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Oct

For the past year or so, I’ve read terrifying headlines shout dire warnings about the “college bubble” and “education bubble.” These articles warned readers to be cautious about their college choices, or else they could end up drowning in student loan debt, unable to get a job because they have…

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Oct

Author:
Julie DeNeen

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Using YouTube To Educate…and Test?

What if your college professor told you that your take home exam was on YouTube? The popular video site may currently be one of the biggest distractions students try to avoid during midterms and finals, but it may not stay that way. Anthony Ha, author at TechCrunch wrote about a…

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Oct

Author:
Julie DeNeen

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Holistic Teaching: 20 Reasons Why Educators Should Consider a Student’s Emotional Well-Being

Educators and policy makers are starting to realize that the current educational system doesn’t necessarily guarantee a well-balanced and healthy adult, even if grades show that a student has learned the concepts. Psychologists especially, insist that education models take into account the whole person. Here are 20 reasons why. 1. Emotions…

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Oct

Author:
Miriam Clifford

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How to Ignite Passion in Your Students: 8 Ways Educators Can Foster Passion-based Learning

When you think of passion for learning, you might conjure up an image of Albert Einstein. Einstein was regarded as the greatest intellectual mind of our time. Einstein did not conform to a mold. He was passionate. He thought outside the box. When he was studying at Zurich Polytechnic he…

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Oct

Author:
Julie DeNeen

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Will the Quality of Education Decline With Competition From Online Providers?

Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, a community college professor in Naugatuck CT, is enjoying the benefits of technology in the classroom. A recent article in the Savannah Morning News outlined her thoughts. This professor doesn’t just use the Web for research; she requires all papers be digitally uploaded. Tests are given online, and study…

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Oct

Author:
Andrianes Pinantoan

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Educational Websites for Teachers: 50 Education Blogs You May Not Know About But Should

If you are an teacher, student, parent, or administrator, you should be following education blogs. Why? Simply because blogs are an ever-increasing way to spark ideas, creativity, and innovation. The following list is a compilation of blogs for those interested in education. Written by parents, administrators, businessmen, teachers, and administrators,…

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Oct

Author:
Andrianes Pinantoan

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How Long Does It Really Take To Be An Expert?

Ever heard of the 10,000 rule (a concept popularized by Malcolm Gladwell)? According to some researchers, you need to practice 10,000 hours to become a master at what you do. Well, as it turns out, it takes a whole lot less practice to become a master celebrity gossip than you…

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Oct

Author:
Miriam Clifford

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20 Techniques to Combat Online Plagiarism in Virtual Classrooms

It’s no secret that the internet has made it much easier for students to plagiarize. As a result, educators from across the spectrum are facing the similar obstacles in their attempt to combat or curtail this phenomena. While much of the blame is put on the students themselves, the growth…

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How Colleges and Universities Are Contributing Towards a Greener Future

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Higher learning institutions have always been on the forefront of change, so it stands to reason that they would also be leading the way when it comes to battling climate change. More colleges today are recognizing the importance of being seen as environmental leaders in order to attract students, funding…

U.S. Education Department Struggles to Promote Competency-Based Education, Prevent Financial Aid Abuses

Monday, May 6, 2013

In 36 U.S. states, education institutions are ditching the factory model— in which students chug along from kindergarten through high school at a time-based pace built around the Carnegie unit— and opting for an alternative, competency-based approach. The competency-based learning model has existed in the U.S. as an idea since…

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Is There a College / Higher Education Bubble?

Using YouTube To Educate…and Test?

Holistic Teaching: 20 Reasons Why Educators Should Consider a Student’s Emotional Well-Being

How to Ignite Passion in Your Students: 8 Ways Educators Can Foster Passion-based Learning

Will the Quality of Education Decline With Competition From Online Providers?

Educational Websites for Teachers: 50 Education Blogs You May Not Know About But Should

How Long Does It Really Take To Be An Expert?

20 Techniques to Combat Online Plagiarism in Virtual Classrooms

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How Colleges and Universities Are Contributing Towards a Greener Future

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