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OPINION: The world is changing fast. Students need data science instruction ASAP

The Hechinger Report

They run on the same fuel: data , and lots of it. Netflix machine-learning algorithms, for example, leverage rich user data not just to recommend movies, but to decide which new films to make. Facial recognition software deploys neural nets to leverage pixel data from millions of images.

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What Are Hyflex Classes? The Evolution of Higher Education

Neo LMS

In hyflex classes, all students have access to all materials created for the course at any time. In fact, hyflex classes were originally developed in 2006. He shared the concept in 2006 and laid out four principles for every hyflex class. Accessibility. All students have access at any time to all materials and classes.

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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

Studies show that screening students for mental health functions serves as intervention and prevention of developing mental health issues (Desrochers, 2006). For example, a universal screening can be sent out to students via email, made accessible on school/college websites, and provided as a part of academic advising and counseling services.

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4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

Edsurge

Here’s how maintaining a focus on data, analytics and the responsible use of artificial intelligence can help edtech founders earn trust with their customers, unlock new opportunities and positively impact educational outcomes. Data privacy and security. Evidence-based solutions. Educators want proof of efficacy.

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10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices – Free Webinar

The CoolCatTeacher

I also know that that I too have a lot to learn, even though I’ve been teaching online since 2006 and have collaborated globally for years. I was asked today if I’m sharing and certainly, I am. However, I want to share and talk more about this.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning? 

eSchool News

Through its high-quality adaptive learning solutions independently proven to accelerate student growth, DreamBox Learning empowers educators with data analytics and content-specific professional development solutions to complement instruction. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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Why should teachers encourage Computational Thinking?

Neo LMS

Wing ’s ACM article “ Computational Thinking ” published in 2006. Despite its short length, and accessible style, the article’s list-like structure and adjective-dense paragraphs left me more befuddled than before. It is interpreting code as data and data as code. It is parallel processing. Pattern Recognition.

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