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A Professional Development Alternative

My Island View

As with all education conferences it is easy to identify what trends in education have been most popular over the last year by the number of sessions being offered on any given subject. Research tells us that lecture is not the most effective way to teach, so why would we think computer-delivered webinars would work any better?

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

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Drawing on lingo that has gained popularity among tech entrepreneurs, these online simulations of colleges are being called “metaversities.” Meanwhile, Heiberger of South Dakota State heard Grubbs describe the project on a webinar. It’s an incredibly natural fit for learning. Ten higher education institutions across the U.S.

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