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Term of the Day: edtech/edutech
04/30/20
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Short for education technology, edtech is a term that refers to modern learning environments that incorporate technology in a variety of ways like elearning and mlearning to -
Term of the Day: social media
04/30/20
A term used to describe a variety of Web-based platforms, applications and technologies that enable people to socially interact with one another online. Some examples of social media sites and applications include Facebook, YouTube, Del.icio.us, Twitter, Digg, blogs and other sites that have conten -
What is SQLCLR?
04/30/20
Starting in SQL Server 2005, Microsoft integrated the .NET (pronounced Dot Net) runtime into the database engine. The runtime engine is called the Common Language Runtime, most commonly referred to as the CLR. This integration allows for code to be executed within the context of a query that is not -
Term of the Day: social engineering
04/30/20
In the realm of computers, the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain otherwise secure data by conning an individual into revealing secure information. Social engineering is successful because its victims innately want to trust other people and are naturally helpful. The victims of social engineer -
How Educators Are Leveraging Social Learning in Their Curriculums?
04/29/20
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By leveraging social learning techniques in their teaching and training curriculums, educators are able to reach larger audiences and better connect with a wider variety of s -
10 Latest Web Development Trends for 2020
04/29/20
The evolution of technology is growing at a rapid pace year by year. The future could be unpredictable, but digital advancement continues to reshape our world and has now even started to influence our decisions. Earlier, websites that contained only plain texts now have bots that can talk to you jus -
What Is Edtech?
04/28/20
Edtech is the practice of introducing IT tools into the classroom to create a more engaging, inclusive and individualized learning experience.
Today’s classrooms have moved beyond the clunky desktop computers that were once the norm and are now tech-infused with tablets, interactive onl -
COVID-19 risks shut down U.S. Mint gold silver bullion production at West Point
04/28/20
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(Kitco News) - The physical gold market has been dealing with significant supply issues and the crunch is going to get bigger as the U.S. Mint announced that it is shutting -
Service-Learning in Online Courses
04/27/20
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The 2012 Survey of Online Learning conducted by the Babson Survey Research Group has been released. Key report findings include:
Over 6.7 million students were tak -
Term of The Day: e-learning
04/27/20
Education via the Internet, network, or standalone computer. e-learning is essentially the network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. e-learning refers to using electronic applications and processes to learn. e-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based lea -
If You Want to Get Better at Something, Ask For Advice Instead of Feedback
04/26/20
It’s contrary to conventional wisdom, but according to results from Harvard researchers, feedback often has no impact on our performance, even though many people prioritise feedback over advice.
Asking others for feedback often leads to vague, less useful input, argue the researchers fr -
The Elegant (and Scary) Math Behind Social Distancing
04/26/20
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Social distancing is based on the dramatically increasing higher probability of spreading an infectious disease as the size of a social gathering increases. Based on a mathem -
Term of the Day: data miner
04/26/20
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A software application that monitors and/or analyzes the activities of a computer, and subsequently its user, of the purpose of collecting information that typically will be -
Term of the Day: Three Ways to Perform Data Sanitization
04/26/20
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A device can undergo data sanitization in one of three main ways:
Physical destruction: This involves shredding hard drives, mobile devices and other forms of storage me -
Setting Work-From-Home Boundaries Is No Easy Feat
04/25/20
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Dispatch From the Home Office, Week Three — So, That Happened
I honestly don’t know how we got through the weekend. I’ve sucked down so many Zicam you could -
Thriving From Home in the New Normal
04/24/20
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It is impossible to overstate how much, and how quickly, the coronavirus crisis has changed the ways in which we work and live. The COVID-19 outbreak affects every aspect of -
Parallax Scrolling (CSS Code Share Example)
04/23/20
