Learning Ecosystems

Skill assessments: The future of personalization in learning [Rasch]

On 02/04/2022, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, assessment, education, education technology, future, innovation, instructional design, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning preferences, online learning, personalized/customized learning, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Skill assessments: The future of personalization in learning — from edyoucated.org by Julian Rasch

The future of personalization in professional online learning lies in detailed, but fast and effective skill assessments. Here’s how we do it at edyoucated.

22 Augmented Reality Trends to Keep an Eye on for 2022 [Emrich]

On 02/04/2022, in 21st century, 3D, 5G, A/V -- audio/visual, Apple, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, Canada, computer science, content development, aggregation, repositories, copyright/ownership/NFTs, creativity, cryptocurrencies, digital audio, digital video, emerging technologies, Facebook / Meta Platforms, future, Google, ideas, immersion, innovation, interactivity, internet, marketing/social marketing, marketplaces, Microsoft, platforms, programming, society, telecommunications, tools, trends, United States, vendors, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, vision/possibilities, wearables, web-based collaboration, XR - extended reality, by Daniel Christian

22 Augmented Reality Trends to Keep an Eye on for 2022 — from linkedin.com by Tom Emrich

Excerpts:

#1 Metaverse remains at peak hype as the next iteration of the Internet feels so close but is actually much further away

#2 The smartphone continues to become an even more powerful augmented reality machine with advancements in chips, displays and connectivity

#3 Early consumer smartglasses reinforce the need for smartphones rather than attempt to replace them

The metaverse is defined differently by different people but for me, the metaverse is an aha moment. It is a realization by industry that the next wave of computing is comprised of a stack of emerging technologies (including blockchain, AI, IoT, AR and VR) that will all work together to create a fundamental shift in our relationship with technology.

Kudos @amylameyer and @tomemrich for an awesome conversation about #XR trends to look for in 2022!
Watch on demand on at https://t.co/iDUt5u5WQR

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— Ori Inbar (@comogard) February 1, 2022

Also see:

Augmented Reality is the Future of Online Shopping — from time.com by Megan McCluskey

Why The Metaverse Is More Than Hype [LaMeyer]

On 02/04/2022, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, 3D, A/V -- audio/visual, technology (general), by Daniel Christian

Why The Metaverse Is More Than Hype — from linkedin.com by Amy LaMeyer

Excerpt:

There are fundamental reasons why there is more to the current Metaverse enthusiasm than hype. As an angel investor, start-up advisor and fund manager, I’ve been studying this space for almost six years, have ridden the trough of disillusionment, and have seen the shift that promises signs of growth. In particular, it is not about the virtual worlds themselves, although content is very important, it is the growth in the surrounding technology ecosystem that is supporting and signaling an accelerated virtual future. I’ll highlight those building blocks below.

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My night in the metaverse — from axios.com by Thomas Wheatley

Excerpt:

Sports teams and brands are cannonballing into the metaverse, giving fans new ways to experience games in a way TV can’t offer.

Why it matters: Boosters of the virtual reality realm say the metaverse could create a new economy, new experiences, new relationships — essentially a whole new life, and a new revenue source for the brands, teams, bands and companies that want to be there when the crowds arrive.

Teachers sprint into new careers, amid a 66% rise in school-job departures [Anders]

On 02/04/2022, in career development, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, teachers, teaching & learning, United States, by Daniel Christian

Teachers sprint into new careers, amid a 66% rise in school-job departures — from linkedin.com by George Anders

Excerpt:

Across the United States, thousands of other long-time teachers are walking away from the field they loved for a long time, in favor of fresh starts in areas ranging from healthcare to software engineering.

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NEA Survey Shows Big Jump in Educators Planning to Leave Teaching Sooner Than Planned — from thejournal.com by Kristal Kuykendall
Excerpt:
The National Education Association, the nation’s largest union representing nearly 3 million educators, on Tuesday released its latest survey conducted last month showing 90% of educators responded that burnout is a “serious problem” for them.Also notable: more than half, 55%, of the 3,621 educators surveyed said the pandemic has made them “more likely to retire or leave education earlier than planned” — representing a significant increase from the 37% with this response to the same question in an August 2021 NEA survey.
When Toxic Positivity Seeps Into Schools, Here’s What Educators Can Do — from edweek.org by Arianna Prothero
Excerpt:
“Look on the bright side” and “it could be worse” are statements we hear all the time, and likely even more so during the pandemic.On the surface, these remarks might seem to inject much-needed optimism into a tough situation. But rather than motivating students or teachers to push through stressful times, experts say statements like these have the opposite effect.

