Tag: schools
Public School vs Charter School: Which Is Right For You?
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As parents, you have to make a lot of important decisions, decisions that will weigh heavily on our children’s lives, both right now and in the future. Perhaps the most important decision of all is where to send your children to school.
The History of Distance Learning and Online Education
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Online education has become one of the main avenues through which people receive their education. Many educational institutions now market specifically to students who are seeking online degree programs. Online education has become one of the main ways that people all around the world obtain their degrees and move on to rewarding careers.
Philadelphia Schools Start Using NFC Student ID Cards
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The student ID card provider has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia and ACS to combine NFC phones, contactless student ID cards and transportation passes with the aim of cutting costs, creating a safer and more efficient student transit service and providing parents and staff with accurate student location information.
The Ultimate Guide To Apple’s Presence In Education
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All eyes are on education right now. Whether it's in the political theater or the venture capitalists, everyone has set their sights on the future leaders of tomorrow. Some companies, like Apple, have long realized the potential of this demographic and have specifically targeted them with iPads, iPod Touches, and other devices.
The 5 Big Reasons Schools Should Have Free Internet Access Right Now
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The digital divide is real. There's a major gap between the schools, people, and organizations who can afford high-speed connections and those who cannot. Now let's take a look at why this matters to schools.
Anonymous Teacher Details Shocking Experiences In Manhattan Schools
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It's no secret that teaching is hard. But most of the time you just hear about the broader problems like test scores and education reform. Often times, you don't get an intimate look from teachers and education administrators online where there is a digital 'paper trail' and jobs are on the line.
10 Real-World BYOD Classrooms (And Whether It’s Worked Or Not)
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Should students be able to bring their own devices to the classroom and then use them for learning? BYOD classrooms are becoming more popular as money gets tight... but is a viable option?
5 Ways Apple’s Culture Can Improve Your Classroom
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Your classroom should be more innovative than Apple. But that's simply not the case these days. Here are a few ways to bring out the best in your students thanks to how Apple brings out the best in its employees.
The 10 Biggest Tuition Hikes: Did Your University Make The List?
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Good news for Khan Academy and low-cost online education programs. Bad news for, well, everyone at or thinking about attending college. The Department of Education has now released information about just how much tuition has gone up over recent years. It's not pretty.
How 12 Schools Are Using Khan Academy Right Now
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Whether you want to use it as a study tool for your own education or bring it in as an alternative way for students in your classes to learn a subject, it’s simple and free to get started with Khan Academy.
Social Media: What Schools Can Learn From Businesses
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A recent study found that 100% of American universities engage in social media, but it is hard to find a college on a list of the best social media campaigns. Rather, you see those "best of" lists filled with businesses.
How American Schools Compare To All Other Countries
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I live in the U.S., attended school in the U.S. and England, and do not know as much as I should about international education programs. I'm completely up front about that. I'm guessing many people in the U.S. know about as much as I do (or less!) about international education programs.
Why Students Like Social Media But Schools Don’t
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Social media is here to stay. Students love it. Teachers love it. But there's a disconnect in there somewhere.
How Schools Can Now Get A Virtual Seat At TED Talks
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I'm a huge fan of TED talks. The addicting and inspirational lectures always get my mind racing. It's always been a dream to attend a talk by one of the fantastic presenters at some point in my life. Luckily, I'm now a step closer.
The Major Differences Between Education in U.S. and China
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Think America is the best and only place to get a real education? More than 14,000 American students are currently studying in China. They're learning about the latest technology, how to write their 100-character alphabet, and more
Why Technology Is Failing In Public Schools (And How To Fix This)
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Schools are pretty slow to adopt technology. That much has been established on Edudemic over the past few months. But why?