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
<style>
.parallax {
/* The image used */
background-image: url("img_parallax.jpg");
/* Se -
JavaScript Progress Bar (CSS Code Share Example)
04/23/20
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<style>
#myProgress {
width: 100%;
background-color: #ddd;
}
#myBar {
width: 1%;< -
Side Navigation (CSS Code Share Example)
04/23/20
.sidenav a {font-size: 18px;}
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="mySidenav" class="sidenav">
<a href="javascript:void(0)" class="closebtn" onclick="closeNav()">×</a> -
Collapsibles/Accordion (CSS Code Share Example)
04/23/20
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<body>
<h2>Accordion</h2>
<button class="accordion">Section 1</button>
<div class="panel" -
Hoverable Dropdown (CSS Code Share Example)
04/23/20
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<style>
{
min-width: 160px;
box-shadow: 0px 8px 16px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
z-index: 1;
}
.dropdown-content a {
col -
How TO - Tabs (CSS Code Share Example)
04/23/20
</head>
<body>
<h2>Tabs</h2>
<p>Click on the buttons inside the tabbed menu:</p>
<div class="tab">
<button class="tablinks" onclick="openCity(event, 'London')">London</bu -
CSS Border Properties (Code share example)
04/23/20
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
p.dotted {border-style: dotted;}
p.dashed {border-style: dashed;}
p.solid {border- -
Ask the Recruiters – Navigating these Uncertain Times
04/23/20
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As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, our global recruiting team has been hard at work creating new ways to stay connected virtually with you.
From virtua -
Growth Hacking Your Way Right Out Of Business (2014)
04/22/20
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Andreessen Horowitz-backed music lyrics and annotations Rap Genius was the latest to stray over to the darker side of so-called “growth hacking,” with its spammy SEO tact -
Hold your own phot design contests with Aviairy’s W1K (2009)
04/22/20
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably come across the handiwork of Worth1000, a site that invites readers to use their image-editing skills to do everything from crafting new logos, to creating vintage ads for modern products or adding monsters to otherwise tame photos. The site has run o -
Google bails on print ads (2009)
04/22/20
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Google’s dreams of world domination may be dwindling (at least its dreams of ruling the advertising world). Today, it announced that it will no longer be selling print ads -
Slideshare lets you fuse YouTube into your presentations
04/22/20
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SlideShare will now allow users to embed YouTube videos into their Flash-based presentations - an oft-requested feature that has countless potential uses. Users will now be a -
Regain Control Over Your Twitter Social Graph
04/22/20
Tweepler is a brand new application for Twitter users who are finding it difficult to sort through new followers and decide if they should follow back or not. The application offers an interface that divides your followers into ‘unprocessed followers’ and two sidebars that give you an overview o -
Hockey And Big Data
04/22/20
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Hockey is a naturally aggressive sport, and the casual fan has learned to associate it with violence — the kind that makes the daily sports highlight segment on the news. -
Equity in Distance Learning
04/22/20
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While we transition to distance learning in light of COVID-19, we must face the reality that not all students’ home learning environments are equal. In fact, many students -
Code Snippet: Test if String Starts With Certain Characters in PHP
04/21/20
A: We can test if a certain string is the exact start of another string:
<?php
function startsWith($string, $startString) {
$len = strlen($startString);
return (substr($string, 0, $len) === $startString);
}
// usage
echo startsWith(& -
Q&A: Calling a function of a module by using its name?
04/21/20
Q: What is the best way to go about calling a function given a string with the function's name in a Python program. For example, let's say that I have a module foo, and I have a string whose content is "bar". What is the best way to call foo.bar()?
I need to get the re -
Q&A: What is Inversion of Control?
04/21/20
Q: Inversion of Control (IoC) can be quite confusing when it is first encountered.
What is it?
Which problem does it solve?
When is it appropriate to use and when not?
A: The Inversion of Control (IoC) and Dependency Injection (DI) patterns are all about removing depe -
Q&A: Capturing tab key in text box...
04/21/20
Q: would like to be able to use the Tab key within a text box to tab over four spaces. The way it is now, the Tab key jumps my cursor to the next input.
Is there some JavaScript that will capture the Tab key in the text box before it bubbles up to the UI?
