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Up Next For Higher Ed? Cryptocurrencies, Political Battles and Hybrid Learning

Edsurge

This year, 57 such experts identified social, technological, economic, environmental and political trends influencing the higher ed sector. And unsurprisingly, their reflections underscore dramatic shifts in teaching and learning either instigated or sped up by the pandemic.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is most commonly associated with extended reality technology (virtual reality and augmented reality), as well as with social media capabilities and the use of digital avatars controlled by users. Additionally, the use of avatars within the metaverse delivers something akin to student-centered learning.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Recently, I had to educate myself on the current trends in helping students who are anxious, depressed, worried, or just need guidance about the future. Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Learn More.

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A major report on digital learning from Arizona State University

Bryan Alexander

What are the best ways to support and structure digital learning? Last week Lou Pugliese joined the Future Trends Forum to describe a forthcoming research project he’d just completed. One text described it as looking into institutional return on investment (ROI) for digital learning.

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How Long Should a Remote School Day Be? There’s No Consensus

Edsurge

In an effort to provide more definitive answers, districts, schools and a handful of states have begun issuing guidelines on shaping the school day into something both manageable and productive for students. Adding to the cacophony are experts who say that focusing too much on time runs contrary to the fundamental nature of remote learning.

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Can Online Education Lower Costs and Improve Quality?

Edsurge

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. Do you see that as a broader trend as well? If there's one thing we've learned, it's that people are interested.

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#DLNchat: How Could Artificial Intelligence Shape the Future of Higher Education?

Edsurge

Kent Darr put it this way: “AI can quickly interpret qualitative data to show us large trends in classes, colleges, or entire student bodies. As Dr. Straight put it, to “instill a deep love for and definition of "humanity" and the difference between people and constructs.”. Humans can more easily assign context and meaning.”.