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4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education

Neo LMS

Despite the growing demand for edtech and online learning, face-to-face lectures and on-campus activities remained the core part of how students accessed their education. However, the events of 2020 have put HE on a fast track to digital adoption. The alternative to four-year degrees comes in the form of digital credentials.

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OPINION: Our workforce must be ready to help growing numbers of students who come to school learning English

The Hechinger Report

public school enrollment in 2020, up from 8.1 Spanish was the most-reported home language among English learners in 2020, followed by Arabic. Upon completion, they will receive digital badges that reflect the mastery of the skills they’ve demonstrated; the set of 12 badges is recognized by the state as a form of certification.

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New Effort Adds College Credit to Apprenticeship Programs

Edsurge

Figuring out how to make that manageable for more workers is part of our collective challenge.” In fall 2020, the American Council on Education started its own effort with $1 million from the Koch Foundation. The council will keep track of the credits that apprentices earn through Credly, a digital badge platform.

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We Need You to Help Fight Ransomware in Our Schools

EmergingEdTech

More than 56% of K12 education organizations suffered ransomware attacks between 2020 and 2021—with an average cost of over $265,000. Here’s how to prepare to weather the storm. Include incentives for completing training, such as digital badges, leaderboards, and certificates, for completing training well.

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Spotlight on Professional Learning Funding During and After COVID

edWeb.net

As educators and industry partners look ahead to the 2020-21 school year, they’re examining the impact of the pandemic and the potential transformation of all aspects of K-12 education. Highlights from the Simba PreK-12 Professional Learning Market 2020 Report. How Vendors Can Help. By Stacey Pusey. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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AWS Power Hour: Cloud Practitioner

eSchool News

Beginning the week of October 12, 2020, join us for AWS Power Hour: Cloud Practitioner , the newest Twitch series from AWS Training and Certification. The Get AWS Certified Global Challenge is another free way to help you stay accountable and become AWS Certified by AWS re:Invent 2020. How can I get started?

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How Libraries Stretch Their Capabilities to Serve Kids During a Pandemic

MindShift

On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. . — Julie Stivers (@BespokeLib) June 23, 2020.