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When to Teach Online Classes Live and When to Let Students Learn on Demand

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It was really in the ‘80s and the ‘90s that the first satellite distance learning programs came up,” she adds, meaning students could sit in classrooms connected via interactive satellite TV. The instructor can lecture and students can ask questions, or the instructor can lead a live discussion. Department of Education.

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How Automated Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

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EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. Our system is also able to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide, automatically.

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In China, Online Degrees on Hold, Even as MOOCs Rise

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Online Degrees On Hold China actually has a long history of distance learning—mostly at correspondence schools and on broadcast TV. But to earn a fully-accredited degree, students in online pilot programs must take additional exams to qualify—credentials that don’t carry the same academic standing as those awarded on campus.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

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More than two decades ago, when I was hired at Stevens Institute of Technology, as dean of web-based distance learning—a quaint title for what is now known as online learning—few tools were available to help faculty migrate their on-campus courses online. MOOC critics say that streaming lectures is not terribly innovative.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

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Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources. Online platforms provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, and distance learning, expanding educational horizons beyond the classroom.

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Level Up Higher Education Assessments with ChatGPT

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Higher education locally and internationally pivoted to distance learning during the pandemic. Traditionally, assessment in higher education has mainly been standardized exams and course work pieces of varying degrees of realism.

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How Speech Recognition Could Change Studying Forever

Edsurge

EdSurge spoke with Singer about inspiration, engagement and how his vision of a classroom video capture and distance learning platform that connects the dots is transforming teaching and learning in more than 500 institutions around the world. Our system is also able to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide, automatically.

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