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Khan Academy: Our new offering for school districts empowers teachers by quickly and easily differentiating instruction for every student who takes MAP Growth
by Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan AcademyTeachers know that meeting the individual needs of each student can accelerate learning. They’re heroic in their efforts to differentiate instruction in classrooms of 25 or more students at various learning levels. But it’s challenging for even the most dedicated teacher to meet the diverse needs of every student. Differentiation is time consuming and intensely manual. That’s why I’m delighted school districts can now choose MAP Accelerator, a new tool that does the hard work of differentiation for teachers. MAP Accelerator uses MAP Growth scores to automatically generate a personalized, mastery-based learning plan for every student, while keeping the teacher as the instructional decision maker.We’ve partnered with NWEA, the creator of MAP Growth, to introduce this new resource. Khan Academy and NWEA are excited to empower teachers with a new way to deeply connect interim assessment to actionable classroom l…
Saylor.org: Ken Eisner of AWS Educate joins Saylor Summit Panel
Saylor Academy is very excited to welcome Ken Eisner, Director of Worldwide Education Programs at AWS Educate, as a panelist at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap! Ken is an education technology leader with 20+ years-experience spearheading initiatives that improve educational outcomes and disrupt traditional delivery models. Ken founded AWS Educate, [...] Read More... The post Ken Eisner of AWS Educate joins Saylor Summit Panel appeared first on Saylor Academy.
edX: Connections at Scale: Networking and Community in Top Online Graduate Programs
The primary benefits of online graduate programs are clear: there’s the unique flexibility and access that only an entirely online program can offer (study anywhere, any time!) and the much more affordable price tag, both in terms of tuition (disruptive!) and opportunity cost (no need to give up your current job!). Plus, many benefits from on-campus programs are available to online students; you can leverage... Read More about Connections at Scale: Networking and Community in Top Online Graduate Programs The post Connections at Scale: Networking and Community in Top Online Graduate Programs appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Cómo aprovechar las alianzas para compartir conocimiento sobre los ODS
¿Cuántas veces hemos tenido una idea, intentado llevarla a cabo y desistido porque nos hace falta algo para lograr nuestro objetivo? Me atrevo a afirmar que, a nivel personal, cuando las hemos ejecutado exitosamente ha sido porque encontramos apoyo. Lo mismo les pasa a las organizaciones. En el 2015, la definición de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) – Agenda 2030 marcó un momento clave en reconocer la importancia de los vínculos entre los distintos actores sociales para... Read More about Cómo aprovechar las alianzas para compartir conocimiento sobre los ODS The post Cómo aprovechar las alianzas para compartir conocimiento sobre los ODS appeared first on edX Blog.
Saylor.org: Lina Zuluaga-Ocampo, Author, Journalist, Speaker, and Researcher Moderates Saylor Summit Panel
We are very pleased to have Ms. Lina Zuluaga-Ocampo, a multifaceted journalist, speaker and researcher moderate our panel on Aligning Education and Employment. Join her and our other panelists at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap, November 14-15, 2019, in Washington DC. Lina worked nine years at a political magazine in Colombia. [...] Read More... The post Lina Zuluaga-Ocampo, Author, Journalist, Speaker, and Researcher Moderates Saylor Summit Panel appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Khan Academy: Got test anxiety? Sal Khan shares tips for reducing stress before your exam
Are you stressed about a test you have coming up? You’re not alone! A couple of weeks ago, Sal Khan shared his advice for managing exam anxiety. We got lots of amazing responses to his suggestions, and we’d love to share them with you. “Listening to Sal’s tips just reminds me that I am not alone. Thank you so much Khan Academy.”—@alexiawpyisnow on Instagram“I appreciate this more than you can imagine. It’s been rough. I wish every kid on earth could see this video.”—Umar on Youtube“I need more Sal in my life. Can he just be there and coach us through all of life’s challenges?”—@ferenstein on Twitter“Today, your words made me cry … This Friday I have another physics exam, and I’ve been stressing pretty hard. Your reminder that we, as people, are not defined by test scores really struck a chord in me. I needed to hear that. Thank you for all you do for people everywhere and a…
Coursera: A community of possibility: how you’re redefining what’s possible
We love learning from the Coursera Community and we are excited to share updates from the Coursera Learner Outcomes Survey*: 87% of career builders report benefits like getting a promotion, receiving a raise, or starting a new career 92% of education seekers report benefits like identifying a field of study or being better prepared for […] The post A community of possibility: how you’re redefining what’s possible appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Gestiona tu proyecto en siete pasos
Las prácticas de gestión que uno aplica puede hacer la diferencia entre el éxito y el fracaso de un proyecto. Aprende las acciones esenciales de la gestión de proyectos según el Programa de PM4R del BID. ¿Sabías que a nivel mundial los proyectos desperdician alrededor del 10% de sus recursos financieros por ineficiencias en su gestión? No obstante, la gestión de proyectos consiste en prácticas... Read More about Gestiona tu proyecto en siete pasos The post Gestiona tu proyecto en siete pasos appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: edX Welcomes HEC Montréal
We are pleased to announce that HEC Montréal, Canada’s first business school, has joined the global community of edX partner institutions. Our relationship has deep roots as HEC Montréal is a longtime Open edX user, and hosted the 2018 Open edX Conference. At the intersection of French and English speaking communities in Montréal, the institution extends its collaboration and influence worldwide, giving students a globalized... Read More about edX Welcomes HEC Montréal The post edX Welcomes HEC Montréal appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Conoce a Ruy: Educación Integral y Aprendizaje Profesional
