Few would argue that technology has enhanced modern-day existence. The world of academia is no exception; as it has been enriched as well. For today’s student, technology provides an array of benefits unknown in former times. For example, online resources save time from physically visiting the local library to comb…
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Studies aside, ask any teacher who has spent time in the “trenches” and they’ll attest: it’s easy to identify the students with parents who are actively involved in the educational welfare of their kids. It shows. When parents “show up” (in terms of being there for their sons and daughters), students…
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Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Lianne Froggatt. YES! The stark truth is that the job market is extremely tough, and more and more graduates are finding themselves struggling to find work. After years of studying and a huge investment of money, it can be incredibly disheartening to…
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Editor’s Note: This is part two of Using Virtual Worlds to educate. You can find part 1 here. You probably never thought you could attend a virtual lecture, discussion, exam, or lab in 3D. In fact, this is already possible. Virtual worlds have clear advantages over traditional classroom settings….
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Do you enjoying helping others? Are you technically savvy? Do you have a skill or area of expertise that others can learn from to broaden their horizons and their knowledge base? If you answered yes to these questions, then teaching a Coursera course could be a smart vocational choice for…
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School absenteeism is a problem that has plagued educational institutions for many years. There is no disputing that consistent attendance is vital to students’ progress and successful classroom management and flow. When students miss classes, oftentimes teachers have to “revisit” previous lessons and devote valuable instruction time to providing individualized attention….
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Jason Tomaszewski, an associate editor for Education World, recently wrote an article on Google+ virtual classrooms. He outlines the advantages to G+ videoconferencing hangouts; a multiple user free video chat that has expanded the capabilities of earlier prototypes like expensive business video conferencing software and the two-user Skype software. With…
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For many professionals, teaching is not just a way to make a living; it’s a way to make a difference. Teachers mold minds, touch hearts, and have a major impact on future generations. Ask most famous writers, actors and even athletes who motivated them the most growing up, or who put them on…
Read the full postSophia Learning has launched Operation College Success, an initiative designed to improve college readiness and help make college more affordable through free resources for students. Sophia Learning, which went live in March 2011, is a free social learning community, focused solely on education. The service brings together teachers and students…
According to Federal Reserve Bank of New York, student debt has almost doubled in the United States since 2007 and is nearing $1 trillion. In fact, it’s already surpassed the mark of auto loan debt, which is somewhere in the neighborhood of $783 billion, and credit card debt, which stands at…
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