Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 28, 2015

I see things here and there that concern me but many others seem to be pretty blasé about them or simply accept them as inevitable parts of the landscape (for example, behavior modification software, draconian Internet filtering of children and educators, and drill-and-kill systems ‘for those low-achieving kids,’ just to name a few).

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Software Adaptive Learning STEM Conference 100

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2017

He says the tools from Spain have quality content for Spanish speakers, and for English tools, tech providers such as Pearson and Mcgraw Hill have sufficed in the past, but he is looking for more STEM learning tools now. “I Limin Chen “They want adaptive learning tools, STEM products and learning management systems,” says Chen. “If

EdTech 128

EdTech Trends Coursera Company 128

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In addition to math products, Carnegie Learning will now also encompass existing products under New Mountain Learning’s portfolio. We’re trying to take what we do well in cognitive science and adaptive learning, and bring that to the content that New Mountain has.” We’re not trying to smash a bunch of things together.

EdTech 63

EdTech Learning Adaptive Learning Company 63

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

adaptive technology. These digital tools help students master course learning goals by using data generated from students’ interactions with the adaptive software to predict what students should view or do next online. Are you using adaptive tools in other courses?

Learning 60

Learning OER Software Course 60

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Most educators and students are not technology professionals and prefer classroom solutions that are simple to use and easily work with the various programs, software and other hardware which educators have grown accustomed to. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

School and district users had ample warning about the demise of the adaptive K-12 math and writing software—the company issued a notice on its site 15 months ago—and yet many say that the off-boarding process was not a smooth one. Throughout the 2018-19 school year, he held out hope the software would be acquired.

Khan Academy 115

Khan Academy IXL Learning Company Software 115

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Software & Online 3DBEAR AR INNOVATOR PROGRAM ( 3dbear.io/product/ Teachers can create transformational learning experiences for students by joining 3DBear’s AR Innovator Program. The tool is ideal for differentiated learning, literacy, English-language learners (ELL) or Special Needs instruction. Illuminate 11.0

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 52

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2015

New offering will combine live tutoring and adaptive math instruction. Think Through Learning, creators of Think Through Math (TTM), an instructional system for grades 3 and above, announced plans to expand its high school software line to include geometry.

System 40

System Common Core Adaptive Learning Software 40

Marketplace K-12

JUNE 12, 2016

PowerSchool most recently acquired TIENET , a software package for the individualized education programs, or IEPs, that are a federal requirement for students with disabilities—from MAXIMUS, a provider of health and human services programs and solutions.

Haiku Learning 40

Haiku Learning Company Education Learning 40

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The technologies built by these companies span a wide gamut of buzzwords (adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, gamification) but will be integrated with TAL’s online offerings. TAL has already directly funded a handful of U.S. edtech startups, including Enuma , Knewton , Minerva Project , Ready4 and Volley. edtech startups.

EdTech 101

EdTech Knewton Company Robotics 101

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Most educators and students are not technology professionals and prefer classroom solutions that are simple to use and easily work with the various programs, software and other hardware which educators have grown accustomed to. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Neo LMS

JANUARY 24, 2017

By using technology — maybe an LMS , maybe some other sort of software — teachers will be able to input all the base materials they have on their subject matter. Delivering adaptive learning. Adaptive learning takes personalized learning on a deeper level. All STEM subjects are obviously easy to automate.

Adaptive Learning 150

Adaptive Learning Software Robotics Course 150

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2017

He rolled out the course software and it provided quick feedback for the students in his courses, who were able to complete those courses at a much higher rate than when Willem was teaching everyone individually.” When Wallinga returned to campus from last fall’s Accelerate conference, he brought back a check, a trophy, and newfound respect.

Tools 91

Tools Outcomes Flipped Classroom E-rate 91

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning? The presentation software SlideRocket announced SlideRocket EDU this week, making its tools available to students and teachers via the Google Apps Marketplace. The online study tool StudyBlue has launched a new Facebook app called " Friends with Brainefits."

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Khan Academy Education STEM Blackboard 44

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Responding to President Obama''s call to train 100,000 teachers in STEM subjects in the next 10 years, Google and 80 other organizations have founded 100Kin10. That class is produced by language learning software maker Rosetta Stone. students to address the most pressing national and global challenges."

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Software & Online ACCELERATE LEARNING STEMSCOPES SCIENCE ( www.stemscopes.com ) Accelerate Learning announced a new platform using the best of CNN’s digital content to create a new science education product. Illuminate 10.0 v6.3), at the annual Bett Show in London. The curriculum will launch at Laureate this August.

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Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 52

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2019

And since it’s built on top of the open-source software released by edX (called OpenEdX), it will be free for anyone to use. One of those partners is Fanuel Muindi, who leads the nonprofit Stem Advocacy Institute , which has created a library of educational materials called The Journal of Stories in Science.

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MOOC Knewton Education Adaptive Learning 153

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z. Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees. Bridget Jones, Director of Client Support & Success, Scribbles Software.

EdTech 136

EdTech Industry Assessment Data 136

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees. –Joy Smithson, Ph.D.,

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 74

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

In other STEM news, Pornhub awards a “women in tech” scholarship. ” “What Would Happen If Learning in School Became More Like Working at a Startup ? .” ” “Mixing Automation and a Human Touch, New Software Helps Keep Students ‘ On Task ’,” says Edsurge.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Nevertheless, computer science education, along with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) continued to be promoted this year, often framed as something students should pursue instead of “ liberal arts.” “Everyone should learn to code.” “Everyone should learn to code.”

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Technology Education Microsoft Industry 85

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

” “ School Shooting Simulation Software (and the Problem with How People Define ‘Ed-Tech’)” by me. The Telegraph on TurnItIn : “New university plagiarism software to be launched in crackdown on ‘contract’ cheating.” The “adaptive learning” company has raised $23.5

Lenovo 51

Lenovo Education Facebook MOOC 51

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Although sometimes talked about as a “movement,” Mozilla’s Open Badges Project was really more of a technical specification, one that was transferred from Mozilla to IMS Global Learning Consortium in 2017. And “free” doesn’t last. Without revenue the company will go away.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via Rutgers Today : “Is There a STEM Worker Shortage ? Parla.ai – “No need to spend money on teachers – I’ll help you learn English effectively and for free!” “This Machine Learning-Powered Software Teaches Kids To Be Better Writers,” Fast Company claims.

Education 45

Education Broadband Company Data 45