Active Engagement Improves Online Instruction During COVID-19

Getting students actively engaged in their remote learning has a difference on the outcomes during a pandemic, according to a report published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

There's More to Come for AI in Ed

The biggest uses for artificial intelligence in education haven't been invented yet. But whatever they end up being, people working on AI applications need to keep educators and education policy makers well informed "early and deeply." That's the conclusion of a new report recently issued by the Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences.

Voice Tech Poised to Become 'Vital Tool'

As touch becomes a dirty word, voice technology is positioned to provide a safer alternative. In a survey by Adobe of a 1,000 voice technology users in the United States, nearly a third said sanitation (such as not needing to touch high-traffic surfaces) was a big benefit of voice technology.

Survey: Video Is Essential, But May Be Losing Its Luster

In an annual survey done by Kaltura, fewer faculty and staff respondents agreed that video increased student achievement (down 11 percent from last year's survey), increased the sense of affiliation alumni felt for their institutions (down 9 percent), increased student satisfaction with learning (down 7 percent) or increased educator collaboration and professional develop (down 5 percent).

Open Source, Python and Visual Studio Code Dominate in GitHub Student Survey

Kahoot Acquires Language Game Company Drops

2U Issues First Transparency Report

Free Rensselaer App Helps Project COVID-19 Re-opening Impact

Manor College Taps Video Platform for Hybrid Learning

HBCU Bethune-Cookman Turns to Upswing for Student Engagement

Kentucky Community & Technical College System Closing the Gap Between Education and Work

4K Wireless Presentation Gateway Addresses BYOD

Panopto Adds Webex Integration

Survey: Interactive, In-Class Engagement Makes a Difference to Students

Unizin Partners with Blackboard to Offer Ally Across Member Institutions

Updated Guide Tackles Equity and Racial Justice in Use of Adaptive Courseware

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