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Report: One of the Biggest Obstacles to Remote Learning? Finding a Quiet Place to Work

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I was definitely the IT coordinator for my house,” says the father of three children ages 1, 9 and 11. “I I definitely didn’t count on much tech support from my school district.” Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15.

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Dear Liberal Arts Major: STEM Companies Need Your Skills to Grow

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But instead of a classroom, Wolochow now works on the Silicon Valley campus of a company that’s using technology to make learning more accessible to people throughout the world. More companies in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—or STEM—fields are hiring workers with liberal arts backgrounds, according to a recent report.

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Can a Hollywood-Backed VR Company Make Science Labs More Effective?

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The university is building the course material as part of a partnership with a VR entertainment company called Dreamscape Immersive, which is led by Walter Parkes, who produced Hollywood blockbusters including “Men in Black,” “Minority Report” and “Gladiator.”

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Artificial Intelligence 101: Covering the Basics for Educators

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With companies like Google planning to invest more into how AI is integrated into the classroom, millions of teachers across all subject areas could be impacted in just a few short years. Report: AI and the Future of Learning: Expert Panel Report. The reality of AI integration into classrooms is closer than ever. What is AI?

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How to Navigate the Nuances of Anonymous and De-Identified Data in AI-Driven Classrooms

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Having begun my journey as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee member during my graduate school years, I've been committed to upholding ethical principles in data usage, such as those outlined in The Belmont Report. These definitions, while seemingly similar, often lack clarity and consistency in literature and research.

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Report: A New Cybersecurity Incident Strikes K-12 Schools Nearly Every Three Days

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school district becomes the victim of a cyberattack almost as often as every three days, according to a report released Thursday. It’s definitely an undercount,” Levin said in an interview last month. “One It’s not just that we need more money, different policies or more training. The nature of these threats is going to keep changing.

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Is Higher Ed Really Ready to Embrace Hybrid Learning?

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It’s the seventh edition of the Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) report. Yet bringing this hybrid vision to life in just a few years’ time would require colleges to change their strategies and also invest more in online education, the report suggests. So believe chief online officers at U.S.

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