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Technology has become an integral part of our lives. Everywhere we turn, there is some type of technological device or application that can help us communicate, learn, and grow. It's no wonder then that educational technology has become a popular tool in the classroom. If you're not sure how to get started using educational technology in your classroom, don't worry! This article will outline a few simple tips to help you get started.

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Content curation is nothing new and has always been a coveted skill. It has been this way for hundreds of years — think of art galleries, museums, or newspapers. 

Educators, too, have always been curators— bringing together the most valuable materials to help their learners learn. However, in the past, this might have been limited to books, posters, concrete materials, guest speakers, etc. However, as of now, we are in a world of information overload.

So, to help you hone your digital content curation skills, we decided to list some tips.

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At a conference of a GW-based research network, Provost Christopher Alan Bracey joined in discussing the future of micro-credentials.

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Badging programs are focused on introducing skills and understanding industry basics. From there, the student can quickly further their education.

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EdTech is here to provide smarter options with a wider reach, using technology and integrating innovative solutions, to the existing education system, and so enhancing the pedagogy and learning process. How can we be sure we are utilizing it fully to be more productive and for better learning experiences?

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Across schools, students use devices like Chromebooks for learning because it has many advantages. But how do we protect learners while they are working online? It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. Let’s take a look at how to safeguard students and block websites in K-12 schools.

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In this report, 2022 Trends in Learning Technology, Steve Foreman analyzes survey findings and seeks to understand the use of learning technologies, platforms, and the importance they have on the L&D industry.

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What do you make every year? What kinds of raises have you gotten over the last few years? How are you valuing cash vs. equity? How much did you negotiate your last offer? What is a Big Tech promotion worth? How do companies come up with what they’re offering to pay you?

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From the technological to the interpersonal, these online learning practices should be a permanent part of teaching and learning.

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We live in an era in which, for most people, daily communication takes place via technology. Often, this includes near constant contact with our students, who likely spend more time on their smartphones than any other media. However, with academic email rarely read outside school hours, it is useful to find a means of communicating that feels more casual than email but is not too invasive and does not compromise private phone numbers.

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The benefits and prospects of using a blended learning approach in the current corporate training environment are manifold. Blended learning is cost-effective for the organization compared to physical and face-to-face sessions. This article showcases 3 effective examples of blended learning.

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The 2022 Region One Technology Conference will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center from May 17-19. Admission is FREE!!!!

 

The UTRGV EdTech faculty will be setting up a booth in the vendor exhibit hall. Who's planning to attend? 

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'Tis the season for the coming year predictions regarding trends in higher education for 2022. Like many, Head of Education at Google Cloud Steven Butschi views the pandemic as a catalyst for institutional change and shared his observations about the opportunities they represent

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Gen Z high school students are determined to choose the higher education option that will lead them to the jobs and careers they want.

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Traditional methods of research are not compatible with the way micro-credentials operate. Change is needed for a new, dynamic system to take over, and implement the evolved practices that are required.

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How is the Agile approach, typically used in IT software development, applicable in education and what impact does it have?

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How to implement popular edtech tools

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many challenges, including increased feelings of isolation

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"Are you looking for ways to enhance your training outcomes? Do you wonder how you can upskill your employees? Explore 6 key benefits of online learning and the variety of methods you can use to keep your learners engaged."

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With immersive learning, understanding the expected outcomes is crucial to learner success. There are little-to-no standardized plans of action when it comes to designing and developing interactive content for multiple platforms. As a result, it’s important to envision the deliverable content as well as the mode of delivery. A clear plan of action is imperative in deciding the overall design outline of the content for a better user experience. This can be achieved by correctly assessing the requirement, complexity of the content design, and preferred delivery medium.

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Web filtering protects students from harmful content, but blocking too much might limit the learning process

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How to communicate with students in the online environment in effective and creative ways that go beyond relying on the learning management system

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Last spring, we looked to summer with hopes that the 2021-2022 school year would be different, easier, better. In many ways it was. Students returned to their school buildings, we had months of lower COVID rates and some of kids’ favorite learning strategies—like group projects, stations and flexible seating—came back.

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Cybersecurity firm Sophos today released its annual State of Ransomware report showing ransomware attacks nearly doubled in 2021 from the year before, according to results of a survey of 5,600 IT professionals across many sectors.

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In today’s blended learning environment, colleges and universities are constantly challenged to find a balanced and effective way of improving the assessment process while improving academic integrity. 

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