eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

One challenge that persists in mainstream education is how to create truly authentic learning opportunities within the bureaucracy of schools. Professional Development: Another challenge being met in some places is how to incorporate technology into teacher-training programs.

Technology 28

Technology Maker Movement Trends Khan Academy 28

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, educators across the country and around the world have been tasked with shifting to emergency remote teaching—a move from in-person to remote classes made necessary by pressing circumstances. However, it puts the onus on the educators to ensure that the use of Zoom is in compliance with these policies.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 215

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 tech innovation is driving a paradigm shift in education, embracing interactive tools, personalized learning, and digital resources to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the evolving global landscape. Immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality are redefining traditional learning methods.

Trends 92

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 92

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Decision-makers rose to the challenge in the initial waves of the pandemic, enacting temporary policies to permit and reimburse for online education services. Though these policies made a big impact, many have expired in favor of returning to the status quo. –Kate Eberle Walker, CEO, Presence. Vrain Valley Schools.

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EdTech Industry Assessment Data 132

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. Teachers will benefit greatly from high-quality professional development opportunities on how to effectively and responsibly incorporate AI tools into their educational ecosystems.

Education 52

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Decision-makers rose to the challenge in the initial waves of the pandemic, enacting temporary policies to permit and reimburse for online education services. Though these policies made a big impact, many have expired in favor of returning to the status quo. And phonics—and all foundational reading skills—are very important.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 67

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

. “High school students will be allowed to carry mace in the 2016–2017 school year after the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education agreed to remove prohibitive language and amend its policy,” the Salisbury Post reports. “ How George Mason Became Koch ’s Academic Darling.” ” “D.C.

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And certainly the expectation of many ed-tech products (and increasingly school policy) is that parents will do just this — participate in the incessant monitoring of student data. After all, Amazon knows how to run online marketplaces; Amazon knows how to sell texts. 3D Printing.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 18, 2016

And “personalization” is the underlying promise of the new education software Facebook is itself building. These two examples highlight quite well the mental gymnastics necessary to believe that a “personalized” product is actually personalized. It’s just the latest way to describe what B.

Technology 73

Technology Pearson Education Facebook 73

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” ” (It’ll run on LinkedIn Learning , formerly Lynda.com , which means it’ll cost you $24.99

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

More federal stuff: Inside Higher Ed on restructuring at the US Department of Education : “Proposed reorganization would eliminate office of under secretary, which oversaw higher ed policy for much of the Obama and George W. ” Bill Gates has no idea how much Rice-a-Roni costs. ” (State and Local) Education Politics.

Education 46

Education Company Data Elsevier 46

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

She’s out with a new book, The New Education: How To Revolutionize the University To Prepare Students for a World in Flux. ” Not sure how popular Facebook and Summit Public Schools ’ “personalized learning” platform is, for what it’s worth. ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

Education 45

Education Broadband Company Data 45

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

” And by “take on,” that means “investigating and suing universities over affirmative action admissions policies deemed to discriminate against white applicants.” ” More on Trump’s proposed immigration policies in the immigration section below. ” Make them learn to code , of course.

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