A positive and a negative example of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

On 01/31/2022, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Apple, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Bias | Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), emerging technologies, ethics, Facebook / Meta Platforms, legislatures / government / legal, policy, privacy, UK, United States, by Daniel Christian

Both of the items below are from Sam DeBrule’s Machine Learnings e-newsletter:

AI can predict signs of a heart attack within a year — from a routine eye test — from studyfinds.org
Excerpt:
A team from the University of Leeds believes this AI tool opens the door to a cheap and simple screening program for the world’s number one killer. Their tests find the computer can predict patients at risk of a heart attack in the next 12 months with up to 80 percent accuracy.
Opinion: Facial-recognition technology is one of the biggest threats to our privacy — from marketwatch.com by Jurica Dujmovic
Excerpt:
Companies including Apple and Facebook, and governments worldwide, can misuse our facial images and unwittingly pass them on to hackers and other bad actors

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It’s Not Just the IRS—the US Government Wants Your Selfies — from wired.com by Tom Simonite
A controversial new program that uses facial recognition is part of a national effort to verify identities and reduce fraud.

Unsung Campus: 5 Jobs Powering the Modern College

On 01/31/2022, in career development, colleges, community colleges, Daniel S. Christian, higher education, United States, universities, by Daniel Christian

Unsung Campus: 5 Jobs Powering the Modern College

DC: And there are many more *staff* positions that could be included here.#highereducation
https://t.co/JA1L45u6hx

— Daniel Christian (he/him/his) (@dchristian5) January 31, 2022

Psalm 86:5

On 01/31/2022, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, society, by Daniel Christian

Psalm 86:5 — from biblegateway.com

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

The Metaverse And The Practice Of Law [Crutchfield]

On 01/30/2022, in law schools, Legal operations, legal technologies, legislatures / government / legal, marketing/social marketing, marketplaces, by Daniel Christian

The Metaverse And The Practice Of Law — from abovethelaw.com by Ken Crutchfield
While early, there is tremendous promise and opportunity for legal professionals as new types of issues surface in the virtual world.

Excerpt:

Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement to build Meta — the seventh-largest market cap company in the world — is yet another indicator of the increasing influence that the virtual world is having on our society. From online gaming to digital currencies and everything in between, the rising prevalence of the Metaverse represents new frontiers for how individuals, organizations, and businesses can interact with each other — and that also means new issues and challenges for legal professionals to tackle.

What Makes a Great School Website Design [with Practical Tips and Examples]

On 01/30/2022, in business side of he, colleges, communications, community colleges, design, education, higher education, ideas, K-12 related, marketing/social marketing, parents/guardians, social media, universities, web design and production, by Daniel Christian

What Makes a Great School Website Design [with Practical Tips and Examples] — from graphicmama.com by Boril Obreshkov

Excerpt:

A school website is much more than means to list information online. It’s the front gate to your school community, representing its values and philosophy. A well-made school website design and structure can help build a reputation for the institution, create an entire concept for how first-time visitors will view it, and ultimately give the school an advantage over competitor schools. In this article, we’ll talk about what makes a great school website, with many examples and practical tips on how to improve your virtual hub of knowledge!

Things Great School Websites
Have in Common >>

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Digital branding is key for everyone in education — from thetechedvocate.org by Matthew Lynch

Excerpt:

People in the educational sector tend to face lots of competition. Currently, there are tons of colleges, universities, and most training centers. This means that there’s a high need for everyone in education to venture into the building and create a unique identity for their brands. In this way, people can have the opportunity to stay ahead of their competitors in a tangible manner.

One way that this can be achieved is through educational digital branding. It’s a cost-effective and more efficient means of targeting the right audience. In this piece, we will talk about how you can implement digital branding, especially in education.

You are using your school website wrong — from thetechedvocate.org by Matthew Lynch

Excerpt:

Part of the problem is that developing and maintaining a useful school website is quite a big undertaking but isn’t super urgent. Because of this, it often falls through the cracks. Another issue can be ownership of the project.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common mistakes made when designing and keeping school websites.

