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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

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Check in on Tech Needs: Before classes begin, ensure your child has access to the necessary tools and technology. Helping your child feel confident using their learning tools can set a positive tone for the rest of the semester. Accommodate Mobile Learning: Not all students have access to a desktop or laptop at all times.

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Podcasting for learning–and an antidote to screen time?

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But in addition to the cognitive benefits inherent in audio-based storytelling, those podcasts that are educational in nature also promote learning through their content. For example, every episode of “Wow in the World” bases its fun, silly storylines on serious, peer-reviewed science.

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3 Favorite Webtools for students (and teachers)

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In response to this, peer feedback is growing in popularity as an approach that balances these two realities for the benefit of the student. A recognized leader in organizing peer reviews is the free online platform called Peergrade. Completed feedback is delivered back to students. Everyone wins. The teacher has more time.

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As Colleges Move Away From the SAT, Will Admissions Algorithms Step In?

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And many colleges employ the comprehensive services of enrollment management firms, whose machine learning tools try to detect patterns in historical student data, then use those patterns to identify prospective new students who might help colleges meet goals like improving graduation rates, diversifying campus or moving up in rankings lists.

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Are GIFs the Secret Sauce to Working and Learning Remotely?

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Six Drivers for Quality Online Adult Learning To develop a deeper understanding of what makes for high-quality online teacher learning experiences, our team explored over 100 peer-reviewed research papers and meta-studies looking for common patterns and mechanisms.

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EdSurge Live: Who Controls AI in Higher Ed, And Why It Matters (Part 1)

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Candace, you're an early pioneer of using AI and adaptive-learning tools with the online learning initiative that you started at Carnegie Mellon University and now lead at Stanford. They must be peer-reviewable. And then publishing in peer-review journals, so the rest of the people can see the math.

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Must-have Resources for Blended Learning

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Scholarly Research: To find credible information, it’s best to use academic research libraries for published journal articles, peer reviewed articles, and the like. Quizlet provides free flashcards and other learning tools so you can quickly and easily quiz yourself, and never lose your flashcards.