Innovations – Page 5

Back to real school? University of Washington to blend small in-person classes with online learning – GeekWire

As the University of Washington prepares for the first virtual graduation in its 159-year history, President Ana Mari Cauce is focused on what happens a few… — Read on http://www.geekwire.com/2020/university-washington-plans-hybrid-learning-approach-largest-freshman-class-ever-fall/

Using 360 Virtual Reality to Make Experiential Learning Accessible to All | EDUCAUSE

Virtual and augmented reality field trips can help to optimize learning for students who are unable to attend in the real world. — Read on er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/4/using-360-virtual-reality-to-make-experiential-learning-accessible-to-all

How will online education evolve? Coursera’s Leah Belsky has a few ideas | ZDNet

We caught up with Leah Belsky, chief enterprise officer of Coursera, to talk about online education trends today and tomorrow. — Read on http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-will-online-education-evolve-courseras-leah-belsky-has-a-few-ideas/

Online education toolbox: Tips and resources for distance learning (free PDF) – TechRepublic

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic most traditional face-to-face opportunities for learning have been canceled or postponed. Taking it… — Read on http://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/downloads/online-education-toolbox-tips-and-resources-for-distance-learning-free-pdf/

Nine Ways To Reimagine Higher Education

The road to recovery for U.S. colleges lies through change and innovation. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/annkirschner/2020/05/14/nine-ways-to-reimagine-higher-education/

12 BUILDING BLOCKS TO USE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES EFFECTIVELY: ALL-IN-ONE – 3-Star learning experiences

Recently, we published a series of twelve blogs on how to use learning technology effectively in online learning environments. We translated Wilfred Rubens’ work[1] (original blog – in Dutch – here), who wrote the twelve based on the book ‘Wijze lessen. Twaalf bouwstenen voor effectieve didactiek’ (‘Lessons for Learning: Twelve Building Blocks for Effective Teaching’…Continue reading “12 BUILDING BLOCKS TO USE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES EFFECTIVELY: ALL-IN-ONE – 3-Star learning experiences”

Presentations ~ Stephen Downes

Online learning, new media, connectivism, MOOCs, personal learning environments, new literacy, and more from Stephen Downes — Read on http://www.downes.ca/presentations.htm

Is Your Data Infrastructure Ready for AI?

Four steps for streamlining and scaling your systems. — Read on hbr.org/2020/04/is-your-data-infrastructure-ready-for-ai

Summative Assessment in Distance Learning | Edutopia

Whether schools are using regular grades or not, teachers need to accurately assess learning while their students are at home. These are some helpful ideas to consider. — Read on http://www.edutopia.org/article/summative-assessment-distance-learning

The global AI agenda: Asia-Pacific | MIT Technology Review

This report is part of “The global AI agenda,” a thought leadership program by MIT Technology Review Insights examining how organizations are using AI today and planning to do so in the future. Featuring a global survey of 1,004 AI experts conducted in January and February 2020, it explores AI adoption, leading use cases, benefits, and…Continue reading “The global AI agenda: Asia-Pacific | MIT Technology Review”