Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Over time, they have learned that some of the skills that are most critical for success are difficult to teach and even harder to assess. It’s not always as simple as purchasing a curriculum, or even modifying an existing set of assessments, because in many cases, these materials don’t yet exist.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

based provider of digital K-12 instructional and assessment tools has agreed to acquire Australian education technology company 3P Learning in an all-cash deal worth approximately AU $189 million, or approximately US $135 million. IXL said in a statement that its tools are used by 10 million students and in 95 of the 100 largest U.S.

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Georgia Test Prep

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you’ve got a child in the Georgia state school system, then you’ve probably heard of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System and how important it is. This post is a comprehensive guide on what the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) is all about. Grades 3 – 8 will take the End of Grade (EOG) assessment.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Renaissance Learning , a provider of K-12 software and assessments, including the widely used STAR tests, has agreed to acquire Nearpod for $650 million. Nearpod offers some of its content and tools for free and sells licenses to individual teachers, schools and districts. In 2014, it was acquired for $1.1

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

Using that information, administrators chose to integrate DreamBox , a software solution designed to help math teachers teach and assess students. After one year, students who participated in the program scored on average 97 percent higher on the STAR assessment than those who did not, according to a case study.

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 26, 2014

This year''s agenda featured updates from Social Thinking founder Michelle Garcia Winner, of course, but also great presentations from prominent thinkers in social cognition such as Dr. Jed Baker, author of The Social Skills Picture Book among other works , and Kari Dunn Buron, creator of one of my favorite tools, The Incredible Five Point Scale.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A study from 2014 correlated personalized learning plans with increased motivation, sense of belonging and connectedness to school. Using educational technology as an instructional tool Educational technology is one of the instructional tools used to facilitate personalized learning in schools.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 1, 2019

These approaches and tools, intrinsically linked with the IB learner profile attributes, enhance student learning and assist student preparation for DP assessment and beyond” (IBO, 2015). The key is to think of ATLs as a tool, instead of an extra barrier. Believe it or not, you are. This job challenges our research skills, too.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

It’s about strategically incorporating digital tools into teaching and learning processes to improve and enhance educational outcomes. It’s not just about the hardware and software; it’s about how these tools can meaningfully contribute to the learning journey. What is Technology Integration?

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

That means going beyond high-stakes assessment to providing services to support social-emotional wellbeing and career-navigation skills. Since Roorda took over, ACT has acquired organizations offering a variety of resources, from social-emotional learning to college-readiness tools and open educational resources.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Evans was brought in as Superintendent of Omaha Public Schools (OPS) to institute change processes that resulted from a needs assessment. In October 2014, the district implemented Microsoft Office 365 as a collaboration platform and in the process created a unique relationship in their fast-track and early-adopter programs.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2015

Reliable assessments for classroom use remains a challenge, says Google-backed study. A small study recently conducted by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) found a dearth of valid and reliable assessments for measuring student learning in computer science education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Our 2014 Gaming in Education online conference start tonight! Whether you''re passionate about game-based learning or just getting your toes wet, Gaming in Ed celebrates the value that games offer in educational settings.

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Doug Levin

MAY 27, 2015

.” Among the data sources for her remarks, Dr. Wartella referenced Northwestern University’s own “ Parenting in the Age of Digital Technology: A National Survey (Revised June 2014). Parental attitudes shape school investments and allowable tools and resources, as well as policymaker sentiment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Launched in 2014 for secondary grade students and in 2020 for elementary school students, Listenwise harnesses the power of listening to advance literacy and learning in all students by using podcasts as classroom texts, amplifying content and providing students practice in required listening skills.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress found that scores for eight-grade students on civics, history and geography exams all dipped from 2014 to 2018. Of course, like every other subject, the true test and value of civics and history extends far beyond academics and assessments.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The tool was supposed to enable teachers to tailor their instruction to individual students’ learning needs, but even the kids who had strong math skills weren’t doing well. The state has also made progress in assessing which math software products correlate with improved student achievement. But at first, few teachers took note.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

billion dollars out-of-pocket nationally and $920 million at two-year colleges during the 2013 to 2014 school year to take developmental courses—courses in which just more than one-in-four students prove to be successful. This, understandably, presented a grave concern for business and industry, legislators, educators and ultimately students.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

This is a huge shift from two years ago when there were very few people tweeting at the conference and Twitter wasn’t widely considered a tool for schools and teachers (and students). Now, it seems, many educators and school leaders realize that they have no choice but to get on board with social media, and they are exploring the tool.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2012

Their number one concern is the technological capacity to teach and assess students. Compounding this issue is the fact that t here is no money to purchase what is needed to meet the expectations that will come along with these assessments. They are primarily concerned about the summative assessments linked to the standa rds.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 1, 2019

These approaches and tools, intrinsically linked with the IB learner profile attributes, enhance student learning and assist student preparation for DP assessment and beyond” (IBO, 2015). The key is to think of ATLs as a tool, instead of an extra barrier. Believe it or not, you are. This job challenges our research skills, too.

