Remote Learning Archives

Posted March 2, 2022

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been asked to adapt, adjust, think flexibly, shift perspectives — in short, practice cognitive...

Posted February 14, 2022

A parent of a high school student with learning differences calls upon educators to think flexibly in order to reach all students. Whether we’re...

Posted February 7, 2022

Alana Bremers, parent and ResearchILD Intern, discusses how educators and parents can bridge the gap between home and school. “My brother grew up...

Posted January 31, 2022

Alana Bremers, parent and ResearchILD Intern, shares her thoughts about school reentry and learning loss after homeschooling her children during...

Posted January 17, 2022

Alana Bremers, parent and ResearchILD Intern, explains why she moved her children from remote learning to homeschooling. Spring of 2021 “Making...

Posted December 22, 2021

Happy Holidays from everyone on the SMARTS Executive Function team! We wish you a relaxing break, and we hope that your 2022 is filled with...

Posted March 3, 2021

In a typical school year, students tend to settle into classroom expectations and routines by springtime. This year has been anything but typical...

Posted January 13, 2021

In these days of remote learning, it can be challenging to motivate students and help them stay on top of the executive function demands of...

Posted September 30, 2020

Remote and hybrid learning put added pressure on children’s developing executive function processes, especially on the ability to monitor and...

Posted August 5, 2020

The uncertainty of the state of education is taking its toll on teachers, students, and parents. Constantly shifting schedules, unclear...

Posted July 15, 2020

Superintendents and principals are starting to release their plans for the fall, ranging from remote learning to in-person instruction with...

Posted July 8, 2020

Engaging students at the start of an online lesson can be challenging. How do you quickly connect with students and get them excited and ready for...