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‘Our Technology Is Our Ideology’: George Siemens on the Future of Digital Learning

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Some people researching education technology might not spend their days wondering how their work fits into this existential question—but George Siemens isn’t "some people." Siemens’ work is on the cutting edge of what’s possible in digital learning, but he doesn’t want to discuss the latest fads in education technology.

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Online Teaching Is Improving In-Person Instruction on Campus

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Face-to-face instruction is no longer the gold standard." — Steven Goss, chair of Management and Technology in the business programs at NYU’s School of Continuing Studies Actually, the phenomenon predates the pandemic. Other industries have experienced similar histories as new technologies rolled in.

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UTAH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE MODEL FOR EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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To complement the blended course model, Juan Diego also offers concurrent courses through ASU Prep Digital, giving students the opportunity to earn college credits that will transfer to most accredited universities. “The ASU Prep Digital has established partnerships with 21 schools in Utah and 138 in other U.S.

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What Faculty Need to Know About ‘Learner Experience Design’

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Some technologies enable social interaction while others purposefully remove it. And in an online course, technology must play a role in fostering student-to-student, student-to-instructor and student-to-content interactions during break out groups, interactive polls or back channels. Walk In Students’ Shoes.

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

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In fact, when the option between taking a course online or in-person is provided, studies show students are more likely to stay in college. The goal of increasing online and blended course offerings is closely aligned to campus goals of improving student success.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

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K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. Students must be proficient in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and using technology responsibly. What are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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Built for Flexibility The first known course that called itself HyFlex emerged in 2006 , at San Francisco State University, taught by Brian Beatty, a professor of instructional design and technology. HyFlex is not the only way to make courses flexible, however.

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