TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Perhaps I’m a little jaded, but when I read about Mark Zuckerberg’s and Priscilla Chan’s letter to their daughter which stated that technology would create a world where personalized learning was available to everyone, I thought: “No it won’t.”. Adaptive learning technologies have been proved to not work.

Personalized Learning 68

Personalized Learning Adaptive Learning Learning Laptops 68

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

While Google, Microsoft and Apple have been pursuing their ambitions in K-12 and higher education for more than a decade, Amazon has mostly remained at the sidelines. These learning centers look less like classrooms and more like co-working spaces, with lounges, group meeting rooms, individual study spaces, playgrounds and makerspaces.

Education 218

Education Company E-rate Industry 218

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Are any education technologies, for that matter? Andreessen’s definition does begin to get at some of the reasons why platforms have been so appealing to investors – ideologically as much as technologically. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 31, 2023

Table of Contents Five Surprising Benefits of Digital Textbooks Increased Accessibility Increased Engagement Personalized Learning Data Analytics Updates Summing It Up Five Surprising Benefits of Digital Textbooks Digital textbooks continue to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing needs of students and educators.

eBook 52

eBook Gamification Learning Analytics Data 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 2, 2014

In this first installment, software engineer Ben Slivka — inspired by science fiction — dreamed of creating truly adaptive learning software. His biggest fame and fortune came from his fourteen years at Microsoft, where he worked on every big project, including starting the Internet Explorer team in 1994.

Software 69

Software Microsoft Education Blended Learning 69

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In recent dealmaking news, McGraw-Hill Education acquired Redbird Advanced Learning, LLC, a digital personalized learning company; in addition, educational content company Cengage acquired WebAssign. Raises $10 Million: Game-based learning platform Kahoot! Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Company 70

Company Game-Based Learning Mobility Secondary 70

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 9, 2014

For decades, the big textbook publishers had offered up catalog after catalog of new and updated textbooks that were plush and expensive, something akin to Microsoft’s computer-based software. And so, for the same reason Microsoft delayed shifting to the web, the textbook publishers delayed going into online education.

Software 67

Software Education Microsoft Company 67

Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

However, the next paragraph following that one stated: Guidelines for Effective Use of Online Tools in the Classroom When using online tools in the classroom, teachers should be sure to select tools that are age-appropriate, aligned with learning objectives, and accessible to all students. You can read the full text of the "essay" below.

Tools 40

Tools Classroom Online Assessments Guidelines 40

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Amplify Fractions covers math standards in grades 3–6 and uses adaptive learning, interactive storytelling, and a personalized digital tutor to help students conquer fractions. The software takes advantage of Casio’s Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions.

Tools 52

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology. In some teacher preparation programs, pre-service teachers are not provided with any opportunities to engage with technology in meaningful ways.

Digital Divide 211

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 211

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Adaptive learning technology is the new go-to for personalized learning. Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom.

Classroom 54

Classroom Schoology Khan Academy Blended Learning 54

Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

This is the second part of my much-abbreviated look at the stories that were told about education technology in 2018 – and in this case, the people who funded the storytellers. I assumed that they looked to see if the company could do what it promised – financially, technologically. The technology did not work.

Trends 93

Trends MOOC Company Edmodo 93

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

It includes a variety of assessments, multiple-choice and claim-evidence-reasoning assessments, along with extensive support for teachers such as embedded professional development and instructional resources to support a differentiated learning experience for each student. Each learning space is equipped with a 20’ 2” (6.16

Epson 52

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Parhizkar, a science and technology specialist at Alief Independent School District, discusses how AI can be used to personalize learning for students.

Student Engagement 186

Student Engagement Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning 186

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system.

Tools 71

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 71

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus risks, and many education institutions have been quick to implement bans on the technology altogether for fears of plagiarism in written works. 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.

Education 52

Education Industry Company Exercises 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

Khan Academy 57

Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 57

Hack Education

MARCH 30, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Edsurge offers “A Word of Caution Before Hiring a Director of Personalized Learning.” ” Via Techcrunch : “Comparing Apple , Google and Microsoft ’s education plays.”

Education 45

Education Robotics iPad Company 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

It’s a partnership with Microsoft. ” Gotta love a quote like this, from a story in Edsurge profiling McComb, Mississippi ’s Summit Elementary School: “We are learning how to mitigate between policy and trying to be as innovative as possible without breaking state laws.” MarcoPolo Learning has raised $8.5

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JULY 21, 2017

Via Education Week : “ Minecraft Party to Raise Money for Technology in Philly Schools.” ” Campus Technology rewrites the press release that Examity will be used for identify verification and proctoring in edX classes. “ Credly Receives Open Badges Certification ,” Campus Technology reports.

Education 46

Education LMS Robotics E-rate 46

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

Via the MIT Technology Review : “For $14,000, a Weeklong Firehose of Silicon Valley Kool-Aid.” “Learning technology once reserved for special needs students is now in everyone’s hands. “The Growing Role of Technology in Personalized Learning ,” according to KQED’s Mindshift.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40