Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

It’s called the Teaching Online Podcast, or TOPcast , and co-host Thomas Cavanagh says he is driven by his quest to figure out one of the grand challenges of higher education: how to use technology to raise the quality of instruction while lowering costs. There are things that technology can do that humans can't. I love doing both.

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Learning Analytics Education Data Analysis 148

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2017

DoodleMaths : Neil Jarrett, a year 6 teacher and math coordinator in Bangkok, Thailand, inspired us to include this tool this week after listing it as one of his favorite adaptive learning apps. Note: You need a subscription in order to get access to the premium version of DoodleMaths (unlimited use of the app, etc.).

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Tools Case Study Exercises Adaptive Learning 60

MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

In a fast-moving field like education technology, it’s worth taking a moment to take stock of new developments, persistent trends and the challenges to effective tech implementation in real classrooms. This macro trend to shake up typical ways of schooling is opening new opportunities for technology to play an even bigger role in education.

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Technology Maker Movement Trends Khan Academy 28

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. With AI, we have just begun to see the possibilities this technology can provide for education. This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

We experimented with online curriculum products such as Rubicon and BetterLesson as well as adaptive learning programs such as Cognitive Tutor and Math 180 to supplement our custom curriculum—but it was virtually impossible to get the kind of flexibility we wanted without sacrificing quality.

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Khan Academy Assessment Differentiated Instruction EdTech 60

Brainscape

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Importantly, your kids will LOVE playing with these engaging and colorful flashcards; even more so because it means spending quality time learning with you. And all the while, you’ll effectively be helping to prepare your kids for kindergarten, and to access vast worlds of endless fascination through reading, numbers, and science!

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

This post is another reaction paper I wrote for the course I am currently taking, Technology and School Leadership, through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority.

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Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Exercises 42

Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

This post is another reaction paper I wrote for the course I am currently taking, Technology and School Leadership, through the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority.

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Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Exercises 28

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. Amplify Fractions covers math standards in grades 3–6 and uses adaptive learning, interactive storytelling, and a personalized digital tutor to help students conquer fractions.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 54

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As students journey through a mystical world, solving math problems becomes key to advancing in the game, thus seamlessly integrating learning with play. The adaptive learning technology in Prodigy Math ensures that the content is personalized to each student’s skill level, making it a versatile tool for both classroom and home use.

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iPad Khan Academy Exercises Elementary 62

Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2020

Read more: 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching [INFOGRAPHIC]. Now is the time to exercise care and compassion as both students and teachers strive to survive the pandemic. Accessibility & Adaptability. Read more: Why designing for accessibility in e-learning matters.

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Learning Assessment Gamification Mobility 267

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Little did I know this experience would eventually propel me to help develop a school operating system that tackles technology issues plaguing educators and supports them with more opportunities to offer individualized instruction. Many education technologies are not interoperable. Full size image here.

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System Khan Academy EdTech LMS 118

Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 29, 2023

With more and more individuals gaining access to the internet globally, online content consumption has manifolded. The edits will automatically reflect in the distributed eBooks, and this will ensure that students have access to up-to-date information. How does online publishing enhance accessibility in K-12 education?

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eBook Accessibility Software Learning Analytics 52

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.

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Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As we embrace AI in the classroom, we must also consider the ethics of relying too heavily on this evolving technology, ensuring that AI enhances and does not replace the student-teacher relationship. AI transcends the mere provision of answers; it offers real-time tutoring support to students, guiding them through the learning process.

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Student Engagement Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning 181

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many education institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. 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.

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Education Industry Company Exercises 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

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. We’re headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow.

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EdTech Industry Assessment Data 134

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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. We headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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