All posts by Henry Kronk
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Does Online Learning Work in Any Field? Researchers Tested Outcomes in an Online Public Speaking Course
April 15, 2019 Henry Kronk
Ten years ago, many educators believed online courses would be as effective as face-to-face (FTF) courses. Those attitudes have melted and few people…
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Who Is the ‘Traditional’ Online Student? What do they Study? And Where?
April 10, 2019 Henry Kronk
It used to be that the ‘traditional student’ left high school and immediately enrolled in college. The non-traditional student was everyone else. Now,…
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Age of Learning Announces Adventure Academy, a Massive Multiplayer Online Game
April 10, 2019 Henry Kronk
When most hear about massive multiplayer games for K-8 learners, one might jump to popular examples from Fortnite to Club Penguin. Age of…
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2U Acquires Trilogy Education Services: 4 Takeaways
April 09, 2019 Henry Kronk
One of the biggest edtech acquisitions so far in 2019 was announced on April 8 when the online program manager (OPM) 2U revealed…
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Chronas, with Over 50 Million Data Points, Provides a Map of History
April 09, 2019 Henry Kronk
Around five years ago, full stack developer Dietmar Aumann was perusing the internet looking for a sort of historical Google Maps. A fan…
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Syandus CEO Douglas Seifert Discusses Corporate Training with 3D Virtual Environments
April 08, 2019 Henry Kronk
There’s no shortage today of companies translating digital technology and game-based learning into corporate training solutions. But when Syandus opened shop 15 years ago, that…
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Game-Based Learning: Study Investigates Cognitive Load, Motivation, and Comprehension
April 06, 2019 Henry Kronk
Many education researchers are currently looking into game-based learning as a method to more effectively and engagingly teach learners. In a study recently…
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Coursera Now Offers 14 Online Degrees
April 03, 2019 Henry Kronk
With over 40 million users, Coursera is the world’s biggest MOOC provider. While many learners find huge value in individual online courses, the…
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Instructure Acquires MasteryConnect, a Company That Specializes in Alternative Assessments
April 02, 2019 Henry Kronk
Instructure on Tuesday announced it had signed a deal to acquire MasteryConnect, a long-time partner. The company specializes in competency-based assessment. Sometimes called…
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Amplify Launches Adaptive Reading Supplement
March 28, 2019 Henry Kronk
Earlier this month, adaptive algorithm-delivered personalized learning made another step forward into U.S. classrooms. Amplify, a curriculum and course supplement provider, announced the…
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