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What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

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In 2013, the school district entered a contract with Apple (technology) and Pearson (curriculum programming) to provide students with devices for a blended learning program. Also, because the school system bought the iPads in order to use a new curriculum by Pearson, the large investment ($6.4

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THANK YOU for 5 Amazing Years of Educational Podcasting! Thank You For Amazing Feedback!

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Pearson Tell. Learn Why Swivl Is the Perfect Tool For Your Flipped Classroom | @GoSwivl. Intro to Screencasting In The Classroom. Pearson Research and Innovation Network. A Conversation with EdSurge. 22 Sep 2015. 10 Sep 2015. 30 Aug 2015. Edsby: Learning Management System. 19 Aug 2015. 12 Aug 2015. 22 Jun 2015.

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How Academic Publishers Can Push the Boundaries of Digital Learning

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A recent Deloitte study found that digital content in a blended or flipped classroom allows for improved class management, more personalized learning for struggling students, and an increase in student engagement and grades. Quick access to additional resources— Supplemental material and class discussion boards are only a click away.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” The Flipped Classroom". Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” “For-Profit Coalition Seeks to Bolster the Flipped-Classroom Approach,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on what appears to be a new company founded by BAM Radio’s Errol St. Fees to join the Flipped Learning Global Initiative are $5000/year. .” Clair Smith. ” B t.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Via Edsurge : “What’s Next for Pearson ? ” Via Campus Technology : “Study Finds Flipped Classroom Model Does Not Improve Grades in Health Science Course.” ” Via Education Week : “ Pearson Tested ‘Social-Psychological’ Messages in Learning Software, With Mixed Results.”