Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Platforms provide the substructure for the “gig economy” and the “sharing economy”; they’re the economic engine of social media; they’re the architecture of the “attention economy” and the inspiration for claims about the “end of ownership.” Education’s Proto-Platforms.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Brainscape

MAY 16, 2022

What sets Brainscape apart from any other study app is that its adaptive learning algorithm leverages decades of cognitive science research. And through the cognitive principles of spaced repetition , active recall , and metacognition , it can help you learn anything TWICE as efficiently as traditional study methods.

Study 52

Study Strategy How To Exercises 52

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Businesses and organizations are providing free access to digital tools and apps for teaching and learning (see THE Journal’s ever-growing list of Free Resources for Schools During COVID-19 Outbreak ). Google Hangouts Meet, Google Slides, Skype and Apple’s video editing app Clips all feature live closed captioning.

Digital Divide 215

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 215

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Even Social Media and YouTube play a part. Within this fluid environment, educators are striving to adapt. One important adaptation is the shakeup of classroom design. Educators are embracing the need to adapt learning spaces. One, the flexibility to deliver adaptable, active learning spaces.

Trends 170

Trends Classroom Software Blackboard 170

Hack Education

MARCH 30, 2018

From the Google blog : “ Chromebook tablets for versatile learning.” Speaking of Google , Wired reports that “Children’s YouTube is still churning out blood, suicide and cannibalism.” ” Apple held one of its big media events this week, this one focused on education.

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Education Robotics iPad Company 45

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online collaboration tools, such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams, empower students to collaborate on projects and share resources in real time. Educational software, including interactive simulations and virtual labs, brings abstract concepts to life, enhancing experiential learning. What is an educational technology tool?

Khan Academy 56

Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 56

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Of course, teachers have utilized social media sites for years to launch various side-hustles — speaking gigs and “ brand ambassadorships ”, for example — as well as to facilitate their main hustle — you know, teaching. The incident, she added, had also made her aware that “Pearson is monitoring all social media during PARCC testing.”

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145