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Podcast pedagogy: Leveraging audio programs for learning

Neo LMS

But the truth is that many podcasts that appeal to adults can also be used in secondary classrooms. Recording can be done with just about any mobile device, though you may want to experiment with different microphones to increase the sound quality. You can read comparisons of some of the top contenders here.

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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

Edsurge

Modest by comparison, Western Governors University, the largest in the U.S., higher ed responded swiftly by opening online in a few weeks , a feat made possible only because privileged American secondary intuitions long ago introduced digital access in nearly every college in the nation. boasts merely 120,000 enrollments.

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GED and other high school equivalency degrees drop by more than 40% nationwide since 2012

The Hechinger Report

“It’s a stepping stone to some sort of post-secondary credential, which determines your economic mobility in life,” said Hilliard, adding that high school degree is a prerequisite to pursue many professional certifications, from emergency medical technician to truck driver.

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It takes a village

Learning with 'e's

It''s not a new phrase, but I was reminded of it again recently by Aaron Davis , a secondary school teacher in Melbourne, who has a prolific education Twitter account. In 1962, technology use was minimal in comparison to today''s ubiquitous global digital capabilities. I feel ''it takes a village'' requires some unpacking.

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Teaching students specific technical skills

Neo LMS

Streaming in schools is a contentious subject, and there are studies to show that streaming prior to upper secondary school can have a negative effect on both social and academic outcomes, particularly for underprivileged students. Streaming should really only be considered in a high school setting.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Communicating with Generation X, Y, and Z Parents

Waterford

6] Millennials are no longer elementary or secondary students themselves, though they may still be students in college or graduate school. In fact, 68% of all Millennials report they text “a lot” every day, in comparison to 47% of Gen Xers.[9] The Millennial birthdate range is 1980–1995, making them between 24 and 39 years old.[6]

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A master class on higher education economics: Future Trends Forum #10 with Robert Archibald: notes, Storify, and full video recording

Bryan Alexander

Professor Robert Archibald broke down the complex problem elegantly, while giving us a sneak peak at his forthcoming research, offering a first masterclass in post-secondary education finance. However, some of those campuses allocate some of their budget to research apart from teaching, so the comparison isn’t exact.

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