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3 Ways Big Data Can Soften the Campus Dropout Crisis

EdNews Daily

Guest Article Written By: Bob La Loggia. And like any major problem, this mass exodus of dropouts must be addressed sooner rather than later through innovative interventions. The “soft” predictors, those subtle hints that are precursors to student dropout. Enter the use of big data and predictive analytics.

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Teacher dropouts

The Innovative Educator

Editor''s note: This is a living post to which I will continue adding the stories of teacher dropouts as they are brought to my attention. Fast forward 20 years and we have Kris Nielsen''s letter published in the Washington Post in an article called, " Letter from disgusted teacher: I quit." I can’t teach this way any longer."

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How Childhood Experiences Contribute to the Education-Health Link

Digital Promise

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Childhood traumatic stress from violence , abuse , corporal punishment and neglect contribute to educational outcomes such as excessive absenteeism, school dropout and school performance. Read the original article.

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What is an intelligent learning platform for schools and universities?

Neo LMS

Therefore, with the help of various educational resources that include both internal and external content (third-party resources, videos, classes, articles), ILPs ensure higher class completion rates and boost student motivation and engagement. . Lower dropout rates.

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How does an intelligent learning platform help teachers create a truly personalized learning environment?

Neo LMS

Literature-related articles. While some learners may prefer reading articles, others need more interactive course formats such as video and audio courses or gamification to feel engaged. . Links to videos, movies, documentaries . This multitude of materials ensures that students access more information and more content formats.

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How Attendance Awards Backfire

Digital Promise

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. School attendance has become a point of focus in educational reform in recent years, as research has indicated that chronic absenteeism is a predictor of poor academic performance and higher dropout rates.

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8 Tips To Improve Your Online Classes

EdTechTeacher

This article is especially useful for teachers with little experience in online learning environments. Not only is focus and concentration an issue for kids of any age studying from home, but issues with spotty Internet access or lack of a stable Wi-Fii creates dropouts in audio or video. A guest post by Maggie Brennan.

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