Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Here I’d like to identify trends from 2015 which seem likely to persist or grow over the next year. I’m building on previous posts about trends in technology and educational contexts , plus my FTTE report, naturally. Educational technology trends. Libraries Many trends collide here, and really deserve a full post.

Trends 40

Trends Technology MOOC Education 40

TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The needs of the students were thus that adaptive learning which has been described in the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative was warranted. No Child Left Behind had just been signed into law a year before, and the school was learning how to properly allocate its resources. Adaptive learning technologies have been proved to not work.

Personalized Learning 68

Personalized Learning Adaptive Learning Learning Laptops 68

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013.

Personalized Learning 40

Personalized Learning ePortfolio Learning Analytics Learning 40

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

21 st century classrooms design trends utilize many new layouts, including: Flexible seating. Evidence-based learning environments. Educators are embracing the need to adapt learning spaces. One, the flexibility to deliver adaptable, active learning spaces. The modular classroom. Starbucking the classroom.

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Trends Classroom Software Blackboard 170

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They receive instant feedback and a chance to revise their work for ongoing learning. Teachers also receive feedback via reports on student and class performance, allowing them to analyze classroom trends and inform future teaching. ” Here’s how it works: Create assignments.

Chromebook 78

Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

The change is part of a nationwide pilot program Walsh joined this year, one that could indicate just how deeply and how quickly the personalized-learning trend will penetrate the average classroom. Many watched instructional videos or worked with adaptive-learning software that adjusted lessons based on each student’s proficiency.

Personalized Learning 40

Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40