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High textbook costs continue to prove a barrier to college for some students, with some studies showing that many students skip textbook purchases even if they worry it’ll harm their grades because of the price tag. These days low-cost alternatives …

How aware are you of cybersecurity risks in your work as a learning professional? Whether or not we realize it, we all deal with large amounts of data in our professional activities, much of it belonging to others. During this …

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems for learning environments have traditionally been designed to help students, however new AI systems are being designed to assist or support educators. Teachers want to be in the loop as they lead classrooms, develop lessons, grade …

These online book clubs are an excellent way to create a reading habit and meet fellow bibliophiles to discuss books.

https://www.makeuseof.com/online-book-clubs-forums-discuss-what-you-read/

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The list lets you download audio & video lectures from schools like Stanford, Yale, MIT, Oxford, Harvard and many other institutions. Generally, the courses can be accessed via YouTube, iTunes or university web sites, and you can listen to the …

Mind maps are inclusive tools and tend to give students divergent learning styles. Students can use them to collaboratively or individually brainstorm ideas, plan for projects, document outlines, create presentations, write short summaries, and many more. The collection below features …

Student belonging is an ongoing process that requires outreach and a good user experience, writes a researcher and communications expert at WGU Labs.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/how-online-programs-can-keep-students-from-disengaging-and-help-them-feel-t/621910/…

Use these computer diagnostic tools to run a PC health check and fix issues. Great for Windows 10 diagnostics and support.

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/13-windows-diagnostics-tools-check-pcs-health/…

One big theme in education-innovation circles is that the professional world is changing faster than ever, and so schools and colleges must adjust how they teach to meet those needs. One college in St. Louis, Maryville University, is embracing that …

Artificial intelligence helps teachers identify which of their students have learning difficulties, according to a new study. Teachers make more accurate assessments of learning difficulties such as dyslexia and ADHD among their students if they are given AI-generated feedback rather …

Teachers can use these tools to give students feedback—and seek feedback in return—to support deeper understanding and growth.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/tech-tools-help-teachers-and-students-exchange-feedback…

New site offers mobile-responsive, search-optimized experience to a growing global audience of learners.

https://news.mit.edu/2022/mit-opencourseware-launches-nextgen-platform-0413…

Moodle has a new personality! Welcome to a new contemporary interface, an intuitive tabbed navigation and a redefined course experience that makes it easier for educators or trainers to create and edit courses and for learners to reduce distractions and …

Recent advances have drastically changed the structures of vital institutions, including higher education. Textbooks, pencils, and paper are no longer required resources. Students can choose other learning methods besides the traditional classroom lecture. With that in mind, let’s explore how …

The metaverse can be leveraged as a space to create more opportunities for learning, in particular, for hybrid learning and providing more access for students than what might exist in a physical setting.

https://www.gettingsmart.com/2022/04/18/metaverse-and-education-what-do-we-need-to-know/

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