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Education

Fewer people should go to college—the ones who truly don’t need it

[ad_1] Whenever someone says they think fewer people should go to college, my first question is “Which people?” In theory, I am open to the idea that too many people are going to college, and by “college” I mean four-year degree programs. On the flip side, I think just about everyone would benefit from some …

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eBook Release: 5 Top Tips To Win Over Your Subject-Matter Experts

[ad_1] How To Get Your SMEs On Board Looking for ways to tap into the full potential of your in-house Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs)? This eBook shares 5 top tips to get buy-in and ensure that L&D SMEs keep contributing. You’ll also find out how you can use interviews and existing resources to identify employees with …

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The Role Of Technology In Education, Post Pandemic

[ad_1] Overcoming The Technological Tug-Of-War The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, causing a fundamental shift in the way we learn. This unprecedented situation propelled the accelerated adoption of educational technology (EdTech) as a means to ensure seamless continuity of learning. EdTech has emerged as a huge enabler, empowering institutions …

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Giving Up on Student Journalism Means Giving Up on Student Voices

[ad_1] This essay, by Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, age 16, from Ames High School in Ames, Iowa, is one of the Top 11 winners of The Learning Network’s 10th Annual Student Editorial Contest, for which we received 12,592 entries. We are publishing the work of all the winners and runners-up over the next week, and …

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Proud Menstruating Student

[ad_1] For centuries, menstruation has been used to exclude 50 percent of the world’s population. Religious traditions, educational institutions and our governments have used unfounded myths to perpetuate the idea that menstruation is shameful; that those who have periods are dirty, or even dangerous. Females Forward Together found that only 60 percent of people find …

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This Free Meme Generator for Students Will Add Some Flair to Their Next Assignment

[ad_1] Have you ever had students create memes as part of a classroom assignment? They’re a great way to bring humor into the classroom and allow students to connect to topics in a relatable way. Connect to character relationships in ELA, poke harmless fun at historical figures, create math puns, and so much more. Laughter …

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How To Develop An App For The eLearning Industry: A Complete Guide

[ad_1] Online Learning App Development 101 Today’s competitive environment requires new skills and technology. eLearning apps are popular across many age groups. An online learning app can provide adequate educational material for a few bucks and engage students. Creating online learning software is difficult but rewarding. Schools are designed to teach students in real time, …

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