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STUDY: Top 10 Advanced Degrees Worth Having

Terry Heick — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:38 +0000

As the job market becomes more competitive, obtaining a degree creates a significant advantage in securing employment. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected job growth rates and median annual salaries, the following list highlights the top ten advanced degrees worth having.

6 Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Education

Terry Heick — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:57:57 +0000

Hybrid education is efficient, convenient, has proven to be effective, and is something many professors and students are embracing. But critics are quick to note that it also has downsides, such as less frequent personal interaction than classes that are completely brick-and-mortar. If hybrid education is part of your online degree program, here are a few of the pros and cons you'll want to know.

How Gaming Can Be Used To Improve Financial Literacy

Terry Heick — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:47:00 +0000

While you don't need to be plugged in to play, access to simulations offer educators and learners powerful platforms to experiment in individual and group projects, testing theories, revising design, and rethinking problem-solving approaches. Enter Wall Street Survivor.

New Pedagogies For the Digital Age

Terry Heick — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:39 +0000

"For the first time, we are preparing students for a future we cannot clearly describe."

How Self-Learning Is Becoming The New Master’s Degree

Jeff Dunn — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:43:35 +0000

The big trend these days is online learning, online collaboration, and, well, online everything. In fact, self-learning has become an incredibly powerful force thanks to online technology. Udemy has just publsihed a fabulous infographic that considers self-learning the new master's degree.

How The Human Brain Works

Terry Heick — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:44:41 +0000

In pursuit of improved learning results, neuroscience is increasingly becoming a matter of pedagogical discussion as educators seek to leverage the brain's natural inclinations. So, what are they then?

5 Things You Need To Know About The Chromebook

Terry Heick — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:10:22 +0000

Chromebook is a essentially a laptop computer that runs Google's proprietary web browser, Chrome as its operating system. This makes it simple, fast, cloud-based, and inexpensive to buy and maintain. In terms of features and software, that's it. But of course there's more to the story.

100 (Updated) Ways To Use Facebook In Your Classroom

Terry Heick — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:48:12 +0000

Using facebook in the classroom doesn't make sense on the surface. Or twitter for that matter. But if you look closely, there are dozens of simple ways to make it happen. Here are 100 to get started.

The Future Of Online Experiences Are In Today’s Web Browsers

Terry Heick — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:58 +0000

Google Chrome > Internet Explorer by many measures, but now in terms of popularity too. The grandfather of web browsers has been supplanted by a young upstart from Google according to StatCounter. StatCounter (itself a wonderful site to use directly with learners for information reading and …

20 Surprising Stats About Technology Use In College

Jeff Dunn — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:30:33 +0000

Back in my day... we didn't have fancy things like iPhones and electricity. Okay, maybe just iPhones. I grew up without the kind of cutting-edge technology in the hands of every college student.

5 Ways Rapid Technology Change Impacts Education

Terry Heick — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:46:35 +0000

Rapid technology change is here to stay. No sense in trying to change the way the world works--at least when you're messing with the wallets of major corporations.

Free Microsoft eBooks For The Tech-Geek In You

Terry Heick — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:22:49 +0000

The Microsoft Press blog has again made several technical books available for readers for free in pdf and eBook MOBI formats, including two guides on better understanding Microsoft Office.

7 Ideas For Students This Summer [Infographic]

Terry Heick — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:44:10 +0000

While summer is (rightfully) celebrated as an extended time of leisure in academia, it can also be a period of transition for many learners. Here are some ideas to keep higher-ed learners thinking forward during the looming summer break.

4 Changes Twitter Just Made That You Should Know About

Jeff Dunn — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:33:44 +0000

We wanted to let you know about a few quick updates Twitter just made. Mainly to their privacy policy and terms of service. As we’ve seen in the past, when major social networks like Twitter and Facebook update these things, you should take notice. Remember …

3 Threats of Rapid Technology Change

Terry Heick — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:00:57 +0000

While an issue for most products short of books and antiques, in the technology world obsolescence can not only cost money, but can threaten the quality of skill-building learners get with hands-on use. Whereas previous generations of technology had a habit of fending for themselves, the modern technology industry has seemingly developed an odd desire to replace and cannibalize itself constantly.

How To: One Example of Digital Assessment

Terry Heick — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:11:23 +0000

Digital work allows for digital portfolio creation, communication of learning results to a wide audience, and often simple revision of learner work to reflect feedback and assessment results.

Quick Guide: How to Speak ‘Twitter’

Terry Heick — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:20:55 +0000

Twitter allows for versatile and addictive bursts of quick conversation, but the 140 character limit forces an economy of language that can be hard to pin translate. Luckily, we've got a guide for that.

Planet iPad: Edudemic Magazine May Issue Now Available!

Terry Heick — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Edudemic Magazine is the single best source of progressive education coverage available anywhere–written for educators, by educators. Our May issue features more content than ever–including an updated “iPad Spectrum,” Inigral’s Michael Staton and his framework on “Unbundling Education,” and a slew of other exciting content, …

It’s Time To Get Report Cards For Your Education Technology

Jeff Dunn — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:13 +0000

How's this for the biggest no-brainer of 2012: If you want to know what's working - or not - in classrooms, ASK TEACHERS!

DIY Learning: How Maker Faire Is Innovating Education

Jeff Dunn — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:46:32 +0000

I was going to call this post 'Tinkering Teachers' but that sounded a bit silly. But it's accurate. This weekend, hundreds of teachers, educators, and administrators will be gathering in San Mateo, CA for Maker Faire, the annual gathering of all things Do-It-Yourself (DIY).