Hola mi nombre es Ruy Pérez, tengo experiencia trabajando como profesor de idiomas y cirujano dentista; mis intereses son la tecnología, la salud, y los negocios. Soy una persona que le gusta estar aprendiendo continuamente. Lo que me motivó a tomar los cursos, es mi interés por el crecimiento continuo; también me gusta la idea de poder aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos para mejorar mis procesos... Read More about Conoce a Ruy: Educación Integral y Aprendizaje Profesional The post Conoce a Ruy: Educación Integral y Aprendizaje Profesional appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Crush your learning goals with Coursera in the car and Amazon Alexa
By Alex Sanchez, Product Management, Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology at Coursera No two learner journeys are the same. We’ve seen great diversity across learners in their preferred times, days, and learning session lengths, while some choose to learn via desktop and others embrace mobile. In other words, the flexible options provided by Coursera are […] The post Crush your learning goals with Coursera in the car and Amazon Alexa appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Coursera for Business Releases Skills Development Dashboards to Measure Learning Outcomes
By Shwetabh Mittal, Director of Enterprise Product Companies are racing to acquire skills that are fast in motion — 42 percent of the core job skills required today are predicted to change substantially by 2022. Equipping employees with critical skills is now a top-level priority, with the availability of key skills viewed as the top […] The post Coursera for Business Releases Skills Development Dashboards to Measure Learning Outcomes appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Saylor.org: Building the Capacity to Solve the Global Skills Gap
Capacity building, and leveraging tech-enhanced education models, can help solve the global skills gap. Dr. Sheila Jagannathan explains. [...] Read More... The post Building the Capacity to Solve the Global Skills Gap appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Saylor.org: Adapting Higher Education Credentials to Scale Globally
We are very excited to have Brian Fleming, Executive Director of the Sandbox ColLABorative at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) as a moderator at our Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap. (Disclosure: SNHU is also a Saylor Academy Credit Transfer Partner.) The Sandbox ColLABorative is an innovative space and consultancy where he and his [...] Read More... The post Adapting Higher Education Credentials to Scale Globally appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Coursera: Learn by day or night: Dark mode now available on the Coursera iOS app
By Alex Sanchez, Senior Product Manager for Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology, Coursera For those who learn at night, in low-light settings, or just love dark mode, we’re happy to say it’s here for Coursera learners! Dark mode support for the Coursera app on iPhone and iPads running on iOS 13 is live. The Coursera […] The post Learn by day or night: Dark mode now available on the Coursera iOS app appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: Sagi: From studying for exams to studying for himself
Sagi is a learner from Jakarta who kindly reached out to us to share his story on how Coursera changed his life. In his own words, here’s his story of self improvement and continuous learning. A Whole New World of Opportunity I came to Coursera thinking I’d just be learning topics that pique my interest. […] The post Sagi: From studying for exams to studying for himself appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Khan Academy: Three Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sal Khan
Did you know Sal Khan will be in Spain this week accepting a prestigious award from the Princess of Asturias Foundation? The team here at Khan Academy is very proud of Sal, and we’ll all be cheering for him on Friday, October 18 during the award ceremony! 🎉You might think of Sal as the founder of Khan Academy, but we know him as the approachable, down-to-earth guy who we work with every day—and we want you to know that Sal too! Here are three facts about Sal you might not know! Image: Sal Khan and Khan Academy Ambassador Crystal Famania 1) Sal often wears shorts to the office.You’ll probably see photos and video of Sal wearing a suit and tie accepting his award this week, but our Sal is often in the office wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Sal knows that people learn and work better in a variety of settings and at different times of day, and the culture in our office embraces that mindset. We enjoy a relaxed and casual dress code and are encouraged to work when a…
Saylor.org: OER can Help Close the Global Skills Gap
As the Saylor Academy Higher Education Summit nears, we are introducing innovations in education that can help close the global skills gap. Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Associate Vice Provost, Open Education of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, is a world-renowned expert, speaker, and author specializing in student-centered pedagogies and open education, and advocates for the use of OER [...] Read More... The post OER can Help Close the Global Skills Gap appeared first on Saylor Academy.
Coursera: Coursera Launches New Employee Benefit to Cover the Full Cost of Master’s Degrees
By Rich Jacquet, Chief People Officer Learn, change, and grow is our mindset at Coursera, and we take learning seriously. Employees have had free access to more than 3,600 courses and certificates on the platform since 2017 and have completed thousands of courses over the years — from the blockbuster AI for Everyone to A […] The post Coursera Launches New Employee Benefit to Cover the Full Cost of Master’s Degrees appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Saylor.org: Megatrends and Higher Education
Dr. Rahul Choudaha, education analyst and expert, is presenting at the Saylor Academy Summit on Closing the Global Skills Gap, November 14-15, 2019. [...] Read More... The post Megatrends and Higher Education appeared first on Saylor Academy.