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Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education

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Carl Morris, Co-Founder of educave, draws on extensive insights gained while building and scaling other EdTech and Education businesses, such as The Online School, EDAI, and Carfax Education. This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 60% of students report feeling bored during class, a clear indication that the traditional model often fails to capture attention. You need to analyze these implications critically to make informed decisions about the future of education.

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?How Apple, Salesforce and Other “Platform” Companies Can Help Close the Skills Gap

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Traditional educational institutions and employers are unlikely to have the incentives or expertise to close this divide on their own. Early signs show that platform companies that invest in a scaled education strategy will gain long term competitive advantage. They’re going to need the help of the platform companies themselves.

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Edtech’s Hidden Shortage: Women Directors

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While corporate boards seldom draw the attention of end users, they set the strategic path and hold the power to make fundamental decisions about the companies. At this year’s ASU+GSV education technology conference, organizers shared data that showed about 34 percent of nearly 180 companies presenting at the event had a woman founder or CEO.

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Why the ‘Best’ Ideas in Education Technology and Reform Don’t Win

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For example, every educational reformer is trying to convince other stakeholders that their ideas will solve a problem in education. But since there are many problems that need to be solved, and many different potential solutions to each problem, innovators must compete for the attention of stakeholders in other categories.

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4 simple ways to put the science of reading into practice

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And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades. Many adaptive education platforms incorporate interactive and multimedia elements, making the learning process more engaging for students. Start by defining clear, achievable, and measurable objectives.

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Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards 

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North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by tapping into their natural curiosity and desire to learn.

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