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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned

The Disruption of Digital Learning: Ten Things We Have Learned | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Digital learning is here: what are the ten trends to make sense of this new landscape?
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Key Online Course Design Features That Influence Student Performance

Key Online Course Design Features That Influence Student Performance | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Your online course should be interactive so that students can really connect with the content. You should add various features..
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The ROI of eLearning: How to measure the success of online training

The ROI of eLearning: How to measure the success of online training | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
How do you measure the success of your eLearning program? Read this article and find out how to evaluate the ROI of eLearning in 5 simple steps!
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7 Tips To Increase User Engagement With Your LMS Courses

7 Tips To Increase User Engagement With Your LMS Courses | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Want to know how to Increase User Engagement with your Learning Management System courses? Check how to Increase User Engagement with your LMS courses.
Jess Chalmers's curator insight, December 4, 2016 4:25 PM
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Is a Master's Degree in Education Right For You?

Is a Master's Degree in Education Right For You? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Teachers with a master's in education have more job opportunities, better salaries on average, and more upward mobility in teaching. Is an M.Ed. it for you?
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Get future ready. http://utrgv.edu/edtech

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User Testing for eLearning That Is Usable and Useful

User Testing for eLearning That Is Usable and Useful | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
User testing can help designers and developers create eLearning that is both useful and usable. Some testers are willing to
participate over and over again as a product—or multiple products—are developed. Here are some great ideas to facilitate
this key step in eLearning creation!
Susanna Lavialle's curator insight, October 28, 2016 4:25 PM
Sounds like a simple truth but often gets omitted or given too little importance
Patricia Cruz's curator insight, September 16, 2023 3:28 PM
During graduate school we are often reminded to keep learners in mind. Although it may sound simple I always had to remind myself as I was creating lessons. Creating lessons and testing them out with actual learners is beneficial to see if it is actually going to work or not. It also allows the creator to fix problems in the early stages before the final product. Asking for feedback is also beneficial so that the feedback can help improve the plan as well as see it through the eyes of the learner.
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Can digital learning solve higher education's problems?

Can digital learning solve higher education's problems? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A new survey reveals a shift to digital learning is important when it comes to solving long-standing problems in the higher education system.
Paula Rios's curator insight, October 9, 2016 12:15 AM
The author wants to raise awareness on the impact that technology is having into the classrooms, stating as example the change of traditional printed materials in a classroom to digital ones, and how much does this affect the role of an educator, and whether technology will replace or just change the importance of a teacher. However, the article wants the reader to reflect that it is important for both students and teachers to learn to use digital tools, in ways that will contribute the learning process.
elearning at eCampus ULg's curator insight, October 10, 2016 10:31 AM
A nice read for sure
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Digital Readiness Gaps

Digital Readiness Gaps | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Americans fall along a spectrum of preparedness when it comes to using tech tools to pursue learning online, and many are not eager or ready to take the plunge
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3 Signs Your Training Strategy Needs to Evolve

3 Signs Your Training Strategy Needs to Evolve | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
How does your training strategy stack up? Is it stuck in time? Or are you keeping up with the ever-changing needs of today’s modern employee?
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Measuring Success of Online Education

Measuring Success of Online Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The educational system seems to play an important role in defining success for people, and online education has its fare share of this.
Educity Pedagogy's curator insight, September 8, 2016 12:41 AM
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How Technology Is Revolutionising Adult Learning

How Technology Is Revolutionising Adult Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Edtech is moving education out of the classroom and onto our mobile phones, making it accessible to anyone and everyone, and for little or no cost. With companies setting up new apps to help you revise and massive open online courses that allow you to complete an entire university-level course digitally, the possibilities for learning are now endless."

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Here is Why Online Teaching Is Convenient, But Not Always Easy

Here is Why Online Teaching Is Convenient, But Not Always Easy | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Online teaching can be a convenient career opportunity for many educators and it may appear to require minimal effort when the classroom is already built, resources provided, and students have expectations to meet. The most time consuming process is trying to provide meaningful feedback by the required deadline.
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To my colleagues who have never taught online, it looks easy. However, to do it well requires a lot of advance planning and continual monitoring and participation. 

