A peek into the digital future of education

by Aditya Malik, Financial Express

The evolution of digital education is nothing short of a revolution. We have seen educational efficacy changing digitally with each passing day. It has not only provided teachers and students unlimited teaching and learning opportunities, respectively, but also improved students’ erudition, participation in the learning process and innovation. From chalk-and-talk lessons and assisted learning methods to advanced educational tools, digital education continues to be the new wave of learning. A recent report stated that over 5.8 million students enrolled for online courses in 2016, which is a 263% increase over the last 12 years. The proliferation of digital tools, including apps, tablets and laptops, has transformed learners’ communication, engagement, opportunity for collaboration and feedback, as also delivery procedures.

http://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/a-peek-into-the-digital-future-of-education/648423/

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Seattle librarians start fake news survival class

by Michelle Li, KING

The Seattle Public Library system is now arming patrons with the tools they need to weed out fake news by launching a class called the Fake News Survival Guide. It’s already sparked a lot of interest from the public, other city libraries, and even libraries across the country. Many used the Seattle Public Library system as a real-life, human Google during the last election cycle. Last year Seattle public libraries answered roughly 850,000 phone calls, emails, and chats. Librarians around the country have been fielding reference questions in person and online for months. “We had a lot of questions regarding fact checking,” said Di Zhang, reference librarian. “So we put our library hats on and did the digging and found resources for people.”

http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle-librarians-start-fake-news-class/435509535

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Reading: How to Teach It in the Digital Era

by Matthew Lynch, tech Edvocate

Reading has always been an invaluable skill. Not only does it influence how we interact with the world but it is still the medium by which many students learn. And yet, statistics show that between 46 and 51% of American adults have an income well below the poverty level because of their inability to read. This is a scary fact, and with reading becoming more digital, it is important that educators start looking into how they can teach this important skill in a new digital age. With the explosion of Facebook, Instagram, and other social media applications, students are actually engaging more with written language than ever before.

http://www.thetechedvocate.org/teach-reading-digital-era/

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Nashville School Uses Augmented Reality

By Richard Chang, THE Journal

J.E. Moss Elementary School, a Title I school in Nashville, TN, has adopted an augmented reality program to help improve reading skills in one of its kindergarten classes. Letters alive, a supplemental reading software kit from Alive Studios, has aided teacher Greg Smedley-Warren and boosted his kindergarten class’ literacy scores above all the other kindergarten classrooms in his school, according to a prepared statement. His class includes several ELL and “at risk” students.

https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/05/05/nashville-school-uses-augmented-reality.aspx

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Report: Games and Online Video Gain Traction in Education

By David Nagel, THE Journal

Nearly half of all teachers — 48 percent — are using games in their instruction now, according to a new Speak Up research report released by Project Tomorrow. That’s more than double the percentage from five years ago (23 percent). Things are not all positive for gaming, however. While nearly half of school and district administrators indicated they had instituted some form of game-based learning in their schools, “38 percent of school administrators and 47 percent of district administrators said they have not and they have no plans to do so,” according to the report. Just 27 percent of administrators said they are providing teachers with professional development for game-based learning, while 50 percent of teachers said they are “looking for professional development to better use games within instruction” (up from 26 percent in 2012).

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More teachers hired for area districts’ online summer school

by Suzanne BakerContact, Naperville Sun

If this summer is anything like last year, high school students from three local school districts could be completing online course work in 11 different countries and 24 different states in June and July. Registration for summer ended last week with 1,300 course enrollments, causing the Expanding Learning Opportunities consortium, known as eLo, to hire more teachers. Last summer was the inaugural year for eLo, a partnership between Indian Prairie District 204, Naperville District 203 and Wheaton Warrenville District 200 that offers online high school classes taught by teachers from the three districts.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-online-summer-school-st-0506-20160505-story.html

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Five Great Google Education Tools

