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Using Feedback Logs to Empower Learners

A Principal's Reflections

The most successful companies are successful because they are always looking for ways to improve. John Hattie (2009) found a similar effect size of 0.73 Nicol (2010) found that feedback is valuable when it is received, understood and acted on. The same philosophy can be applied to our schools.

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How online learning can bridge the math gap

eSchool News

During the initial phase of COVID-19 lockdowns, Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024) and Generation Z (born 1995-2009) had to pivot to virtual-only school platforms. Edtech companies have developed distinctive online methods that combine well with in-person or formal school systems.

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Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators

Ask a Tech Teacher

The experience of teaching in a private language school varies considerably depending on the country you are in and on the company itself. She started as a TEFL teacher in 2010 but then progressed to teacher training. Like in any field, there are great employers while others are less than ideal.

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Tech Access in Schools: Making Edtech Accessible to All

Digital Promise

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Other research (Holhfeld et al, 2017; Warschauer & Matuchniak, 2010) supports the idea that SES is a factor in how technology is utilized in classrooms.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural ASU GSV back in 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. This year’s 1 3th edition will swamp San Diego’s waterfront for four days and feature 1,000 speakers, including Thomas Friedman and Margaret Atwood, plus the buzziest for-profit companies in our industry. Here’s why 2021 was a banner year for U.S.

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Looking Back At 2010 And Looking Forward To 2011.

The Web20Classroom

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. I wrote a post on December 28, 2009 where I talked about tools that I thought would have a break out year. So education related companies are going to have to be innovative in the apps they create for these devices. My reflections on 2010, and my thoughts on 2011.

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MasteryConnect Cuts 30 Percent of Staff, Brings Co-Founder Mick Hewitt Back as CEO

Edsurge

But when funding dries up and profits remain elusive, companies have to make tough cuts. Back in the driver’s seat is Mick Hewitt, who co-founded the company in 2009 and served as its first CEO. He adds: “As a venture-funded company, there’s been a decision to get to profitability in the next nine to 12 months.”

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