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14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

Compare that same MOOC to a self-determined learner Googling topics or searching reddit for information, and suddenly it’s not so bad. In 2015, the average state spending per student was $1,805 which was 20% lower than the average state spending per student in 2007-08. So how bad is public funding for higher education?

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Strategies for Closing the Digital Equity Gap

edWeb.net

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007) , the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to digital tools, resources, and services to support an increase in digital knowledge, awareness, and skills.” Howard, Ph.D. She has served as co-chair for ISTE’s Digital Equity Network.

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Apps: a call for nominations and a round-up of review ources

NeverEndingSearch

Since 2007 Jane Hart , Founder of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4LPT) , has been creating the most wonderful lists of tools based on international survey input from educators, experts, instructional designers, consultants, developers and vendors. STEM: Apps, TV, and More for Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math.

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The Long Tail of Education

The Electric Educator

The title of Anderson''s book stems from the graphic below (click to enlarge) which shows that while a large portion of consumers are condensed at the front of the tail, an equal number of consumers are positioned within the infinitely long end of the tail. This spring I read The Long Tail by Chris Anderson.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Learning Revolution Events Global Education Conference , November 17th - 21st, 2014 Partner Spotlight Africa ICT Right (AIR) is an ICT-oriented non-profit organization established in 2007 with its Headquarter in Ghana and run by a team of volunteers. What other tools are you using for programming lessons in your classrooms?

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Virtual Reality and Learning Mini-Conference on March 29th: Accepted Sessions (and Keynotes) Announcement!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In parallel with California public libraries, Westergard launched in Nevada the first State-wide learning program in American public libraries delivering augmented reality and virtual reality STEM content and equipment, resulting in immersive learning experiences for thousands of learners.

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3 Things Great Teachers Do

The CoolCatTeacher

They support single sign-on with Google and Clever. His primary responsibilities include the coordination of state chapters, STEM, virtual circles and NNSTOY Fellows, video production and technology support. It is a perfect inquiry-based tool you can use in your classroom and with your students. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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