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How does empathy transform eLearning design? Read on to discover 7 empathy-based techniques that elevate the learning experience.
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"By putting extra effort into understanding and addressing what learners need to reach maximum learning results, instructors manage to bring a new dimension to learning experiences. Specifically, they offer learners truly personalized learning, as well as a supportive community that helps them overcome any hurdle."
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Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working.
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"Developing a workable school cellphone policy is no easy task as major constituents are often at odds: teachers may want them gone while students want unfettered access to them."
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"When a student can show that they completed a virtual job simulation, it signals to the employer that the applicant invested the time to get to know the company and the type of work they’d be doing in the job they’re applying for."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The founder of a free job simulation app says it will benefits students who don’t have access to robust career networks and internship opportunities. They can become familiar with the niche vocabulary and specific tasks associated with the jobs they are considering."
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"A new era of AI requires a balance between thoughtfully mitigating and responsibly promoting student use of new tools"
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"It might be tempting to simply ban generative AI use in courses to avoid having to make changes to assessments (and to avoid complicity in the use of dubiously ethical technological tools), but this approach would miss out on opportunities to prepare and empower students, as well as to create more effective ways of assessing student learning."
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Addressing the challenges of new learning spaces requires a new strategic approach to innovative planning, stakeholder engagement, continuous professional development, and a commitment to ongoing evaluation and adjustment.
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"The EdTech Navigator (ETN) framework stands out in its ability to effectively address these challenges. It ensures that technology integration is not just a process but a strategic one, aligned with educational goals, inclusive of all stakeholders, and responsive to the educational community's changing needs and expectations."
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Most eLearning courses go through QA testing to discover various mistakes before launch. Find out the steps in this article.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"QA testing is a demanding yet necessary procedure in any eLearning course's journey before release. A detailed checklist may be needed to note all the actions that must be taken to ensure smooth operation and issue resolution."
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"Too many students struggle with math. In fourth grade, only 36% of students are proficient in math. By eighth grade, that number drops to 26%. Kids are stumped by fractions. Unsure of integers. Confused by calculus. Math derails their dreams."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"When AI is carefully adapted for the classroom, it has enormous potential."
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Having more resources for students to use to find success in mathematics is a fantastic step towards better student outcomes.
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The University of Texas at Austin is working with the AI-powered writing assistant platform Grammarly for Education to study what generative artificial intelligence tools might do for academia.
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"The University of Texas at Austin has partnered with the AI writing assistant platform Grammarly for Education to study the adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools in education."
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Purdue Global professor Melissa Bahle welcomed a new teaching assistant to her composition classes this spring, helping field questions and providing answers while she is leading online classes.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"With generative AI becoming more and more prevalent in the classroom, Purdue Global had to make sure what was being generated was correct for the students."
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As AI use continues to grow in classrooms, educators need to be aware of the ethics and legal concerns involved
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Challenges of integrating AI in education underscore the need for ongoing teacher training, vigilant monitoring, and clear policies to address AI-related incidents."
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Educators can ensure the reliable and correct use of AI-powered applications in their classrooms, supporting student learning and the development of critical thinking skills.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The potential for hallucinations in AI-powered applications can have detrimental consequences for student learning, assessment, and overall educational outcomes."
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"Artificial intelligence has the potential to personalize education, so more students enter and graduate college."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Since the public release of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and countless other models less than a year ago, debate has swirled among educators about their potential to transform learning and upend traditional teaching norms." |
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This article explores blended learning as the future of education, covering its benefits, best practices, challenges, and much more.
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"Blended learning leverages the power of technology to create a more personalized and interactive learning experience. By combining real-time classroom teaching with self-paced online modules, students have the flexibility to learn at their own pace while also benefiting from the guidance of their teachers."
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"In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges."
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"In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges."
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The future of higher education lies in effectively meeting learner needs, which means institutions must provide them with a seamless user experience that makes learning as accessible as possible.
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"When educational platforms, tools and resources are thoughtfully designed with user experience (UX) principles in mind, students are more likely to engage actively and meaningfully with the content."
