University of Wisconsin-Platteville

educationdive | April 01, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education issued proposed rules for distance learning Wednesday, following a months-long rulemaking process last year. The proposal seeks to give schools more flexibility for providing online programs, such as by reducing some barriers to offering competency-based education and providing latitude for measuring the credit hour. However, some observers say the 30-day comment period on the rules doesn't give stakeholders enough time to adequately review and respond ...

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UnifyWork | November 15, 2022

UnifyWork announced today the launch of its workforce intelligence platform, the first of its kind in the market. Its patented skills-based technology powers local talent networks by coupling the market demand for skills development with equitable hiring to remove the barriers associated with the traditional labor market. A Harvard-Accenture study in 2021 found that there are more than 27 million hidden workers who could work or find better work, but are not ...

prnewswire | September 02, 2020

From video-based lessons to browsing their favorite websites, children in 2020 have different levels of experience with technology. Regardless of their expertise, prepare to discuss online safety with them. Consider the following tips from USAGov when teaching kids about staying safe online.Talk to Kids About Their Online Activity: Don't wait for your kids to come to you. Use everyday events like news stories or tv shows to start conversations about online safety. Get to know the websites yo...

Sparx | April 22, 2020

Sparx is excited to be working with the BBC on its new BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons feature to support home learners across the UK. The homeschooling lessons have all been created with teachers and other educational experts and feature a mix of videos, animations, practice activities, quizzes and games. BBC Bitesize is using Key Stage 3 and GCSE content from Sparx Maths as part of some of the lessons. For example:...