What’s new on IXL – November 2020
At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. Each month, we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as a…
at-home learning
How to adapt lesson plans for remote instruction
Lesson plans are often designed for an in-person classroom environment, full of group work and interaction. How can you adapt these existing lessons for virtual learning? Our team of teacher trainers offers these helpful tips:…
How IXL supports special education
Special education teachers are required to be jack-of-all-trades in the classroom, providing highly individualized support to address a wide range of learning differences. To ensure learners excel, teachers need to effectively differentiate instruction and accurately…
3 tips to build a virtual classroom community
Fostering a strong classroom community may look different in a virtual environment, but there are still fun ways to make it happen….
4 tips for a great virtual back-to-school night
Like so many aspects of teaching now, a lot of back-to-school nights are moving online. The need to introduce yourself to parents and get them information remains the same, but fulfilling that requires making some…
What’s new on IXL – October 2020
At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. Each month, we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as a…
Meeting Diverse Needs—In Class and at a Distance
Addressing individual needs for a highly diverse student population isn’t easy. But Tara Hills Elementary is meeting that challenge by using IXL to pinpoint student strengths and knowledge gaps, provide targeted practice and instruction aligned…
Tips for managing your virtual classroom
What does classroom management look like without the classroom? How can teachers set expectations and hold students accountable during remote learning? We asked our Professional Learning Group of IXL teacher trainers, and here are their…
Giving Students Ownership of Learning—In Class and At Home
The mission of St. Norbert Catholic School is to help all students achieve their personal best—in academics and beyond. IXL has helped the school shift to a student-driven learning model that targets instruction and practice…
IXL tools to support new teachers
It’s a unique time to be a brand-new teacher. Not only are you navigating a new profession, but you also have the added challenges of the 2020-21 school year, as many schools have shifted to…
Meeting Individual Needs in High School Algebra and Geometry
How do you address individual needs for math students at the high school level? Michael Meadows, a math teacher in Chicago Public Schools, was looking for an easier way to differentiate instruction for students in…
Liven up remote learning with IXL Zoom backgrounds!
We’re excited to announce that official IXL Zoom backgrounds are here! Whether you’re a school administrator, teacher, student, or parent, you can customize your Zoom experience with these fun, education-themed backgrounds. Teachers and students can…