I understand some brow -
Q&A: Q: How can I set the CSS background color of an HTML element using JavaScript?
04/21/20
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Q: How can I set the CSS background color of an HTML element using JavaScript?
A: In general, CSS properties are converted to JavaScript by making them camelCase w -
Q&A: MAC Addresses in JavaScript?
04/21/20
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Q: I know that we can get the MAC address of a user via IE (ActiveX objects).
Is there a way to obtain a user's MAC address using JavaScript?
A: I -
Q&A: DataTable vs DataSet
04/21/20
Q: I currently use a DataTable to get results from a database which I can use in my code.
However, many example on the web show using a DataSet instead and accessing the table(s) through the collections method.
Is there any advantage, performance wise or otherwise, of using Dat -
Q&A: How do I disable browser autocomplete on web form field — input tag
04/21/20
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Q: How do you disable autocomplete in the major browsers for a specific input (or form field)?
A: Firefox 30 ignores autocomplete="off" for passwords, op -
Q&A: How do I split a string so I can access item X?
04/21/20
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Q: Using SQL Server, how do I split a string so I can access item x?
Take a string "Hello John Smith". How can I split the string by space and access the -
Q&A: How to express binary literal sin Python?
04/21/20
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Q: How do you express an integer as a binary number with Python literals?
I was easily able to find the answer for hex:
>>> 0x12AF
4783
-
Q&A: What do the result codes in SVN mean?
04/21/20
Q: What do the result codes in SVN mean? I need a quick reference.
A: For additional details see the SVNBook: "Status of working copy files and directories".
The common statuses:
U: Working file was updated
G: Changes on the repo were automatical -
Q&A: How to debug PHP scripts?
04/21/20
Q: How do you debug PHP scripts?
I am aware of basic debugging such as using the Error Reporting. The breakpoint debugging in PHPEclipse is also quite useful.
What is the best (in terms of fast and easy) way to debug in phpStorm or any other IDE?
A: Try Eclipse PDT t -
Q&A: Python and MySQL
04/21/20
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Q: I can get Python to work with Postgresql but I cannot get it to work with MySQL. The main problem is that on the shared hosting account I have I do not have the ability to -
Q&A: How to get the country according to a specific country IP?
04/21/20
Q: Does anyone know of a simple way to retrieve the country for a given IP Address? Preferably in ISO_3166-1 format?
A: A lot of people (including my company) seem to use MaxMind GeoIP.
They have a free version GeoLite which is not as accurate as the paid version, but if you -
Q&A: How do I delete a file that is lock by another process in C#
04/21/20
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Q: I'm looking for a way to delete a file which is locked by another process using C#. I suspect the method must be able to find which process is locking the file (perha -
Q&A: Multiple submit buttons in an HTML form?
04/21/20
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Q: Let's say you create a wizard in an HTML form. One button goes back, and one goes forward. Since the back button appears first in the markup when you press Enter, it -
How to Split Equity Among Co-Founders
04/21/20
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Founders often ask how they should split equity with their co-founders.
Founders often ask how they should split equity with their co-founders.When I search the we -
Q&A: Best way to allow plugins for a PHP application?
04/21/20
Q: I am starting a new web application in PHP and this time around I want to create something that people can extend by using a plugin interface.
How does one go about writing 'hooks' into their code so that plugins can attach to specific events?
A: You could us -
Question of the Day: Loading different PowerShell profiles on Startup?
04/21/20
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Q: Is there a way to specify which PowerShell profile to load when initializing PowerShell?
For instance, I'd like to be able to load a Python Conda profile w -
Helper: Convert Decimal to a Double
04/21/20
Q: I want to use a Track-Bar to change a Form's opacity.
This is my code:
decimal trans = trackBar1.Value / 5000;
this.Opacity = trans;
When I build the application, it gives the following error:
Cannot implicitly convert type decimal to double
I -
Helper: Determine a users time zone?
