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Pearson Bets on Adaptive Learning (Again) With $25M Acquisition of Smart Sparrow

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Already, the Sydney, Australia-based company has pulled back on its social media presence. In its statement, the publisher said Smart Sparrow’s technology will support its capabilities in adaptive learning and add more interactive and immersive features for its digital books. At least that’s what it looks like.”

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning? 

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Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning® , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide.

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KyEdRPG, Part One: Site Launch Announcement!

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On the digital side of the equation, the power of such gaming tools comes through in examples like the K-8 science and math lessons of Legends of Learning , the learning management system Classcraft , and an adaptive learning system like DreamBox for K-8 numeracy.

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How Data Science Can Help You Create Better Customer Experiences

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They further provide you data from various communication channels, from chats, calls, and emails to multiple social media platforms. The research and analysis in these directions can help educators modify and create adaptive learning curriculum for their students.

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Do It Right the First Time: How to Maximize Your Edtech Investment

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From cutting-edge computing and cloud services to data-driven instruction and adaptive learning, K-12 edtech solutions are abundant. Prioritize early evaluation With so many options being showcased at trade shows and conferences or on social media, it’s tempting to make your mind up before the search has even started.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

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From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. The CEO of nonprofit Chicago Beyond will explore “unconventional ways” in which her group has helped children overcome trauma and build the networks and supports they need.

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How to Re-Energize Disconnected Classroom Participants

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In today’s modern environment, educators have their work cut out for them, from staying on top of adaptive learning technologies to navigating new student requirements. There is an overall sense of disconnection sifting throughout age groups. But one of the most crucial concerns for today’s educators is student engagement.

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