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'Netiquette' Matters in Online Course Quality, Report Says

'Netiquette' Matters in Online Course Quality, Report Says | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A report published in Online Learning says that students judge levels of 'netiquette' in their perceptions of the quality of online courses.
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4 Ways To Increase Practical Participation in Online Learning

4 Ways To Increase Practical Participation in Online Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In this article, I will share with you 4 ways of teaching a practical skill in online training.
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Giving Learners More Control in eLearning: What Does the Research Say?

Giving Learners More Control in eLearning: What Does the Research Say? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"A recent meta-analysis (a scientific study that looks at many other scientific studies) found NO benefit for learner control. And contrary to what we were told by Malcolm Knowles and all those who tried to sell us on the adult-learner-knows-best baloney, the meta-analysis showed slightly more of a tendency for learner control to be beneficial for kids, NOT adults (but still a virtually non-existent benefit)."

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Five Ways to Make Your Online Classrooms More Interactive

Five Ways to Make Your Online Classrooms More Interactive | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The online classroom can sometimes feel isolating for students and faculty. Here are five ways you can build a sense of community in your online courses.
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Overwhelming proof? Research shows 3 ways going digital improves student performance

Overwhelming proof? Research shows 3 ways going digital improves student performance | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Multiple research studies indicate that students show greater engagement and achievement when they use digital materials available via publishers.
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Can 'knowledge emotion' be transferred to online learning?

Can 'knowledge emotion' be transferred to online learning? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"It is entirely possibly that content and technology can work together to elicit strong emotions from students, but it is up to academic executives to figure out which courses require which teaching talent to meet that very specific objective."

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10 Innovative Ways To Boost Online Learner Retention

10 Innovative Ways To Boost Online Learner Retention | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering how to Boost Online Learner Retention? Check 10 innovative ways to Boost Online Learner Retention and make learners remember the key takeaways.
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Will online learning lead education by 2025?

Will online learning lead education by 2025? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Education professionals across Europe, the Middle East and Africa demand accessibility for all, but feel academic institutions are failing to maximise the potential of the technology available, according to Polycom’s ‘Education in 2025 – Technology Innovation’ survey.
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4 Tips For Creating Immersive eLearning Courses

4 Tips For Creating Immersive eLearning Courses | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering how to create Immersive eLearning courses? Check 5 Benefits of Immersive eLearning and 4 Tips to develop really Immersive eLearning courses.
Michelle Nimchuk's curator insight, September 26, 2016 1:23 PM

One of the best articles I've read about creating immersive eLearning courses.  This is an excellent list of strategies to use and revisit as you create immersive courses and engaging simulations.  @GordHolden you are all too familiar with these practices!  You have been an excellent mentor!

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Teaching Online Can Make Us Better Teachers

Teaching Online Can Make Us Better Teachers | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
eLearn Magazine is a leading source of high-quality information on the uses of online learning and training strategies in a variety of contexts for K-12, higher education, and the corporate workforce.eLearn Magazine presents new technologies and approaches for creating, delivering, and supporting online instruction and workplace performance.
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I agree. If teachers put as much thought and preparation into the design of their traditional classes as their online classes, teaching face-to-face might be better.

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A Framework For Learning In Digital Networks

A Framework For Learning In Digital Networks | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Collaborative problem-solving is a nuanced process that folds overlapping concepts and competencies together–social interaction and knowledge building. This applies to formal training through eLearning or adaptive platforms, or informal participation in social networks (e.g., twitter)."

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Why Do Students Fail Online Classes? How Can It Be Prevented?

Why Do Students Fail Online Classes? How Can It Be Prevented? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Failing a class never feels good for a student. In a traditional classroom students have an opportunity to discuss their progress and obtain immediate feedback from their instructor. While they may or may not choose to try to work with their instructor, they know that on the scheduled class days an instructor is present and available.
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Take This Quiz To Find Out If Online Learning Is For You

Take This Quiz To Find Out If Online Learning Is For You | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Something you weren’t often faced with in high school was the option to take online classes
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