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The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

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You might be wondering how this is possible—how one might actually minimize their dependence on education technology in an era of remote instruction and screen-dependent learning. But doing so is imperative if we want to re-humanize learning experiences for our students. School leaders asked: Which apps should we download?

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How Online Education Went from Teaching Reform to Economic Necessity for Colleges

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I received some of that largess 20 years ago in grants to launch virtual master’s degrees, among the very first in the nation, when I was dean of ”web-based distance learning” at Stevens Institute of Technology, a small New Jersey college perched on the Hudson.

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How Automated Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

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EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. Our system is also able to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide, automatically.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

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More than two decades ago, when I was hired at Stevens Institute of Technology, as dean of web-based distance learning—a quaint title for what is now known as online learning—few tools were available to help faculty migrate their on-campus courses online. MOOC critics say that streaming lectures is not terribly innovative.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

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Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources. Online platforms provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, and distance learning, expanding educational horizons beyond the classroom.

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How Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. Our system is also able to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide, automatically.

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