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"If video killed the radio star, then podcasting is resurrecting it."

"Blended learning is not a new instructional approach, but it became more mainstream during and after the COVID pandemic, when educators and students elected to keep parts of entirely-online learning they favored during pandemic learning."

"As industries change fast, being able to learn new skills quickly is becoming increasingly important, and microcredentials [can] make it easy to stay competitive."

"Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications may not yet be staples in the classroom, but their adoption is growing and they rely on fast, robust network infrastructure."

"President Joe Biden signed legislation Wednesday banning TikTok, if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake in the company within the next nine months."

"Microcredentials help different students in different ways through flexibility and skills demonstration"

"As the world returns to its former habits after COVID-19, businesses and employees need to focus on transitioning to the hybrid model and whatever comes with it."

"Employers are recognizing that learning does not always translate to the ability to perform skills in the workplace. As a result, organizations are more interested in what people can do than what courses or training they have completed."

"A new federal ed tech plan aims to help schools improve equity in digital learning."

Universities need to "build relationships with industry to continue the dialogue and show the value in things where we’re going to see an increase in use. We really need to have industry derive the relevance of what we’re doing in this space. As the issuers of microcredentials then need to come together around their validation, consistency and portability."

The takeaway from this study: "Non-degree credentials — such as licenses, badges, certificates or professional certifications — can offer more affordable and flexible pathways to economic opportunity through higher education. They also provide opportunities for workers to nimbly add new skills to their tool belts to meet workforce demands."

"In today's fast-paced world, attention spans are shrinking, and training needs are evolving. Traditional eLearning courses often feel lengthy and cumbersome, leading to learner disengagement and limited knowledge retention. Enter microlearning."

"Educators use tech to foster a sense of community and keep students engaged"

"The right data management is make-or-break in student success"

"EdTech apps [can] revolutionize learning by offering personalized programs for students, teachers, and schools, leading to cost savings and improved outcomes worldwide."

"How do you distinguish between edtech products that are built well versus those that are not? Which products are built in a way that naturally align with how people learn best? Which edtech products best help teachers do the work of teaching?"

"Expanding classrooms mean IT leaders must prioritize network security as much as possible"

"District and state education leaders are beginning to reject the status quo with edtech procurement and demanding vendors be held accountable for their claims."

"The education sector has become a prime target for cyberattacks due to the wealth of sensitive data it stores."

"New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology reframes the challenges facing K–12 schools."

"Empathy mapping was originally developed as a design thinking tool but it has found a home in learning experience design."

"The ever-evolving landscape of education continues to be riddled with misconceptions and myths about learning and the way our brains operate."

"Gamification is a great way to increase student engagement and make your class more fun."