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The Impact of Virtual Learning (World Economic Forum)
The Impact of Virtual Learning (World Economic Forum)

The pandemic has changed the way students are learning—forever. With 1.2 billion of students out of school worldwide, research has tracked the efficacy of virtual learning. What works? What doesn’t? And what does this mean for the future of education?

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadvirtual learning, virtual testing, digital learning, digital use, digital minimalism, digital testing, screen time, screen time for kids, longterm impcat, online learning, online tests, online testing, learning from gome, working from home
5 Habits to Increase Joyful Productivity While Working from Home
5 Habits to Increase Joyful Productivity While Working from Home

During this unprecedented time, the majority of employers have moved to encourage #WTH (working from home). With parents now balancing working with supervising academic time and supporting digital learning platforms, it can be a difficult time to navigate. Below, I’ve included 5 daily habits to implement joyful productivity while working from home.

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PersonalRebekka Whiteheadhabits, productivity, joyful productivity, joy, working from home, online learning, digital learning, digital use, connections, learning from home, learning support, learning environment, home learningComment
How COVID-19 Changes College Admissions
How COVID-19 Changes College Admissions

Whew. What a difference a few days can make. We are committed to equipping our parents and students with accurate news information regarding #COVID-19. At what's shaping up to the most difficult college admissions season yet, we will continue to share information on testing, deadlines, and application processes as we learn more.

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Digital Minimalism: What It Is and Why You Need to Start Adopting It--NOW
Digital Minimalism: What It Is and Why You Need to Start Adopting It--NOW

The App Store is coming for our souls. Anxiety is on the rise as teens are more stressed now than at any other documented period in history. What your phone and social media use has to do about it—and how to adopt a permanent healthy and intentional lifestyle to get it under control.

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Academic AdvisementRebekka Whiteheaddigital minimalism, intentionality, mental health, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, optimizatin, social media use, digital use