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5 ways to create online courses that improve retention

eSchool News

However, this is no excuse for creating uninspiring, unengaging “Click Next” style eLearning courses that are completely forgettable and are far from meaningful learning experiences. Asynchronous online learning differs in one obvious way from traditional classroom learning: the teachers and students don’t have live, real-time interactions.

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This school is using ‘Shark Tank’ to teach research and presentation skills

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The school used public funding to add an eLearning library environment for students this year. Teachers at Holly Pond Middle School are turning to a popular reality TV show as inspiration to get students interested in flexing their research and presentation skills.

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Building a Career in EdTech: SmarterServices Team Member Celebrates 15 Years

eSchool News

In 2016, the self-paced eLearning industry made up $46.67 Sipper shared some insights that she’s picked up in the last 15 years, including: Keep pursuing knowledge and using all the resources available to you to become an asset. EdTech is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%

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Shifting to a Digital Teaching Model? Here’s Some Advice

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I remember scrambling to learn all I could about the features of Blackboard and reviewing all of my textbook’s eLearning-related ancillaries, assigning self-paced modules and online quizzes to my students. It required me to really rethink teaching, and how best to do it in a digital environment.

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This is how your infrastructure should look before your next tech rollout

eSchool News

This is true whether the organization is a large university or school district, an eLearning business, or a small school of a few hundred students. These aspects need to be done by eLearning staff; staff who understand technology and teaching and learning. Teachers deserve better. Research, understanding and planning are vital.

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8 Practical Ways to Use AI in Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s already challenging us, as educators, to revisit our role as sole providers of formal knowledge and professional L&D. The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t suffice anymore, with the eLearning environment growing more inclusive and capable of catering to different, highly specific needs of individual students.

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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Edtech Resources

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This may take the form of eLearning, webinars or onsite support. We’ve found success in providing a variety of training sessions, leadership workshops and in-depth professional learning focused on equipping teachers and educators with detailed knowledge. Teachers face initiative fatigue.

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