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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s a transformation that’s been largely driven by the unprecedented pace of technological advancement. These reflections are not just an academic exercise but a practical one, aimed at understanding and adapting to the evolving dynamics of education. The concept of a 21st-century classroom has evolved significantly.

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Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

eSchool News

He founded Lexia with the help of technology expert Dr. Littleton Meeks and Dr. Edwin Cole, a noted neurologist, head of the Reading Clinic at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and founder of several schools for students with dyslexia. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Carnegie Learning Gets a Makeover After Private Equity Investment

Edsurge

Private equity’s pursuit to acquire puzzle pieces to build comprehensive educational technology platforms shows no sign of slowing down. The latest move comes from CIP Capital , a New York City-based private equity firm that is investing an undisclosed sum in Carnegie Learning. We’re not trying to smash a bunch of things together.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

With eSpark’s focus on direct instruction, students are provided multiple opportunities to ensure that the skills they are learning are explicitly taught. Computerized Dynamic Adaptive Tests with Immediately Individualized Feedback for Primary School Mathematics Learning. 4: Direct Instruction Ensures Success. Bodovski, K., &

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

Are any education technologies, for that matter? Andreessen’s definition does begin to get at some of the reasons why platforms have been so appealing to investors – ideologically as much as technologically. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful.

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From Silos to Sharing: Why Are Open Educational Resources Still So Hard to Find?

Edsurge

In 2007 the Hewlett Foundation’s funding helped create OER Commons. Fishtree believes in giving students “voice and choice” to select the resource that matches their learning style. Other adaptive learning vendors claim they can choose the right resources automatically. Last year, the U.S.

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