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Ep. 82 – Mentoring, Global Engagement, and AI in Higher Education with Gary S. May

Gary S. May discusses inclusive excellence, STEM mentoring, AI for the public good, and the future of global research universities. ...

Digital Literacy is Key, Now More Than Ever

Digital literacy is essential for navigating a technological world because it promotes individuals' access to information and integral development. ...
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Incorporate Technologies in Class Using the SAMR Model

The SAMR model helps teachers visualize how to implement educational technologies to improve students’ learning wisely. ...
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Green Skills for a Sustainable Future

The "green transition" implies a radical change in economic models and society toward sustainability; green skills and competencies are critical for mitigating environmental impact. ...

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Using clickers in the classroom improves learning? Depends on the teaching style, researchers suggest

A new study suggests that edtech devices like the popular clickers are useful for improving fact retention but not so much for deeper learning. 

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University of Michigan will offer free tuition for low-income families

The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will guarantee free tuition for all in-state students with an annual family income of $65,000 or less.

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Report suggests that MOOCs might get similar learning outcomes as on-campus courses

With the goal of providing flexibility and reduce stress, MIT allowed students to complete an edX version of its Circuits and Electronics class. An analysis ...

Competency-Based Education Network opens its membership

The Competency-Based Education Network announced that it is opening its membership to all in higher education who are committed to working collaboratively to advance the ...

Success Academy launches online learning platform

Success Academy launched a new online platform to expand its project sharing its model with more than 15,000 U.S. teachers, principals, superintendents, and policy makers. 

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Report: How alternative pathways programs could accelerate employment for low-income adults

A new paper highlights how innovative education-to-employment programs can accelerate employment prospects for low-income adults.

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A new push for apprenticeships looks to address the skills gap in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump took an important step toward addressing the skills gap, signing the executive order ‘Expanding Apprenticeships in America’ in order to promote ...

The University of Michigan will use machine learning to score writing tests

A digital tool created by the University of Michigan will use machine learning to score a student’s writing submissions. The goal is to ease the ...

Wanted: Spanish content

Curriki, an online platform of K–12 open educational resources (OER), has opened a call for Spanish-language educators to publish their best Spanish-language teaching materials on their ...

The universities that academics believe excel in teaching and research

The latest edition of Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2017 rank the universities that academics believe excel in teaching and research. 

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invests $5M to help more educators buy homes

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced is investing $5 million to help teachers buy homes. 

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Is Facebook testing an online learning platform?

A group of managers of Facebook groups that are listed as a class reported to have recently noticed a few updates in their group pages. ...

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