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Can A New Online Learning Platform Improve Employment For Those With Visual Impairment?

Edsurge

The good news, according to Bell, is that college education and skills training—specifically the use of a white cane and braille—are associated with greater employment outcomes. The company, Clusive, Inc., The company describes itself on its website as the first e-learning platform built for and by the blind and visually impaired.

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What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

Edsurge

They’re rejecting time- and place-based education; creating low-cost degrees; adopting competency- or outcome-based education; emphasizing digital technologies; focusing on populations underrepresented in traditional higher education; and offering pioneering subject matters and certifications.

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Learn How to Teach Online with This Free Course

The CoolCatTeacher

Here’s a free 3-hour course, Launching Online Learning , to get you started. They also shared in the 10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices. Sponsored by Advancement Courses How to teach onlinelearning outcomes Set up, organize, and find digital resources for your online learning environment.

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OPINION: Equity in online learning is about much more than technology access

The Hechinger Report

Even before the global pandemic pushed many colleges and universities to teach students remotely, online learning had become an increasingly important part of higher education. Yet, as this spring’s pivot to online learning showed us, equity remains a significant challenge.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

Edsurge

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

As the education sector reflects on the last months of the school curriculum, it’s clear e-learning is key to providing disaster-proof education. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Conclusion.

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