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

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This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Marie Cini is the president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. An abacus is an educational technology, as is the slide rule.

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

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The first goal was to create an environmental scan of the digital learning environment in higher education with a focus on adaptive technology. She mentioned that while there are many trends and expectations around technology, there is also a corresponding lack of data-driven evidence that can inform effective implementations.

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Digital Leadership is Not Optional

A Principal's Reflections

Emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, open education resources (OER), coding, and adaptive learning tools are moving more into the mainstream in some schools. More and more schools have gone 1:1 thanks to the cost-effectiveness of the Chromebook and cloud-based tools. Have you heard of it?

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Showing #OpenGratitude for: OpenStax

Iterating Toward Openness

Our adaptive learning technology, designed to improve learning outcomes through personalized educational paths, is being piloted in college courses across the country. It’s difficult to find an OER initiative that doesn’t make use of their materials.

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Michelson Runway Announces 5 Higher-Ed Startups in Inaugural Cohort

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Five higher-ed technology startups are soaring this week. Each of the five startups focuses on technology innovation in higher education, with products that range from student coaching tools to a talent recruiting platform. That means in addition to measuring financial returns, Michelson Runway will be analyzing student outcomes.

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Why American higher education faculty tend to resist digital materials: new study

Bryan Alexander

A minority are interested, but the majority prefer traditional (print) materials, with powerful implications for the intersection of technology and higher education. Consequently, many of the students who might benefit most from lower-cost digital and OER course materials are not able to do so.”.

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Cash Awards Honor Faculty and Institutions for Innovative Use of Digital Tools

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The awards recognize educators’ and institutions’ innovative use of digital courseware to improve outcomes for students, especially underrepresented ones. The awards recognize educators’ and institutions’ innovative use of digital courseware to improve outcomes for students, especially underrepresented ones. The deadline for.

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