Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

That’s because the deal coincides with another momentous event on the company’s horizon—one that Ben-Naim says his team and customers have been preparing for. In its statement, the publisher said Smart Sparrow’s technology will support its capabilities in adaptive learning and add more interactive and immersive features for its digital books.

Pearson 97

Pearson Adaptive Learning Knewton OER 97

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, open education resources (OER), coding, and adaptive learning tools are moving more into the mainstream in some schools. The World Wide Web has transformed how we access, consume, create, and share information.

OER 239

OER Personal Learning Network Outcomes Blended Learning 239

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2019

These changes usually incorporate new findings in a field of study, or reflect recent events. And focusing on digital makes the secondary textbook market even less attractive, since students have to buy access directly from Pearson to get course materials. But each new edition comes with a higher sticker price.

Pearson 163

Pearson OER Company Knewton 163

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Back in February, an EdWeek brief reported that Amazon Education was beta-testing a new platform with educators, helping teachers navigate the jungles of open educational resources (OER). One of the top performers?

Microsoft 110

Microsoft OER Digital Citizenship EdTech 110

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

. …This is key to its advantage over traditional business models when it comes to data, since a platform positions itself (1) between users, and (2) as the ground upon which their activities occur, which thus gives it privileged access to record them. ” (Amazon Inspire is the company’s OER platform.)

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Here’s how Google describes it : “ The Chromebook App Hub , an online resource to help educators, administrators and developers work together to learn about Chromebook apps and activity ideas for schools. Developers Resource Page – a resource page for app developers to access best practices and policies.

Chromebook 78

Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2017

“godfather” of OER and Chief Academic Officer of Lumen Learning), trace their roots here. We’ll be broadcasting live interviews with key speakers throughout the event—online and for free. Another big focus of this year’s gathering, says event host Deborah Quazzo, is on workforce talent development and retention.

Coursera 71

Coursera Knewton Udemy EdTech 71