eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2016

A research study from the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University demonstrates a link between an adaptive learning program and improvement in mathematics achievement for students in grades 3-5.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

To adapt, many companies are investing domestically, particularly in China, where edtech companies raised more than $1.2 380 million tally in 2014. million (Seed) 2014 WI Harper Group GotIt! $9 million (A) 2014 SoftBank Ventures Korea, KTB Ventures Listenwise $600K (Seed) 2016 EduLab Minerva Project $70 million (B).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2017

In addition to the Engrade and Smarter acquisitions, another Rethink portfolio company, 2U, went public in 2014. He also believes the market is also moving towards tools that bundle assessment and content, rather than being offered as separate products. Careers, Credentials, Content. Venture capital favors the bold. Lessons From K-12.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority. So many things are thrown their way: assessments, evaluation tasks, submitting lesson plans, building duties, parent communications, and so on. These elements can ensure students meet their potential. References. Wilhelm, J. 22(2), pgs.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Learning anywhere : Transforming the action of learning into a 24/7 activity through the widespread adoption of education resources available via smart phones, tablets, adaptive learning tools, virtual reality platforms, and video games. Amy Moynihan, a Content Manager at Hanover Research, is currently a Ph.D.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

An adaptive teacher is able to recognize and respond to the different needs and backgrounds of their students, adjusting their approach to maximize learning for all. This could involve using differentiated instruction, incorporating multicultural education, or employing a range of assessment methods.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2018

There are newly-funded curriculum and courseware services, games, adaptive learning platforms and study tools. In 2014, the average seed round was less than $1 million. Then in May, Francisco bought Renaissance Learning , an assessment developer, from its previous private-equity owner Hellman & Friedman (which paid $1.1

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority. So many things are thrown their way: assessments, evaluation tasks, submitting lesson plans, building duties, parent communications, and so on. These elements can ensure students meet their potential. References. Wilhelm, J. 22(2), pgs.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

These digital tools help students master course learning goals by using data generated from students’ interactions with the adaptive software to predict what students should view or do next online. Instructors can use this data to assess what additional supports students may need on their way to fully understanding each lesson.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

The Brightspace platform enabled students to personally craft their experiences to adapt to their learning needs, while quizzes and other formative assessments made sure students were on track for success.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2016

This work brings us closer and closer to recognizing student achievement through demonstrated competencies rather than more traditional methods of assessment.” ” The district has been piloting micro-credentials since 2014, and is a key thought partner of Digital Promise’s Educator Micro-credential initiative.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

As with other education buzzwords, many schools believe they are providing authentic learning, but they don’t offer the apprenticeships, vocational training and portfolio-based assessments that often characterize work that carries larger life lessons. DEVELOPMENTS IN ED TECH.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Adaptive learning technology is the new go-to for personalized learning. Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

MobyMax is the first and only unified, complete edtech platform encompassing all curriculum subjects (the equivalent of 156 textbooks) and all assessment types (diagnostic, formative, benchmark/interim, and summative), plus interactive classroom and motivation solutions. was awarded the 2018 Tech Edvocate Award for Best Global EdTech Company.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

The change is part of a nationwide pilot program Walsh joined this year, one that could indicate just how deeply and how quickly the personalized-learning trend will penetrate the average classroom. Many watched instructional videos or worked with adaptive-learning software that adjusted lessons based on each student’s proficiency.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Michael Teitelbaum, a scholar on the history of STEM, said in 2014 to an audience of education reporters that the post-war U.S. This represents a 30% year-over-year decrease in the number of female-led companies that raised an A in the Bay Area compared with 2014,” as Female Founders Fund’s Claire Burke wrote in January.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. Despite predictions that badges would be the “ new credential ” and that we were looking at a “ Future Full of Badges ,” it’s not clear that digital badges have provided us with a really meaningful way to assess skills or expertise.

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Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

” The Whiteboard Advisors’ latest “Education Insider” report ( PDF ) is on assessment trends, higher education, and the presidential campaigns. ” The university recently decided not to partner with the for-profit ITT, and I do wonder if that decision counted as a positive or negative in Moody’s assessment.

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Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

The “nation’s report card” is the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP. ” I’m more interested in hearing about segregation and state laws in Mississippi than the adaptive learning software a school is using. Students In Visual Arts , Music ,” NPR reports. ” Oh.

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Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. The company behind the ACT on Wednesday announced plans for a Center for Equity in Learning, which will focus on helping underserved students succeed in college and the work force.”

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