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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

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In today’s digitally-driven world, a degree in computer science not only opens doors to cutting-edge careers but also arms you with skills that are increasingly crucial in various industries. This guide is crafted to provide you with essential insights and strategies for navigating an online computer science degree successfully.

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How Online Education Went from Teaching Reform to Economic Necessity for Colleges

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When the Sloan Foundation had the bright idea to stimulate digital education at the nation’s colleges and universities a quarter of a century ago, it christened online learning as “asynchronous learning networks,” an eccentric name for what is now known simply as online learning.

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Taking You Higher: Don’t Miss These 40+ Higher-Ed Events Happening in 2019-2020

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This biannual conference calendar highlights the most popular stops in the higher education world, from the industry-friendly ASU GSV Summit to the practitioner-focused EDUCAUSE and WCET gatherings. EdSurge also regularly hosts meetups and workshops on online learning and higher education technology.

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Can This Be the K-12 Edtech Marketplace That Finally Succeeds?

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I want more game developers to think about educational content, but they have to know that it’s not a financial risk,” says DeLoura, a former gaming industry executive who also previously served as a digital media advisor to The White House under the Obama Administration. They have to make money so they can sustain themselves.

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4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom

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If you have an LMS you love, Google Classroom often won’t work well with it because it isn’t well-aligned with industry standards. a flexible curriculum planner that allows teachers to modify individual student learning pathways. workshops and online meetings. various online webtools that sync with Moodle.

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Vendors Must Hone in on Successful Models for Educator PD

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

The only training or workshops I attended were those I got a grant for, applying on my own. At ISTE, I attended a Software & Information Industry Association breakfast focused on PD. It looked at whether schools are embracing anytime, anywhere learning for teachers in the same way they are for students.

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Using ESSER Funds Effectively for PBL and STEM: Advice From the Experts

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At the start of the pandemic, schools in Michigan spent approximately 53% of their Phase I and II of ESSER funding on the continuity of services and keeping students afloat throughout the transition to online learning. billion dollars) is being spent on correcting learning loss. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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