why trust is what actually unlocks learning: hubs.li/Q04qcvJ00 #OnlineEducation #StudentConnection #EdTech #Teachers

From T-Shirts to Trust: The Power of Connection in Learning - StudyForge

A common maxim around our school is that “children do well if they can.” This philosophy from Ross Greene suggests that if a student can’t, it is our job to figure out why so we can help. When a...

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Telling students to "just read it" is the instructional-design equivalent of telling a first-time skier to keep their skis parallel. It doesn't go well for anyone. Our blog dives into what actually works: hubs.li/Q04mkFZW0 #OnlineLearning #InstructionalDesign #StudyForge

Student-Centered Instructional Design: How to Build Online Courses Where Students Really Learn -...

I found out that my dad was not a great teacher the hard way: through painful friction burns on my backside. This requires context, because I can see this first sentence being grossly misinterpreted....

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Losing your passion for teaching doesn't mean you've lost your calling. It means you're human, and it can come back. Our latest blog has the honest, research-backed strategies to help you find it again. hubs.li/Q04gpjFd0 #OnlineTeaching #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherBurnout

Passion in Teaching — And What to Do When You Lose It - StudyForge

There is something magnetic about passionate people. You can hear it in their voice when they start talking about the thing they love. Even if the topic itself isn’t that interesting to you, their...

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Building an effective online curriculum isn't about getting it right the first time. It's about learning what works, what doesn’t, and why. Join us as we take a look at how those lessons align with modern research. Read our blog: hubs.li/Q04dDXZw0 #EdTech #CourseDesign

Designing Effective Curriculum: Tried and True… or Something New? - StudyForge

Do you remember your first vehicle? It may have looked okay from a distance, but that was probably its best feature. It spent more time in the shop than in the driveway, and you hoped it wouldn’t...

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Some of the best lessons are the ones learned the hard way. In our latest blog, “Forging StudyForge: The Hard-Won Lessons of Online Learning,” we reflect on the experiences that made it possible. Read the blog: hubs.li/Q046KPkv0 #EdTech #EducationInnovation #StudyForge

Forging StudyForge: The Hard-Won Lessons of Online Learning - StudyForge

Early Online Learning: A Surprising Discovery In the mid-2000s, a quiet experiment began in a remote city in North America, with little to no fanfare. A small independent school in British Columbia,...

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AI is changing education, not just how students learn, but how educators teach. A follow-up to our blog on AI-Cademic Integrity asks the next big question: What are the ethical responsibilities of educators using AI? hubs.li/Q042j-r10 #TeacherTips #AI #AIEducation

AI-Cademic Integrity, Part 2: The Ethical Concerns of AI in Education - StudyForge

When I was young, my mom bemoaned the fact that she had spent more time in the emergency room with me than with my three sisters combined. I was what she called, “Gung ho,” by which she meant,...

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Video games are great at balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. In our latest blog, we explore 5 Key Lessons Games Teach Us that educators can use in their courses. Read our January Blog: hubs.li/Q03_KD7q0 #TeacherTips #OnlineTeaching #StudentMotivation
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Ready to build a Blended Education Model?. We have the four keys to help you make the shift successful and easier. Read all about them in our December blog: hubs.li/Q03WWlWJ0 #TeacherTips #HybridModel #BlendedLearning

Beginning Your Blended Learning Journey: Four Keys to Successfully Launch a Blended Education Model...

I sat at my desk reading yet another request from a student: “Mrs. Dyck, last year I was able to work from home and I got way ahead. I don’t understand why I have to come into class if I work better...

