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/…
Education’s Latest Secret Trend: Networking
It’s kind of an irony that schools are in the business of delivering education, but as an entity, schools themselves don’t know how to get better.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-08-14-education-s-latest-secret-trend-networking…
160+ Chrome Apps and Extensions for Teachers and Students
In this post, you will find 160+ Chrome Apps and Extensions for Teachers and Students! This database is searchable and filterable by category, subject area, and grade level!
https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/100-chrome-apps-and-extensions/…
8 Awesome Websites for Creating Video Lessons
With technology use increasing and attention spans decreasing, and video lessons make it easier than ever to get and keep your students attention. These websites provide helpful tools for video creation, editing, and sharing, all of which put the power …
10+ ways to use Flipgrid’s newest features in the classroom
Flipgrid’s features include a cool new camera and player, Grid Pals, Vibes and more. (Oh, and it’s FREE now!) How can you use these in the classroom? Here are some suggestions.