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A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

Doug Levin

Presumably, this ideal dosage of the ‘blended learning’ intervention would be sufficient to reliably generate positive learning outcomes for typical students in typical schools when compared to the alternative: traditional classroom practice not involving the use of computers. This is malarkey.

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A Glitch in the EdReform Matrix: The 2016 EdNext Poll on Blended Learning

Doug Levin

Presumably, this ideal dosage of the ‘blended learning’ intervention would be sufficient to reliably generate positive learning outcomes for typical students in typical schools when compared to the alternative: traditional classroom practice not involving the use of computers. This is malarkey.

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What is Blended Learning?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Auster (2016) defines blended learning in a succinct and clear manner. Auster’s study (Carol Auster, 2016​ ​​​). Flexibility in Pace and Environment : Students have the freedom to learn at their own pace and in environments where they feel most comfortable, which can improve learning outcomes. In her study, Carol J.

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Will Online Ever Conquer Higher Ed?

Edsurge

Department of Education 2016 results, would have fallen by more than 1.5 million between 2012 and 2016, says Jeff Seaman, co-director of the Babson Survey Research Group, who has been tracking the country’s virtual education lifeline for 15 years. percent from 2015 to 2016 to reach 6.4 They rose 5.6 percent of all U.S.

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Epson BrightLink interactive projectors will be bundled with Smart software

eSchool News

Epson and Smart Technologies are now bundling Smart collaborative learning software with Epson BrightLink interactive projectors. The Smart Notebook Advantage subscription lets customers upgrade to new versions of Notebook software in that first year, as well as access technical support and unlock premium features within Notebook.

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Dell debuts new collaborative software for Chromebooks

eSchool News

Dell Classroom, a new software solution available for Dell Chromebooks, helping foster student and teacher engagement. Dell announced the debut of three new, interactive display products, purpose-built for active learning, classrooms and conference rooms at ISTE 2016. ” Dell 70-inch Interactive Conference Room Monitor (C7017T).

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PowerSchool’s Latest Acquisition Aims to Help Districts Connect the Data Dots

Edsurge

With student information and learning management systems, along with online software for enrollment, assessments, grades, payroll and finances, there are few areas of the K-12 education technology market that PowerSchool doesn’t have a hand in. In 2016, it bought Interactive Achievement , a set of assessment and reporting tools.

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