MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

As with other education buzzwords, many schools believe they are providing authentic learning, but they don’t offer the apprenticeships, vocational training and portfolio-based assessments that often characterize work that carries larger life lessons.

Technology 28

Technology Maker Movement Trends Khan Academy 28

Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority. So many things are thrown their way: assessments, evaluation tasks, submitting lesson plans, building duties, parent communications, and so on. National Education Policy Center. Available: [link] (Links to an external site.).

Personalized Learning 28

Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Exercises 28

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Software & Online 3DBEAR AR INNOVATOR PROGRAM ( 3dbear.io/product/ Teachers can create transformational learning experiences for students by joining 3DBear’s AR Innovator Program. The tool is ideal for differentiated learning, literacy, English-language learners (ELL) or Special Needs instruction. No bubbles required.

Tools 50

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 50

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

million in venture capital from high profile names like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and from firms active in ed-tech investing such as Learn Capital. It may be the hardware or the operating system (OS), even a web browser or other underlying software, as long as the program code is executed in it. The company has raised some $77.5

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes? That class is produced by language learning software maker Rosetta Stone. What makes this newsworthy?

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

The change is part of a nationwide pilot program Walsh joined this year, one that could indicate just how deeply and how quickly the personalized-learning trend will penetrate the average classroom. Many watched instructional videos or worked with adaptive-learning software that adjusted lessons based on each student’s proficiency.

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Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Adaptive learning platforms are gaining prominence as personalized becomes more critical for student success. These platforms use artificial intelligence to tailor lessons based on individual student progress and needs, making for a more effective and customized learning experience. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 101

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The various services and products acquired by consolidators over the last year or two will be integrated into increasingly comprehensive platforms offering instructional content, assessments, and classroom tools all in one place. Though these policies made a big impact, many have expired in favor of returning to the status quo.

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EdTech Industry Assessment Data 134

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The various services and products acquired by consolidators over the last year or two will be integrated into increasingly comprehensive platforms offering instructional content, assessments, and classroom tools all in one place. Though these policies made a big impact, many have expired in favor of returning to the status quo.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

The Omidyar Network, a “venture philanthropy” firm founded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, has invested over $1 billion in various projects – those run both by for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations in finance, public policy, property rights, journalism, and education.

Khan Academy 69

Khan Academy Education Company Data 69

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

” “Two assessment companies – Educational Testing Service and Data Recognition Corp. ” Via Mic : “ Pretoria Girls High School students are protesting racist hair policy , code of conduct.” ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Kaplan Will Offer Free Online PSAT Prep.”

Education 52

Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

” “Trump’s neo industrial policies won’t create these jobs,” he added. Nor, I’d argue, will a fixation on simply “learning to code.” We also see it in many instances of adaptive-learning software. We’ve seen this before in the MOOC world.

Technology 85

Technology Education Microsoft Industry 85

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

in August has released an assessment on the university’s response and what it could have done better. It points to policies the university can pro-actively ennact, and laws that could have been enforced by university police.” ” Via Getting Smart : “ Virtual and Augmented Reality in Personalized Learning.”

Education 51

Education ProctorU Company Report 51

Hack Education

JANUARY 19, 2018

Via Chalkbeat : “ DeVos criticizes Bush-Obama policies , saying it’s time to overhaul conventional schooling.” A new project from the Learning Policy Institute and EducationCounsel : “Reimagining College Access: Performance Assessments From K–12 Through Higher Education.”

Education 44

Education Elsevier MOOC Knewton 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Or the company will have to start charging for the software. And certainly the expectation of many ed-tech products (and increasingly school policy) is that parents will do just this — participate in the incessant monitoring of student data. The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That). 3D Printing.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” The “nation’s report card” is the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP. Education Politics. ” “ What does Trump’s executive order on education do? ” Oh.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

The company behind the ACT on Wednesday announced plans for a Center for Equity in Learning, which will focus on helping underserved students succeed in college and the work force.” ” “ Northwest Evaluation Association To Enter State Assessment Market,” says Education Week. “Is Estonia the new Finland ?”

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Coursera Education E-rate Company 60