Momenta Learning No. 67 News on Elearning and Online Learning

Welcome to the No. 67 Issue of Momenta Learning News on Elearning and Online Learning

New Report Offers Tech Blueprint for Student-Centric Learning -- THE Journal Research The traditional course management system isn't cutting it for schools trying to implement a student-centered learning model, according to a new report from the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL).

MOOCs as Admissions Tools: Another Disruption for The Disruptive Model? - OLC Online education in its various forms has been shaking up education for years. More than a decade ago, Arizona State University Online was one of the first online institutions to offer courses all over the world. It continues to lead the way in disruptive educational technologies, including the poster child of disruptive educational technology: the MOOC.

Decode Data Science Speak With This Glossary for Higher Ed (EdSurge News) Colleges and universities are awash in data and under increased pressure to quantify and improve student outcomes. As a result, higher-education practitioners and policymakers have, in turn, welcomed the application of data science in higher education. Pernicious challenges, they hope, can be better understood by data scientists who can bring disparate data sources together to help tell better stories around student progression, challenges,and success.

When Will Higher Education Becomes Obsolete? Don't get me started on the higher education monster we have created in this country. Uhh...I guess that's already me getting started, so I have no choice but to continue. I have been saying for years that the time when a college degree was a must-have for a decent job is coming to an end.

Online petition urges computer science education funding An online petition urges Congress to provide $250 million to help schools and districts integrate computer science into the curriculum. In a letter sent to Congress, the authors note that technology is quickly changing society, and "participating in this world requires access to computer science in our schools."

Report: Games and Online Video Gain Traction in Education -- THE Journal Tech-Enhanced Learning Nearly half of all teachers - 48 percent - are using games in their instruction now, according to a new Speak Up research report released by Project Tomorrow. That's more than double the percentage from five years ago (23 percent). Things are not all positive for gaming, however.

Leveraging Micro Learning These are describing the emerging trend of engaging learners through short content assets i.e. videos, PDFs, infographics, podcasts and assessments.

Online open courses would enhance quality of education: IGNOU professor | Chandigarh NYOOOZ CRK Murthy from Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education, IGNOU, spoke about open learning and online courses. A vote of thanks was delivered by Rupinder Tewari, the son of late Major Jiwan Tewari. "MOOC would enhance the quality of education by offering learning through e-books, video, audio and virtual labs," he said.

Finding the Right Path for Your Data Science Education When it comes to learning data science, there's no shortage of options available. You can pick up a book, read articles on the Web, or participate in a massively open online course (MOOC). Or, if you desire a more structured approach, you can take a six-month boot camps or even apply to a two-year degree programs. So which one should you choose?

Ensuring Student Success in Online Courses Students like online classes due to their flexibility and convenience. But not all students do well in these courses; the statistics indicate that online classes have a much higher dropout rate compared to traditional face-to-face classes. The attrition rates in online courses tend to be 10 to 20 percent higher than in face-to-face classes.