04/21/20
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Q: Is there a standard way for a web server to be able to determine a user's timezone within a web page?
Perhaps from an HTTP header or part of the user-agent strin -
How to Conduct a Site Audit
04/21/20
The doctor is in and it’s time for a checkup.
An SEO checkup, that is.
No matter how well optimized your website is, there’s still likely to be some issues that need to be addressed.
These can include technical SEO issues, slow page speed, duplicate content, brok -
Learn SEO: A Mega Guide From 7-Figure Experts
04/21/20
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Normally when I use the words, “Ultimate Guide”, I’m being a little hyperbolic. I promise you, this guide is the result of hundreds of hours of participating in busines -
Long Tail Keywords – The Easiest Way to Grow Your Traffic
04/21/20
In the SEO world, there are two types of keywords: short-tail and long-tail.
When most people think of keywords for their websites, their minds immediately conjure up short-tail keywords. After all, people searching for “car repair,” “garage doors,” or “shoes” wil -
20 SEO Agency Owners Share how they Generate Leads Predictably Every Month
04/21/20
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So you have recently started your SEO agency and are getting a couple of leads a month from word of mouth, handing out your business card to everyone you meet and sending a c -
The Google BERT Update Explained
04/21/20
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The rollout of Google’s algorithm update, BERT (or Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers), could be one of the most influential updates to search results -
Your SEO Roadmap Is Wrong: Mapping Digital Success & SEO Through Uncertain Terrain
04/21/20
Your data is irrelevant.
I’m sure that sentence is going to rub some of you the wrong way, but that doesn’t make it any less true.
All that data you have gathered on how your audience behaves – their online buying habits, their time-on-site, the typical conversion paths -
What is Kotlin in Android Studio: A Brief Study
04/21/20
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The development of Android created history with Java as its most widely used language. But Java came with its own issues and does not always seem to be the best choice. Kotli -
Quality Matters Regional Conferences Focus On Quality Learning For Remote And Online Learners
04/21/20
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Face-to-face conferences moved to an online format in rapid succession to address student success and best practices in online learning
Annapolis, MD (PRUndergroun -
How Can I Create an Online Service Learning Project?
04/20/20
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Service learning activities are a rich learning tool in higher education. Students who participate in some form of community service tied to their coursework get more out of -
To Grade or Not to Grade?
04/20/20
How districts can enact fair and equitable grading policies during the coronavirus closures.
In the interests of protecting the health and safety of our communities from the coronavirus, schools are closing their doors, not only through the end of spring break, but beyond, some even until the e -
L.A. in Action: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Distance Learning
04/20/20
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How the nation's second largest district is retooling to lift remote learning and support families in need.
Large urban school districts have faced daunting challen -
The Great COVID-19 Panic of 2020 & Why Startups Shouldn’t Worry
04/20/20
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Yes, this is another COVID-19 article. So what makes this different?
I’m writing from a corona clinic- experiencing this both as a patient and an investor and st -
YCombinator S20 Remote Batch
04/20/20
We have decided to run the S20 batch remotely, because amid the COVID-19 crises, the safety of founders and YC staff is our top priority. Interviews for the batch will be remote, and office hours, evening talks, and meetups throughout the batch will all take place over video conferencing, as well as -
What is a Dofollow Link?
04/20/20
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By default, all links are dofollow links unless they are modified to be nofollow links manually or are automatically changed by a website setting.
Search engines c -
Is This the End of College as We Knew it?
04/19/20
Five years ago, Kevin Carey predicted the end of college as we know it.
He argued that colleges operate under an incentive structure and institutional logic that is unsustainable. The quest for prestige and the pressure to expand programs, services, and research drive the cost of higher educati -
best freelance websites for beginners
04/19/20
If you are a beginner, and looking for the best freelance job sites then you have landed on the right page. This post has freelance jobs online for beginners and experienced freelancers.
Whether you’re seeking a professional career, looking to earn a significant income from home or jus -
Will Shift to Remote Teaching Be Boon or Bane for Online Learning?
