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How Emerging Technology Is Transforming Higher Education

From smartboards to immersive virtual environments like Second Life, higher education is fertile ground for new learning technologies.  These technologies will have a lasting impact on the way students learn, the way teachers teach, and everything in between.  They are designed to make use of the … Continue reading

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Making Learning Better: Course Hero Launches 22 Free Online Courses

E-learning is nothing new. MIT revolutionized online education in 2002 by inviting anyone with an Internet connection to participate in its internationally renowned program. Since MITs OpenCourseware launch, a wealth of other players have followed suit, from world class universities … Continue reading

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Why Schools Should Embrace Gaming Technology

This post first appeared on Edudemic. Read the original piece here: http://edudemic.com/2011/05/education-gamification/ The current structure of our public school system has lead us to a point where both students and teachers are under-performing, and technology will need to play a … Continue reading

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