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An overview of adaptive learning

Linways Technologies

4 features of Linways LMS that make it perfect for nurturing adaptive learning. Adaptive learning or adaptive teaching is essentially a teaching mechanism. This way, the teacher can learn about student’s learning efficiency, their unique needs, and offer customized course delivery for the best experience.

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Hitting Reset, Knewton Tries New Strategy: Competing With Textbook Publishers

Edsurge

And even before the management change, the company had quietly started building a huge library of courses bolted to its adaptive engine. In an interview with EdSurge this month, Kibby called Ferreira “brilliant,” but said that the company’s initial strategy was based on a “flawed” idea. “No

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How to study at home: Top mental strategies

Brainscape

But now, more than ever before, our homes have become our classrooms, libraries, study dens, and offices, where we are expected to be productive. What sets Brainscape apart from any other study app is that its adaptive learning algorithm leverages decades of cognitive science research. So how do you study at home?

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Meet NEO at ISTE 2018!

Neo LMS

The annual event attracts over 18,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policymakers. ISTE 2018 is the place where educator-tested strategies come together with proven resources for transforming learning and teaching.

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Wiley to Acquire Knewton’s Assets, Marking an End to an Expensive Startup Journey

Edsurge

In the second eye-raising deal for the higher-ed publishing industry in as many weeks, Wiley, a major textbook publisher, has agreed to acquire the assets of Knewton, a provider of digital courseware and adaptive-learning technologies. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of May, were not shared.

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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

Adaptive learning tools, which use elements of machine learning to modify learning experiences based on student ability and understanding , are also on the rise in K–12 with leaders indicating they have tripled their spending on such tools. CDW VV2 Strategy. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW Segment.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

This year, schools and districts will invest in comprehensive strategies to alleviate the factors that contribute to teacher burnout. In combination with online and blended learning, microschools have taken hold in the alternative education space, and we expect 2024 to be a big year of expansion for this learning approach.

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