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Is There a Place for Microlearning in Real Estate Instruction?

October 30, 2019

Microlearning is the idea of breaking large, complicated curriculum into smaller bite-sized pieces. Is this just the latest fad in professional education, or could microlearning revolutionize the way we teach in the real estate education industry?

How to Use Technology to Test Comprehension in the Real Estate Classroom

September 28, 2019

Some students simply won't participate in classroom discussion. As an instructor, that can make it difficult to determine if they're understanding what you're trying to teach. In this article we explore strategies for using technology to get students involved and make comprehension testing easy and more enjoyable.

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Real-World Ways to Enhance Real Estate Learning with Technology

September 28, 2019

There's no getting around the role that technology plays in the day-to-day lives of our students. As this technology revolution continues to unfold before our eyes, we explore how real estate instructors can take advantage of new tools to increase students' capacity to comprehend and retain what we're teaching.

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Flipping the Classroom: Is It Right for Your Real Estate School?

September 7, 2019

A trend that’s catching on as an alternative to traditional lecturing is flipping the classroom. Some educators thinks it leads to better retention and engagement. In this article, we take a look at what it is, the pros and cons for real estate students and instructors, and whether it’s right for your school.

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Strategies for Creating Unforgettable Student Experiences in the Classroom

August 9, 2019

Based on the findings in the State of the Real Estate Industry Report, 2018-2019, classroom training is still viewed as key to a real estate school’s success. But with low-cost online education more available, it might seem hard to compete. Here are ways to develop an unforgettable classroom experience that can't be duplicated online.

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Top 6 Findings from the 2018/2019 State of the Real Estate Education Industry Report

June 28, 2019

In our yearly survey, 347 real estate education professionals shared how they are doing business, what they’re teaching, and the challenges they face daily. Curious about what they had to say? This article shares the top 6 findings from the report we compiled from their answers. Be prepared for a few surprises.