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Predictions for 2021: An Acceleration of 2020?

Edsurge

That’s what lies ahead, at least in the realms of education and employment, according to three college presidents and executives at large companies. In response to layoffs and demand spikes, companies across every industry made updates to their technology and processes. Here’s how it breaks down: 1. Harmon concurred.

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Open Badges in Elementary School

The CoolCatTeacher

And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school. What are open badges, and how does this work with elementary kids? What is a digital badge and how do students earn one? There are a number of free programs online that teachers are able to access to do that.

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How Well Do Soft-skill Badges Work for Job Seekers? New Study Aims to Find Out.

Edsurge

That’s the kind of deeply human attribute employers say they’re looking for in job candidates as companies try to adapt to modern changes in technology and business strategy. Companies want skilled employees, and talented students want jobs. What Do Employers Want? Seems simple enough.

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Higher Ed Should Pay Attention to the Corporate World’s Growing Use of Skills Data

Edsurge

However, the educational alternatives to degrees, including various types of microcredentials , continue to grow — in part because they are more affordable, are often better connected to the needs of employers, and also because they are highly accessible and digitally delivered.

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MobileMind Launches the Industry’s First Crowd-Sourced Professional Learning Hub: MobileMind Community

eSchool News

To learn more about MobileMind Community and how MobileMind can maximize the impact of ESSER funding, visit the company’s website and schedule a call. . Founded in 2015, MobileMind is a privately held, Atlanta-based educational technology company. About MobileMind.

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Pearson’s Connections Academy Launches New College and Career Prep Initiative

eSchool News

HOBOKEN – Pearson , the world’s leading learning company, announced today that Connections Academy , its K-12 online school program will expand its slate of college and career readiness initiatives for middle and high school students. Credly is a Pearson business. That’s why our c.20,000 For us, learning isn’t just what we do.

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3D Virtual Learning a New Reality

A Principal's Reflections

This year alone Laura Fleming , our stellar media specialist, has successfully created a Makerspace for our students as well as a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers. Both of these initiatives have exceeded our expectations and have been met by rave reviews from staff and students alike.