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What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

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They’re rejecting time- and place-based education; creating low-cost degrees; adopting competency- or outcome-based education; emphasizing digital technologies; focusing on populations underrepresented in traditional higher education; and offering pioneering subject matters and certifications. Consider online instruction.

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Pearson Creates New Direct-to-Consumer Division

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Pearson , the world’s leading learning company, today announces the creation of a new direct-to-consumer division as it looks to further strengthen its focus on building a direct relationship with learners around the world. Pictures, joins Pearson as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-President – Direct-to-Consumer.

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Former Pearson, edX Exec Raises $7.5M to Build AI-Powered Digital Courseware

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The demand for innovative digital learning technology has never been higher. Esme Learning Solutions is banking on artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative learning experiences and relationships with some of the biggest universities in the world to set them apart from the crowd.

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Pearson Returns to the Buyer’s Table With Workforce Education Deal

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Since the turn of the century, Pearson has acquired more than two dozen education companies. Today, the Pearson announced its first acquisition in three years: Lumerit Education , a San Antonio, Texas-based company that works with businesses to offer their employees opportunities to earn bachelor’s degrees.

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SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards

eSchool News

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology finalists. Their innovations stand to improve the teaching and learning experience for teachers and students here in the U.S. and globally.

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Coronavirus Closures? Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]

Shake Up Learning

Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? FREE Webinar: Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools. Click To Tweet.

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With Tech, the Class of 2020 Graduates on Screen and Via Streams

EdTech Magazine

Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The online global school’s students and families plan to gather on June 16 via Adobe Connect in a ceremony that will include Camtasia -edited video segments, PowerPoint presentations, and student speeches recorded on smartphones.

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