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How to Keep Class Sessions from Running Short (Or Going Too Long)

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With any interactive or active form of learning, so much of how a class goes depends on the students. Peter Newbury , director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at University of British Columbia Okanagan, recalls such a time for him. “A I'm always concerned about having too much or too little material. Can I make them laugh?

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In Teaching, How Much ‘Curation’ is Too Much?

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The role of a teacher is to facilitate learning, not “deliver” content. The first step to becoming a content curator is to use a digital bookmarking service. Once you build up different types of content (videos, articles, podcasts, exercises, activities, case studies and so on), you can start bringing them into your classes.

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When His Roster Outgrew His Classroom, This Prof Mastered Modular Online Curriculum

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Right before the start of the Fall semester in 2002, Robertson learned that the 400-seat movie theater that held his Principles of Marketing class at San Francisco State University would no longer be available. Using tech to personalize learning Robertson has long believed that the linear approach to teaching may not be right for everyone.

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Digital Literacy Skills for Students

eSchool News

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Digital Citizenship ensures students can navigate online spaces responsibly. What is digital literacy?

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Moving From 5% to 85% Completion Rates for Online Courses

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However, since 2012—when MOOCs gained widespread recognition —instructional designers have made significant strides in designing scalable learning experiences that people successfully finish. If your goal is having more students finish a learning experience, require students to demonstrate upfront commitment.

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Addressing the Digital Learning Gap with Effective Educator Coaching

Digital Promise

These learning scenarios support the development of skills such as critical thinking, inquiry and research, creativity, problem solving, designing and collaboration. They help students develop a sense of agency, the ability to harness technology, and support learning lifelong and lifewide.

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EduStar Platform Promises Quick, Randomized Ed-Tech Trials

Marketplace K-12

It runs trials on granular pieces of digital learning activities via the PowerMyLearning Connect platform, which is available free to schools. It allows K-12 teachers to assign playlists of learning activities to their students, and allows students to direct their own instruction. What The Trials Showed.