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IUT Conference 2018 – Holistic approaches to online collaborative learning design

Learning Confluence

The outcome of this session is an academic paper (yet to be finalised!). Here are some essential artefacts to learn from in the meantime. The institutional learning management system affords a safe and reliable albeit often less than inspiring space for learning. Essential Discussion. Tensions between Web 2.0

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The persistence of distance (learning)

Learning with 'e's

They were surely an asynchronous form of instruction, a sort of same place - different time learning. By comparison, in its technology supported multiple formats, contemporary distance education is much more sophisticated. Blended learning describes a mix of technology supported and face to face learning.

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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty

Digital Promise

The district believes that by making its students feel equal to those in more affluent communities, they will start to see the same outcomes. With the belief that extracurricular activities can improve academic outcomes, the district launched a program the following year for third- and fourth-graders.

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Erasing the Look and Feel of Poverty

Digital Promise

The district believes that by making its students feel equal to those in more affluent communities, they will start to see the same outcomes. ” With the belief that extracurricular activities can improve academic outcomes, the district launched a program the following year for third- and fourth-graders.

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With Money From Facebook, 10 Colleges Turn Their Campuses into ‘Metaversities’

Edsurge

Drawing on lingo that has gained popularity among tech entrepreneurs, these online simulations of colleges are being called “metaversities.” Learning in VR Trying to pay attention in a college course while manipulating an avatar around a virtual classroom can feel a little odd. It’s an incredibly natural fit for learning.

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