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April 08, 2016

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Could this credentialing system set a new standard?

Six universities are banding together to offer a new form credentialing system that advocates say could set a new standard in career-focused, skills-based training. Called the University Learning Store, the system aims to enable job seekers and working professionals to earn industry-validated micro-credentials in a range of business and technical…

7 online learning trends for 2016

A look at new tools and opportunities to take online learning in mainstream higher ed to the next level.

Students starting nonprofit to build 3D printed hands

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6 apps that block social media distractions

A collection of apps, lauded by educators and students alike, are helping to solve one of education’s biggest tech-related pet peeves: unnecessary distraction. As mobile initiatives and social media implementation gain steam in college and university courses, the biggest complaint among educators is lack of student concentration—and students agree.

Research: Social media has negative impact on academic performance

Perusing Facebook, sending rapid-fire text messages, and tweeting back and forth with friends and celebrities alike might not be the best academic strategy, it turns out.

Shocking data reveals Millennials lacking skills across board

International data sets show U.S. Millennials hit global bottoms for skills in literacy, numeracy and technology problem-solving.

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