What technologies are currently in use?
Harvard and MIT has introduced a fascinating new initiative called edX. The technology is a open-source learning platform that will feature teaching designed specifically for the web. They include self-paced learning, online discussion groups, wiki-based collaborative learning, tools for assessment of learning as a student progresses through a course, and online laboratories. This platform will serve as a laboratory to gather data to better understand how student's learn. Also, because of the open-source format, this allows for continuous improvements to the platform. The edX model will offer innovative interactive learning experiences for students and allow other universities access to their emerging technology so they can create or improve their online offerings.
By Opree Joyner
Harvard and MIT has introduced a fascinating new initiative called edX. The technology is a open-source learning platform that will feature teaching designed specifically for the web. They include self-paced learning, online discussion groups, wiki-based collaborative learning, tools for assessment of learning as a student progresses through a course, and online laboratories. This platform will serve as a laboratory to gather data to better understand how student's learn. Also, because of the open-source format, this allows for continuous improvements to the platform. The edX model will offer innovative interactive learning experiences for students and allow other universities access to their emerging technology so they can create or improve their online offerings.
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