S&P raises view of higher ed sector for 2022, but colleges’ fortunes are diverging [Seltzer]

On 01/30/2022, in business side of he, colleges, dangers of the status quo, higher education, learning ecosystem, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning preferences, online learning, reinvent, skills, staying relevant, strategy, surviving, United States, universities, by Daniel Christian

S&P raises view of higher ed sector for 2022, but colleges’ fortunes are diverging — from highereddive.com by Rick Seltzer

Excerpts:

S&P Global Ratings revised its view of the U.S. not-for-profit higher education sector to stable, ending four years of negative outlooks even as it said it is monitoring divergence in fortunes between strong and weak institutions in the market.

Some stressed institutions will be able to leverage high-value real estate, branding or strong programs into a merger or affiliation, according to the ratings agency. But with colleges competing for often-shrinking pools of students, S&P expects more closures — especially of small, regional, private liberal arts colleges.

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Breaking Down Online Postsecondary Enrollment Growth in the United States — from holoniq.com
Welcome to the multi-speed online enrollment economy. The highs and the lows of the top 20+ institutions.

Digital capability is arguably the number one priority for US universities and colleges. Postsecondary enrollments in the United States are in decline, institutions are bracing for a much bigger 2025 enrollment crash (due to a falling birthrate from the last recession) and a tight labor market is encouraging employers to drop requirements such as degrees and instead embrace faster, cheaper and higher ROI online up-skilling programs.

Data-Informed Learning Design and the Shift to Online [Kelly]

On 01/28/2022, in data related items, digital learning, emerging technologies, higher education, innovation, instructional design, IT in HE, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, online learning, platforms, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Data-Informed Learning Design and the Shift to Online — from campustechnology.com by Rhea Kelly

Excerpt:

The pandemic has been a testament to the progress that has been made in the use of technology to support online learning, but it has also revealed how poorly traditional course design translates to a digital experience. And that’s an opportunity for institutions to become more sophisticated in leveraging digital learning environments to go beyond what’s possible in a brick-and-mortar classroom. That’s according to Luyen Chou, chief learning officer at 2U. Here, we talk about transforming online pedagogy, the potential of emerging technologies, the beauty of simple data, essential human skills and more.

Why Wall Street thinks the metaverse will be worth trillions [Warner]

On 01/28/2022, in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, 3D, 5G, A/V -- audio/visual, Asia, Augmented Reality (AR), business, change, changing business models, content development, aggregation, repositories, copyright/ownership/NFTs, corporate / business world, cryptocurrencies, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, experimentation, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, generational differences, innovation, Microsoft, platforms, society, streams of content, technologies for your home, telecommunications, United States, videoconferencing, Virtual courts and law firms, virtual field trips, virtual K-12 schools, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, virtual tutoring, vision/possibilities, visualizing information, wearables, web-based collaboration, workplace, XR - extended reality, by Daniel Christian

Why Wall Street thinks the metaverse will be worth trillions — from fortune.com by Bernhard Warner; resource from Ori Inbar on Twitter

Also from Ori Inbar:

China’s Big Tech leads in VR and AR patent applications. But China’s metaverse may look different from everyone else’s — from fortune.com by Yvonne Lau

Remote School Meltdowns? Research Gives Window Into Student Well-Being During the Pandemic [Young]

On 01/28/2022, in digital learning, education, education technology, health, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, parents/guardians, participation, policy, remote teaching and learning, research, student-related, surviving, teachers, by Daniel Christian

Remote School Meltdowns? Research Gives Window Into Student Well-Being During the Pandemic — from edsurge.com by Jeffrey R. Young

Excerpt:

To understand the stakes of the image, it’s worth looking to a new Harvard University research report that begins: “Although children have largely been spared the direct health consequences of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there is increasing concern about the pandemic’s influence on other aspects of child health and development.”

Learning Ecosystems

Skill assessments: The future of personalization in learning [Rasch]

Why The Metaverse Is More Than Hype [LaMeyer]

Unsung Campus: 5 Jobs Powering the Modern College

Psalm 86:5

The Metaverse And The Practice Of Law [Crutchfield]

S&P raises view of higher ed sector for 2022, but colleges’ fortunes are diverging [Seltzer]

Why Wall Street thinks the metaverse will be worth trillions [Warner]

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