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RealCareer Employability Skills Program

June 01, 2023

In a time of electronic overload when skills are in high demand, the RealCareer Employability Skills Program is an engaging, easy-to-implement …

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The Impact of AI in EdTech

May 26, 2023

Six ways AI is revolutionizing education and the industry. GUEST COLUMN | by Juan D. Ramirez As technology continues to …

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Credentialate from Edalex

May 17, 2023

Tackling challenges around skills and employability, with personalized evidence of skills, is what this company and their cool tool is …

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Behind A Workforce Game Changer for Gen Z

July 20, 2022

Tina Zwolinski goes in depth on what it’s gonna take. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero If states, regions, and industry …

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A Subscription Prescription for American Education

September 28, 2021

The case for job-relevant micro-courses creating a vast pool of employable talent. GUEST COLUMN | by Ravi Kumar Almost every …

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Gale Presents: Udemy

September 13, 2021

This online learning platform for public libraries is powered by Udemy for Business and provides patrons access to over 6,000 …

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Education in 2030 – The $10 Trillion Dollar Question

August 04, 2021

According to education research and intelligence firm HolonIQ, the global education market is set to reach at least $10T by …

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Jobs of Tomorrow?

August 02, 2021

This edtech exec shares insight on where she sees things headed. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Yeva Hyusyan is co-founder …

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Real-World Job Data for Personalized Learning

April 09, 2020

Imagine that: Academic programs that actually teach in-demand career skills. GUEST COLUMN | by Jeff Hoover Today’s job market is …

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Creators Wanted: Lighting the Spark for the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce

November 08, 2019

Carolyn Lee, Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute, talks STEM, students—and forming a coalition that inspires. INTERVIEW | by Victor …

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AVADO Learning’s Dot Native

September 11, 2019

Dot Native is AVADO’s scalable, online bite-size video-based learning platform for developing digital business skills. Dot Native engages learners using …

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Trailhead

July 19, 2019

Salesforce developed an online learning platform called Trailhead – the idea was it would be a free—and fun—way for anyone, …

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Xello

May 03, 2019

Every student future ready—is this even possible? Xello is one of the rare programs out there that helps educators ensure …

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Lessons from The Innovation Class

February 14, 2019

A high school student awakens to the reality that opportunities are everywhere—as long as you keep creating them! STUDENT PERSPECTIVE …

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Why Tech Has a Shortage of Skilled Workers, and How to Fix This

January 16, 2019

A brief rundown on much more than just coding. GUEST COLUMN | by Christine McDonnell A massive skills gap in …

leadership

If He Were to Create a University, What Would Steve Wozniak Do?

May 31, 2018

For one thing, he would get Chris Coleman to help him. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Chris Coleman is the …

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The Secret Backdoor Key to the Job Market

May 30, 2018

Perspective from an instructional designer on learning models, creating digital currency, and competency as a base. GUEST COLUMN | by …

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With Constant Innovation, Learning to Keep Up

December 21, 2017

Where forward-thinking companies and higher ed institutions will be looking. GUEST COLUMN | by Randy Swearer We are in the …

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The Vital Importance of Connecting College Students with Industry Experience

October 27, 2017

Re-examining current education models with ‘competent producers’ in mind. GUEST COLUMN | by Randy Swearer Colleges and universities are a …

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Trends | Shift to a Digital Workforce

June 29, 2017

ISDI Digital University, an in-person and online graduate school in Silicon Valley offering a Master’s degree in Internet Business, surveyed over 100 …

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Resist the Urge

March 03, 2017

Truly equipping graduates for the world of work. GUEST COLUMN | by Kieran Webb The recently released 2016 Workforce Skills …

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Desperate for Disruption

December 23, 2016

A cyber security training community founder shares his lessons in online learning. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Having spent much …

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An Academy of Passionate People

December 12, 2016

Accessing the right tools – and people – to train someone to be a qualified professional. INTERVIEW | by Victor …

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Peanut Butter and Jelly

December 05, 2016

Finding the simple basics of a field with the power to change lives. GUEST COLUMN | by Karen Panetta In …

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Collectively Flourishing

November 08, 2016

Makerspaces make sense for educating the workforce of tomorrow. GUEST COLUMN | by Randy Swearer According to the most recent …

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Education Technology and the Modern Learner

October 20, 2016

Flexibility, flow, and reimagining how we best deliver quality education to millennials. GUEST COLUMN | by Bobby Babbrah Technology’s impact …

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Engineering the Future

October 14, 2016

How to land a job as a CEO while in high school. GUEST COLUMN | by Sandeep Hiremath It’s no …

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Education's HR Tech

October 07, 2016

Can technology help tackle our looming teacher shortage? GUEST COLUMN | by Sarah Silverman Applications for teaching certificates are on …

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You're Hired!

September 22, 2016

In closing the skills gap, building a LinkedIn for the trades. GUEST COLUMN | by Michael Colonnese Employers commonly complain …

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World-Changing Power

September 19, 2016

Through evolution comes challenges. GUEST COLUMN | by Jazz Gandhum The definition of education is “the process of teaching or …

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In the Company of Makers

September 14, 2016

A pioneering computer scientist inspires next-gen engineers with hands-on learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Susie Armstrong The increasing need in …

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About Those $100,000 Jobs

August 25, 2016

To get students engaged in Computer Science, one teacher says, make learning to code as easy as playing a game. …

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Ever Vigilant

June 28, 2016

Bridging the cybersecurity talent gap to maintain freedom from attackers. GUEST COLUMN | by Jennifer Teeters The future of cybersecurity …

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One Million Opportunities

August 03, 2015

This CEO is building a global business with a relentless approach to success. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Raffaela Rein …

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Real Value

May 04, 2015

Leveraging edtech to graduate with career-ready skills. GUEST COLUMN | by Becky Fisher Only a few years ago, we judged …

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Made with Technology

May 01, 2015

The changing face of manufacturing careers. GUEST COLUMN | by David Corey It’s no secret that over the past few …

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The New Normal

March 04, 2015

A dearth in practical technology skills calls for an online boot camp approach. GUEST COLUMN | by Melinda Barlow Career pathways today …

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Changing World

January 26, 2015

Tech in the classroom: preparing our students for tomorrow. GUEST COLUMN | by Kevin Wrenn We’ve all heard it a …

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Interview | A Certifiable Success with Ray Kelly

August 22, 2012

Some people exude a palpable positive energy, and Ray Kelly is one of those folks. At the International Society for …

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