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4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education

Neo LMS

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. Students who have mastered a competency can earn a digital badge to showcase that. Some even offered tuition discounts for students taking online classes.

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Digital Skills Make a Difference for Adult Learners

Digital Promise

The number of middle-skill jobs that require digital skills continues to grow. Last fall, in an effort to address this gap, Facebook pledged to train 3,000 Michiganders in digital skills by 2020 through the Digital Skills Micro-credential program created in partnership with Digital Promise.

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

Edsurge

Digital badges. Three types of edtech joined the “filmstrip” category in this decade: Learning Management Systems , MOOC s, and digital badges. They are a perfect example of what you get when you simply transfer analog practice to digital form and don’t make use of the advantages of the new medium. underwhelming.

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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. Include incentives for completing training, such as digital badges, leaderboards, and certificates, for completing training well. Here’s how to prepare to weather the storm.

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How Libraries Stretch Their Capabilities to Serve Kids During a Pandemic

MindShift

But this year the STEM projects, maker space designs and story hours that usually take place within the library’s walls have moved online, and the library itself has found itself innovating quickly to meet the needs of their community. includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. .

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program. About the Host.