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What to Know Before Studying in the UK

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Studying overseas is becoming more popular than ever. The Institute for International Education of Students (IES) explained why based on a survey they conducted to explore the long-term impact of study abroad on the personal, professional, and academic lives of students. How to Apply to Study in the UK.

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Designing Pathways for Rural Learners Using Micro-credentials: Four Case Studies

Digital Promise

In our latest publication, Micro-credentials for Social Mobility in Rural Postsecondary Communities: A Landscape Report , Digital Promise conducted four in-depth case studies to explore how postsecondary institutions are using micro-credentials to create real-time career pathways for rural learners. Read the complete KVEC case study here.

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10 Awesome Social Studies Posters

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Social studies posters are the topic of our blog post today! Social Studies Posters Here are our top picks for social studies Posters from Amazon: 1. Ideal for social studies and geography teachers, these posters focus on both physical and human geography themes. government. The floor—or should I say, the wall—is yours!

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PROOF POINTS: The surprising effectiveness of having kids study why they failed

The Hechinger Report

In an experiment on how best to study for a math test, learning through errors was pitted against working through practice problems in a Barron’s study guide, pictured above. But researchers set up a review class to test a theory about the best way to study for a test. Of course, students might not see it that way. “You

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In a Contentious Year, Can Social Studies Be Taught Free of Bias?

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Consequently, the use of discovery—a loaded term if there ever was one—in older history texts is one of the most common examples of how bias can creep into social studies classrooms and can inform (or warp) our worldview. We’ve seen a real shift in terms of state standards for history and social studies. Perhaps not.

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Simple Steps for Research Paper Writing and the Importance of Samples

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Regardless of the course (science, history, or literature), every student has to prepare a research document at some point or the other. Additionally, prefer picking topics relevant to your field of study that have not been broadly researched. This will help you to support the validity of your study.

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How to Document 1:1 Device Processes in K-12 School Districts

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Documenting the current or desired lifecycle of 1:1 devices in a school, or district, can be a useful step in optimizing asset processes and reducing workload. Many ALM techniques can be used to optimize effective use of an asset, however creating documentation of the asset lifecycle is a great first step for K-12 schools and districts.

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