Google's announcement that beta tests will begin on its new Classroom app commanded Education Dive readers' attention this week, with tactics for teaching "grit" not far behind. We also took a look at whether 2014 could be the year campus administrative pay comes under fire. Meanwhile, Udemy announced a $32-million round of funding alongside a report of its continuing impressive growth.
Be sure to check out our list of 6 must-see education TED Talks and more in this week's most-read Education Dive posts!
- Google Classroom signing up beta testers: The organization app is registering professors and teachers for a limited preview before it goes live in September.
- 5 tips for teaching 'grit' in the classroom: Despite debate over whether perseverance can actually be taught, these tactics can help foster an atmosphere of critical thinking in the classroom.
- 6 must-see education TED Talks: The conference has played host to some of the brightest education ideas from experts in numerous fields.
- Will campus administrative pay come under fire in 2014?: The conditions may be ripe for increased scrutiny of pay packages for the heads of colleges and universities.
- Udemy raises $32M as growth continues: The online learning marketplace continues to grow following recent expansions of its mobile offering and a growing number of international users.
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