My Island View

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If we look at the number of users of ChatGPT and consider that the United States is the country with the largest TikTok audience in the world by far, with over 143 million users, and Google has 4.3 When Google arrived on the scene, many educators were worried that kids could too easily google answers to their questions.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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Technology Tools Learning EdTech 52

Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

Technology allows you to teach and learn from any part of the world with Internet access and electricity. All you need is a device and software, like Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, Join.me, GoToMeeting, or other tools that facilitate studying. Here is an excellent example of an EdTech company that produces valuable content for educators.

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Software Classroom Coursera EdTech 195

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

AI tutoring systems spearhead this learning revolution by reimagining the tutoring concept, offering interactive and adaptive learning experiences customized to each individual’s learning capabilities. A significant advantage of AI tutoring systems is the personalized learning experiences they can offer students.

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Evelyn Learning

JULY 10, 2023

Examples of Text to Text Generative AI are ChatGPT, Bard, etc. They learn from existing musical data to generate new melodies, harmonies, and even entire songs. Examples of AI music generators are Amper Music, SoundDraw, etc. Examples of AI video generators are Descript, Runway, etc.

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Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

For example, teachers might use online resources to provide additional practice problems, create interactive quizzes, or offer virtual field trips. Examples of Online Communication and Collaboration Tools Examples of online communication and collaboration tools include Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Slack.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

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Education Company E-rate Industry 218

ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I can see evidence around me that AI (Artificial Intelligence), Analytics and Adaptive Learning are being pushed in the education field, but I have a strong aversion to all of them, mainly on ethical grounds. For example, learning analytics may look at how many times someone has watched a video and for how long.

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Technology EdTech Learning Analytics Adaptive Learning 81

Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The high-quality apps available on the web, at the iTunes Apps Store, and Android devices on Google Play Store are astounding. The apps feature math games, activities, and user interfaces that make learning math a fun and enjoyable experience for students at all levels. Best Math Game For Virtual Learning: Prodigy: Kids Math Game.

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Khan Academy Android Common Core iPhone 52

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

I shared the stage that day in Iceland with a person who gave their talk on how, in the future, robots will love us -- how they will take care of us in our old age; how they will teach our classes; how they will raise our children. It creeps into promises about instantaneous learning, facilitated by alleged breakthroughs in brain science.

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Robotics Technology Training Data 139

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CUE 2018: 4 Ways Google Forms Create Efficiencies for Teachers and Administrators. For educators, Google Forms are an integral component of facilitating personalized and adaptive learning. Google Forms are really my favorite tech tool,” said Brent Coley, principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary School (Calif.),

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Google Differentiated Instruction EdTech Survey 220

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

” In his book, Srnicek identifies five kinds of platforms: advertising platforms (like Google and Facebook), cloud platforms (like Salesforce and Amazon Web Services), industrial platforms (like GE and Siemens), product platforms (like Spotify), and lean platforms (like Uber and AirBnB). Education’s Proto-Platforms.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

One of the first curricular tools I built to share—on the first day of school—was a public, student-friendly gradebook on Google Sheets. Yes, this was before Google Classroom existed!) For example, it didn’t integrate with Google Apps, which we had spent the last three years using.

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System Khan Academy EdTech LMS 111

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Without training in how to evaluate technology for teaching and learning, educators may not be aware that they should be reviewing the privacy policies and terms of service of all digital tools and apps before determining whether to use them in their practice. While there are many additional features to explore for accessibility (e.g.,

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Especially in higher education, where the need to offer classes outside of the classroom as well as offset campus overcrowding is more concerning, Learning Management Systems (LMS) have really improved upon opportunities to reach more students. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. classroom management cms edtech guest post lms'

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CMS LMS Technology Education 175

Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

DreamBox Learning (adaptive learning): $130 million. DadaABC (English language learning): $100 million. Knewton (adaptive learning): $182.3 Age of Learning (educational apps): $181.5 DreamBox Learning (adaptive learning): $175.6 Zuoyebang (tutoring): $350 million.

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Trends MOOC Company Edmodo 93

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The e-learning trends we identified for this year were: gamification, personalized learning, bite-sized learning, video-based learning, adaptive learning, peer to peer assessment and official degrees for online courses. Which one did you follow? 3 Benefits of using Augmented Reality in education.

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Gamification Game-Based Learning LMS Trends 170

Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2020

An adaptive learning path allows each child to learn at their pace and independently. The kids’ math activities and books cover the Common Core Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. A weekly planner guides parents through the week’s distance learning resources.

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Khan Academy Common Core Education Android 57

Hack Education

JUNE 15, 2017

To borrow from “ Norman’s Law of eLearning Tool Convergence ,” no matter the stories we tell about innovation, no matter the predictions we make about disruption, in time everything in ed-tech becomes indistinguishable from the learning management system. She cited Mattel’s Aristotle as an example.)

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Robotics Company Technology System 67

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Various types of technology play a crucial role in enhancing students’ learning experiences. Examples of technologies that improve student learning include adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy, offering personalized instruction.

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Technology Khan Academy Adaptive Learning Learning 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ChatGPT in education Take, for example, a lesson plan on the War of 1812. If we go back to the War of 1812 lecture example, we can see the value of adaptive learning if we instead embrace these tech advancements. For example, teachers could have Pythagoras explain his own theorem in ancient Greece, for example.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 56

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Via The Verge : “James Damore sues Google for allegedly discriminating against conservative white men.” ” 69% of Google’s employees are men. It’s another great example of why people who call for “ Uber for Education ” are probably pretty shady. No Alexa or Google voice assistant.

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Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). Certainly “free” works well for cash-strapped schools.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

” The story above is just one recent example of technology entrepreneurs making claims that do not “add up.” Speaking of loans, Google will ban ads for payday loans. Via Techcrunch : “ Lilwil ’s personalized learning engine teaches teachers how to teach.” But not all her claims add up.”

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Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Facebook, like many digital technology companies, promises that in exchange for collecting your personal data – your name, your age, your gender, your photos, metadata on your photos, your location, your preferences, your browsing and clicking habits, your friends’ names – it will deliver “personalization.”

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Technology Pearson Education Facebook 73

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

On video games , for example – yes, that old canard. Via Wired : “Ex- Google Employee Claims Wrongful Firing For Criticizing James Damore ’s Memo.” Via The Verge : “ James Damore ’s labor complaint against Google was completely shut down.” ” More via Wired. million total.

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Education Company Data Elsevier 46

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Google announces it is “Funding 75,000 Udacity scholarships to bridge the digital skills gap.” For Online College Programs, Google Is Kingmaker.” ” It’s full of examples of lecturing, but now that they’re recorded as videos somehow it’s innovation. Good riddance.”

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Education Broadband Company Data 45

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

Via the Providence Journal : “Three teachers have resigned from Blackstone Valley Prep after the charter school confirmed allegations that they posted hurtful messages about some of their students” into a Google Doc shared with the entire school. “Can Venture Capital Put Personalized Learning Within Reach of All Students?”

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Coursera Education E-rate Company 60

Hack Education

JULY 21, 2017

This is a good example of why we should be more critical when we hear about schools that boast everyone was admitted to college – at what cost? ” “ Personalized learning ” equals cutting the teacher workforce in Oklahoma. ” Google boasts about “ teaching skills ” using VR.

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