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How ‘Learning Engineering’ Hopes to Speed Up Education

Edsurge

If both happen together, that’s a 9x improvement in the rate of learning.” Newkirk calls his company Acuitus , in hopes of encouraging sharpness of thought. Newkirk calls his company Acuitus , in hopes of encouraging sharpness of thought. A screen capture of the Acuitus digital tutor interface.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

Edsurge

Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. Some of the systems also offer video editing, recording and screen downloading options.

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How Digital Textbooks, Tech-Friendly Furniture, and Better Data Are Boosting Engagement at Community Colleges

Edsurge

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention. And it’s a good thing she did.

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A school district is building a DIY broadband network

The Hechinger Report

Some internet-access advocates say EBS is underutilized at best, and wasted at worst, because loose regulatory oversight by the FCC has allowed most of the spectrum to fall into the hands of commercial internet companies. The hardware on the towers then blasts that connection about 10 miles into the valley below. Photo: Chris Berdik.

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Interview with Terry Anderson

Learning with 'e's

We are delighted that Terry will be delivering a keynote speech at this year''s European Distance and E-Learning Network ( EDEN ) Conference in Zagreb in June. I’m especially interested in social media that can be used to go beyond the often institutional centric LMS systems. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business. By 2021, most of the student body should be in the system." When this system gets breached, your identity may be forever compromised. Oh, and unroll.me If not, why not?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

If you are an Uber fan, time to get to know how the company really operates and question whether they deserve your business. By 2021, most of the student body should be in the system." When this system gets breached, your identity may be forever compromised. Oh, and unroll.me If not, why not?

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