CEDICT: Communication, Education and Development using ICT

2015-08-24

The MOOC revolution that wasn’t

“In 50 years,” Thrun told Wired, “there will be only 10 institutions in the world delivering higher education and Udacity has a shot at being one of them.”

Three years later, Thrun and the other MOOC startup founders are now telling a different story. The latest tagline used by Thrun to describe his company: “Uber for Education.”

“At the end of the day, the true value proposition of education is employment,” Thrun told Fast Company, crystallizing the new MOOC rhetoric. Rather than education for all, MOOCs now merely promise education for employability.

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2015-08-22

20 helpful apps for teachers and educators

Students shouldn't be the only ones trying to use their smartphones in the classroom. Check out our top picks for the best apps for teachers and educators.

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Get Started with Online Learning

In this free online course by The Open University, you will find out what online learning is and what it can offer you. You’ll discover the skills required for online study and evaluate your own study skillset. You’ll also examine how students form online communities and how they benefit from flexible study arrangements while still being supported by dedicated tutors.

2015-08-21

Coding in the Classroom: 16 Top Resources

As cool as technology is, its intricacies and inner workings are sometimes intimidating, especially for young people who may be more interested in what technology can do for them rather than what they can do with technology.

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2015-08-19

CEO Of The World's First MOOC Provides Hope To Former Prisoners Through Education - About Education Degrees

In an in-depth interview with the magazine, Mr Feerick talks about the progress the world’s first MOOC has made since Forbes last spoke to him in 2013 and the recent launch of ALISON’s innovative Advanced Diploma in Workforce Re-Entry Skills, which is giving new hope to former prisoners through education.

2015-08-16

Curation, as a Pedagogical Tool To Embolden Critical Thinking in Education

Exploring Curation as a core competency in digital and media literacy education

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Five Tips for New Teachers to Become Connected Educators

While the idea of being or becoming a connected educator is important, as a new teacher, this may seem completely overwhelming. There are resources in abundance for this month of learning, such as the CEM Starter Kit and the Connected Educator Month Calendar. These sites are packed with information.

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16 Websites and Apps for Making Videos and Animation

For this week's Top Picks List Friday, we are featuring websites and apps for making videos and animations. Teachers know that video making is a tried and true way to get kids engaged in building, demonstrating, and sharing knowledge. These apps and sites feature user-friendly tools and features...