TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

We now have higher education that is entirely online. I recently completed a Masters degree while working full-time and taking a full load because online learning is so flexible. The needs of the students were thus that adaptive learning which has been described in the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative was warranted.

Personalized Learning 68

Personalized Learning Adaptive Learning Learning Laptops 68

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Edtech allows learners to learn and teachers to teach despite language barriers, inability to gather physically in one place, network and bandwidth problems, etc. Edtech features like online learning, digital modules, instructional videos & presentations, and much more allow learners to access learning material anytime and anywhere. .

Trends 52

Trends eBook Gamification EdTech 52

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 27, 2024

Such a striking popularity of eTextbook platforms is robustly backed by several advantages they bring towards enhancing students’ learning potential. Online learning also provides several conveniences to educators that make the digital textbook platform for K-12 publishers a must-have for educational institutions today.

eBook 52

eBook Learning Online Learning Course 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

In his 2017 book Platform Capitalism , Nick Srnicek posits that platforms are poised to become the fundamental business model of our digital world – key to the new economy, clearly, but also key to political and social systems (and what these will become under the control of these powerful technology companies).

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Pop-up social media spaces and hashtags, such as #remoteteaching , #CovidCampus , and the Educator Temporary School Closure for Online Learning Facebook group, feature numerous posts and discussions about digital tools, resources, and apps for remote teaching. While there are many additional features to explore for accessibility (e.g.,

Digital Divide 208

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 208

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

The change is part of a nationwide pilot program Walsh joined this year, one that could indicate just how deeply and how quickly the personalized-learning trend will penetrate the average classroom. Many watched instructional videos or worked with adaptive-learning software that adjusted lessons based on each student’s proficiency.

Personalized Learning 40

Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

The software list includes more than a dozen packages, including the university’s pioneering adaptive-learning project, the Open Learning Initiative , as well as a learning analytics platform LearnSphere. In that scenario, professors simply assign the book and courseware and require students to buy them.

Software 127

Software Learning Data Course 127

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

Technology 75

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 75

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?” ” From the press release : “ MOOCs and books initiative launched by Springer and Federica Weblearning.” a month.). .” ” Oh. ” (Wow.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The story examined a proposed practice: “Colleges require students to pay a course-materials fee, which would be used to buy e-books for all of them (whatever text the professor recommends, just as in the old model).” And digital bits have replaced the need to cut down trees to make paper and waste ink to create those books.”

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

“ Hail and Farewell to The Google Books Case ” by James Grimmelmann. “For online lenders , it’s suddenly touch-and-go,” says Techcrunch. “ OpenStax , Knewton introduce adaptive learning into OER.” These clauses prevent students from suing. Data, Privacy, and Surveillance.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

Pretty sure this is the best MOOC story of the week: “ Russian Underground Launches Online Courses in Card Fraud ,” Infosecurity Group reports. Via Business Insider : “Online learning may be the future of education – we compared 4 platforms that are leading the way.”

Khan Academy 46

Khan Academy Elsevier Education MOOC 46