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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

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With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp. Aligned with state standards and suitable for grades 1-8, Prodigy adapts to each learner’s skill level, offering targeted practice without the pressure of grades or tests.

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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

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For many families, online learning opened the door to new possibilities in education. Of course, supporting your young learner in an online setting comes with its own challenges. There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students.

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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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AI tools used for remote learning pose additional risks in terms of data privacy. Online learning environments often involve more data exchanges between students and servers. Schools must ensure AI platforms follow secure authentication processes and comply with online learning data protection guidelines.

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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

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Studies have found that while many online learning programs can produce significant gains when used at recommended dosages, only about 5% of students actually use them as recommended. Billions of dollars and countless reforms have gone toward efforts to raise test scores and close achievement gaps.

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SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills

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The organization is best known for its skills competitions that bring students together to network with industry professionals and test their abilities in more than 100 career fields. When students take part in SkillsUSA competitions, they compete with students in the state based on technical standards created by industry leaders.

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Crafting Thoughtful AI Policy in Higher Education: A Guide for Institutional Leaders

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Pilot and Evaluate : Test AI applications in low-risk areas and gather feedback to refine strategies. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, primarily in online learning, Chris is recognized for her expertise in building and scaling online programs, executive leadership, and enrollment management.

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An Edtech Pioneer Considers the Mixed Record of Her Field

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In 2012, she moved to Coursera, then an experimental startup struggling to bring Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to students around the world. She also worked at NovoEd, another online learning platform. By 2015, Trumbore was at the University of Pennsylvania running Wharton Online.

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