Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2017

The United States is expected to lead the charge, followed by countries in Asia and Europe, so it may come as no surprise that people interested in edtech are traveling from all over the world to learn from, sell to and acquire U.S. Limin Chen “They want adaptive learning tools, STEM products and learning management systems,” says Chen. “If

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When it comes to children’s school data we should ask who controls it, what is it worth and how will it impact their lives." That way, tech companies, and also researchers, policy makers or curriculum designers who want to access school data can have a privacy-honoring way to request access.

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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. The choices of which data to collect are usually made by the techies and policy makers, but not teachers or students.

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Technology EdTech Learning Analytics Adaptive Learning 81

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 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 143

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

Last Thursday, he sent an email to students explaining that he was being let go because he pushed back against two university policies that he saw as unethical. I look up a lot of things I need to know, and it’s right there on Google for free, or you can find videos on how to do it. I’m so tired of spending just pointless money.”

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Pearson Course Social Media Company 156

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

You can find the extension here , but be sure to follow your school policies regarding installing extensions. These extensions help younger students learn how to read, but is also helpful for students who have dyslexia or other learning difficulties. . See: Copyright Policy. Text to Speech (Reading with Your Ears).

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 9, 2017

The rapid growth of edtech is making it easier to transform schools and classrooms into environments that support individualized learning, but success requires a thoughtful, strategic approach. Join education experts working with schools all over the country to pilot new technologies in support of personalized learning.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

As the growth of mobile technology in studying is anticipated to continue, schools, districts, and institutions need to strategize how to adapt their infrastructure, while teachers will want to consider ways to incorporate mobile learning into their curriculum.

Personalized Learning 40

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The challenge is teaching students how to take these disparate pieces of information and skills, analyze data to make complex decisions, and innovate when a solution is not apparent for a problem. One approach that may offer that reasonable next step in embedding personalized learning into practice is blended learning.

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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

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.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It relies on the huge database of the Internet, and like much of AI, is learning how to be more effective every time we use it. And, like the response after the fact of Sputnik in the 1950s, this should transpire as much in the realm of educational as in policy initiatives" (190).

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The challenge is teaching students how to take these disparate pieces of information and skills, analyze data to make complex decisions, and innovate when a solution is not apparent for a problem. One approach that may offer that reasonable next step in embedding personalized learning into practice is blended learning.

Personalized Learning 28

Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Exercises 28

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The footprint left by a back channel allows for some wonderful insight as to how to meet needs of the group and individuals planning future instruction. The live interactions also allow for feedback and learning through the back channel process. This back channel is actually a chat or forum provided by the teachers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. However, it puts the onus on the educators to ensure that the use of Zoom is in compliance with these policies.

Digital Divide 209

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 209

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The App Hub is dedicated to bringing transparency to developers’ data and accessibility policies, and to help decision-makers find information about apps to meet the unique learning goals and policies of their school districts.”. I see the Chromebook App Hub as a bridge between developers and teachers and schools.

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Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy. The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Adaptive learning platforms are gaining prominence as personalized becomes more critical for student success. These platforms use artificial intelligence to tailor lessons based on individual student progress and needs, making for a more effective and customized learning experience. How has technology impacted K-12 education?

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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 70

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.

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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

Education Industry Company Exercises 52

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

” More on the policy change via IHE. ” Via The New York Times : “ New Mexico Outlaws School ‘Lunch Shaming’ ” Via Buzzfeed : “ California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates.” The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total.

Education 44

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Marketplace K-12

JUNE 16, 2016

Kids learn at a different pace,” he said, emphasizing the need for individualized learning. McGraw-Hill is spending up to $200 million to build more software for adaptive learning engines. Allen asked Engler “what we can learn from the business community.”

Education 40

Education Advocacy Strategy Adaptive Learning 40

Hack Education

MAY 26, 2016

When I was first approached about speaking to you here today, I was immediately intrigued by the provocations packed into the conference’s theme: “Reconstituting Technology-Enhanced Learning: Rising to the Challenge.” How much of ed-tech is humbug?

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Conference Course MOOC Technology 63

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

” But of course, that’s not quite true: my first introduction to Papert's work was actually a decade earlier, when I sat at an Apple II and taught a Turtle how to move about the screen. ” “Trump’s neo industrial policies won’t create these jobs,” he added.

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Technology Education Microsoft Industry 85

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. Juul’s not ed-tech, Audrey.” Right right right.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

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

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Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 18, 2016

That fuzziness – “ moving goalposts ” as math educator Dan Meyer has called it – does not stop the word “personalization” from being used all the time in policy documents and press releases: “ personalized test prep ” and “ personalized CliffNotes ” and the like. Adaptive students.).

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Technology Pearson Education Facebook 73

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. The “ invisible ” “adaptive learning” company has raised $38.7

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. ” Daniel Willingham on learning styles. .”

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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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