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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

Edsurge

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. To those working in higher education, some of the trends presented by the team may not have come as a surprise.

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Rice U. offering free AP Physics online prep course

eSchool News

MOOC uses new AP Physics curriculum, could aid both students and teachers. “The effective application of technology has enormous significance for the future of higher education, and it is important for Rice to push the boundaries of what is possible with a MOOC,” Levander said. “This isn’t a typical MOOC.

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Week of August 22nd, 2011 - Live and Interactive Webinars in Blackboard Collaborate

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

link] EPCOP MOOC WEBINAR ( Australia Series ) Mon 22 Aug 09:00PM New York / Tue 23 Aug 01:00AM GMT / Tue 23 Aug 11:00AM Sydney Coach Carole. David Simpson ([link] will discuss the use of facebook and other social networking sites in education and the need for/issues around digital citizenship education in Secondary schools.

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Good analysis of higher ed trends and strategy: Jon McGee’s _Breakpoint_

Bryan Alexander

post-secondary education needs closer connections to K-12, especially given demographic and economic changes (126-8). The discussion of digital changes (76-82) touches on high points (cost, commodification, MOOCs), but comes to no conclusions or recommendations.

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Good analysis of higher ed trends and strategy: Jon McGee’s _Breakpoint_

Bryan Alexander

post-secondary education needs closer connections to K-12, especially given demographic and economic changes (126-8). The discussion of digital changes (76-82) touches on high points (cost, commodification, MOOCs), but comes to no conclusions or recommendations.

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Why Some Investors Say Edtech ‘Doom and Gloom’ is Overhyped

Edsurge

the government set aside [about] $190 billion under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) aid package. A lot of edtech spending today stems from parents’ fear of learning loss. Right now, actually, I’m thinking about how we can improve completion rates for MOOCs and online courses. Just in the U.S.,

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What is Blended Learning? Tips from 3 Bett Speakers

ViewSonic Education

In order to reduce the amount of new content a teacher needs to make, YouTube videos, MOOC s, multiple choice questions and web-based resources can be combined. Dr. Neelam Parmar; Director of E-learning for Primary & Secondary Schools. These need to be carefully selected and modified to ensure they are appropriate for pupils.