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Pearson Bets on Adaptive Learning (Again) With $25M Acquisition of Smart Sparrow

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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. student and teaching assistant, began building his own homegrown adaptive tutoring technologies.

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What are Some Good Examples of Using Technology to Enhance Learning?

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Key points: Tech for tech’s sake won’t work without great teachers behind the tools Discover some of the best technologies that improve student learning Stay up-to-date on all things concerning learning in the digital age Examples of leveraging technology in K-12 learning showcase innovative ways to engage students.

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How Can Technology Help Improve Teaching Efficacy in a Classroom?

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are enabling the personalization of education while also immersing the students in the lessons. These technologies can also be leveraged to customize learning resources through assessments, interactive quizzes, and other adaptive learning programs.

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Examples of Technologies that Improve Student Learning

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Virtual Field Trips: Utilize virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) applications to take students on virtual field trips, allowing them to explore historical landmarks, ecosystems, or outer space from the confines of the classroom, enhancing experiential learning. Online collaboration tools facilitate group projects and communication.

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

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So with these guidelines in mind, I’ve chosen six areas where edtech has made an impact this decade: Learning Management Systems. OER and open books. Learning analytics. Digital badges. Adaptive learning systems. Two that shine are OER/open books and learning analytics. underwhelming.

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Top 10 Education Tech Trends in 2022

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Instead of just theoretically learning complex topics, students can now practically apply them through virtual reality platforms. This allows them to experience the concepts in 3D, making learning more fun and engaging. Various museums and landmarks have now also started booking virtual tours. Automated Grading .

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Top EdSurge Higher Education Stories of 2019

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Hoping to Spur ‘Learning Engineering,’ Carnegie Mellon Will Open-Source Its Digital-Learning Software by Jeffrey R. Young Carnegie Mellon University made its adaptive learning platform and dozens of related software tools available under a free and open-source license.

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