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Big data gets a passing grade in education world

Big data has the potential to have a big impact on the education world, for students and teachers alike.

With the expansion of online learning, such as distant learning, and the growing number of devices such as tablets being used in classrooms, gathering data is easier than ever.

Learning how to use that data can make for a more personalized and fulfilling learning experience for students.

What are some of the ways in which big data can be applied in the education world? And how can educational establishments make the most of the data that’s available to them?
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Student loans don’t have to break you

The average student loan debt sits right around $29,000, according to a report by the Institute of College Access & Success’ Project on Student Debt.

Depending on your choice of school and your choice of major, this number could be astronomically higher.

In the meantime, the Chronicle of Higher Education found that roughly 20 million students attend college each year and that out of those 20 million, 12 million take out loans.
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Get the most out of your online class discussion

A report from the 2013 College Explorer found that online learning has jumped 96 percent over the last five years. Currently, about 45 percent of college students are taking at least one online course.

Online courses can be just as challenging, if not more challenging, than traditional brick-and-mortar classes.

With online, the professors are encouraged to give students the same experience they would get by attending an actual class. One way to help with this is by having online class discussions in each course.

I took a few courses online a few years back. Class discussions were required – in fact, they were where you received the majority of your “points” for the class.
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Get online writing help for your PhD thesis!

Out of your PhD program, a dissertation is the most significant component and all your attention, plus efforts should be taken up in it. Having said this, it is worth mentioning that the most vital components that constitute a dissertation are not simply the research and writing, but also research buttressed by findings, advanced fresh theory, or supported angle.  It is a meticulous process, and all of this takes time. (more…)

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Remodelling the educational setup

Do you think that integrating technology in classrooms is enough to boost the practical learning and ad critical thinking of students?

As a teacher, I always feel that there is still an apparent gap between what we teach in the classrooms, and what children encounter in their daily lives. We teach mathematics, which is imperative, but is it more important than the social interactions between students?
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Evaluation of the costs of e-learning

To give more learning opportunities to its students, when a college or university decides to establish online educational programs, you will definitely ask the questions: How can we evaluate its planning costs?

When you get the answer of this specific question, it naturally follows other different questions, which include:
Does an online learning cause more work for teachers?
Is online learning much more costly than traditional learning environment?
What investments are required to get education online?
and few other questions in this sense.
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5 careers for adult students

Any adult considering returning to school to further their educations will not be alone. Many older adults return to study at a community college or university after working a job, participating in the military or raising a family. While many adults want to return to college to receive a bachelor’s degree to increase job opportunities, there are also educational programs that require less time. (more…)

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