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43 Collaborative Art Projects That Bring Out Everyone’s Creative Side

[ad_1] Art is about expressing your individuality, but you can also make something pretty incredible when people pool their talents. Regardless of whether you are into painting, sculpture, doodling, or mosaics, there is truly something for everyone on this list. Some art ideas incorporate nature while others are messy enough to warrant a little outdoor …

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Benefits Of Investing In An LMS For Nonprofits With A Built-in Authoring Tool

[ad_1] 6 Benefits Of LMS With Built-In Authoring The term “built-in” generally indicates multiple functionalities and implies a two-for-one. In reality, the built-in cost is usually built into the price tag. That said, having your authoring tool included in your training software can still save time and money, which is music to the ears of …

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125 Philosophical Questions To Encourage Critical Thinking and Self-Exploration

[ad_1] Our world is full of mysteries—why not try to solve a few? One of the most incredible ways to encourage critical thinking and self-exploration is to ask kids thought-provoking questions. Hearing the responses and exchanging ideas can really expand our perspectives and leave us with important food for thought. Want to try? Here are …

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Alaska Legislature rejects nominee to U of Alaska board

[ad_1] The Alaska Legislature on Tuesday rejected one of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s nominees for the University of Alaska’s Board of Regents. The Alaska Beacon said that the rejected person was Bethany Marcum, who is the former head of the Alaska Policy Forum, a nonprofit that promotes conservative policies. Legislators cited Marcum’s support for the governor’s …

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Should Teachers Provide Trigger Warnings for ‘Traumatic Content’?

[ad_1] Last month, a Cornell University sophomore, Claire Ting, was studying with friends when one of them became visibly upset and was unable to continue her work. For a Korean American literature class, the woman was reading “The Surrendered,” a novel by Chang-rae Lee about a Korean girl orphaned by the Korean War that includes …

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Immersive Learning Technology: What It Is And What Are Your Options

[ad_1] What Is Immersive Learning Technology? As an experiential training methodology, immersive learning leverages Extended Reality (XR) technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), to deliver engaging, simulated, real-world learning experiences. The methodology is uniquely suitable for generating greater engagement with learning in the hybrid workforce. This is because …

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Technical problems appear in a second AP exam

[ad_1] The College Board has confirmed that thousands of students experienced technical difficulties taking the Advanced Placement exam in English last week. The admission comes just day after students attempting to take the exam in Chinese experienced problems that prevented them from logging in. “During the May 3 administration of the AP English Literature and Composition …

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Anthropology group to again vote on Israeli univs. boycott

[ad_1] American Anthropological Association members will vote this summer on a resolution “to boycott Israeli academic institutions,” after a similar effort failed by just 39 votes in 2016. A group called the Anthropologists for the Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions says on its website that 206 members of the American Anthropological Association requested a full …

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