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Coding for Kids: Best EdTech Tools for K12 Computer Science

Hurix Digital

But how do you teach early coding education in a fun, easy, and effective way? It engages kids in activities that involve mathematical concepts such as patterns, sequences, and geometry. Use engaging tools, pedagogies, and activities to spark curiosity in K12 computer science. The answer is harnessing the power of EdTech tools.

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Connectivism and the modern learner

E-Learning Provocateur

So after several hours of unenlightened googling, I decided to bite the bullet, go back to first principles and read George Siemens’ seminal paper, Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. According to Chaos Theory , everything is connected, as illustrated so eloquently by the Butterfly Effect.

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How Audio Can Improve Online Learning

CourseArc

Other benefits of audio-enhanced lessons include: Context through Vocal Inflection: Even brilliantly written and artfully designed text and graphics may not be able to convey the essence of a concept or theory the same way spoken words can.

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The Essential Guide to Learning Analytics in the Age of Big Data

Lambda Solutions

Most of the time, companies collect big data from external sources to help the business serve customers more effectively, become more efficient, and increase profits. Analysts look for patterns and insights to help solve a problem. Spotting problems and discovering patterns. Exploring learner data. Improving their course design.

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Designing for an uncertain world

Clark Quinn

Instead, we should be doing pattern-matching and decision-making. David Metcalf talks about learning theory mashups as ways to incorporate new technologies, which is, at least, a good interim step and possibly the necessary approach. A pedagogy that looks at slow development over time and rich and engaging experience.

Cognitive 178
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Transforming Higher Education with Mobile Learning

Instancy

Learners can build relationships with one another and their faculty using virtual classrooms, message boards, and other real-time communication tools. The efficiency and effectiveness of mobile learning is also improved. Furthermore, mobile learning could bridge the gap between theory and practice.

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Top eLearning Trends for 2015

DigitalChalk eLearning

Gamification is the use of game theory and game mechanics in non-game contexts to engage users in solving problems. In the coming years, we will likely see new ways to pull data in regards to completion time and rate, click patterns, ROI reports and more. Let’s take a look at some of the top eLearning trends we will see in 2015.

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