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Lots of news from Project Tomorrow / SpeakUp

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Stan Freeda

1) Speak Up 7 for 2017: Top digital learning trends in K-12 schools today Today at the ASU GSV Summit, we shared 7 trends that we are watching! Following are seven trends in digital learning based on the the Speak Up 2016 data. … Continue reading →

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Research Suggests Students Learn More When Collaborating in Virtual Reality Games

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Stan Freeda

With the help of a virtual reality game their professor created, students at Cornell University have gathered evidence that interacting with others in a game-playing atmosphere may help them learn more. Using a language-learning game, “Crystalize,” created by Cornell Assistant … Continue reading →

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Why American higher education faculty tend to resist digital materials: new study

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Originally posted on Bryan Alexander:
Most American professors generally avoid digital materials, according to a new study.  A minority are interested, but the majority prefer traditional (print) materials, with powerful implications for the intersection of technology and higher education.  Put…

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NEPC Announces the 9th Annual Bunkum Awards

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Stan Freeda

The National Education Policy Center is pleased to announce the deserving winners of the 2014 BUNKUM AWARDS, recognizing the lowlights in education research over the past year. This marks our ninth year of handing out the Bunkums, and—judging by the … Continue reading →

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It’s been determined: Online learning works!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Stan Freeda

Online Learning is Just as Effective as Traditional Education, According to a New MIT Study More than 7.1 million students are currently taking at least one online course. Despite the apparent popularity, however, educators have given the trend low marks. … Continue reading →

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There’s More to Online Learning Than Course Completion Rates

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Stan Freeda

Completion rates remain a contentious issue when discussing massive open online courses. Yet, new papers released Tuesday by Harvard and MIT argue there’s more to learning online than a shrinking number of registrants would suggest. The academic pair powering edX … Continue reading →

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National Education Policy Center Announces the Bunkum Awards for Bad Research

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Stan Freeda

This marks the eighth year that the National Education Policy Center has handed out the Bunkum Awards, which recognize the lowlights in educational research over the past year. As long as the bunk keeps flowing, the awards will keep coming. … Continue reading →

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Why you can’t stop checking your phone

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Drive for long enough in America, and you’re bound to see someone texting behind the wheel. Maybe it’ll be the guy ahead of you, his head bobbing up and down as he tries to balance his attention between his screen … Continue reading →

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A Look at Project Based Learning

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Stan Freeda

The Differences Between Projects And Project-Based Learning There’s a big difference between using projects in the classroom versus project-based learning in the classroom. What are those differences, you ask? Lucky for you, friEdTechnology (great name) whipped up a snazzy side-by-side … Continue reading →

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Resources from the Center for Digital Education

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Stan Freeda

WHITE PAPERS, CASE STUDIES AND SPECIAL REPORTS Our latest papers are ready for viewing. As always, these resources are FREE.       Featured Papers The Right Employee May Already Be on Campus A look at the use of talent … Continue reading →

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