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Design thinking in the 21st century is an imperative

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With infinite information at their fingertips, how do we equip this new type of student with the skills to interpret, problem solve, and think critically about the information they encounter when we are not always the ones delivering it to them? What is design thinking? Interaction Design Foundation – IxDF.

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Why Schools Are Superior to Startups When It Comes to Building Edtech

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They create classrooms designed to maximize student learning, and do everything from fine-tuning lesson plans and homework assignments to organizing the physical layout of their learning spaces. Our first was PeerView, an app for facilitating faculty-to-faculty peer review and feedback.

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University of Michigan Turns Courses Into Games

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Gameful Design. GradeCraft is an award-winning, game-oriented LMS designed to boost student engagement and motivation.

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How Digital Textbooks, Tech-Friendly Furniture, and Better Data Are Boosting Engagement at Community Colleges

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When Jenny Billings piloted a digital textbook class and saw an immediate increase in engagement and retention after just one semester, she thought it must be a fluke. In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention.

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