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For Online Class Discussions, Instructors Move From Text to Video

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Many instructors see them as drudgery as well. The threaded discussion felt always like the wrong medium for learning,” says Joyce Valenza, an assistant teaching professor at Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information, who has been teaching online since 2001.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

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It helps instructors deliver cohesive learning experiences through structured content and interactivity. This enables the instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving forward on their unique learning path. McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. However, it’s important to acknowledge that while technology offers numerous benefits, it also presents challenges.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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While Pringle is optimistic about the potential benefits of AI for teachers and students, he equally emphasizes the importance of thoroughly evaluating what could go wrong, the potential costs of errors or incorrect recommendations and the implementation of robust controls to mitigate these risks. It's going to come from… the instructor.

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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. Rochester Institute of Technology : Sandra Connelly, Instructor.

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Teaching ‘Digital Native’ College Students Who Understand TikTok — But Not Microsoft Excel

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In a 2021 survey from the College Innovation Network, 20 percent of students at four-year colleges said they struggled learning new edtech tools. So some colleges and instructors have started to think about how to help students get up to speed on their digital and technical skills.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

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K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. Students must be proficient in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and using technology responsibly.