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Higher Ed
4 Major Disadvantages Universities Face When Launching Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
MOOCs have many advantages, in particular during these times of remote learning. Yet, savvy institutions do not ignore the drawbacks of these courses. Still, the benefits for creating MOOCs offers the university additional revenue streams.
5 Reasons Why Universities Are Increasingly Partnering with Bootcamp Providers
Traditional colleges can learn a lot from the bootcamp model. Higher ed institutions continue to face declining enrollment. Yet, the bootcamp industry grows year over year. What can universities gain from partnering with bootcamp providers? Here are five benefits.
Why Top Universities Are Increasingly Launching Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs)
Top universities are launching massive open online courses at a rapid rate. Massive open online courses continue to grow in popularity. MOOCs are no longer just cheap and free, they are changing higher ed catalogs. Why? MOOCs give the following benefits.
Why Government Funding Has Become One of the Biggest Challenges Facing Public Higher Education
The Association of Public and Land Grant University survey tells us COVID changed everything and nothing at all for Higher Ed. Government funding topped the survey as the biggest challenge institutions face. Likewise, below are the reasons why this remains one of the biggest challenges faced by public higher education.
K-12
5 Reasons Why K-12 Publishers Should Focus on Producing Interactive Books for STEM Learning
Now teachers can assign students interactive books based on their interests. Educators can find eBooks that fill a student’s knowledge gap. Also, teachers can give talented and gifted students more information on topics that interest them. Likewise, by creating interactive reading materials on STEM topics, publishers give teachers the flexibility to meet each student’s reading level. Publishers win over the teachers when they give them tools that make their job easier.
Why Educational Publishers Are Expected to Use More Course Authoring Tools in the Future
The educational publishing scene continues to shift from paper materials. Leaders need to find a way to offset the decline in revenue from print products. To that end, a way to offset this loss from print products could be in digital product sales. Still, publishers shifting their team from a print-first workflow to a digital-first strategy takes strong leadership and time. Yet, the shift to digital textbooks will take years. Besides that, paper textbooks will not ever go away. As a result, leaders need a digital-first/print-second strategy. One of the first steps…
5 Ways Educational Publishers Can Facilitate Social-Emotional Learning in K-12
After a year of lockdowns, teachers believe social-emotional learning is more important than ever. Educators know the benefits of social-emotional learning in the classroom. SEL aids academic achievement, creativity, citizenship, and workforce readiness in students. How can publishers help districts meet this growing need? Below are five ways publishers can help schools meet the needs of their students. First, a publisher can look at…
Why Investing in Ancillary Materials for Textbooks Could Increase Sales for K-12 Publishers
Ancillary items are important to textbook sales. What are ancillaries? Additional items can range from teachers’ guides, presentation slides, online study guides, and more. Educators use these extra materials in a variety of ways to support student learning. Ancillary items may be remote-ready. Why should K-12 publishers invest in creating high-quality ancillary materials?
Curriculum Design
June 23-26, 2019 A Pass Educational Group at ISTE 2019
June 23-26 Philadelphia, PA The ISTE Conference is the most influential edtech event in the world and the must-attend event for thousands of educators looking to harness the power of technology to advance learning and teaching. Immerse yourself in powerful ideas and...
3 Characteristics of Well-Written Multiple Choice Assessment Items
Writing good multiple choice assessment items might seem easy, but creating questions that truly get at “what students know” takes a good deal of practice.
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 2: Developing Authentic Learning Experiences
This is the second installment in a four-part blog series on authentic learning. We’ll explore what the environments look like that facilitate authentic learning and how to create them. The first blog explored what authentic learning is and how it can better...
The Four Responsibilities of an Effective Subject Matter Expert
Learn about the four responsibilities for an effective Subject Matter Expert.