5 Tips for Facilitators
Certified live virtual teachers are an excellent solution to the teacher shortage crisis because students can learn from content experts every day, instead of relying on a long-term substitute. Because they stream their lessons remotely, live instruction teachers rely on facilitators, or teaching assistants, to manage the classroom. The partnership between the in-classroom facilitator and […]
5 Ways Synchronous Virtual Tutoring Helps Students Succeed
Written: December 2023 Updated: January 2026 Disrupted learning, staffing shortages, and varying student needs have made consistent support harder to deliver in a traditional classroom setting. As a result, many schools are turning to online tutoring to help students regain confidence, close learning gaps, and build momentum. Research continues to show that tutoring can significantly […]
10 Best Tools For A Successful Start To The School Year
Published: September 2022 Updated: September 2023 Back to school is a difficult transition year over year as carefree summer rolls into fall routines. Schedules, structure, and overall busyness resumes in August and September, and the change can be challenging for families. Parents and teachers, check out these helpful interactive tools for online learning as the […]
5 Ways School Districts Can Support Student and Teacher Mental Health
Mental health issues pervade the United States, and the crisis is concentrated in schools. Students and teachers face high rates of mental disorders. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011-2021 states, “In 2021, more than 4 in 10 (42%) students felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly one-third (29%) experienced poor […]
Teacher Shortage Solution Frequently Asked Questions
Our innovative teacher shortage solution is unlike anything else in education. Naturally, we get a lot of questions about our virtual teachers. Check out this FAQ for answers. How do teacher shortages affect my state? Click on your state in our interactive map to find up-to-date stats on teacher shortages by state. What does Proximity […]
5 Reasons Why Synchronous Learning Works
Written: January 2023 Updated: January 2026 School districts everywhere are weighing asynchronous and synchronous remote learning models for K-12 as they work to fill teacher vacancies and maintain instructional quality. At the same time, many educators are now asking a more specific, outcome-driven question: why synchronous learning works better when engagement and learning outcomes are […]
Creating A Connected Community For Improved Results
At this year’s AASPA conference, Proximity Learning’s Daryl Chesley and Dr. April Willis presented on how they created a connected community among faculty and corporate employees. They shared their goals, techniques, and results, so administrators can establish a supportive organizational culture in their own districts. Why is Organizational Culture Important? Attracting & Retaining High-Quality Staff […]
How Virtual Learning Prepares Students For The Real World
Imagine starting a new job without technical knowledge of the tools you need to do the work. Everyone around you is working away, but you are frantically learning as you go. You are dropped in without any practice and expected to keep up. Stressful, right? Now, imagine you start a new job wholly prepared with […]
Engaging Virtual Students Through Hearing and Sound
Written: June 2022 Updated: January 2026 In online learning, it’s easy to focus almost entirely on what students see on their screens. Slides, visuals, and shared documents often take center stage, while sound fades into the background. But how students hear, listen, and process sound plays a major role in the learning process, especially in […]
Top ESL Resources, Tips, and Advice for Teachers
English Language Learners (ELLs) are integral to schools and enrich not only the classroom but also culture and society as a whole. As the ELL population continues to grow nationwide, whether you teach in the virtual classroom or brick-and-mortar classroom, it’s important for educators to keep themselves up-to-date with the latest resources, activities, and supports […]