Learning 78

Learning Assessment Outcomes Guidelines 78

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

So Donnelly looked for a digital tool that could more efficiently deliver guidance to students about choosing a major and a career—which in turn could help them avoid dead-ends in their course paths and graduate faster. In recent years, digital test tools with the same aims have proliferated.

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Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

Visitors can expect to see innovative technology use with HP and Microsoft tools. EPS launched their one-to-one computing initiative in 2014, and now all students in grades 2 through 12 have an HP convertible touch laptop and access to the Microsoft 365 suite. A Closer Look at Our 2019 HP Spotlight School.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Wherever you come down on the debate I hope we can all agree that, in most cases, summative assessments have their place. But in day-to-day learning in the classroom formative assessments give us a truer picture of how are kids are learning and how our teaching needs to adapt. An interesting collection of posts indeed. Happy New Year!

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

Founded in 1998 by four university students, iParadigms, Turnitin’s previous parent company, launched with a vision to offer tools across different industries, from law to education and technology. based software company that offers AI-assisted grading tools. The deal, which The Wall Street Journal estimated is worth nearly $1.75

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Salesforce, the San Francisco software juggernaut renowned for its CRM tools and lavish parties, is betting schools can achieve greater student success with its customer relationship management system. new mobile tool for advisors slated for 2017. What does customer relationship management have to do with improving learning outcomes?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. Whether it is used to enhance lessons, assess learning, engage students, or unleash creativity, technology has a defined role in a variety of school functions. Currently there is a pre-publication discount of 15% for any orders before this date.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. But they may not have the tools they need. It’s the 52 percent of educators who have full access to simple video creation tools, meaning nearly half don’t. Podcasts, anyone?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

In 2014 the FCC modernized the E-Rate program to make it more affordable for schools and libraries to upgrade their internet connection speeds. Use Professional Tools. Increase Feedback and Assessment. Access: Not all learners have daily—let alone anytime, anywhere—access to high-speed internet and a mobile device for learning.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

Conclusion The Importance of Corporate Training Apps Corporate training apps serve as invaluable learning tools for organizations looking to develop a culture of continuous learning and development among their workforce. The Best Corporate Training Apps KITABOO Udemy for Business LinkedIn Learning IV.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. Since the school’s launch in 2014, their vision has come to life and the school has grown to serve 479 students in grades 6-8.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Her voice cracking with emotion, first-grade teacher Candy Mobley recalls the day in 2014 when her school district's one-to-one program launched. I use every tool and strategy I can think of to help students—devices, learning apps, getting to know students, finding fun and engaging projects—and so do all the educators in our district.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 18, 2017

District leaders are looking to provide educators with personalized support that will identify and develop skills and practices to support powerful student learning – and micro-credentials are one such tool to meet this need.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Redbird’s math courses will strengthen McGraw-Hill Education’s current math offerings, which include Building Blocks, Everyday Math, Glencoe Math, McGraw-Hill My Math, Number Worlds and ALEKS, a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system.

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wwwatanabe

JULY 7, 2015

Tools for readability Have you ever wondered if the text on a website is the appropriate reading level for your students? Here are some tools for assessing the quantitative measures of readability: Online-Utility.org : Determines the Flesh-Kincade Reading Level by copying and pasting the text into the box.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Smart Sparrow , which provides course-authoring tools for faculty and instructional designers to build adaptive courseware, has found a new home in a much bigger nest. In recent years, Dror-Naim says his team has been building the next iteration of its adaptive course-creation tool. million last year from the U.S.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2016

In addition, technology tools change rapidly, and outcomes can vary depending on implementation. Rather, blending technology with teachers to support interactive learning, exploration, and creation (instead of “drill and kill” techniques) leads to higher engagement and learning gains ( Darling-Hammond, Zielezinski, & Goldman, 2014 ).

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