The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

Many charter networks here, including Crescent City Schools, Firstline, ReNEW, and KIPP, have embraced an educational philosophy known as “personalized learning.”. Though personalized learning doesn’t have to include technology, many New Orleans charters have put computers at the center of their personalized learning efforts.

Personalized Learning 101

Personalized Learning Software Data Report 101

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

From personalized learning to ethical analytics, what stood out amongst the conversations? Andrew Joseph, Agarwal's cofounder, went on to join the Amazon Education team as VP of Strategic Relations after TenMarks got acquired in 2013. Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT? but will eventually be brought to the U.S.

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Tools Student Data Privacy Data Policies 69

User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

From Obstacle to Opportunity: Using Government-mandated Curriculum Change as a Springboard for Changes in Learning and Teaching: Jon Andrews. Applying Heutagogy in Online Learning: The SIDE Model: Eric Belt. Learning Environment. Use their learning preferences and technologies to decide how they will learn.

Education 268

Education Learning Resources Tools 268

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

When teachers don’t know if a program will crash midway through class – or work at all – they are often hesitant to use online programs to enhance lessons. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter. Is technology necessary to personalize learning? But even the best online program is not a panacea, of course.

Blended Learning 79

Blended Learning Broadband Report Tablets 79

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

The ambitions for New York City’s Innovation Zone (or iZone) were sweeping: By 2014, city leaders hoped it would be the catalyst for technologically enhanced personalized learning models throughout the district, encompassing 400 schools. In 2013 the Gotham Gazette reported that the iZone had a budget of $47 million.

iLearn 63

iLearn Policies Blended Learning Schoology 63

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

In moving from classroom-based instruction to online instruction, the role of the faculty member changes from the content presenter to the facilitator of online learning. This session will look at what it takes to create an online learning community that is safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging.

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 41

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Superintendent Rico Munn made mental health a priority when he came to Aurora Public Schools in 2013. The school year was so atypical, traditional measures such as attendance, behavior and course completion are skewed. “It And we had a whole host of indicators that we were not connecting with our students in the right way,” he said.

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Report Training Elementary Survey 139

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Bell 1:30 PM Empowering Students in a Distance Learning Environment with John Spencer (60 minutes) 3:00 PM Personalizing the Online Classroom Through Creative Teaching and Learning (60 minutes) with Candy Mowen 4:00 PM Rethinking Students Evaluations as a Tool to Improve Online Instruction (30 minutes) with Steven J.

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 36

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 24, 2020

“No matter how much I studied, I was failing,” Hernandez said, recalling the pediatric and medical-surgical care course that almost felled her. “I Hernandez had persevered through a difficult pregnancy, the demands of children, a job as a home health care aide and her other tough courses. I was just so frustrated.”.

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Study Report Course Dropout 102

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In doing so, Desmos joined a handful of other startups using tech to boost student interaction and class discussion, so that in the rush to personalize learning we don’t lose the benefits of learning together. Launched in 2013, Classkick’s app lets teachers with iPads or Chromebooks create lessons for any subject.

Blended Learning 40

Blended Learning Robotics Laptops Tablets 40

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2018

The Greenfield model uses some rather commonplace strategies, such as integrating online learning, small-group instruction and greater parental and community involvement. Where the model pushes boundaries is in the addition of learning experiences called “expeditions.” These are not field trips.

Robotics 90

Robotics Learning Report Common Core 90

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

A description of a learning environment where there is one “screen” for each student (whether an iPad, laptop, etc.). Activity-Based Learning. ” It is generally accepted that there are four models of blended learning: Rotation, Flex, A La Carte, and Enriched Virtual. .” Individualized Learning.

Technology 40

Technology Learning BYOD Digital Citizenship 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

To believe that would require, of course, that we overlook the role that the major technology platforms – Google, Facebook, and Amazon – play in education. Of course, for this to apply to Pearson, it would have to turn out high quality content. Education’s Proto-Platforms. Big Tech’s Bets.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

now live in poverty, a mark hit in 2013 for the first time in 50 years, according to the Southern Education Foundation. High school students could take college courses in Middletown with a certified adjunct professor. Three-credit courses were $1,200 each, a major discount, but only about 50 low-income students were participating.

