Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

The tech giant Meta, widely known under its previous name Facebook, seems to be eyeing a way to allow users to offer video classes. Since at least last year, Meta has experimented with Facebook Classes, a program designed to make online instruction through its platform smoother.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Study.com (formerly called Education-Portal) is a distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and more) aligned with popular textbooks. Each course has about a hundred videos, each 5-10 minutes in length. Great stuff.

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Schoology Blackboard Common Core Course 202

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

One source for insights on how to proceed is the cross-pollination that takes place when educators working in separate spheres learn from one another. The success of Khan Academy videos (almost all of which are under 10 minutes) served as a template for creating cutting-edge online-learning experiences, including massive open online courses.

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MOOC Khan Academy Learning Blackboard 204

Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2020

Over the past few weeks, educators, students and parents have taken to social media to share their experiences with this abrupt move to online learning. Xiong Fanyan, who oversees instructional affairs at a middle school in Beijing, has recorded a short tutorial video and uploaded it to Tencent Video for his students to watch.

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Exercises Video Blackboard Social Media 188

Marketplace K-12

JULY 5, 2016

In the latest dealmaking news, Workday acquired online learning platform Zaption, while Blackboard teamed with Dreamit to support ed-tech startups. Workday Acquires Zaption: Workday , a provider of enterprise cloud management applications for human resources and finance, has acquired online learning platform Zaption.

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Blackboard Company Industry EdTech 53

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

For example, despite increased activity on the platform—concurrent users on the Canvas LMS were up 60 percent from typical use patterns and video submissions are up tenfold from typical use patterns pre-Covid-19—the costs of moving more data and training more educators will keep the company from a short-term windfall, Benson says.

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LMS Blackboard Company Moodle 124

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

What’s the best role for synchronous teaching and learning during a pandemic? Over the past few weeks the switch to wholly online learning has been represented by live video meetings. This discursive emphasis on video in education is based on some reality. What’s the reasoning here?

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Blackboard Education Microsoft Adobe 141

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2021

To be able to get a smooth picture and the ability to interact via any of the more common softwares—Blackboard, Zoom, Teams—you need to have a device that is able to lift and deliver those experiences,” says Paige Francis, CIO and vice president for IT at the University of Tulsa.

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Laptops Software Blackboard Report 206

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In fact, with Kiddom, you get everything you love about Google Classroom as well as the features only Kiddom brings to learning such as: the ability to plan, assess, and analyze via a free library of standards-aligned resources. a flexible curriculum planner that allows teachers to modify individual student learning pathways.

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Moodle Google Classroom LMS 219

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

No one wants to feel like a cog in the wheel, especially not when it comes to something as personal as learning. They share how teaching online can involve a surprising amount of passion—and even some tears. EdSurge: I wanted to talk about your Humanizing Online Learning training course. There were so many issues.

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Online Learning Competency Based Learning Course Blackboard 148

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 26, 2020

He recommends educators use a single learning management system, like Canvas, Blackboard or Google, so classes can be found on the same website and students and parents only have to keep track of one log-in. “It gets really hard to navigate if every instructor is using a different platform,” Cottingham said.

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Learning Blackboard Student Engagement Social Media 141

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2020

The more I saw people struggle with online learning, it convinced me this work is more important now than it ever was." But the more I saw people struggle with online learning, it convinced me this work is more important now than it ever was.” Instead, he became more resolute about its mission.

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Training Blackboard Video Online Learning 188

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

“If I have the technology infrastructure set up, there’s no reason for two students to have to have the same experience in an online classroom.” Creating modules, one step at a time In 2002, Robertson began to “chunk” his long lectures into short videos, each focusing on a specific topic.

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Classroom Exercises Gamification Course 152

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

AllLearn wasn't the only online education failure of the early 2000s, of course. Columbia University invested $30 million into its own online learning initiative, Fathom, that opened in 2000 and closed in 2003. There, you can learn that this initiative was headed by one Michael M. " Let's not forget that.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Date : Thursday, September 29th, 2011 Time : 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern / 12am (next day) GMT ( interna tional times here ) Duration : 1 hour Location : In Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). The Blackboard Collaborate room will be open up to 30 minutes before the event if you want to come in early. Log in at [link].

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iPad Blackboard Classroom Elementary 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Date : Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 Time : 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern ( interna tional times here ) Duration : 1 hour Location : In Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). The Blackboard Collaborate room will be open up to 30 minutes before the event if you want to come in early. Log in at [link]. psid=2012-09-26.0742.M.9E9FE58134BE68C3B413F24B3586CF.vcr&sid=2008350

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MOOC Blackboard Digital Citizenship Course 70

Fractus Learning

JULY 12, 2016

Teaching online can be a great way to reach new audiences and take advantage of the opportunities created by the latest learning technology. But unless you’ve got lots of experience with online learning, you’re likely feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Blackboard? Don’t worry!

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Online Learning Learning Moodle Blackboard 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Emma Green: It felt to me a little bit like I was in a video game when I was in these environments. Teachers are able to spawn all of these different tools, like big [virtual] Post-it notes that they can put in the air, or a blackboard that they can use to project images or write words. What did the VR classroom look like?

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Blackboard Common Core Case Study Course 183

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The right learning platform apps and tools can produce engaging content ranging from science videos to English lessons. Flipped classroom models empower students to do classroom work at home using multimedia presentations and online learning platform resources. Use Great Video Lessons Made By Others. Khan Academy.

