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IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE OF ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION BY MATTHEW LYNCHAUGUST 1, 20180

                                                              Online and distance learning is growing in popularity as individuals are demanding a more flexible education. They need school schedules that can be easily coordinated […]

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Do I need antivirus on my computer?

While computer science had theorized self-replicating computer programs since the late 1940s, it was only in 1971 that the first virus, called Creeper, was created. Creeper did not do any particular harm; it could only display a message. The second computer virus in existence, dubbed Reaper, was created with the sole purpose of destroying Creeper. It was another 15 years of

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DIVERSE CONVERSATIONS: THE BENEFITS OF AN ONLINE EDUCATION

Over the past decade, the number of online colleges and universities has grown exponentially. This has led to many debates over the efficacy and overall benefits of an online education. I recently sat down with Dr. John Ebersole, president of Excelsior College, to discuss “The Benefits of an Online Education.” In his 25-year career in

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THE POWER AND PROMISE OF OER IS THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF EDUCATION

Open educational resources, more commonly known as OER, promise a revolution in education. Historically, access to educational resources has been severely limited by the ability and willingness of someone to pay for instructional materials. However, the digital revolution makes it possible to post top-notch educational resources online, making it a reality for almost every student

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USING AMAZON PRODUCTS IN THE CLASSROOM: WHAT DO THEY BRING TO THE TABLE?

In the highly competitive world of edtech, educators often find themselves at a loss for which company provides the best tools. Microsoft, Google, and Apple tend to top the list but they aren’t the only options. Amazon actually makes a decent selection of products that bring a lot of potential into the classroom setting. Even

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REIMAGINING AND TRANSFORMING EDUCATIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

                                                          If there is one institution in America that is resistant to change, it just might be higher education. After all, they still wear their medieval clothing

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