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Podcasts More Effective Than Lecture Alone: Study

Will McCahill — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:15:02 CST

Though podcasts can’t replace actually going to class, research suggests that students who download recorded versions of lectures get better grades, Ars Technica reports. Being able to repeat tricky parts of the lecture seems key; a group that attended a lecture and downloaded it later scored 9% higher than those...

Digital Tutors May Edge Out Real Thing

Caroline Zimmerman — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:33:51 CST

The best education available these days may be a virtual one, scientists are finding. Today´s digital educators can teach anything from social to language skills—and don't get tired, bored or irritable, LiveScience reports. The programs are a perfect match for autistic kids, who often find face-to-face interactions overwhelming.