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Unlocking the Advantages of AI Tools for Grading Students

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Traditional grading methods often involve manual review and assessment of individual assignments, which can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, particularly in large classes or online learning environments. Consistency and Fairness: AI grading systems offer unparalleled consistency and fairness in evaluating student work.

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George Siemens and David Wiley Join Forces for a MOOC About Open Education

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Since the New York Times named 2012 the year of massive open online courses (MOOCs), millions have flocked to platforms offering them such as edX and Coursera. The six-week long MOOC will touch on topics including open educational resources (OER), open pedagogy and practice, open knowledge and open research. Ekowo: Why this MOOC?

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8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020

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Much like how social media giants Facebook and Twitter are utilizing our digital footprints to better understand consumer behavior, teachers are also turning to data analytics to learn more about their students. With more educational institutions adopting virtual learning management systems (such as Moodle, Edmodo, etc.),

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U. of Michigan Hints at Growth Plans for Office of Academic Innovation

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In parallel, we’ve developed a team that builds tools that enhance the residential learning environment. In the next stage of growth, we’re looking to challenge any misconceptions of the use of personalized learning at that scale.”

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EdTech Acronyms Explained

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BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). LMS – Learning Management System (software that runs and manages educational programs). MLD – Mobile Learning Devices. MLearning – Mobile Learning. OS – Operation system (e.g. DOK – Depth Of Knowledge.

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Coursera Couple Returns to Higher Ed With $14.5M to Recreate In-Person Learning, Online

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“We want to build from the ground up an inclusive learning system for students and faculty, one that can recreate engaging, live learning experiences online,” says Dan Avida. The couple is no longer with Coursera, which is now valued at $2.5 That vision has investors feeling stoked. million seed round for Engageli.

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Coursera Is Now a Public Company. What Does That Mean For Higher Education?

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“On the learning side, that means more personalized learning. He said the influx will also help expand the platform’s integration with learning-management systems. It's worth noting that despite all the investment, the company still is not profitable.

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