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Who is the Theranos of Education?

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Yet, fast forward to 2022, and AltSchool no longer exists. Knewton: All Talk, Little Evidence While AltSchool spent millions of dollars, few experts I talked to described the microschool model as having negative impacts on student learning. But, don’t worry—they had plenty to say about Knewton.

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South Carolina Department of Education Selects DreamBox Learning® to Support COVID-19 Academic Recovery

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DreamBox Learning ®, the K-8 digital math company that pioneered Intelligent Adaptive Learning technology, announced today that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has selected DreamBox Learning Math to support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate student learning loss.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Policymakers will be looking to leverage their existing data sources to better understand those trends and the remaining gaps, and they will continue to look for innovative approaches to learning and ways to assess the needs of students. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Policymakers will be looking to leverage their existing data sources to better understand those trends and the remaining gaps, and they will continue to look for innovative approaches to learning and ways to assess the needs of students. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

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As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

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Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. –Patty Hagan, Teaching and Learning Coach, St.

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Everything you need to know about AI in education

eSchool News

If we go back to the War of 1812 lecture example, we can see the value of adaptive learning if we instead embrace these tech advancements. Of course, before giving students access, be sure to review school policy and the terms of use for each AI tool to determine if student use is permitted.