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Colleges and universities have offered refunds on housing costs, but they're resisting calls from students to reduce tuition rates.
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April 19, 2020 2:33 PM
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Shelter-in-place, self-quarantine, and stay-at-home orders have created a new reality for educators, students, and families.
While the context of our work has changed, our mission to serve our communities remains. But working in this new reality is a significant challenge, particularly given the uncertainty, ambiguity, and isolation experienced by so many members of our communities. So how do we respond to these challenges?
Much of our work as educators happens in teams. Teamwork has traditionally played a critical role in schools, and while many of us find ourselves physically isolated, our collaborative work with one another may be more important now than ever.
To support your team—whether it be a team of teachers, administrators, or community members—during this transition, you may need to revisit some fundamental questions about who you are and what you are trying to do. Take time with your team to discuss fundamental questions related to purpose, people, process, and pride.
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April 18, 2020 10:27 PM
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there will still be physical schools for innumerable reasons and the most important one is that it's human nature
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April 17, 2020 2:20 PM
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April 17, 2020 1:39 PM
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April 15, 2020 2:08 PM
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April 14, 2020 5:12 PM
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A new Harvard study released Tuesday on the novel coronavirus is evoking a feeling of disbelief at the possibility that strict social distancing measures may be required to combat the disease for years to come.
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April 14, 2020 3:40 AM
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These amplified off-campus alternatives seem to be getting richer by the day, taking a bit of the sting out of our canceled plans.
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April 14, 2020 3:37 AM
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The landscape of Online Higher Education is changing with the growth of Mega-Universities and the advent of scores of MOOC-Size At-Scale degree programs from prestigious universities.
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from Selected Media: Independent Journalism, Digital Media, Music, Cinema, "Art," Literature, Libraries, & Archives
April 13, 2020 12:51 PM
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Against the backdrop of the panic “We are all going to die!”, Terrifying revelations of doctors and patients, quarantined states and apocalyptic news from Italy, I want to hear the voice of common sense.
Alexander Evsin ( pictured below ) – head of the situation center, deputy head of the data center (Center for Traffic Management of the Moscow Government). At the moment, the shift on duty is involved in large-scale anti-epidemiological measures in the city – in particular, it provides traffic management in the area of the construction of a new infectious diseases hospital.
Alexander Evsin himself is a specialist in assessing the degree of threats of various kinds, including large-scale epidemics. He is an analyst, and his posts on the Internet are interesting primarily because they are calm and logical.
– You are criticized for writing about the epidemic without a hitch and knowledgeably, but you are not a medic.
– I have worked in military intelligence for 17 years, where I have always been serious about global threats. By education – engineer-mathematician. I have been working professionally for 25 years in the field of information processing and its evaluation. I have vast practical experience in researching data on the widest range of applied areas. This always includes immersion in the subject area, study of the issue and consultation with specialists.
Of course, I studied the existing problem to the extent sufficient for risk assessment. So you can consider my personal opinion regarding COVID-19 as the look of a specialist in probabilistic-statistical methods of analysis.
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April 11, 2020 3:27 PM
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COVID-19: Special Offers, Events, News, and Updates From Library Vendors, Publishers, Online Services, and Others
Filed by Gary Price on March 17, 2020
The links below provide updates and special offers from vendors and other companies that work with the library community.
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April 6, 2020
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April 11, 2020 3:25 PM
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"In today’s data-driven world, it is critical for children to learn how to find, understand, and use data—a skill set sometimes referred to as “statistical literacy.” These are skills parents and caregivers can teach children at home, using free and engaging activities provided by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools (SIS) program.
"These teacher-designed activities for students in pre-K through 12th grade are easy to adapt for at-home learning. The teacher version of each activity comes with specific, easy-to-follow instructions that make it easy for parents and caregivers to use it.
"SIS activities, which include real-world data, also deepen children’s knowledge in subjects like math, English, geography, and history. It is easy to get started—just select the activities you want to use and download them. Start exploring the activities for at-home or distance learning now! "
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April 21, 2020 5:55 AM
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Things That Make You Go: Hmmmm: Why is the most over-industrialized country in the world with the most onerous vaccination schedule, advanced medical research institutes, a mature biotech industry, and the most prescription drug sales in the Western world also the unhealthiest?
Do flu vaccines even work? Why is there no cure or vaccine for the “common cold?” How did a bunch of Talking Heads who didn’t pay attention in biology class become experts in immunology and microbiology? Why doesn’t the daily headline scream: “96% Of CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS RECOVER!?” Ginger, or Mary Anne? Enquiring minds want to know…..
They got us right where they want us. Brain-addled by staring for an average of 7 hours a day at our Fondle Slabs (like most statistics, this one was made up on the spot)), our perception of reality hopelessly distorted by years of brainwashing…I mean “education,” we were led like sheep to the slaughter. “Stop running around. Go inside, sit still, and (most importantly), BE QUIET!” Sound familiar? Apparently, you Kids missed the memo (Another Brick In The Wall, Pink Floyd, 1979). We were not taught to think for ourselves; we were taught to follow orders; to obey.
What just happened? The largest transfer of wealth to the Plutocrats and of state power to the Bureaucrats in the History Of The World (see: They Just Stole The Whole Damn World While We Watched GOT Reruns. And By “We,” I Mean “You.”. The deed was done the moment they got everyone to freak out over a “disease” with a 96% recovery rate. No coercion necessary. Just as in hypnosis (and real majick), you must voluntarily surrender control of your psyche for the thing to work. You must participate of your own free will. And we did.