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Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 98

techlearning

MAY 26, 2018

Out of the 26 finalists, eight medalists were selected for their outstanding achievement: 2018 Platinum Medals Blackboard Ally — Blackboard ( Video , Paper ) Georgia Virtual Total Learning Architecture — PCG Education and Georgia Department of Education ( Video , Paper ) 2018 Gold Medals Developing Learners' Soft Skills With YouSeeU — YouSeeU ( Video (..)

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Blackboard LMS Learning Analysis 40

The Innovative Educator

MAY 16, 2020

ASU already had in place, the three platforms necessary for flexible learning. Infrastructure includes: Canvas: An online learning management system. Other popular platforms are Brightspace, Google Classroom, and Blackboard. Zoom: For video conferencing. There can be live video instruction.

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Guidelines Blended Learning Blackboard Training 71

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

What’s the best role for synchronous teaching and learning during a pandemic? Over the past few weeks the switch to wholly online learning has been represented by live video meetings. This discursive emphasis on video in education is based on some reality. What’s the reasoning here?

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Blackboard Microsoft Education Adobe 52

myViewBoard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Most teachers and students stay at home and conduct distance learning. Teachers are worried about student engagement and interaction online. Meanwhile, students find themselves hard to adapt to online learning, and learning outcomes drop significantly. Finding suitable videos or pictures for students is hard?

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Laptops Outcomes Blackboard Student Engagement 67

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2020

You mentioned that this is not really a fair test of online learning happening nationwide. What does a well designed online class look like compared to what you’re doing? There are a number of platforms that allow for continuing communication online. Stephen Smith. Jon Marcus. Jon Marcus.

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Course Study Online Learning Report 139

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2011

link] GETTING CAMPUS-WIDE ADOPTION—AND HAPPY FACULTY—WITH BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE ( Host Your Own Webinar Series ) Wed 26 Jan 12:00PM New York / Wed 26 Jan 05:00PM GMT / Thu 27 Jan 04:00AM Sydney Gailene Nelson. Join Laura and special guest Allison Powell, Vice President of iNACOL, for "The Landscape of K-12 Online Learning".

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Blackboard Moodle Personal Learning Network Online Learning 46

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Opportunities for online learning. Some students may require a more flexible learning schedule than the typical school day allows. VLP instructors are state-certified local educators who have received specialized training in online teaching. Expanded summer learning opportunities. “By percent in 2008-09 to 84.9

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Learning Dropout Blackboard Common Core 74

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

And told myself, "You know what, I'd rather just go home, do school work, play video games for the rest of the day." At least when I was going through it, Blackboard had some proprietary school-based chatroom— Elluminate —where we would do our live sessions and everything. You know, high school politics are just a load of hooey.

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Blackboard Comparison System Study 119

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

“If some kids can go home and learn, discover and backfill information, while other kids’ learning stops at school, that’s a huge problem.”. Textbooks have given way to Google Classroom and the Blackboard Learn management system, and lessons are assigned, submitted and assessed online. Photo: Andrew Franco.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 106

Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

I was asked to give a presentation on improving interaction for online courses. The answer lies in research that has been done in online learning, social psychology, distance or online education, communication (including interpersonal, group, and CM communication), and even organizational development.

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Wired Campus

OCTOBER 2, 2015

But how could that possibly work online, when we don’t even meet ? Enter the video presentation. There was no way we could simply replicate in the online course the presentations that happen in the face-to-face version of the course. Here’s how this worked: Online homework was due every Sunday evening.

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Course Video Blackboard Examples 28

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2014

When did you first become involved with research into distance education and online learning? Terry: I think that education, as a separate and formal activity that takes place in dedicated buildings will be only one small component of embedded learning that is both used for formal and informal education.

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E-rate Conference Social Media Study 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

All sessions will be publicly available to attend through the online Blackboard Collaborate platform, and every session will be recorded and made available immediately following the conference. in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link]. The Summit is from 9:00am - 3:00pm US Eastern Time.

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ePortfolio Digital Citizenship Social Media Common Core 49

Bryan Alexander

MAY 27, 2016

In this post I’ll share my notes along with the complete video recording. I asked how open learning works for non-professionals, citing research showing many MOOC users are already professionals and/or academics. But now a wider range of population participate in online learning, both as students and teachers.

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Trends MOOC Coursera Education 42

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Since it is web-based, students can access their learning materials from any device with internet connectivity, making it ideal for both in-person and remote learning. There are various types of technology used in education today, each serving distinct purposes to enhance learning, teaching, and administrative processes.

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Technology Education LMS Adaptive Learning 52

The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

This year’s report, Digital Learning 24/7: Understanding Technology – Enhanced Learning in the Lives of Today’s Students , provides landmark findings on the efficacy and value associated with popular digital learning initiatives: blended learning, online learning, school-assigned mobile devices and STEM learning.

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Mobility Blended Learning STEM Survey 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 13, 2010

There will be presents for all, so wear some party/Christmas headgear and share it using the video cam & microphone. Learn how to set up a basic classroom and use some of the basic tools in rSmart''s mySakai, an online learning management tool similar to Blackboard and Moodle.

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rSmart Moodle Blackboard Training 34

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2014

Volunteering to help moderate sessions is a great way to get to know the presenters and to get better connected with our online learning communities. Special thanks for this go to our sponsor, Blackboard Collaborate, for providing the service that allows us to do this! Please sign up to volunteer here. Details to join at [link].

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Digital Citizenship Conference Game-Based Learning Libraries 46