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ChatGPT’s essay scores were in “fair” to “moderate” agreement with those of well-trained human evaluators in a study of 1,800 essays.
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"AI scoring could spur teachers to assign more writing although there are risks"
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The global pandemic thrust online teaching to the forefront. Online enrollments rose while campus enrollments declined. Is face-to-face teaching doomed? Will virtual campuses be the norm? Is there no middle ground?
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"When done properly, online teaching can be just as effective as on-campus teaching. It can deliver rich and rewarding educational experiences to a more diverse audience of students, particularly those who may — because of work, family responsibilities, or health reasons — can't attend classes on campus. And students appreciate the convenience and flexibility of online classes."
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Regular refreshes help K–12 schools overcome funding and staffing hurdles, improve security and reduce costs.
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"Despite strict budgets and small IT teams, school districts must keep devices safely and continually refreshed. That task can be overwhelming in the face of such obstacles as reduced federal fundingand constantly evolving security threats."
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Regular refreshes of technology in K–12 schools offer a multitude of benefits that significantly enhance the educational environment. By implementing consistent updates, schools can overcome funding and staffing challenges more effectively. These refreshes ensure that the latest technology is in use, which can streamline administrative tasks and reduce the workload on staff, allowing them to focus more on teaching and student support.
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Custom eLearning can take your training program’s impact to a whole new level. Read on to know the 7 tips for effective custom eLearning.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"Custom eLearning refers to the development and delivery of digital learning materials that are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs, preferences, and goals of a particular organization or audience."
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The Horizon Report notes that higher ed must embrace change as student demographics change, as the digital divide persists, and as AI evolves
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"AI is making its presence known regarding its influence on higher-ed’s future"
Timoteo Guzman's curator insight,
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The EDUCAUSE 2024 Horizon Report highlights the crucial role of AI in transforming higher education. It addresses the impact of changing student demographics, the digital divide, and evolving AI technologies. Key trends include the importance of personalized learning, cybersecurity, economic challenges, sustainability, and political influences. The report emphasizes the need for AI fluency, equitable learning, data privacy, and navigating misinformation. Institutions must embrace these changes to enhance teaching and learning, support mental health, and prepare students for a globalized world. Overall, the report serves as a strategic guide for adapting to the future of education.
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The current online market is thriving thanks to a combination of technological innovation, shifting educational paradigms and evolving learner preferences.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The transition of learning into the online space has seen geographical boundaries removed so that anyone, anywhere, can learn about just about anything you could imagine, and from interactive webinars to immersive virtual classrooms, now, a diverse array of educational resources tailored to meet the needs of all kinds is ripe for the picking."
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"Years of joking about technology becoming smarter than us is beginning to feel a little too real."
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The truth is, though, AI isn’t going anywhere. Much like with the introduction of the internet decades ago, our generation has to adjust to new technologies. All that we can do is employ it ethically, and prioritize maintaining quality education for students."
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I tested GPT-4o, the new model powering some versions of ChatGPT. It combines text, audio, visual, and video outputs and inputs, and is faster and more natural in its responses, which has many implications for teachers.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"GPT-4o can create images from text or text from images, and offers many other new capabilities."
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NPR uses storytelling to build their segments, which is one of the most powerful means of teaching and communicating.
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The fundamental principle for creating any learning content is 'Communicate, don’t regurgitate.' The difference between the two can be understood by answering a simple question: Why don’t you use PowerPoint for a marriage proposal? Imagine firing up a PowerPoint and saying: 'I will cover eight reasons why we should get married. Reason number one, there are a number of tax advantages to marriage. A study done in 2003 by …'”
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"My first thought is this – after a year of diving down the educational AI rabbit hole I’ve come to the conclusion – AI Won’t Transform Education…"
EDTECH@UTRGV's insight:
"The main barrier is the assessment system. We still rely on an assessment modality that has remained largely unchanged since the Victorian era." |
"There is still time to ensure that all of your students graduate with an understanding of how AI works, why it is important and how to best use it."