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SMU Online Learning Sciences Blog

Read the latest insights and trends in the learning sciences from learning analytics to technology development on the online learning sciences blog from Southern Methodist University.
Transforming classrooms with learning analytics
August 07, 2024 05:51 PM
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Learning analytics is revolutionizing modern education by transforming data into actionable insights. It's the key to understanding how students learn, enabling educators to tailor educational experiences to individual needs and enhance overall student performance. As higher education becomes increasingly data-driven, the role of learning analytics has never been more critical.
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Biggest educational technology trends of 2024
March 08, 2024 03:38 PM
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At the intersection of innovation and instruction, the learning sciences have emerged as the scientific backbone of 21st-century education, shaping a future where technology and learning coalesce to transform the experiences of both educators and learners.
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Learning Analytics
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What can I do with a learning sciences degree?

The online M.S. in Learning Sciences equips students with the skills to design effective and innovative learning systems and analyze and manage complex learning data in a broad range of settings.

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