Cheaters Never Win
MIT professor David E. Pritchard conducted a recent study that analyzed cheating on homework in his introductory physics course. He arrived at some interesting conclusions. Chief among these, that cheating occurs about 50% more than is reported by students in surveys and that this frequently led to students bombing their tests. The professor, David E. Pritchard, led a research team that analyzed student performance in an online homework system called MasteringPhysics.com during four different semesters. The researchers were able to measure the time spent on each question and look for ...
Read MoreBlended Learning Boosts Achievement
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education found that students involved in blended learning programs generally performed better than students who participated in face-to-face instruction. According to the study, “The difference between student outcomes for online and face-to-face classes was larger in those studies contrasting conditions that blended elements of online and face-to-face instruction with conditions taught entirely face-to-face.” The study, entitled Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online...
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 13-July 19
Learning to Change, Changing to Learn– Miguel Guhlin, Around the Corner Texting girl falls into NYC manhole– Andre Yoskowitz, Afterdawn.com Richard Baraniuk on open-source learning– Richard Baraniuk, TED Psyched Out– The Economist Network Skills– Tony Karrer, e-Learning Technology Intel Social Media Guidelines– Intel Google Calendar Goes Gadgety– Adam DuVander, Programmable Web Dave Eggers Confident that America’s Literature-Devouring Youth Will Save Print– The Cajun Boy Layoffs prompt teachers to move online– Laura Devaney,...
Read MoreCorrupted-Files.com: Fake It Till You Make It
Fake it till you make it. That’s the idea behind corrupted-files.com. Deadlines have always been a part of the education experience. For many it has meant late night cram sessions fueled by plenty of Red Bull. As technology became more integrated into our daily lives, enterprising individuals brought SparkNotes and essay mills online. For procrastinating students this offered a hope for redemption. For teachers at best it represented superficial learning and at its worst, downright plagiarism. The battle has evolved yet again. Currently, for $4.95, Corrupted-Files offers students the...
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