The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

When administrators in Ohio’s Mentor Public Schools were buying MacBooks during the 2015-16 school year, the local Best Buy was offering a lower price than Apple, even after the company’s standard discount for school districts. When buying specific software, administrators may have to purchase directly from one company. classrooms.

iPad 80

iPad Broadband Software Company 80

The Electric Educator

JANUARY 24, 2011

Blended Learning is the combination of face to face and online instruction. At the 2010 Virtual School Symposium sponsored by iNACOL it was clear that blended instruction is quickly becoming a viable instructional option as many states adopt seat-waver initiatives.

Trends 58

Trends Broadband Mobility Android 58

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Little did they know then that the first word in its name would become a fitting pun for the private equity firm’s consolidation of education companies. Last week, the firm announced what will be its 14th deal: Glynlyon , a digital curriculum company based in Chandler, Ariz. based digital curriculum providers.

Company 77

Company Kaplan Flipped Classroom Blended Learning 77

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

After unsuccessfully approaching several major internet companies, the district decided to take matters into its own hands. Test scores leaped in Lindsay Unified after the district implemented competency-based learning. Graduation rates rose from 69 percent in 2010-11 to 90 percent in 2017-18.

Online Learning 131

Online Learning How To Competency Based Learning Learning 131

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

There’s tremendous hype swirling around personalized learning, with money pouring in from foundations and education technology companies eager to capitalize on the trend. Shortly after leaving that post, Riley planted his skeptic’s flag with an oft-cited blog post titled, “Don’t Personalize Learning.”.

Personalized Learning 40

Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40

MindShift

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The South Fayette school district’s transformation began on a rainy October afternoon in 2010 when Aileen Owens, the district’s newly hired director of technology and innovation, got a call from Frank Kruth, a middle school science teacher. Read more about Blended Learning. This story also appeared in Slate.

Robotics 28

Robotics Elementary Technology STEM 28

Marketplace K-12

JUNE 3, 2016

Michael Humphrey, executive vice president at Edgenuity , testified in the ethics trial of state House Speaker Mike Hubbard , who is accused in a 23-count indictment of using his clout to attract business for companies he leads. Edgenuity provides blended learning programs and virtual instruction for students in grades 6-12.

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Company Blended Learning Meeting Course 40

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

By sixth grade, Caleb was at another GNETS center, in the same building where Jennifer attended middle school, but now devoid of displays of student achievement in the hallways, or names of teachers on the doors, or visual reminders of teaching and learning. A 2010 state audit of the program reached many of the same conclusions.

Education 80

Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 80

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Under such plans, the funding for a course taken by an individual student goes to the school or online company offering the course, often away from the student’s local district. They want them at school learning. It’s called “Course Access” or “Course Choice.” We don’t want to lose students. “We It’s their identity.”. (In

Policies 40

Policies Course Accessibility Company 40