Fuel Education’s Online, Blended Learning Touts Success
(Photo: Creative Commons) A new report released by Fuel Education takes a closer look at the outcomes and benefits of the use of blended and online learning programs that involve Fuel Education curriculum. For the report, “Outcomes of Blended and Online Learning Programs in Schools Using Fuel Education Curriculum,” Evergreen Education Group compiled case studies for a total […]
Study Finds Hot Wheels Physics Curriculum Improves Learning
(Photo: Wikimedia, Creative Commons) A new study has taken a closer look at whether Hot Wheels cars could be used to help teach physics to fourth graders. The $ 784,000 study was performed by Julie Marsh, a researcher at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education, and Morgan Polikoff, a researcher and USC assistant professor who is […]
Report: Blended Learning May Be Solution to Re-Engaging Dropouts
(Photo: Pixabay, Creative Commons) In an effort to put a stop to the high number of students leaving high school before they graduate, a new report looks into the use of blended learning as a way to engage these students and better meet their needs as a pathway to higher education and the workforce. Completed […]
University Learning Store Focuses on Micro-Credentials
(Photo: Simon Stratford, Creative Commons) Six universities have teamed up to create a new credentialing initiative called the University Learning Store aimed at allowing users to obtain “micro-credentials” in specific skills, which the creators hope will help make the certification of knowledge more clear. Users can take a course for $ 50, $ 100, or $ 150, […]
Google, Udacity Announce Deep Learning Course
The educational platform Udacity has joined forces with Google to offer a free online course on deep learning as part of Udacity’s machine learning engineering program. Vincent Vanhoucke, a principal scientist and Head of Google Brain’s technical team will be the instructor. It is an advanced course designed for people with some background in the field, and […]
Study: Blended Learning, MOOCs Have Opportunities to Improve
A recent overview of studies on Massive Open Online Courses, also known as MOOCs, explores how they are used by both independent students and in the classroom, suggesting that more discussion and instructor feedback may increase both learning outcomes and student satisfaction. The paper discusses the emerging trends in MOOCs as stand-alone online courses, the […]
Report Recommends Training, Funding, Flexibility for NY Online Learning
A recent report from the New York State Online Learning Advisory Council suggests that the use of online and blended learning programs can boost course offerings for students who live in rural areas while at the same time allowing for a transformation of face-to-face instruction, as long as state-level supports such as professional development for teachers and […]
Univ of Colorado Gets $3.6 Million for STEM Learning Engagement
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $ 3.6 million grant to the Boulder and Denver campuses of the University of Colorado for expanding student engagement in STEM education, with $ 2.5 million given to the University of Colorado Boulder and $ 1.1 million to the Denver campus. The grants will fund learning assistant training programs […]
Are Students With Learning Disabilities Poorly-Served In College?
Tens of thousands of college students are keeping their learning disabilities a secret. While 94 percent of high school students with learning disabilities receive help, only 17 percent of learning disabled college students do. Colleges and universities across the country are now focusing more attention and resources on helping these reluctant students disclose their conditions […]