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Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments

EdTech Magazine

“There are many kinds of assessments that educators use in the classroom—what makes them ‘formative’ is when the information from the assessment is used to adapt the instructional approach to meet students’ learning needs.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about adaptive learning tools teachers are using in their classrooms!

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K-12 Dealmaking: Khan Academy Acquires App Developer; GradeSlam Raises $1.6 Million

Marketplace K-12

“Preschool learning is a natural next step for Khan Academy and fits perfectly into our mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere,” said Khan Academy founder Sal Kahn in the statement. iAugmentor Raises $149,000: India-based ed-tech company iAugmentor Labs Pvt. Omidyar Network stepped up.”.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5 Okay, okay.

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Brightspace Excellence Awards highlight innovation in online learning

eSchool News

Teachers, students and parents report that they see great advantage to digital learning. D2L currently serves learners in 50 countries, and the company’s track record of innovation has been widely recognized. Brightspace Excellence Integrations and Extensibility Award Winner.

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

When I first started working as a tech reporter, I assumed – naively – that venture capitalists were smart people who did thorough research before funding a company. I assumed that they looked to see if the company could do what it promised – financially, technologically. One should be conscientious, as such.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ NSF starts requiring that institutions report findings of harassment and suspensions in its funded labs and field sites, and reminds institutions that it can pull funding where necessary.” The digital flash card company has raised $32 million total. million from the testing company ACT.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

“ Conservative High Schoolers Want to ‘Own the Libs’,” The Atlantic’s Adam Harris reports from the Turning Point USA ’s conference. ” Coleman University will close, IHE reports. Among the speakers: Betsy DeVos and Peter Thiel. Go, School Sports Team! ” Labor and Management.