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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

Educators Technology

Scientific knowledge is proliferating in an unprecedented rate with an increasing number of journal articles and research papers published every year across various disciplines from humanities to medicine and technology. As researchers, our research stands on the shoulders of other researchers.

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Diving Deeper Into the Effects of Smartwatches on Kids, Schools and Families

ED Surge

With all the talk of the downsides of smartphones for teenagers, parents have looked to smartwatches as a way to stay in contact with their young children while avoiding the full internet and social media access of a phone. At least that was the narrative a couple of years ago. The fear is pervasive. It's a really powerful force.”

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If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?

ED Surge

Mark Zuckberberg, Meta’s founder and CEO, held up what he described as the first working prototype of Orion, which lets wearers see both the physical world and a computer display hovering in the field of vision. This is the physical world with holograms overlaid on it.” For educators, this might not come as welcome news.

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These Higher Ed Stories Resonated Most in 2024

ED Surge

And when did so many high school students start taking community college courses (and what does that mean for college access)? What challenges remain for this kind of program to live up to its potential as a lever of access and equity to college and careers, as one expert put it? Thanks for reading! He Decided It Cant Be Done.

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Inclusive by Design: Sharing Insights for Crafting Accessible Conferences

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Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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Federal Rule Change May Undermine ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Models

ED Surge

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes.

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Supporting All Learners: Building an Inclusive Classroom With Universal Design for Learning

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Research shows students are more engaged when they connect the learning to their strengths, abilities, preferences and interests. Research suggests that student outcomes can improve when direct instruction is combined with opportunities for practice paired with timely feedback.

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