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Micro-credentials for teacher PD: Why? What? How?

Neo LMS

Naturally, this benefits their students because their teacher continues to stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in education, and it also benefits the teacher who gains certifications, and improves their earning potential. Today Open Badges are issued by over 3000 organisations including IBM, Intel and NASA (yes, the NASA).

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To Better Serve Adult Learners, Eliminate the Barriers Between Work and Learning

Edsurge

peaked in 2011 and is currently declining. Signature examples of this trend include Walmart’s Live Better U program , Starbucks’ College Achievement Plan and Amazon’s Career Choice program. According to some measures , adult higher ed enrollment in the U.S.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2011, Ning was acquired by “lifestyle” site Glam Media for around $150 million.

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As the Higher Ed Opportunity Act Turns 10, Here’s How the Landscape Has Changed

Edsurge

In no particular order, here’s a look back at ten key trends that have impacted the world of higher education since the last HEA reauthorization in 2008. until 2011!) While the same law is on the books, much has changed in the country and in the higher education sector, and HEA is long overdue for another reauthorization.