04/19/20
Because of COVID-19, most professors and students suddenly find themselves forced to use technology as they teach and learn. A panel of experts explores whether that will help or hurt attitudes about online education.
What a difference a week makes.
Seven days ago in this space, I we -
Oklahoma U Mulls Staying Online Through Fall and Next Spring
04/19/20
Joseph Harroz Jr., Oklahoma University's interim president, in a virtual address to the Faculty Senate on Monday said the university was considering several options for resuming in-person courses, including one scenario where the university would remain online through the coming fall and spring -
Survey: Millennials Bearing Brunt of Jobs Impact From Crisis
04/19/20
The latest results of a weekly survey of U.S. adults found “slightly less intense” emotions and concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on jobs and incomes.
However, two-thirds of Americans (65 percent) remain worried they may lose their jobs -- down from 70 percent last week -- wh -
Students Concerned About Changing College Choice or Delaying Enrollment
04/19/20
One in four high school students headed for college believes the coronavirus pandemic could prompt a change in college choice, according to new results from a national online survey.
More than 7,100 high school seniors took part in the survey, which is from the consulting firm Eduventures and w -
University of Arizona Projects $250 Million Loss
04/19/20
April 19, 10:50 a.m. The University of Arizona announced pay cuts this week to defray an expected $250 million loss from the coronavirus pandemic, the Arizona Daily Star has reported. The university said it has already seen $66 million in losses.
The cuts, which go into effect May 11, will requ -
10 Strategies To Support Students During Coronavirus
04/19/20
Mays Imad offers 10 teaching strategies to support students and help them continue to learn during this time of uncertainty.
On the day when
the weight deadens
on your shoulders
and you stumble,
may the clay dance
to balance you.
-- John O'Donohue
A -
What is the 2020 EdTech #futureofwork Repot Saying?
04/19/20
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The #FutureofWork Analytics Report is a
comprehensive look at student success
outcomes within a collaborative project
-based learning framework. Obtain an < -
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04/19/20
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04/19/20
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The new school is YouTube. The new student is autodidact.
04/19/20
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You may already be aware that I'm self-taught. That journey, for me, started almost two decades ago. I did finish high school, but that is pretty much everything I have -
How to write concisely
04/19/20
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The three hallmarks of good UX copy: Clear, concise and useful. Here we will discuss how to write concisely. We will keep it short.
At this point, we’re all awar -
How to write your portfolio bio
04/19/20
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The infamous portfolio bio. A source of angst for designers, the inspiration for satire, the cause of inexplicable decisions like calling ourselves “empathy lovers” and -
How to write UX copy that makes your product a joy to use
04/19/20
Study a speaker on stage. A bad speaker passively dumps information on their audience, more concerned with hitting their Keynote bullets than connecting with the crowd. A good speaker delights and inspires their audience. At the end of their talk, people feel ready to jump out of their seat and take -
The Recession and For-Profit College Recruiting
04/18/20
The last recession brought overaggressive recruitment of students by bad actors among for-profit colleges, and some worry about a repeat in this economic downturn.
Eight years ago, as senior staffers on the U.S. Senate's education committee, Beth Stein and Carrie Wofford finished a t -
Emergency Funds for International Students
04/18/20
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The Institute of International Education Inc. has started an emergency student fund to help international students who cannot return home over the summer due to the COVID-19 -
Should I add a blog to my portfolio?
04/18/20
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It never fails. Every time I work with a new client and talk through the pages on their new site, they say, “Oh yes, and the blog!”
We add a blog to their site -
UC System Faces Mounting Budget Shortfall
04/17/20
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The University of California spent $558 million in unanticipated costs arising from the coronavirus pandemic in March alone, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Janet Na -
Black and Hispanic Students Report Higher Rates of Financial Hardship
04/17/20
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Some 81 percent of college students are facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19, according to a survey of about 1,000 students by the loan management website Student Lo -
Vermont Faces Three Public Campus Closures
04/17/20
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Leaders of the Vermont State Colleges system are considering closing three campuses in response to financial hits from the coronavirus pandemic.
