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Remote Learning Begs the Question: Must Lectures Be So Long?

Edsurge

One source for insights on how to proceed is the cross-pollination that takes place when educators working in separate spheres learn from one another. The success of Khan Academy videos (almost all of which are under 10 minutes) served as a template for creating cutting-edge online-learning experiences, including massive open online courses.

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The Benefits of Video in the Digital Classroom

ViewSonic Education

84% said that school tech adds value to their child’s learning. Blended learning combines traditional classroom learning with self-paced online learning. Districts using blended learning are at the forefront of using digital content. Parents echoed this view. Flipped Classroom.

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Notes from Leadership for the Digital Age with Alan November - Day 2

EdTechSandyK

For my notes on Day 1 of this academy, which took place January 15, 2014, click here. Notes from the Discussion We no longer have to go to school if we want to learn. High school library prediction - Librarians will become resources to help students find online courses. Imagine sharing student presentations to the world!)

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The Stories We've Been Told (in 2017) about Education Technology

Hack Education

The Top Ed-Tech Trends of 2014. School and “Skills” MOOCS, Outsourcing, and Online Education. Khan Academy. Online Learning. Mobile Learning. Social Learning, Social Networks. The Collapse of For-Profit Higher Education (Or Not). Beyond the MOOC. The Compulsion for Data.

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Top Ed-Tech Trends: A Review

Hack Education

The Top Ed-Tech Trends of 2014. School and “Skills” MOOCS, Outsourcing, and Online Education. Khan Academy. Online Learning. Mobile Learning. Social Learning, Social Networks. The Collapse of For-Profit Higher Education (Or Not). Beyond the MOOC. The Compulsion for Data.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2014, the college and career planning startup ConnectEDU filed for bankruptcy , as it struggled to make good on its debts despite having raised some $61 million in venture funding. ConnectEDU.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” ” EdX has launched some new “professional certificate programs.”