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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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Maximize the Impact of Your Training Programs: Match Business Needs to Training Goals

Maximize the Impact of Your Training Programs: Match Business Needs to Training Goals | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The most important thing to do is to understand the business drivers for your training program. Then, and only then, can you write training goals that are based directly on these business needs.
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8 Qualitative eLearning Assessment Methods To Track Online Learners Progress

8 Qualitative eLearning Assessment Methods To Track Online Learners Progress | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering which Qualitative eLearning Assessment methods to use to track online learners' progress? Check 7 Qualitative eLearning Assessment methods.
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10 Reasons to Use Illustrations Instead of Stock Photography in Learning

10 Reasons to Use Illustrations Instead of Stock Photography in Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
What may work for an anonymous website doesn’t have the same impact when you’re trying to get learners to sit up and pay attention. But illustrations might.
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Thirteen universities adopt MicroMasters and launch 18 new programs via edX

Thirteen universities adopt MicroMasters and launch 18 new programs via edX | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
EdX is offering 18 new online courses to count toward MicroMasters. And MITx MicroMasters in supply chain management has also announced new paths to credit at Curtin University and University of Queensland.
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Census Bureau Revamps Statistics Program for K–12 Students and Teachers

Census Bureau Revamps Statistics Program for K–12 Students and Teachers | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Online learning program offers interactive activities and databases to teach data analytics across all grade levels.
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Defining Learning Outcomes To Reinforce Scenario-Based Learning

Defining Learning Outcomes To Reinforce Scenario-Based Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Want to know how to reinforce Scenario-Based Learning? Check how defining learning outcomes reinforces Scenario-Based Learning.
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Important Lessons eLearning Professionals Can Learn From Design Thinking

Important Lessons eLearning Professionals Can Learn From Design Thinking | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Here are two of the most important lessons eLearning professionals can take away from design thinking.
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Learning Is Not a One-Time Event! Promote Continuous Learning

Learning Is Not a One-Time Event! Promote Continuous Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Here are three ways to get your company on the fast lane to continuous learning.
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Go Digital: 4 Reasons It’s Time to Modernize Your Training Programs

Go Digital: 4 Reasons It’s Time to Modernize Your Training Programs | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Here are the four main reasons why you should consider modernizing your training programs immediately – right now – like, yesterday!
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8 Ways To Facilitate Meaningful Online Discussions In eLearning

8 Ways To Facilitate Meaningful Online Discussions In eLearning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering how to create Meaningful Online Discussions in eLearning? Check this article for 8 ways to facilitate Meaningful Online Discussions In eLearning.
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Why You Should be Grading Student Participation in Online Discussion

Why You Should be Grading Student Participation in Online Discussion | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In online teaching I favor graded participation in discussion rooms. It enhances and fosters learning, while also increasing student-to-student engagement.
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Dept of Ed Proposes New Distance Learning Regulations

Dept of Ed Proposes New Distance Learning Regulations | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The US Department of Education has issued a series of proposed regulations that would see distance learning providers under greater state control.
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ITFORUM Employment listings for EdTech/Instructional Design for the Week of January 2, 2017

ITFORUM Employment listings for EdTech/Instructional Design for the Week of January 2, 2017 | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

ITFORUM Employment listings for EdTech/Instructional Design jobs for the Week of January 2, 2017

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Does Presence Equal Progress? Tracking Engagement in Online Schools

Does Presence Equal Progress? Tracking Engagement in Online Schools | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Woody Allen once said, “Showing up is 80 percent of life.” Unfortunately, Woody’s old line turns out to be a poor standard for measuring academic success."

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After gaining legitimacy, can online higher education replace traditional college?

After gaining legitimacy, can online higher education replace traditional college? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Virtual courses could have a significant impact on the future of higher education.
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Study: Digital textbook codes can be as costly as traditional materials

Study: Digital textbook codes can be as costly as traditional materials | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"The New York Times reports on the growing costs associated with digital textbooks and learning materials, specifically access codes for tests and homework assignments. "

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5 Online Group Collaboration Ideas For Your Next eLearning Course

5 Online Group Collaboration Ideas For Your Next eLearning Course | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering how to implement online group collaboration in your eLearning course? Check 5 Online Group Collaboration ideas for your next eLearning Course.
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Four Learning Design Principles That Impact Every Day Performance

Four Learning Design Principles That Impact Every Day Performance | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Imagine, rather than letting workers loose on the web for what they need, L&D can gather together resources that share what it means to be successful in that organisation
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6 Sign Learning Theory Elements To Include In eLearning Course Design

6 Sign Learning Theory Elements To Include In eLearning Course Design | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Wondering how to apply the Sign Learning Theory In eLearning? Read this article to discover its Principles, Components And Types.
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According to the sign learning theory an individual learns by following signs that lead to specific goals. For example, they will learn about a new concept if they actively participate in eLearning courses and develop effective study habits. The Sign Learning theory provides us with 6 forms of learning that individuals may use to achieve their goals and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. 

Cathexis: research the audience in order to identify their drives and key motivators. 

Field Expectancies: provided real world examples.

Equivalence Beliefs: to have cleared the objectives of the course in order you can motivate the learners to achieve these. 

Field Cognition Modes: Challenge their assumptions by asking questions and encouraging them to work in groups. 

Motor Patterns: promoted the interaction through of tactile Learning activities.
 
Drive Discrimination: branching scenarios are a great way to cultivate drive discrimination abilities in eLearning, as online learners must choose the path that leads them to the desired outcome using their analytic skills. 

Performance goals are an essential part of a successful eLearning strategy.
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Blended learning's evolution brings classrooms closer to 'School 2.0'

Blended learning's evolution brings classrooms closer to 'School 2.0' | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Schools across the country have moved to the next level of blended learning, turning to student-directed personalized work that matches pupils' needs and abilities, rather than simply combining online elements with face-to-face instruction."

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The Best of Both Worlds: Rubric-Based Assignments in Adaptive Learning

The Best of Both Worlds: Rubric-Based Assignments in Adaptive Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Combining human-graded assignments and machine-graded activities opens a new range of features in Acrobatiq's adaptive learning platform.
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Report: Online Courses and Free Market Can Crack Higher Ed Problems

Report: Online Courses and Free Market Can Crack Higher Ed Problems | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A new brief from a public policy think tank suggests getting rid of the link between federal student aid and college accreditation and even allowing the market to choose which schools are worthy of staying open.
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The value of connecting with your online classmates

The value of connecting with your online classmates | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"Gaining diverse perspectives from classmates is not lost by connecting online instead of in person. Students in a 2012 study in the Journal of Information Technology Education noted a number of advantages about virtual collaboration as part of an online education program, such as the opportunity to share knowledge, appreciate diverse viewpoints and to help peers."

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