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?Online Courses Shouldn’t Use Remote Proctoring Tools. Here’s Why.

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Since the early days of online instruction, the response of many new instructors has been to figure out how to transfer elements of their face-to-face class into the online format. Authentic assessments, rather than multiple choice or other online exams, is one alternative that could be explored.

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Online Classes! On Your Schedule

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In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

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Subscriber Special: February

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In this three-week course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Class is student-paced with no direct instructor involvement or meetings.

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Nontraditional but More Collaborative: Edtech Trends for 2019

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2019: Reading Ahead At education conferences, we often hear discussions about new teaching models and faculty who are engaging students in experiential learning, authentic assessment and team-based approaches.

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The AI Advantage: Boosting Student Engagement in Self-paced Learning through AI 

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This can be an advantage for instructors. In today’s fast-paced academic environment, instructors are often hard-pressed for time to provide comprehensive feedback to each student. In this way, AI can help to make assessments more authentic, relevant, and indicative of a student’s grasp of the subject matter.

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Tech Ed Resources–Online Classes and Coaching

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In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Pre-requisite: the 21 st Century Tech-infused Teacher or permission of the instructor. Teach Writing with Tech.

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How College Faculty Can Beat the Cheat

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She recalled one instructor who told her that 11 students in her class of 35 turned in the exact same assignment using materials from Course Hero, a website where students can share and access course study materials. Faculty should also consider using more authentic assessments. That will help them feel more confident.”