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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students.

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

eSchool News

The company’s team of academic experts, including accomplished teachers, researchers, and industry veterans, has developed a rigorous design and quality control process to ensure that TeachTap’s content aligns with specific College Board and Common Core academic standards and includes appropriate safety guardrails. “We

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

Edsurge

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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eSpark–Self-paced Learning for Math and Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

That done, it develops a differentiated and personalized learning plan. Learning is aligned not just with Common Core and Next Generation Learning Standards, but with many state standards like Ohio’s Learning Standards, Michigan Academic Standards, and Illinois Learning Standards.

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How to Choose the Best Educational Software for Your Classroom

Kitaboo on EdTech

Technology has seeped its way into classrooms, streamlined academic standards, and transformed the pedagogical landscape to a large extent. Today, students are blessed with interactive platforms, personalized education, online learning, and educational software that have been designed to enhance the learning experience.

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In Successful Edtech, Pedagogy Comes First—Devices Second

Digital Promise

Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. Many school districts -- including mine in Middletown, NY-- are leveraging the power of technology with adaptive assessments and instructional software. So, what can be done?

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Study explores use of digital tools in out-of-school programs

The Hechinger Report

The Chicago Learning Exchange supports out-of-school programs that are trying to change that, particularly those using technology to offer innovative opportunities for kids in Chicago who historically haven’t had them. The out-of-school-time space is more ripe for innovation because there isn’t as much structure,” Jafri said.

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