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Giving Thanks: The Top EdSurge Contributors of 2016

Edsurge

Today, we’d like to call out nine of our contributors in particular, who’ve written the most popular articles of 2016. WRAP YOUR BRAIN AROUND THIS: Erin Klein, a 2nd grade teacher and our 2016 Fifty States writer in Michigan, got frustrated with traditional classroom design. And we’re giving you a spread! STICKING TO THOSE RESOLUTIONS?

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Trends to watch in 2015: education and technology

Bryan Alexander

What can we expect in 2016 from the intersection of technology and education? Here I’d like to identify trends from 2015 which seem likely to persist or grow over the next year. I’m building on previous posts about trends in technology and educational contexts , plus my FTTE report, naturally.

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Can online learning level the AP playing field for rural kids?

The Hechinger Report

Holmes County, where half the students live below poverty level , is following a national trend by using online resources to offer more advanced high school courses to its students. million online courses in 2014-15. Department of Education, students took 317,000 online courses. It’s a model that Betsy DeVos, the U.S.

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California Could Soon Have Its First Fully-Online Community College

Edsurge

Jerry Brown called for spending $120 million to create the online institution within the 114-campus California Community College system. million students earn credentials through more-flexible and affordable digital learning options. The governor has long supported the idea of an online community college in California.

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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. More motivated to learn. Online Video.

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Can Online Learning Level the AP Playing Field for Rural Students?

MindShift

Holmes County, where half the students live below poverty level , is following a national trend by using online resources to offer more advanced high school courses to its students. million online courses in 2014-15. Department of Education, students took 317,000 online courses. Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report).

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

Edsurge

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. In 2016 we added one of our own to the mix: EdSurge Independent. (Hint: That’s why last week, we asked you for some direct feedback on how we’re doing.)

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