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Facebook Seems to Be Adding Video-Course Features. For Edtech, That Raises Old Fears.

Edsurge

A “Facebook Classes Instructor” group shows roughly 3,100 people signed up to trial the program. If you’re interested in learning to code: I’m creating a Facebook group where I and others are going to teach free classes - enough to get you to the point you could start charging a bit, so you can get paid to learn the rest.

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It’s Time to Digitally Transform Community College

Edsurge

A national working group that I was recently a part of—led by non-profit Opportunity America—recently produced a report that aptly characterized the community college as “ the indispensable institution.” As a group, we called for a reimagining of community college, including moving toward more alignment with industry and more digital options.

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EdSurge HigherEd Year in Review: Our Top Higher Education Stories of 2018

Edsurge

While not quite the “Year of the MOOC,” 2018 saw a resurgence in interest around the ways these massive open online courses are delivering free (and more often these days, not free) online education around the world, and how these providers are increasingly turning to traditional institutions of learning. Without a University Involved.).

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ISTE Wants to Be More Than Just a Conference. Learn How They Are Expanding.

Edsurge

ISTE is traditionally known for its annual edtech conference, which draws as many as 15,000 people each year. And it is looking to rebrand its annual conference as well, to stress that the event is just one service offered by the group, not the main attraction.

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What Could Web3 Mean for Education?

Edsurge

It has also led to the rise of new groups, called DAOs, that are experimenting with less-hierarchical ways to conduct business. Some edtech entrepreneurs are eager for Web3 to arrive and change education. That would be the block chain. At least, in theory. And that raises questions. Could both answers be true?

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Innovation In E-learning In The Last 10 Years

EdTech4Beginners

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). MOOC is not a new concept in the e-learning industry. Many prestigious universities such as Harvard offers MOOC at minimal or no cost. MOOC also offers group collaboration and feedback through online evaluation. Learning Management System (LMS).

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20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

The Shake Up Learning Blog

It’s not a perfect system, but keep in mind that it was designed to protect students and your Google accounts. SAT/ACT Study Groups. When it comes time to prepare for the SAT and ACT, often times students will form study groups across the area or region. Badging Systems. Invite Outside Experts into Your Class.

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