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Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes

eSchool News

It is a commonly-held belief that algebraic concepts are directly related to critical thinking skills. And yet, it has long been reported by Brookings (Loveless, 2008) and others like the Algebra Project (Moses, 2001) that Algebra I is the gatekeeper to higher level math classes, higher education success, and careers in the technical fields.

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3 Tips for Building Community Online

Catlin Tucker

The social presence is composed of three behaviors–a) expressing feelings, beliefs, and values, b) engaging in open and productive conversations, and c) feeling connected to the other members of the learning community.

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Mindsets: Four Beliefs That Lead to Highly-Motivated Students

Faculty Focus

Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. What students believe about themselves and their capabilities tremendously influences their learning motivation. [i] I belong in this academic community. This work has value to me.

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Mindsets: Four Beliefs That Lead to Highly-Motivated Students

Faculty Focus

Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. What students believe about themselves and their capabilities tremendously influences their learning motivation. [i] I belong in this academic community. This work has value to me.

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5 essential digital learning reads

eSchool News

Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. These positive learning outcomes make esports popular in secondary grades, with both students and educators advocating for the addition and growth of scholastic esports in their middle and high schools.

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Leading AI Company Launches Classroom Assistant Built on First Large Language Model Designed Uniquely for Education

eSchool News

“Driven by our belief that people collaborating with purpose-built AI can unlock previously unattainable human progress, Origin has been designed as a secure, locally-focused, and education-centric solution aimed at enhancing learning outcomes and advancing our objective of incorporating the latest AI advancements into education.”

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Learning Outcomes for Instructors, Not Just Students

Faculty Focus

If you teach, you know about learning outcomes. There’s a fair bit of work involved with learning outcomes, and justifiably so. But why limit ourselves to student learning outcomes only? In other words, the teaching and learning principles so many of us embrace call upon us to be learners.