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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods

Neo LMS

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. Blended and online learning is increasingly in demand by students.

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The Power of Microcredentials and America’s Higher Education Dilemma

Edsurge

These short courses offer students the opportunity to study behavioral health, which aligns with jobs in our region related to human services, sociology, counseling, psychology and social work. birth rate has been declining since the 1970s. economy reporting the addition of 4.8 On the institution side, Jennifer E.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 & 29 Editions)

Doug Levin

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. I dislike fraudulent courses. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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A new “MicroMasters” online learning program offered by major universities

The Hechinger Report

EdX, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that provides online courses, announced last week the creation of 19 “ MicroMasters ” courses, a new type of online educational program. These courses are tailored master’s degree-level classes that can help students hone skills that will be immediately useful in the workplace.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Personalized Learning Into Rural Schools

Edsurge

In rural districts, children and youth face profound obstacles—geographic isolation and long bus rides to school, frustratingly slow internet connections, limited course options, and low college-going rates. Specifically, only one-third of rural students matriculate in college compared to nearly half of urban students.

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“Tired of fighting that fight”: School districts’ uphill battle to get good deals on ed tech

The Hechinger Report

Photo: Jessica Huseman for The Hechinger Report. Every dollar saved for this necessary utility can and should be repurposed for the teaching practices that can improve education,” said Daniel Owens, a partner at The Learning Accelerator, a nonprofit focused on expanding blended learning in U.S.

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Apps: a call for nominations and a round-up of review ources

NeverEndingSearch

I am a proud member of AASL’s Best Apps for Teaching and Learning Committee. You’ve been exploring apps with your students and faculty over the course of the year, now’s the time to nominate your faves! Top 100 Tools for Personal & Professional Learning (for formal/informal learning and personal productivity).

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