Colleges and universities will be transformed over the next decade by the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI).
https://www.jisc.ac.uk/news/the-ai-revolution-is-here-17-aug-2018…
Some of The Best Formative Assessment Tools for Teachers
For organizational purposes, we arranged these tools into four generic categories: student response and backchanneling tools, tools for creating interactive videos, tools for creating interactive lessons, and quizzing and polling tools . Some of the tools can comfortably fit in …
The Pros and Cons of Six Different Competency Models
Can’t decide which competency model to use? Making decisions is not always easy. An inordinate amount of time deciding between equally attractive options can drain you of your time and energy, which is why we often follow certain best practices …
4 Ways to Create a Learner-Centered Classroom
Here are 4 ways that are great examples of how we can prioritize the learners and relationships to create learner-centered classrooms.
https://katielmartin.com/2018/08/25/4-ways-to-create-a-learner-centered-classroom/…
How to Incorporate Self-Directed Learning in Your Online Course
Self-direction is one of the key attributes of an adult learner. How can you encourage it in your online course?
https://www.learndash.com/how-to-incorporate-self-directed-learning-in-your-online-course/…
The State of Post-Secondary Education in Canada
A document describing the Canadian system, detailing trends in student and staff numbers, and looking at how the system is financed, both from an institutional and a student perspective.
https://higheredstrategy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HESA_SPEC_2018_final.pdf…
How to modernize your classroom in 2018, according to ISTE chief
Educators should employ nuanced, innovative teaching strategies while encouraging responsible internet use for students in the coming year.
https://edscoop.com/how-to-modernize-your-classroom-in-2018-iste-ceo-richard-culatta…
The World’s First Digital Teacher Just Debuted in New Zealand
A new kind of teacher. It’s back to school, and you know what that means — time to fire up the computer that teaches you! That’s what primary school students in New Zealand have to look forward to, anyways. They’ll …
Why E-Textbooks Haven’t Taken Over Schools
Twenty years ago, educational futurists predicted that some day–probably some day soon–students would no longer stagger through the halls of their schools balancing giant stacks of books. Instead, they’d carry one single device loaded with e-texts. It hasn’t happened. Why …
Outrage Over University’s $999 Online Textbook
An online textbook priced at almost $1,000 has infuriated students trying to navigate an already confusing textbook marketplace, but Louisiana-Lafayette officials insist they had “good intentions.”
Algorithm Beats Humans For Sniffing Out Fake News
An algorithm-based system that identifies telltale linguistic cues in fake news stories could provide news aggregator and social media sites like Google News with a new weapon in the fight against misinformation, according to new research.
https://www.futurity.org/fake-news-detecting-algorithm-1844942/…
Presentation of the Week: Blockchain for Education and Professional Development
How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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2018 NMC Horizon Report
“Dozens of meaningful trends, challenges, and important developments in technology are examined for possible inclusion in the report for each edition before the expert panel selects the 18 topics profiled in the report.”
https://library.educause.edu/resources/2018/8/2018-nmc-horizon-report…
Quizalize Automates Differentiated Learning through Real-Time Formative Assessment
How do you manage resources for differentiated learning in your classroom? Teachers can now use Quizalize to test mastery and then automatically assign resources to students. These differentiated resources are designed to support students with different levels of mastery.
https://classtechtips.com/2018/08/20/real-time-formative-assessment/…