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The Effectiveness of Online Learning Depends on Design

Catlin Tucker

As students of all ages spend more time learning online, it’s worth asking, “How effective is online learning?” ” The answer varies dramatically and depends entirely on the design of the online learning experience. Community of Practice. Participation.

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How not to write about HyFlex or online learning

Bryan Alexander

Today’s case in point is an odd article in Insider Higher Ed. “ HyFlex Is Not the Future of Learning ” starts off by complaining about that form of teaching, then becomes a general complaint about online learning. Next he praises the on-campus experience, in contrast to online learning.

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How to practice ethical monitoring

Hapara

Chrome browser monitoring generally refers to the practice of using software that allows teachers to see what learners see on their screens when they are using a Chromebook or other similar device in K-12 education. Monitoring software doesn’t just have to be about shutting down off-task behavior.

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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

Read on to learn about what digital accessibility is and why it’s essential for all academic institutions, or explore ViewSonic’s collection of Education solutions for the modern classroom. . Furthermore, modern software solutions will often include shortcut keys, keyboard navigation options, and even voice control.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur. While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software.

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How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s becoming more common to take online classes or blend traditional with online learning. These help individuals to create a frame of reference of behaviors within themselves and prompt them to act. Institutions now use LMS software to deliver courses online. How, you ask? Panel Discussion.

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Should Robots Replace Teachers?

Edsurge

And there are also what roboticists refer to as “care receiving” as opposed to “caregiving” robots. And it's just another thing that you can have in the classroom that just kind of sparks a bit of interaction and kind of collaborative learning. It's just part of what the software does. SoftBank Robotics has a robot called Nao.

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