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A New Social Science? Statistics Outgrowing Other STEM Fields

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ALEXANDRIA, VA Statistics—the science of learning from data—is the fastest-growing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) undergraduate degree in the United States over the last four years, an analysis of federal government education data conducted by the American Statistical Association (ASA) revealed. From a press release.

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May 31 - Interview with James Bosco on Digital Media and Participatory Learning

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

For the past 3 years CoSN has been involved in a project which is called " Participatory Learning in Schools: Leadership and Policy." MacArthur Foundation and is included in the Foundation''s digital media and learning program. What does "participatory learning" actually mean, and how does it intersect with digital media?

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A traditional model of organizational knowledge creation

Connecting 2 the World

The Traditional Model The traditional model used by organizational learning theorists begins with the depth of knowledge. Current organizational learning and knowledge literature identify and categorize 12 different types of knowledge depending on the location in which the knowledge is created and the depth of knowledge.

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Expertise, competency, and content

Connecting 2 the World

Three terms, expertise, competency, and content, are used interchangeably with knowledge, especially in the context of workplace learning and training. For example, a teacher in a rural area without access to internet service may not have access or use of learning management system (LMS) software. Culture and Organizational Learning.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

By setting clear expectations and routines, teachers can create a stable learning environment where students know what to expect (Simonsen et al., Clarity in instruction allows students to follow along without confusion, while effective methodologies engage them in learning. MacSuga-Gage, Ph.D.,

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April 14 - Jerry Mintz on the Education Revolution and Democracy in Education

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Jerry was also Editor-in-Chief for the Handbook of Alternative Education (Macmillan, 1994), and the Almanac of Education Choices (Macmillan/Simon & Schuster, 1995). Jerry was also Editor-in-Chief for the Handbook of Alternative Education (Macmillan, 1994), and the Almanac of Education Choices (Macmillan/Simon & Schuster, 1995).