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Online Learning and Mental Health: the XYZ generations

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Though the dates can vary slightly from one source to the next, Gen X are typically those born from 1965 to 1980 (42–57 years old), Gen Y: 1981–1996 (26–41), and Gen Z: 1997–2012 (10–25). Technological advancements are helping to reshape education and have made the transition to online learning possible.

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

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So with these guidelines in mind, I’ve chosen six areas where edtech has made an impact this decade: Learning Management Systems. Learning analytics. Adaptive learning systems. In fact, I think some of the biggest edtech trends have been rather. OER and open books. Digital badges. underwhelming.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. The importance of adaptability for teachers is well documented in the research literature (e.g., 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p. Madda et al.,

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From Mexico to China: Why the World is Interested in the United States Edtech Market

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Limin Chen “They want adaptive learning tools, STEM products and learning management systems,” says Chen. “If If you run out-of-school centers you still need these kinds of systems to make the learning efficient.” My company sent me here to check out the trends in the United States.

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?HigherEd Year in Review: What We’ve Learned (and Loved) in Our First 365 Days

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First the numbers: In the past year, we have published more than 300 articles about the shifting trends in higher ed, education technology and digital learning. Discovering MOOCs in 2012 lit a fire under me. (Hint: That’s why last week, we asked you for some direct feedback on how we’re doing.) So, what have we gleaned?

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6 EdTech Resources and Strategies to Gain a Deeper Understanding of Students

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Students learn to set goals, self-assess, monitor their progress over time. Source: (Chappuis, Stiggins, Chappuis, & Arter, 2012) Learn more in BWRSD’s Lens on Teaching and Learning. Tool: iReady (Adaptive Math/ELA Assessment & Instruction). Educator Strategies: . I use STAR data in many ways.

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Jeff Bezos Wants to Go to the Moon. Then, Public Education.

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Alternatively, your child could spend anywhere between one to six days per week at your local Amazon Learning Center—possibly branded to match the local public school district’s name and colors—where they get to choose from hundreds, no, thousands of courses to build a personalized schedule.

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