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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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But declining student participation may also stem from the challenges inherent to remote and hybrid learning. It’s often said that online courses offer students increased flexibility—supposedly a positive quality. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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The webinars, sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS) , served as a platform for gaining valuable insights from education leaders, policymakers and edtech product developers. Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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Recently, EdSurge met with field experts, all part of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), to discuss how they leverage edtech to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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How AI Can Address Critical Challenges Facing Higher Education

ED Surge

Combining his love for IT with his dedication to advancing higher education, Dahlgren now serves as the CEO of Anthology , a leading global provider of edtech ecosystems for universities. Students are increasingly questioning the necessity and return on investment (ROI) of a four-year degree.

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How Crucial Is Artificial Intelligence to the Rise of Ed Tech?

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Parents, students, teachers and administrators had to remain flexible, adjust to virtual learning environments and adopt new digital technologies to facilitate learning. In the past few years, educational institutions have adapted to a new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Role of Simulations in the Learning Journey

Magic EdTech

Much of the initial high costs of simulations was due to creation and development, luckily now there are some more flexible ways to bring this cost down and make it more attainable to administer. The post The Role of Simulations in the Learning Journey appeared first on Magic EdTech.

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Simulation Based Learning for Better Learner Engagement

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By changing the variables in the simulation, students can change the pollution levels in the sea and see the subsequent changes. 4) Engagement and Deep Learning – In learning by doing, students engage deeply in an activity. Providing this flexibility without jeopardizing the experience is a challenge.