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Designing a course where students actually learn takes strategy and creativity. We’ve faced those challenges and turned them into opportunities. Here’s what we learned along the way: hubs.li/Q03S6jCw0 #onlinecourse #onlineteaching #coursecreation #teachers
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Too many tasks? Too little time? Check out 10 Time-Management Hacks for the Overloaded Online Teacher here: hubs.li/Q03P7DrR0 #TeacherTips #OnlineTeacher #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance #ProductivityTips
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When it comes to keeping students engaged in online synchronous classes, the most powerful tools can be right in front of you. Read the full article to discover how to strengthen them in your own teaching: hubs.li/Q03KJ90L0 #studentengagement #onlineteaching #teachertips

Engaging Students in Real Time: Tips for Synchronous Teaching - StudyForge

Practical strategies for engaging students during synchronous classes. Learn tips for boosting interaction, participation, and connection.

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Learn how to recognize four common types of online learners and how to tailor your teaching strategies to help them achieve success! Read more at: hubs.li/Q03zm_GY0 #OnlineTeaching #TeachersWhoInspire #SupportForTeachers #StudentSuccess #VirtualSchool #TeachersTips

Early Detection - How to Identify What Your Students Need So They Can Succeed - StudyForge

There are some problems that are better to know about right away: Slow leak in your tire? Better to know right away rather than right before your morning commute.  Bad fit with an employer? Figure...

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What if students could choose when to take a test? One family saw two very different outcomes through public school and mastery-based online schooling. Read the blog: hubs.li/Q03skz3p0 #MasteryLearning #Homeschooling #OnlineLearning #VirtualSchool #FlexibleLearning

A Tale of Two Siblings – Mastery Learning Revisited - StudyForge

A Shocking Proposal “Mom. Dad. I just want more time to chill and play Xbox.” This was my 15-year-old son’s argument for why he wanted to homeschool in his second semester of 10th grade. Those who...

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Have a gifted math student who's bored in class? Here are 5 smart ways to keep them challenged and engaged—from puzzles to leadership roles. Read our newest blog - hubs.li/Q03png710 #GiftedEducation #EdTech #OnlineLearning #StudyForge #MathEducation

Keep Them In the Equation - Engaging Advanced Math Students in Online Classrooms - StudyForge

You’ve probably been there: It’s ten minutes into your online math class, and most kids are working hard at the problem you assigned, except for one student. (Let’s call him Einstein). Einstein...

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The path of least resistance? Tempting. But making your online course too easy might be doing students a disservice. In our latest blog, we explore how to challenge learners to keep them growing (without overwhelming them). hubs.li/Q03hGzlK0 #OnlineLearning #OnlineTeaching

Avoiding the Path of Least Resistance - StudyForge

Resisting the Temptation to Make Your Online Course Too Easy As a parent of three (and soon to be four) teenagers, I am faced with a certain temptation almost every day. I know that if I ask my kids...

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The Most Failed Course in America... Our latest blog explores a bold idea: What if Algebra 1 is too big, too hard, and taught too early? 📖 Read now: hubs.li/Q03cz5wZ0 #Algebra1 #MathStruggles #MathEducation #EdTech #OnlineLearning #VirtualClassroom #DigitalEducation

The Most Failed Course in America: An Outsider’s Perspective - StudyForge

The Pain a Quadratic Can Bring… Tears. So many tears. It never ceases to amaze me how many tears can be shed over math homework. It was 9:15pm on a bitterly cold December night in Canada. My exhaus...

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Exciting news 🔹Meet our New Director: Brian Oger With 18 yrs in education & 9 yrs at StudyForge, Brian’s leadership will drive our mission forward! 🔹Founder Richard Bitgood’s New Role Richard will now lead software development, enhancing our platform. hubs.li/Q035Sl8j0
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Check out StudyForge's new article, Five Ways to Make the Boring Stuff Your Best Stuff, for tips to keep your students engaged—even with tough or boring topics! #TeachingTips #EngagingLessons #DigitalLearning #OnlineTeaching #TeachOnline hubs.ly/Q02YhSJ_0

Five Ways to Make the Boring Stuff Your Best Stuff - StudyForge

Think back to your time in high school: Can you remember the most engaging, thought-provoking, or exciting lesson you were ever in? It might not be that difficult to do. A memory that comes to mind...

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