And by “we,” I mean “you.” Why? Because people don’t Do Their Own Damn Research. Why? Because people can’t or won’t read. Why? Because human beings are genetically pre-disposed to be lazy. Why? Because who the Hell really wants to work?
One of the most extraordinary thing about Coronoia is how people who couldn’t begin to describe cell function are all of a sudden qualified to speak about immunology. Not just speak, but pontificate, moralize, sermonize, and call people who disagree with them “conspiracy theorists. ‘Oh, I think we should lockdown until they find a vaccine.” Really? The problem is that these people are reporters, not journalists. “Talking Heads,” just repeating official talking points.
I’ve been listening to the Bilious (curmudgeonly, pettish,) Broadcasting System on the inter webs. The BBC is the ultimate propaganda machine, spewing out perfectly produced segments that all lead to the same conclusion: we’re all going to die.
Oh wait, what’s that, the virus has peaked in Europe? Most people have recovered? Deaths this year worldwide from respiratory illnesses are lower than last year…? (BBC): “But, but…Africa! South America! India!” “Things are going to get worse in your underdeveloped country! Sir! Madam! How are you going to cope with no proper medical facilities, food, water, or money?! Don’t you realize…you’re all going to die!”
The first casualty of Coronoia was the truth. The next victims will be the children. Scared witless about some invisible “disease” that that might kill them, they will stay glued to screens for the rest of their lives, trying to find their lost youth. So parents, be responsible. Limit your child to one hour a day on any screen, unless watching a movie with the family. And put their little minds at ease with the following evidence-based information:
Dr Shiva Ayyadurai Full Interview on the Health Crisis (MUST WATCH!)
The Massive Covid-19 Hoax
Facts about Covid-19
COVID-19: 'It May Turn Out That the World has Been Deceived' Hints Russian Military Intelligence Agent
12 Experts Questioning the Coronavirus Panic –
Look at How Ridiculously Wrong All the Covid-19 Models Were
Perspectives on the Pandemic | Professor Knut Wittkowski
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In the decade he spent as a history professor, David Perry crossed paths with students from all walks of life. Many of his students at Dominican University, a private Catholic university just outside Chicago, were not only first-generation college students but also first-generation Americans. Others were undocumented immigrants or had undocumented family members. On top of their school responsibilities, many had children. Put simply: “There was a lot going on in their lives.”
“I tried to create a class environment in which I really prioritized their learning and their humanity,” Perry told Teen Vogue, “to build a pedagogy of trust based on the fact that we were all there to learn.”
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April 18, 2020 10:30 PM
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Our students are inundated with media, but how many of them are able to differentiate between a news article and an opinion piece or recognize bias in the media? I would argue this is a critical skill we need to
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April 18, 2020 10:06 PM
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MPs want social media firms to be held to account for the spread of conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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April 17, 2020 1:39 PM
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There are a lot of alternatives and the one you choose may well depend on your students' access to technology, the model of delivery you want to use and whether you see this as a short or longer term situation.
My article on alternative video classroom platforms.
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April 17, 2020 1:18 AM
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If you have just moved to the United Kingdom to pursue your further studies, you will need a bank account for your urgent and day to day financial transactions. In a country like UK you would need a bank account even though your status is of international student. This article on student bank accoun
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In this month’s edition of our travel advice column, Check Your Baggage, we answer questions on gloves, cleaning your house of coronavirus, and more.
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April 14, 2020 3:38 AM
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The new online short courses will range from diploma to masters level, costing as little as $1,250 and running from May until December.
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Professors, administrators, and staff members on what the coronavirus will leave in its wake.
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April 13, 2020 12:42 PM
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Whether you’re quarantined, self-isolating, or simply following orders to hunker down to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the reality is that millions of Americans are now facing the unique set of challenges presented by social distancing.
And while this effort is for the public good — and one of the best ways to “flatten the curve” of the disease's proliferation — navigating the new normal won’t be easy. If you're struggling to get your kids to partake in online learning, creating a productive work-from-home space, figuring out how to share a kitchen with roommates all holed up simultaneously, or cutting off non-virtual contact with your loved ones, we feel you.
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April 11, 2020 3:26 PM
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"Starting this week, all high school students and teachers in the United States can get free digital access to The New York Times until July 6. If you want to sign up your school or class, here’s how.
"We’re so excited to welcome all these new readers! Whether you’re a seasoned Times reader, or brand new, here’s a list of 21 things that you can do with a Times subscription to get inspired. Play the game Vertex or do the daily Mini. Discover new music. Find recipes. Work out. And, of course, follow the news.
"Since there are as many ways to read The Times as there are Times readers, we invite students all month to click around, see what catches their eye and then tell us about it in our Special April Reading Challenge. We’ll select our favorite comments to honor on The Learning Network.
"Also starting this week? Our Third Annual Podcast Contest. We invite all high school and middle school students to create original podcasts (five minutes or less) and submit them to us by May 19. Podcasting can be a great activity to do from home, and we have a lesson plan to guide you through the process.
"Finally, if you want to learn more about The Learning Network, please join our April 15 webinar about using our site for remote learning. You’ll have the chance to meet our team, who are all former teachers. Thank you for being a member of our growing community."
