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The Real Reason Your Translation App Will Never Replace Language Learning

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Of all the classroom subjects technology is poised to change, perhaps none stoke the imagination quite like language learning. In-ear technology promises to make 40 languages comprehensible in approximately two seconds lag time. I also teach remotely and write content for an app-based English language-learning product.

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Brightspace Excellence Awards highlight innovation in online learning

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This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. Brightspace Excellence Accessibility Award Winner.

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Meet the Instructional Design ‘First Responders’ Helping Faculty Teach in an Emergency.

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In this interview with EdSurge, Maurer explains her goals for the project and emphasizes the importance of comptent online course design. Some are available 20 hours or more; some are retired online learning professionals who are coming on and volunteering to help. EdSurge: How and why did you start this effort?

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VHS Learning Adds Spanish 1 to its Credit Recovery Course Offerings

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The nonprofit’s credit recovery courses are open for enrollment; students progress through the coursework at their own pace and have up to 15 weeks to complete their coursework. Spanish 1 Credit Recovery introduces students to the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

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ISTE, Microsoft to partner on standards and new PD courses

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Mapping of the ISTE Essential Conditions and Microsoft Transformation Framework has already begun and will provide common language and direction for future shared work.

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How to Engage Your Students With the 12-Minute Rule and Quizzes They’re Meant to Fail

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University of Michigan marketing professor John Branch rebuilds the learning experience by taking a precision engineering approach to course design. Source: Course Hero. In what other ways does applying a precision mindset to designing a course improve the student experience? What Is Course Hero?

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Connecting with Online Students

Faculty Focus

Louis’ Olin Business School encourages instructors to select a few questions to create an authentic course introduction video. Be open with your students by using warm, informal language and tone ( Wehr, 2024). Sally Baldwin, EdD, researches online course quality, online course design, and course evaluation instruments.