Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Offer support to the victim and report the bullying.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 16, 2021

The pivot to emergency remote learning differed greatly from what is considered high-quality online education, said Deb Adair, executive director of Quality Matters, a nonprofit that seeks to measure and guarantee quality in online courses.?Top-notch Alejandra Acosta, higher education policy analyst, New America.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Higher education may never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s true even for the most elite colleges. The 87-page report is informed by interviews with 59 administrators and faculty, as well as a survey of 6,000 students. And with the campus closed, access to instruction became uneven for different kinds of students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In a year of continued challenges for educators, advocates for computer science education are serving up some good news. The figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report. “It Students who attend those schools don’t even have the opportunity to take a course if they wanted to.”

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2022

That’s one of the main findings of a new report by the American Institute for Research , (AIR), which looks at strategies to improve science teaching in the early grades. These findings could be helpful as schools and teacher preparation programs look for ways to improve science education, particularly in the early grades.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Educators and district leaders can use data to make informed decisions.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2022

In a report released today, data suggest that compared to the national average, students enrolled in NMSI-supported Advanced Placement® courses are more likely to further their education and earn STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) degrees. View the full impact report here. A recent report shows that the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Tha was little when his family immigrated from Myanmar, and, for much of his time in Dallas schools, he took courses designed for children who are learning English. But Tha was automatically placed in the advanced course because of his scores on Texas’ STAAR test. The Math Problem Sluggish growth in math scores for U.S.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world. Below are three ways edtech can make a difference in the education sector.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2023

language education was published in 2017, with data from less than half of the country’s K-12 schools. While our understanding of language education is incomplete, we know that most K-12 students in American public schools do not have the opportunity to study an additional language to proficiency. Of the small portion of the U.S.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Nine lawsuits filed in March, April and May against major textbook companies and retailers take aim at their bulk deals with colleges to offer online course materials, sometimes referred to as “inclusive access” programs. Pearson, McGraw Hill and Follett defended their inclusive access programs in email interviews with EdSurge.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

Done right, this could be a pivotal moment for higher education to also revamp the postsecondary experience for other underserved learners, including those coming from underresourced rural areas and environments that lack college preparation programming. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2023

Alexa Maqueo Toledo was a junior in high school in Tennessee when she enrolled in Spanish 4, the first course she’d take that offered students the chance to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. Among them: Three states bar undocumented students from attending some or all public institutions of higher education.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Offering every high school student access to college-level courses while in high school is one critical way to do so. The courses can also provide a confidence boost to young adults uncertain whether college is for them. Related: High schoolers can take dual-enrollment courses for college credit.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2021

Like many students taking college courses during the coronavirus pandemic, Alexis Lopez struggled with a poor Wi-Fi connection and professors who didn’t offer much support. I’ve never had to withdraw from a course until the pandemic hit,” she said. Credit: Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report. They couldn’t really help us.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2022

Online teaching is trending right now, but only a small part of courses is of real value. How to create your online course from scratch? What result should a student get after your course? The answers to these questions help to form the goals and objectives of your course. Course structure. Content making.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure students into participating. That’s the conclusion of a new report from U.S. PIRG report, however, says the actual contracts tell a different story.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

CAP’s analysis reveals five main themes in how states are adapting to the increased interest in K-12 work-based education models. The report also includes strategies to help states strengthen their work-oriented learning infrastructure: 1.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT became publicly available in November 2022, the field of higher education has been focusing on its impact and applications — faculty want to understand how this will shape their work and the student experience. Our goal is to understand how the patterns of usage shape the interpersonal dynamics of the group members.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Even before the global pandemic pushed many colleges and universities to teach students remotely, online learning had become an increasingly important part of higher education. Debate about the fairness of online learning tends to revolve around technology access. Courses must be designed so that content is easily accessible.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. The Rise of Hybrid Environments.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2020

When Course Hero raised $10 million in early February, the amount seemed curiously small for $1.1 Last week, Course Hero secured an additional $70 million in an extension of its Series B round, courtesy of some of the biggest names in the financial sector—TPG, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and GSV. It kept its $1.1 billion valuation.)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Key points: AI will be key for transforming learning and preparing students for the workforce Still, many countries face equity and accessibility challenges See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? No other field will be more impacted in the medium and long term than education.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups. Online education opens the door to be inclusive.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2022

The national consensus supporting higher education is unraveling , as backing for college funding is increasingly becoming a partisan issue. Compared to last spring, the NSCRC report also revealed a 6.5 But for kids like me who go in for liberal arts education, I believe it diminishes you.” percent decline in Black freshman.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Community colleges have 14 percent fewer students in the fall of 2021 than they had two years ago, according to a preliminary enrollment report from the National Student Clearinghouse’s Research Center. Credit: Alison Yin for the Hechinger Report. Broad access, regional state colleges are clearly bearing the brunt,” said Shapiro.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

That seismic shift made devices more accessible to students than ever before — and has now pushed some teachers to fold technology more often into their lesson plans. The city’s education department has embraced some virtual education models, including a hybrid high school program that mixes virtual instruction with in-person activities.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Case in point: the debate over including data science courses as high school math options. Data science courses teach the use of statistical concepts and computer programming to investigate contemporary problems using real-world data sets. The courses have been gaining in popularity, particularly with high school math teachers.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2019

Use of free course materials among college students is up, with 22 percent downloading at least one such resource during the spring 2019 semester, according to research published Wednesday by the National Association of College Stores. The percent of students who reported downloading free materials has increased each semester since.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Then close-by Adrian College used course sharing to add a supply chain management major, and Smith — who liked the idea of being on a smaller campus — enrolled there. But you get to take courses from Michigan and Harvard.”. Dylan Smith was planning to go to Michigan State University to major in supply chain management.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. It's one thing to say: Go learn about AI.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s among a fast-growing number of closed colleges in rural America, stripping communities of nearby higher education options to which young people can aspire and eventually go. Credit: Grace McConnell for The Hechinger Report The Chatfield College campus. The college has closed permanently. The college has now closed.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

The rise of mobile corporate training apps enables on-the-go training and education, allowing professionals to learn on their own schedules and make the most of their time. In this blog, we will discuss the power of mobile learning and explore the best corporate training apps for on-the-go education. Table of Contents: I.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

Which students get to attempt intellectually stimulating courses like calculus may rely in part on where they attend high school rather than just their aptitude for math, according to a new study. It was the first publication based on RAND’s American Mathematics Educator Study. Some of the dissimilarities in the report are mysterious.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 31, 2022

Medina first enrolled in remedial courses at a Los Angeles-area community college in 2005 after an assessment test placed him three classes below college level. The courses did not count toward a degree or transfer credits. Related: College students increasingly caught in remedial education trap.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Traditionally, Spoon says, grading practices for this course tend to emphasize student performance on a limited number of tests. Over time, she’s found that making these tweaks has encouraged her students to stick with the course if they have a bumpy start. That way, students who need extra time don’t have to approach her to ask.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you teach, support educators or manage technology, we have some best practices to help you start the year smoothly with Hāpara. Learn more about ethical monitoring and join educators worldwide who have taken the ethical monitoring pledge. We hope your 2024 school year is the best yet!

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