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How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation

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When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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Plan Ahead: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Toward a Career in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Have Online Education Systems Replaced Traditional Lectures? This is something that you should keep in mind when looking for where you want to study, as you can find an electrical and computer engineering online degree that gives you access to excellent information, whilst staying at home and being able to engage from all over the world.

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How U of Michigan Built Automated Essay-Scoring Software to Fill ‘Feedback Gap’ for Student Writing

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The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. Senior lecturer Brenda Gunderson teaches a statistics course that will be first to adopt the automated element of M-Write.

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Why Effective Digital Learning Shouldn’t Disrupt Traditional Teaching Techniques

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Lecture + Digital Formative Assessment I recently attended a local conference and the keynote was delivered by Aaron Polansky , superintendent from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in Rochester, Mass. Within his talk he exclaimed, “Lectures are only terrible if you are a terrible lecturer!”

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Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math

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Recent studies have shown alarming gaps in Americans’ understanding of our democratic processes and systems. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. More than one third of U.S. adults cannot name the three branches of government.

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Academics Propose a ‘Blockchain University,’ Where Faculty (and Algorithms) Rule

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Those proposing the idea added the university would be “a decentralised, non-profit, democratic community in which the use of blockchain technology will provide the contractual stability needed to pursue a full course of study.” The lectures will be made publicly available on the Woolf website, YouTube, and as podcasts.

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A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

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Finally, if a teacher isnt an engaging presenter, the lecture is likely even worse on video than in person. Learning at the right level in a way that replicates the effects of human tutoring has proven in innumerable studies to be a more effective instructional design than monolithic, one-sized instruction.

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