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Gen Zeducation

Educational tools for the web savvy generations, from elementary to university

Implications - Computers and technology are being integrated in courses for students from kindergarten to university, and their evolution must be on par with the development of the students. Progressive institutes understand that their level of new tech integration directly correlates with the success of their students.
Trend Themes
1. Web-enhanced Curriculum - Integrating web-based applications and tools into education, such as Facebook-oriented courses, creates dynamic learning environments for tech-savvy generations.
2. Tech-sponsored Learning - Providing students with technology like free iPods and iPhones enhances their learning experience and facilitates better engagement with educational content.
3. Crowdsourced Education Platforms - Platforms like The School of Everything allow educators and learners to connect globally, opening up access to diverse educational opportunities and resources.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Technology - Tech companies focusing on integrating innovative software and hardware solutions into educational environments are transforming traditional teaching methods.
2. Publishing and E-learning - The transition to digital textbooks and sponsored educational content is disrupting the traditional publishing industry and making learning resources more accessible.
3. Social Media and Networking - The use of social media platforms as educational tools is creating new avenues for interactive and engaging learning experiences.
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Political Shockvertising
Political Shockvertising
"Hillary Obama" to Promote University
The Photoshopped picture is from an ad put out by Hogeschool-Universiteit (HUB). The higher education institution in Brussel Belgium seeks to increase attendance by offering prospective students a college… MORE
Top 10 Green Universities
Top 10 Green Universities
Sierra Club Names US Eco Shcools
The Sierra Club has just released its new feature on green colleges, listing what they named the Top Ten Green Universities. It used to be that small, private colleges seemed to be the only ones that cared.… MORE
play_circle_filledA Major In Social Networking?
A Major In Social Networking?
Stanford Offers Facebook Course
Stanford University is offering a new program, complete with valid accreditation, that focuses on developing Facebook applications. The social networking site is the main online community of choice... MORE
play_circle_filledFree Textbooks
Free Textbooks
Sponsored Ads Help Students
One of the hardest parts about being a student is the cost of education. Textbooks alone cost hundreds of dollars, adding up to thousands throughout their schooling. So how about eliminating that cost… MORE
Nightclub University
Nightclub University
UNLV Teaches the 'Academics of Party Planning'
Only a university based in Sin City would have the moxie to offer an actual class on how to run a night club. I guess its not unreasonable to believe that all those strippers really are attending college… MORE
play_circle_filledEducation Marketplace
Education Marketplace
The School of Everything
The School of Everything is an addition to marketplaces like Foodzie, Etsy and Threadless that offers not homemade products, but education. The School of Everything is a place where tutors and teachers… MORE
Textbook-Free Universities
Textbook-Free Universities
Flat World Books Are Free
In the U.S., buying and selling textbooks is almost as hated as 7:30 a.m. classes. Flat World, a company in New York, says it is launching a pilot project to give away virtual texts on 15 campuses. They… MORE
Free iPods and iPhones for Students
Free iPods and iPhones for Students
Four Universities Get Techy
This year, several universities are testing different tech strategies that include giving free iPods and iPhones to incoming freshman students. The Universities can use the technology to create a better… MORE
play_circle_filledChallenging Educational Standards
Challenging Educational Standards
The Unschooling Movement
Words cannot express my utmost respect and admiration for the late John Holt, a public school educator, major proponent of school reform, and best known for his philosophy of learning naturally -— unschooling… MORE
Big Network Reporting on Campus
Big Network Reporting on Campus
ABC Recruits University Students
ABC has launched a new initiative in conjunction with several US universities that would be every journalism student’s dream. They are setting up on-campus broadcast stations in which students can work… MORE