The proposed plan, repor -
Cal State Suspends Use of Test Scores in Admissions
04/17/20
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April 17, 2:15 p.m. The California State University system is suspending the use of SAT and ACT scores in admissions through the 2021-22 academic year.
To be eligible to -
The day you became a better designer
04/17/20
Ask any designer you admire for advice and they won't tell you to follow design blogs or read design magazines. They won't tell you to read a book about design process either. They won't point you to the latest trends in web design or a list of keyboard shortcuts.
Great des -
Unemployment Claims Balloon to 22 Million
04/16/20
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Americans filed more than 5.2 million new unemployment claims last week, the U.S. Department of Labor reported, bringing the total number of claims filed since social distanc -
University of Chicago Freezes Tuition
04/16/20
The University of Chicago agreed to freeze the price of 2020-21 tuition, housing and fees for undergraduates, citing the economic challenges families are facing because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a letter to students signed by Provost Ka Yee Lee and John Boyer, dean of the college.
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Down with contact forms
04/16/20
You see a contact form on a website and an email address next to it. Which one do you use? For me, it’s always the email address. If a contact form is the only option, I probably won’t reach out at all.
Every now and then we hear from someone asking us why Semplice doesn’t include a -
Pa.'s Public Universities Brace for Hit While Lawmaker Floats Closures
04/15/20
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The 14 universities that comprise Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education are preparing for $70 million to $100 million in state budget slashing this -
Community Members ‘Disappointed’ With Dartmouth Students
04/15/20
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Dartmouth College dean Kathryn Lively asked students to abide by social distancing measures after the college received several complaints about social gatherings and students -
University of Cincinnati Cuts Soccer Program
04/14/20
Citing budget constraints, the University of Cincinnati is discontinuing its men's soccer program effective immediately.
Student athletes on the men's soccer team who were receiving athletic scholarships will continue to receive the funds for the remainder of their undergraduate caree -
Moody's: Grim Picture for State Budgets
04/14/20
In an analysis with implications for higher education, a Moody’s Analytics analysis released Tuesday found many states are facing having to make budget cuts in the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Even under a recession having a moderate impact on the recovery, in which travel an -
Will A High Paying Job Provide Financial Security?
04/13/20
In the last two weeks, nearly 10 million people have filed for unemployment as the Coronavirus rages across the country. As you can see by looking at the far right side of the graph, there is no precedent for this. Not the Great Depression. Not the Great Recession. Nothing.
When this is a -
You can have a job AND be an entrepreneur!
04/13/20
You Can Have it Your Way
During this time of year, we start to think about “new paths” for our lives. It’s only natural since we are prompted to make New Year resolutions and goals. But what I find most are people trying to juggle their current obligation to a job and their desire to be f -
Indiana University Can Borrow $1 Billion
04/13/20
Trustees at Indiana University gave unanimous approval for the institution to borrow up to $1 billion in the next year for potential costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a meeting Friday, the trustees discussed potential scenarios that would require the university to borrow, accordin -
Trust and Cryptocurrency
04/12/20
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Turmoil in the making
In 1910, seven men held a secret meeting on Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia. It's estimated that those seven men represented one-sixth -
Governors Call for $500 Billion in Federal Aid
04/11/20
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The governors of Maryland and New York on Saturday made a bipartisan request for $500 billion from the federal government to meet budgetary shortfalls resulting from the pand -
Mark Cuban On Why You Should Start a Business Now
04/09/20
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Sweat Equity is always the best equity. The next best version of equity is Customer Equity where you get customers coming in buying from you and that's how you're f -
Online Podcast Promotion? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
04/09/20
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As an individual who has constantly dreamt of becoming the next big thing in podcasting, it’s likely that you’ve done your homework and realized that all you truly need t -
ESSENTIAL GUIDANCE
04/09/20
