EdTech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2018
“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!
Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 3, 2024
The importance of adaptability for teachers is well documented in the research literature (e.g., Findings highlight the importance of adaptability in teaching, showing that effective teachers are flexible and responsive to their students’ learning requirements. Pearson, P. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 20, 2016
But they often highlight the promise of so-called “adaptive learning” software, in which complex algorithms react to how a student answers questions, and tailor instruction to each student. It’s probably the largest and most rigorous study of adaptive learning to date. What SRI found was sobering.
Edsurge
JANUARY 10, 2017
Since launching in 2012, Rethink has invested in 27 companies that serve a broad spectrum of learners and needs, ranging from elementary-grade grammar ( NoRedInk ) to college student success platforms ( Civitas Learning ) and career training for professionals ( General Assembly ). The firm has an eye for smart bets.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 17, 2011
The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Ethics and Legalities The New York Times continues its investigation of education giant Pearson and ethics concerns surrounding lavish trips that the company''s foundation has sponsored for state education officials.
eSchool News
JANUARY 5, 2024
Reading fluency is essential for effective reading comprehension at any age, but it’s especially critical once students go from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn.’ Pearson Mudhol, High School Student, Meridian World School, Round Rock, Texas Let’s be candid: the education headlines from 2023 were bleak.
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