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The Science Behind Spatial-Temporal Math

MIND Research Institute

Finally, in ST Math, students individually work through the educational content by interacting with the software, minimizing the potential for public embarrassment in math class. Department of Education guidelines (Boyce et al., Impact on mathematics self-beliefs from a mastery-based mathematics software. Evolution of ST Math.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

As more schools went online and demand for education software grew, more companies began designing and commissioning their own studies about their products. Others sell some of the most widely used education software in schools today. Misleading research claims are increasingly common in the world of ed tech.

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Technology overuse may be the new digital divide

The Hechinger Report

The fear was, and is, that technology might cause achievement gaps between rich and poor students to grow if it’s easier for rich kids to use educational software, practice computer coding or learn about the world online. A new 2017 survey of technology use at home shows the gap in computer access is rapidly closing.

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What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

Edsurge

In 2013, the school district entered a contract with Apple (technology) and Pearson (curriculum programming) to provide students with devices for a blended learning program. million) for that software was lost because it could not be accessed without the proper devices.

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Accepting the Default?

The Principal of Change

The employees had all taken a computer proficiency test, which assessed their knowledge of keyboard shortcuts, software programs, and hardware, as well as a timed test of their typing speed. The obvious answer was that they’re more tech savvy, so I asked Housman if he could explore that.

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Why Recognizing Dyslexia In Children At School Can Be Difficult

MindShift

Yet while provisions had been decided at the state level, for one reason or another, they hadn’t made their way down to the district, which was still operating under old guidelines. The district said it is only following guidelines set up by the state of Tennessee. The kids don’t get any better, that’s what happens,” Mather said.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Students: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? What tools, software, and technology not available could have been useful? Parents: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? Check any guidelines provided by your state DOE.