Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Research has shown our brains are “ wired for pleasure ,” and that games are an effective way to learn because they simulate adventure and keep our brains engaged and happy. But what exactly do we learn from them? But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning. The takeaway?

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In recent dealmaking news, McGraw-Hill Education acquired Redbird Advanced Learning, LLC, a digital personalized learning company; in addition, educational content company Cengage acquired WebAssign. Beijing-based Zuoyebang is a mobile study platform that offers homework assistance for primary and secondary school students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2016

150,000 students to benefit from new learning platform. Sixty-five school districts, charter schools, and state agencies across the state will use the Brightspace learning management system (LMS) for both online and traditional classroom learning. Learning Analytics to help keep students on track for success.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The staff fully recognized the need to provide the students with a richer learning environment than simply watching videos that led to multiple choice quizzes and eventual unit tests. The principal's students were in an alternative setting and the main delivery and assessment of content came from an online course platform.

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Assessment Course Khan Academy Blended Learning 59

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

SimCityEDU , an Educator Innovator partner, is proudly releasing its first game-based learning and assessment product built on the popular SimCity video game platform. Anyone who has played a version of SimCity can imagine the potential for exploration of interacting systems in the simulated SimCity town.

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Common Core Game-Based Learning Edmodo Assessment 29

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The combined effort of the entire NEO team — and all our readers — made our blog climb even more in the mighty list of all e-learning blogs , settling in the first 7%. We learned a lot in the past two years and if you’re not new to this blog, we hope you did too. 7 E-learning trends for educational institutions in 2017.

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Gamification Game-Based Learning LMS Trends 170

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this post, we delve into some of the best math apps available for iPads, exploring how they can transform the learning experience for students, parents, and educators alike. Moose Math Moose Math is a delightful educational app that brings an exciting blend of fun and learning to young mathematicians.

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iPad Khan Academy Exercises Elementary 62

Brainscape

MAY 5, 2022

And with China’s skyrocketing economic prowess, it’s little wonder that so many people are taking an interest in learning Mandarin in particular, being spoken by about 70% of the population in China. Read: Mandarin vs. Cantonese: Which Chinese language should I learn? ]

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Learning Study Google Course 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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