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Triumphs and Troubles in Online Learning Abroad

Edsurge

At the very dawn of digital education, Canada introduced one of the very first learning management systems, WebCT, a pivotal application, invented at the University of British Columbia in 1997. conflicts with China and Russia, I thought it useful to take a look at digital education in those two countries.

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Turning ‘Google Maps for Education’ From Metaphor to Reality

Edsurge

In his latest EdSurge column , Michael Horn laid out how Google Maps offers an aspirational metaphor for what the future of educational tools could look like. Yet there are several initiatives, some of which I’ve had the privilege of working on, that aim to support the educational data ecosystem necessary for learner navigation.

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Transition to Digital: Improving Access, Affordability and Achievement in Higher Education

EmergingEdTech

With the increasing cost of a post-secondary education, many students opt to delay or completely forego purchase of required. Original Image Source … and important steps to help you get there! Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Behind the Headlines: News and Media Teaching Ideas The Guardian Foundation offers this collection of educational resources "for teaching students how the media works and how to write and interpret news, and can be used across the secondary curriculum." Killer Underwear Invasion!:

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Best Back to School Backpacks for Middle and High School Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Whether you’re a teacher, educator, parent, or student, I am confident that this guide will serve as a valuable resource for you. With specific features to speed you through airport security, this backpack accommodates a laptop and tablet while ensuring they’re easily accessible. Padded TabletSafe tablet pocket.

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Wisconsin launches online CTE school

eSchool News

Online learning provider K12 Inc. announced the opening of Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin, an online career and technical education (CTE) high school in Wisconsin using the curriculum and academic programs by K12 Inc. It also offers a construction apprenticeship program in partnership with industry leaders.

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Saturday is the Online Global Student Conference - "STEM + Entrepreneurship" (plus we make our call for volunteers!)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

High School-Southern Tioga School District (Pennsylvania, United States) CLASS: Connected Learning Activities through Social Service by Abhijith K.S. This is a great project for demonstrating and learning about basic thermodynamics and for improving machining skills necessary for engineering careers. Grade: 9th - St.