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

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Pearson promises “personalization” through its “adaptive learning” products, for example. (It Apple : “Apple iPad Sales to Schools Jump 32%, Selling 1M Tablets in Fiscal Q3 2017,” Edsurge reported in August. How is Google influencing policy? No one really uses the Amazon Fire, right?

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

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 tool is ideal for differentiated learning, literacy, English-language learners (ELL) or Special Needs instruction.

Tools 54

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 54

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Without training in how to evaluate technology for teaching and learning, educators may not be aware that they should be reviewing the privacy policies and terms of service of all digital tools and apps before determining whether to use them in their practice.

Digital Divide 211

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 211

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes? Adam Duran, a participant in a two-month long summer program at the Army High-Performance Computing Research Center in Stanford, has developed a touchscreen Braille writer for tablets. Not a reader.

Knewton 43

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?

Trends 108

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 108

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. –Joy Smithson, Ph.D.,

EdTech 72

EdTech Learning Industry Data 72