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10 Excellent Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s a time for learning, exploring, and creating new memories. Or, if he’s into learning new things, a subscription to an audiobook service or a curated collection of non-fiction books in areas he’s curious about could be great. It’s a unique way to support lifelong learning and exploration.

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Moving From 5% to 85% Completion Rates for Online Courses

Edsurge

However, since 2012—when MOOCs gained widespread recognition —instructional designers have made significant strides in designing scalable learning experiences that people successfully finish. If your goal is having more students finish a learning experience, require students to demonstrate upfront commitment.

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

DreamBox Learning (adaptive learning): $130 million. DadaABC (English language learning): $100 million. DadaABC.com (English language learning): $608.9 Knewton (adaptive learning): $182.3 Age of Learning (educational apps): $181.5 Age of Learning (educational apps): $181.5 Notable Investment Trends.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Tony Bates looks at “Brexit and online learning in Europe.” ” She promises that every kid will learn to code (of course) by having the private sector train CS teachers. From the edX blog : “How to be a Better Learner: Determine Your Learning Style.” ” Try learning styles, maybe.

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The Business of Education Technology

Hack Education

Here are the areas that have seen the most ed-tech investment activity so far this year: Learning to code : Investments include Galvanize ($45,000,000), Codecademy ($30,000,000), Andela ($24,000,000), Wonder Workshop ($20,000,000), Revature ($20,000,000). Who’s to blame that companies aren’t selling enough stuff to schools?

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via New York Magazine : “Trump University Told Recruiters to Target Single Parents With Hungry Kids.” Bill Haslam that the time they spend preparing for and taking standardized tests would be better spent doing hands-on learning activities.” ” Via The Atlantic : “The Art of the Swindle.”