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 132

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

now live in poverty, a mark hit in 2013 for the first time in 50 years, according to the Southern Education Foundation. High school students could take college courses in Middletown with a certified adjunct professor. Three-credit courses were $1,200 each, a major discount, but only about 50 low-income students were participating.

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Personalize Learning and Save Time. Office Mix for Powerpoint – Office Mix is a plugin that you add to PowerPoint 2013. I’m convinced any teacher can learn to make a quick video in minutes. (PC Blended Learning Tip #4: Create 2-Way Communications with Your Students. Give Feedback on Assignments.

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Blended Learning LMS Haiku Learning Learning 150

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2017

The rise of online learning has accelerated it, and school technology providers have been fierce advocates. Mastery-based learning, of course, has its critics. Students engaged in a group history project, for example, might need to demonstrate that they have learned to collaborate and investigate.

Learning 108

Learning Common Core System Groups 108

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

Kristen Danusis, a former school psychologist who became the principal in 2013, tells me that many of her students live “off the grid,” in households that earn little regular income. Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. Yet, inside Isaac Paine, tech abounds. It looks unlike any school I ever attended. Weekly Update.

Personalized Learning 99

Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 99

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

We are, of course, big fans! Tuesday, April 22nd at 1pm CoSN - Smart Education Networks by Design , New advances in technology, including mobile devices, are making it possible for students to learn anytime, anywhere and to experience personalized learning. Audrey is coming this year!) National Library Week.

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BYOD Libraries Conference Learning 52

MindShift

DECEMBER 14, 2015

In our own time, advocates of online learning promise to level the educational playing fields with massive open online courses, MOOCs. This year, MIT has featured the story of Ahaan Rungta, a 16 year old Freshman, born in Calcutta, who has completed 55 courses on edX and MIT’s OpenCourseWare.

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Course MOOC Digital Divide Online Learning 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

He received, among many global awards, the million-dollar TED Prize in 2013. World Leadership School is a pioneer in the field of Purpose Learning, or learning as thinking, feeling, and doing. During 2020, WLS is finding new ways to help teachers make the shift to remote learning, including 5-day virtual teacher courses.

Learning 48

Learning Conference Social Media Secondary 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

Thursday, April 24th at 7am Learning Revolution Keynotes , Don''t miss Pat Farenga on "What is the role of the teacher when children learn on their own?" Jessica Longmore is teaching a Level 2 Art & Design course and is looking for ways to engage her 16-17 year old students. See the schedule in your local time at [link].

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 51

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. Um, they do.) It’s that their parents are opting them out of exposure to these technologies.

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Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145

Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

You’ll remember Gove, of course, from his role as the former education secretary and as special friend of News Corp's Joel Klein. Tony Bates looks at “Brexit and online learning in Europe.” ” She promises that every kid will learn to code (of course) by having the private sector train CS teachers.

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MOOC Education Blackboard OER 48

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

Education Department said this week it will make Pell Grants available to 10,000 high school students who are enrolled in courses at 44 colleges.” ” EdX also announced the for-credit courses, part of its Global Freshman Academy partnership with ASU, that are starting this summer. ” Via NPR : “The U.S.

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Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

MARCH 17, 2017

” Via The Wall Street Journal : “Trump Officials Are Learning How Hard It Is to Sell $1 Billion of Their Assets.” ” This includes, of course, billionaire Betsy DeVos. Via Class Central : “ FutureLearn ’s New Pricing Model Limits Access to Course Content After the Course Ends.”

Education 46

Education MOOC Company Report 46

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “Frank Brogan, the chancellor of the Pennsylvania State University System from 2013 until retiring this year, has joined the Department of Education in the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development – likely ahead of a nomination to a separate position.” Publishers love this, of course.

Education 45

Education Facebook Company Report 45