All posts by Marina Dunbar
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Nikon Instruments Inc. Releases New Educational Microscope That Innovates Independent Learning
November 24, 2020 Marina Dunbar
Nikon Instruments Inc. has just announced the launch of the Eclipse Ei educational microscope. Known for their innovation in the world of microscope…
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How Has Academic Advising Changed in the Era of Lockdowns?
November 12, 2020 Marina Dunbar
As the world of education shifts further into the realm of online learning, new research has emerged to track this transition. Whether the…
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Study Suggests Online Debates Are Just as Effective as In-person Discussion for Critical Thinking Development
October 14, 2020 Marina Dunbar
A study recently published in the Online Learning Journal suggests that the overall effectiveness of debates as an educational tool is essentially unaltered…
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Study Suggests WhatsApp and Google Drive Encourage Active Learning Among Students
September 20, 2020 Marina Dunbar
A recent study published by Frontiers in Education suggests that certain modern communicative applications, namely WhatsApp and Google Drive, can be just as…
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Reopenings for Schools and Businesses Amidst Pandemic Can Cause Preventative Policies to be Less Effective, According to a New Study
September 16, 2020 Marina Dunbar
A recent study conducted by MIT researchers has demonstrated that the current state-by-state reopening policies for schools, businesses, and other institutions could potentially…
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Prodigy Learning Acquires Contract to Provide Online Testing to Irish Schools
September 07, 2020 Marina Dunbar
Prodigy Learning, an edtech business designed to provide schools with the necessary tools to administer education through online platforms, has recently been awarded…
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Study Suggests Smartphone Use Renders Homework and Memory Retention Less Effective
August 31, 2020 Marina Dunbar
A study recently published in the Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that the abundant availability of information provided by internet search engines negatively…
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Outlier.org Expands to Offer Institutional Partnerships
August 24, 2020 Marina Dunbar
The online education platform Outlier.org began an institutional partnership with Florida Polytechnic University this summer. The company says there is an appetite for…
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