techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

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. The bundles pair Wonder Workshop’s Cue, Dash and Dot robots with Acer Chromebooks, Chrome tablets, Window notebook PCs and Android tablets.

Tools 51

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 51

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning? Updates and Upgrades Google announced a change to the way it will sell its new Chromebooks. Then, during years 2 and 3 of the contract, schools will pay $5 per month per Chromebook for support. The new costs: $449 for the WiFi version and $519 for the 3G version.

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Khan Academy Education STEM Blackboard 44

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Developed in partnership with LanguaMetrics, MAP Reading Fluency is the first computer adaptive, automatically scored K-3 oral reading assessment that eliminates the need for one-on-one, teacher-student administration. The Acer Chromebook Spin 11 features 10-hour battery life, front and rear webcam for tablet mode, and two USB 3.1-Type

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Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 50

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CDI COMPUTER DEALERS CHROMEBOOK TRADE-IN PROGRAM ( cdicomputers.com ) CDI Computer Dealers has launched a Chromebook Trade-In Program that provides a hassle-free, environmentally-friendly way for schools to dispose of their aging Chromebooks and obtain a free two-year premium extended warranty on the new ones purchased from CDI.

Tools 69

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 69

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

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Programming languages come and go—and you will adapt. Learning the fairly small number of keywords and simple syntax of a specific programming language is easy—a lot easier than learning an actual, spoken human language! Was it designed for this age group? What is the design philosophy behind it?

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Industry Conference Chromebook Groups 167

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. Lessons learned in 2022: Educators are eager to support student mental health.

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EdTech Industry Assessment Data 135

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 are currently in the process of handing out 8,000 Chromebooks and hotspots for students to use at home.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 72

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2018

Via The Washington Post : “ A South Carolina school district just abolished snow days – and will make students learn online.” It’s probably better for them than stupid worksheets on their Chromebooks. DreamBox Learning has raised $130 million from The Rise Fund. ” JFC. Or just have them read a book.

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Education Pearson Company Blackboard 43

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

“ Apollo Education Group , the parent company of the University of Phoenix and Western International University , announced Thursday that it would eliminate the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in students’ enrollment agreements,” Inside Higher Ed reports. .” The Indian gaming company has raised $1.2

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Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” Right-wing troll Ann Coulter pulled out of her talk at UC Berkeley , because “because she had lost the backing of conservative groups that had initially sponsored her appearance.” Via Techcrunch : “As Chromebook sales soar in schools, Apple and Microsoft fight back.” ” Good grief, the handwringing.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But other times, the scenes that were captured were taken out of context or these videos were purposefully weaponized (by conservative groups, for example, who encourage students to film their professors’ lectures and submit their names to “watch lists”). Altius Education. The Hour of Code. billion for 2016.

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Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

” The chain in question: Celerity Educational Group. Google has released the latest generation of Chromebooks. Via Techcrunch : “ Microsoft launches Intune for Education to counter Google’s Chromebooks in schools.” Adeptemy , an adaptive learning company, has raised $3.48 million total.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40