All posts by Henry Kronk
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How Does U.S. News Calculate their College Rankings?
February 05, 2018 Henry Kronk
Despite the trust placed in these reports, it seems a good wager to bet that most who rely on them have no idea…
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Illinois Introduces Pilot Program for Remote High School Students to Take Any AP Course Online
February 02, 2018 Henry Kronk
Many online educators and virtual high schools already offer remote AP courses. But students will have to jump through a few hoops if…
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Accredible and Bridge Partner to Offer Blockchain-Based Certifications
February 01, 2018 Henry Kronk
"Blockchain technology represents a major part of human innovation and existence," King said. "We have only begun to scratch the service of what…
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Don’t Let Bad Journalism Get in the Way of a Good Online Education
February 01, 2018 Henry Kronk
With his headline, Lior Frenkel asserts that “Online education courses don’t work, but education can still be disrupted.” That first claim is pretty…
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Social Hackers Academy, A Coding Bootcamp In Greece, Is Teaching Web Development to Refugees and Displaced Migrants
January 31, 2018 Henry Kronk
Unlike many coding bootcamps that promise jobs upon completion of the program, Social Hacker’s Academy has conducted some extensive outreach to potential employers.…
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I Am Learning to Code: Week 2, Can You Learn on Codecademy from Zero Previous Experience?
January 30, 2018 Henry Kronk
I generally enjoy Codecademy's pedagogy. It doesn't quite follow a flipped learning model, but it often comes very close. By the end of…
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There’s a Skills Gap in Commercial Baking; This eLearning Course Is Here to Help
January 28, 2018 Henry Kronk
We’ve all heard about the skills gap in the tech industry, but in the world of baking, a gap in baking knowledge is…
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While the Irish Diaspora Has Spread Millions Around the World This MOOC Seeks to Reconnect them with Lessons in the Irish Language and Culture
January 27, 2018 Henry Kronk
MOOCs are classically touted as avenues to higher wages and better jobs, but an Irish university has launched a course hoping to reconnect…
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Hong Kong Will Maintain Internet Connectivity Subsidies for Households with Young Learners
January 26, 2018 Henry Kronk
While the digital divide and issues regarding internet connectivity continue to plague countries around the world, the city of Hong Kong has led…
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How Universities Make and Spend Money: Four Takeaways from the Latest NCES Report
January 26, 2018 Henry Kronk
While they accomplish many different tasks and serve various roles, at the end of the day, all universities are businesses. Whether they’re for-profit,…
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