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Active Learning Strategies for Students

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Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning. This approach maximizes classroom time for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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Teaching Tools and Techniques

eSchool News

In PBL, students work collaboratively to solve real-world problems or case studies, applying knowledge from the curriculum to analyze situations and develop solutions. Furthermore, online learning platforms offer a wealth of educational resources, including video tutorials, e-books, and educational games.

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From Static to Interactive and From Open to Free: Consequences Both Intended and Unintended

Iterating Toward Openness

The most recent issue of IRRODL included an article titled Effectiveness of OER Use in First-Year Higher Education Students’ Mathematical Course Performance: A Case Study , by Juan I. Do fees for access to online materials disqualify a program? Venegas-Muggli and Werner Westermann.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

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Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information.

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Real Questions About Artificial Intelligence in Education

Edsurge

When kids work on Scratch , for instance, their work is web-based: You can see when they start watching a video, when they stop, when they’re bored. Blum: At ACT (which acquired OpenEd),we’re focused on the question of: If you’ve identified the learning gap, what’s the best instructional material to help the student?

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

2013) define UDL as “a set of principles and techniques for use in the classroom along with the design of accessible instructional materials.” Multiple Means of Representation Use of Diverse Teaching Materials: Incorporate a mix of texts, videos, diagrams , and audio recordings to present information.

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