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Exploring the Concerns of Online K-12 Teachers

In this interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study, we found that the experiences of online teachers are highly complex and individualized, and that the development of their concerns as teachers is largely unaffected by years of teaching experience. Because of the dramatic increase in online K-12 education, there is a need for additional research to understand […]

Mindful Online Teaching and Learning: A Conversation with Tiffany Guske

At last year’s Distance Teaching and Learning Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, Tiffany Guske, a coach, speaker, and expert in personal growth techniques, provided an unexpected introduction at the first general session. She led an excited and restless ballroom of nearly 800 attendees in a mindfulness exercise. The group began by taking three slow full deep […]

Penn State World Campus helps University stay true to founding mission

Penn State remains committed 164 years after its founding to providing an agricultural education — no matter where its students live. The Pennsylvania State University

Adapting Technology and Building an Accessibility Community at the University of California

It’s a given. We all support accessibility for people with disabilities, right? After all, we’re higher ed. We care. Why, then, is web accessibility still such a challenge for colleges and universities? EDUCAUSE Review 

Coursera Launches New MSC in Machine Learning

Over the past three years, Coursera has launched a series of degree programs in partnership with highly reputable universities around the world. These programs include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with the University of London and a Master of Computer and Information Technology with the University of Pennsylvania. Today, Coursera is launching yet […]

Europe’s copyright dispute shows just how hard it is to fix the internet’s problems

The EU has just passed the Copyright Directive: now small sites and tech giants alike will have to deal with the fallout and recriminations. MIT Technology Review  

Pearson Launches Online Degree Partnership with Rider University

LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY – Today, Pearson and Rider University announced the launch of a new online master of business administration and master of accountancy degree program. Both programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), an honor held by only two percent of programs worldwide. These two degrees kick-off […]

Ten Facts About Open Digital Badges

Open badges are created and issued by a wide variety of organizations, such as colleges, universities and other training providers, professional associations, non-profits and private companies, for their students, members, staff, clients and partners to recognize learning achievements. Techonline.ca  

Panopto Joins Internet2, Becoming the First Education Video Platform Available Through the Internet2 NET+ Program

SEATTLE, WA, March 12, 2019 — Panopto today announced that it has become thefirst video platform provider for education to join the Internet2 NET+ program. The NET+ Panopto service offers member institutions discounted pricing, simplified purchasing with a common customer agreement, and secure, reliable streaming delivered over the Internet2 Network. Internet2

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16 Open Learning Resources that Go Beyond the Textbook

The concept of “open learning” encompasses far more than what’s found in a textbook. These sources provide other kinds of resources that will boost your students’ learning. Campus Technology