Does your campus have a strong video culture? Here’s why it should

by ROB LIPPS, eCampus News

A recent study from Wainhouse Research revealed the ability to capture lectures as video for student access is a key success factor in increased retention and graduation. From lecture capture to flipped classrooms to streaming education, video technology is a key driver of advancements in higher education. But what drives the successful use of video on campus? How do you facilitate a campus-wide shift to leveraging video strategically? More importantly, how do you instill a strong video culture on your campus?

http://www.ecampusnews.com/curriculum/campus-strong-video-culture-heres/

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10 Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom

by Matthew Lynch, tech Edvocate

It is no secret that many students are not passionate about math. Students feel disconnected from what is taught in class, unsure of the benefits of math and reluctant to pursue careers in the field. Edtech is trying to change these attitudes by providing them with new ways to engage with numbers. Many companies have developed virtual tools for math, which allow students to learn, practice, and have fun with different math concepts. We will discuss ten of the best on the market.

http://www.thetechedvocate.org/edtech-tools/

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Learning Technologies: Friend or Foe

by Con Sotidis, ATD

Many people have embraced learning technology, mainly because they have been told to. Then there are those who must (albeit hesitantly) to carry out their business. But deep down, technology is still seen as a foe to some folk. Those who know me know that I am a big fan of social learning and how technology can support the implementation of a social learning framework. At some stage of the consultation process, clients and I tend to discuss various platforms and technologies. Once the conversation moves into this space, I find some L&D folks start to get concerned about how this technology will be rolled out and how will they deploy it, and then they hit me with their concern: “I don’t think our people are ready for that.”

https://www.td.org/Publications/Newsletters/Links/2017/06/Learning-Technologies-Friend-or-Foe

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MIT graphene breakthrough could make chips one million times faster

By Liam Tung, ZD Net

US Army-funded researchers at MIT believe an optical equivalent of a “sonic boom” created using graphene could make chips a million times faster than they are today. Researchers at MIT and several other universities have discovered that graphene can be used to slow light down below the speed of electrons to create an intense beam of light. The researchers call the effect an “optic boom”, since it is similar to the sonic boom caused by shock waves when a jet breaks the speed of sound. In graphene, an electron “spews out plasmons” when it moves faster than the speed of the trapped light. The researchers believe this new way of converting electricity into light could pave the way for light-based circuits in ultra-compact computing devices.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/mit-graphene-breakthrough-could-make-chips-one-million-times-faster/?ftag=TRE17cfd61&bhid=21336272792489785584654629872153

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Campus rape stats rankings stir controversy

By Jarrett Carter, Education Dive

The Washington Post recently compiled a statistical ranking of colleges and universities based upon the number of reported on-campus rapes filed in 2014. The compilation suggests that a high number of reported rapes, with Brown University and the University of Connecticut topping the list with 43 reported cases, could indicate that resources are in action to encourage the reporting of sexual assault crimes and proper reporting to federal crime databases managed by the U.S. Department of Education. Public safety and sexual assault researchers say the ranking creates a false picture of campuses being unsafe, does not factor for incidents which occur off campus and does not separate “reported assaults” versus “actual assaults.”

http://www.educationdive.com/news/campus-rape-stats-rankings-stir-controversy/420831/

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Ed Dept targets predatory, financially risky colleges

by Jarrett Carter, Education Dive

U.S. Department of Education officials announced massive monitoring and sanctioning guidelines for colleges and universities posting negative outcomes in student loan defaults and employability. Schools deemed to be “fraudulent” or “financially risky” may have to pay a portion of Title IV funds to the DOE to cover student loan disbursements, will be required to publicly disclose and to inform prospective students of their shaky financial status, and may now be subject to class action lawsuits filed by students and graduates who deem their degrees to be “worthless.” Monitoring will be tied to accreditation status, lawsuits filed by individuals or government, and public information.

http://www.educationdive.com/news/ed-dept-targets-predatory-financially-risky-colleges/420874/

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Raspberry Pi + iPad = countless maker possibilities

By Mike Amante, eSchool News

pi-ipadPart of the magic of the magic of the iPad are all the great apps that can turn them into so much more than a tablet. With the maker movement in schools in full force across the country, it seems like students everywhere are excited and interested in learning about programming, electronics, robotics, and more. When apps can help them make and learn, all the better. How can these two ideas be melded together to create a stellar learning experience? This is where the Raspberry Pi, a small credit card size computer that was created in England just a few years ago, comes in. The Raspberry Pi, which runs an open source Linux operating system, was created with the intention of teaching programming and computer science concepts to students. The beauty of the Pi is that you can plug it into a TV or monitor, add a keyboard, and you have a fully functional computer for under $40.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2015/06/08/raspberry-pi-ipad-136/

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New report highlights digital learning models

by eSchool News

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. State’s College of Education have co-released a national report highlighting examples of digital learning across various states. As State Digital Learning Exemplars National Report: Highlights from states leading change through policies and funding reveals, states are striving to support the expansion of technology tools and resources in K-12 education through state policies, programs and funding in order to provide digital learning opportunities for all students.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2015/06/08/digital-learning-states-893/

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Dispelling 9 common myths on how to improve student achievement

By Meris Stansbury, eSchool News

According to Dr. John Hattie, a professor and researcher at Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, research and detailed statistical examination can determine which teaching methods actually improve student achievement and which are, essentially, a waste of time. “Visible learning is about understanding the attributes of schooling that truly drive student learning and have a significant impact on student achievement,” explained Hattie. “As the school year comes to a close, summer provides an opportune time for teachers to reflect on their successes and challenges in the classroom. An important aspect of this reflection is figuring out what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to improving student achievement.” Hattie said he spent more than 15 years conducting nearly 800 meta-analyses of 50,000 education studies focused on student learning.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2015/06/08/dispelling-common-myths-913/

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New ACT will have STEM focus

by eCampus News

The popular ACT college admissions exam is broadening how it reports students’ scores. The exam’s traditional 36-point scale remains unchanged. But, starting next year, students will also receive an ACT score on two new “readiness indicators” reflecting how they did in terms of career readiness and understanding complex text, the nonprofit testing organization announced Friday. A new category will offer students a separate score on STEM performance — short for science, technology, engineering and math — that combines the science and math portions.

http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/act-score-stem-007/

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3D Pens in the Classroom

By Martha Slack, Edudemic

The recent 3D printing explosion on the educational market has left many educators wondering how they can afford to integrate this technology into the classroom. Most schools do not have the luxury of purchasing a 3D printer but still want to provide the experience for their students. 3D pens made their debut on Kickstarter this year as an affordable 3D printing option. After the initial investment of the pens, they are an incredibly affordable tool for classrooms. The pens allow students to illustrate – in 3D – concepts in math, history, art, design, and chemistry, giving them a tangible means to explore complex ideas.

http://www.edudemic.com/3d-pens-classroom/

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