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Early Elementary: Differentiate Reading Practice

Catlin Tucker

The simple animation is captivating and each book comes with a resource guide teachers can download to access discussion points and activities. We Give Books is a Pearson Foundation initiative that allows students to read books (no audio) for ages 4-10 years old. Read-to-Self Books.

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8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools

EdTech Magazine

Educational research group Pearson reports that there’s increasing awareness and recognition among teachers and administrators that traditional parent-teacher conferences yield limited results , particularly for traditionally marginalized student populations. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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The challenges of mobile learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Mobile students. Preventing security and privacy issues.

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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education

The Hechinger Report

Catherine Pearson, parent of a student in special education. Experts say that’s common, and parents often don’t realize what rights their children have when it comes to accessing a full day of school. It’s very sneaky,” Pearson said. Logan continued to receive a partial school day for years as Pearson watched him regress.

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5 Ways to Create Relevant Cultures of Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Make no mistake about it – capturing the attention of students has become harder and harder because of the access that many of them have to knowledge, games, and each other through technology. Recently I observed a great example of this during a coaching visit with Kay’s Creek Elementary School in Farmington, UT. Ormrod, J.E.

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K-12 Dealmaking: Apple Acquires Learnsprout; Pearson, Knewton Turn to Adaptive Math

Marketplace K-12

Recent dealmaking news includes acquisitions by Apple and Excelligence Learning, and partnership between Pearson and Knewton. Pearson, Knewton Form Partnership: Pearson and Knewton have teamed up in an effort to “personalize” K–12 math education starting with elementary school students.

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Crunch the Numbers: Real-Time EdTech Data You Can Use for December 2023

eSchool News

Brainly’s survey earlier this year reveals that high-school students are also accessing AI-powered tools, such as those integrated into Brainly’s educational app, for individualized homework help. Key national findings: Of the 25 elementary teacher reading licensure tests in use by states, the majority (15) are weak.

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