By Sarah Muthler, Edudemic

You probably already use Google daily, either for Web searches, email, or maps. The tech company is increasingly involved in modernizing education, and it has developed several ventures to encourage an interest in science and computer programming. Some of these ventures are contests, and some are designed for use by afterschool or summer programs. But you can access this great content even if you don’t officially participate in a program. Many of these activities use art, music, and social awareness to make technical lessons more appealing. Take a look at these activities, and start thinking outside the little Google search box.

http://www.edudemic.com/5-great-google-education-tools/

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Want Free Online Education? Visit These Sites

By Menchie Mendoza, Tech Times

While it’s true that YouTube also features educational videos on a number of interests, including language, cooking and even hacking, online education sites offer lessons that are more interactive and student-focused. Feedback is generous and students can even gain lifetime access to the lessons. EdX, MIT OpenCourseware, CodeAcademy, Coursera and Moz are just some of the popular online education sites that offer not only quality and university-partnered courses but also lessons that are absolutely free of charge.

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/51072/20150506/want-free-online-education-visit-these-sites-edx-mit-opencourseware-codeacademy-coursera-and-moz.htm

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Students’ class notes available online for a fee

By Teresa Mackin, WISH TV

It was named one of the 12 companies “transforming education” to watch this year by Forbes. Flashnotes.com is a start-up company started several years ago that allows students to buy and sell their notes from classes online. It’s one of several note-sharing websites. As finals week wraps up at many Indiana colleges, company officials say when those exams are done, officials say students can actually make money off the work they did this semester. Some Indiana University-Bloomington and Purdue University students are among thousands of students participating across the country. In March, Barnes and Noble invested in the fast-growing company. Flashnotes.com officials say it’s another way to share original notes by students taken in class, essentially a “student to student” marketplace. Students set a price to sell their notes and earn 70 percent of those sales.

http://wishtv.com/2015/05/07/students-class-notes-available-online-for-a-fee/

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5 TED Talks Teachers Should Watch With Students

By Katie Lepi, Edudemic

Periodically, I find it interesting to see what’s new over at TED Talks. While not every video they have really floats my boat, there is generally a wealth of inspiration and interesting stories shared there. We’ve shared a number of these inspiring talks in the past – some relate specifically to teaching, others cover more general life lessons or inspiration. So it is finally May, and even the coldest of climates are emerging out of winter into spring by now, we’re sharing a few more great videos to put some spring in your step. Check them out and enjoy!

http://www.edudemic.com/ted-talks-teachers-students/

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Closing the gender gap in science

By Tim Goral, University Business

In a nation that prides itself on scientific achievement, the report reveals, less than a third of women actually enter the field, and even fewer graduate and go on to careers. Laurie Glimcher, the first female dean of Weill Cornell Medical College and the 2014 North American recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award, believes this imbalance stems from societal obstacles that women face in a male-dominated field. “Women in science need role models and mentors,” she says. “That’s why a program like For Women in Science is so important, because it helps women in research develop a network of support globally, and it identifies role models for younger generations.”

http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/closing-gender-gap-science

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Are Hackathons The Classrooms Of Tomorrow?

By Brian Mathews, Chronicle of Higher Ed

Hayden Lee, president of Virginia Tech’s Entrepreneurial Club said that the appeal for him is the opportunity to meet and network with others. He views hackathons as a “high density of intelligent people” and that’s what’s stimulating. When I asked him about the competition between schools he said that “it’s more about the bond between people rather than rivalry—in fact—school rivalry doesn’t matter here at all.” Others echoed these sentiments. While they were all competing for prizes, there was a definite communal vibe. As I reflect on the experience it seemed more like an eclectic conglomeration of arts festive, science fair, tech expo, and conference, all mashed together.

http://chronicle.com/blognetwork/theubiquitouslibrarian/2014/04/28/are-hackathons-the-classrooms-of-tomorrow-my-journey-to-the-frontier-of-education/

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