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What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

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Perhaps the “secret sauce” in ensuring that a blended learning program is the most effective is student engagement. One promising development in blended curriculum design that promotes student engagement is the new COVA model. The best programs feature teachers who are strong in all these areas.

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How Academic Publishers Can Push the Boundaries of Digital Learning

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A recent Deloitte study found that digital content in a blended or flipped classroom allows for improved class management, more personalized learning for struggling students, and an increase in student engagement and grades. Instructors of online and blended learning programs also reap the benefits.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” The Flipped Classroom". Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless.

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