Secure, adaptable, reliable connectivity that addresses data volumes and bandwidth requirements is critical for the digitally transformed work environment. Organizations should deploy secure connectivity to:
Empower workers and other stakeholders with secure access to the resources that they re -
THE FUTURE OF WORK IS TODAY
04/09/20
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Although we frequently talk about "the future of work," the reality is that work transformation is happening (and must happen) today. In recent IDC research, respon -
THE DIGITALLY TRANSFORMED WORKSPACE
04/09/20
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The future workspace must enable collaboration among all stakeholders involved in driving a specific business outcome, including employees, contract or gig workers, partners, -
The Digital Transformation of Work: How Technology Is Enabling a More Productive and Dynamic Work Experience
04/09/20
As organizations accelerate and expand digital transformation (DX) initiatives, traditional work models are no longer agile enough to align with technology, market, and customer demands. A new work model is required that ultimately drives increased productivity and improved employee experience, enga -
CertificationPoint, Top EduTech Skill-Building Platform, To Introduce New Collaborative Features
04/09/20
Published: April 9, 2020 at 4:57 p.m. ET
Apr 09, 2020 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- Haughton, Louisiana - April 9, 2020 -
CertificationPoint is a leading online work experience builder marketplace
which bridges the gap by pairing college students(and trade school students)
see -
This is what the future of work will look like (and how you can prepare for it)
04/08/20
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Imagine what your work life will look like in the year 2045. Apart from the fact that the lease on your flying car will be exorbitantly expensive (we’ll have one by then, r -
Closing the employability skills gap The answer is simpler than you may think
04/08/20
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Advances in AI, cognitive computing, and automation mean employers should equip workers with more than technical skills. Skills such as creativity, leadership, and critical t -
04/07/20
In many respects, the future of work is already here. Amid the headlines exclaiming the predicted loss of jobs due to automation and other changes brought by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and autonomous systems, it’s clear that the way we work and live is transforming. This evolut -
HOW THIS GOBAL PANDEMIC AFFECTS THE YOUTH
04/07/20
As you may know our world is on lockdown trying to fight this global pandemic. Restaurants, Shops, Jobs, and most importantly schools have been closed to do their part. However this leaves millions of children and teens including me with new ways of accessing our education.
Our school in -
How COVID-19 has affected students in traditional learning environments
04/07/20
This lockdown has taken over our personal lives and this pandemic has taken many lives. Each day thousands of people are dying and many people stuck in there homes jobless with out food on the table and some are actually homeless.
While this is happening students from college are forced -
How To Be Focused And Productive In A Crisis
04/07/20
In times of crisis, when everyone is anxious and uncertain about the future, it’s understandably hard for people to stay on track. In those moments it’s especially important that leaders work to keep everyone focused and productive while coping with ambiguity and uncertainty. Here are some tips -
Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
04/06/20
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I woke up an hour late Wednesday morning, and by the time I had thrown on a sweatshirt, prepared my glass of Emergen-C, and logged onto Zoom, my class had been going on for 1 -
How to Market to Customers When The Free Trial is Over
04/03/20
The free trial is a common SaaS marketing strategy. Even though a free trial is a potentially dangerous offering, many companies continue to rely heavily on this strategy.
What happens after the free trial? You can’t rely on the free trial alone to persuade customers to convert. You mus -
The Deception Trap Of Leadership
04/03/20
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In my last post, “The Remarkable Power of the Truth Teller” we touched upon the idea that people do lie and stretch the truth.
The price of lying is often a hi -
The Case for Embracing Messy Leadership in Schools
04/01/20
Leadership has always been a bit messy, especially in schools, where leaders have always had to navigate ambiguity and complexity. But prior to 2020 much of the messiness was hidden.
Before the pandemic, strong leaders were often expected to focus their leadership on process, accountabili -
Educational Leadership Philosophy
04/01/20
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Educational Leadership Philosophy
Strong educational leadership empowers great schools to thrive and troubled schools to transform. In fact, educational leaders rank sec
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