techlearning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

These materials also include content from PBS KIDS series that teach important foundational early learning skills, including literacy, STEM, social-emotional development and social studies.

Adaptive Learning 40

Adaptive Learning STEM EdTech Video 40

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

MAKING THE PRIVACY CUT: A 2013 Fordham study found that less than 7 percent of the district-vendor contracts restricted the sale of student information by vendors. Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM teacher and administrator. pic.twitter.com/4ZIax3aDBA. A bit scary, right?

Microsoft 113

Microsoft OER Digital Citizenship EdTech 113

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

Diverse Leaders Just last week, we released a landmark study—titled Unrealized Impact —on the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the K-12 education sector. Going into this new funding cycle, the study findings bolster our commitment to strengthening the pipeline of more Black and Latino leaders in education.

How To 111

How To EdTech Education Study 111

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers. Diane Myers, Ph.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

I spoke with biology instructor Kathy Watkins and Associate Dean of STEM Bruce Johnson about how CPCC is hoping to transform a biology survey class using adaptive technology. Watkins and Johnson highlight how adaptive tools create more enriching learning environments, improve teaching and learning, and save students money.

Learning 60

Learning OER Software Course 60

Edsurge

JULY 3, 2017

Fulé and her colleague Don Carter, the university’s director of e-learning, launched the. Peak Performance Mathematics Bridge Program —a six-week summer course for students who place below the first math class in their chosen field of study. As a math instructor, Fulé knows full well the powerful potential of multiplication.

Tools 94

Tools Outcomes Flipped Classroom E-rate 94

Marketplace K-12

JUNE 12, 2016

Jefferson Education Partners with Fishtree: The education accelerator has partnered with Fishtree , an adaptive learning platform designed to streamline the process of content curation. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Haiku Learning 40

Haiku Learning Company Education Learning 40

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The masochistic obsession with studying has deep roots. 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. That history is not lost on investors. TAL has already directly funded a handful of U.S.

EdTech 104

EdTech Knewton Company Robotics 104

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers. Diane Myers, Ph.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

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. With this expansion, PebbleGo’s Science, Social Studies, and Biographies modules also have Spanish counterparts.

Tools 51

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 51

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning? The online study tool StudyBlue has launched a new Facebook app called " Friends with Brainefits." A newly released report from Georgetown University''s Center on Education and the Workforce looks at the future of STEM-related jobs. See PDF for more details.)

Khan Academy 44

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. A study by the NPD Group released this week finds that 91% of kids ages 2 to 17 play games. students to address the most pressing national and global challenges."

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

The series provides grade-appropriate literary, science and social studies content and each book contains a text at a higher level with extra support to expedite students’ achievement. Students learn to think critically, solve problems, work collaboratively and creatively, and become confident in their ability to learn STEM subjects.

Epson 51

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 51

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2019

From that list of results, he says, you might pick three videos and an infographic, and then add a case study focusing on a really moving human story. You drop these into a learning pathway, and you resequence them the way you want to,” he says. And the platform lets you add your own videos or texts as well.

MOOC 156

MOOC Knewton Education Adaptive Learning 156

Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Although the game is fast-paced, players may adapt the game to accommodate the novice and younger kids in the family without compromising the game fun. Rummikub reinforces STEM skills, improves math abilities, develops strategic thinking skills, and teaches players to play within time constraints. Best STEM Math Game: Pressman Make 7.

Khan Academy 57

Khan Academy Common Core Education Android 57

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

An ASA study (link) shows that 70% of students believe they have to go to college to get a job, while 80% of employers are open to hiring employees without degrees. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z. What’s more, with rising college tuition and debt, in many cases, it shouldn’t be.

EdTech 136

EdTech Industry Assessment Data 136

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 ? The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total. Via Inside Higher Ed : “Study Examines Loan Aversion by Population.”

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 11, 2016

I first read an article by Seymour Papert in a Women’s Studies class in the mid 1990s – “ Epistemological Pluralism ,” which he co-wrote with Sherry Turkle. Despite all the investment and marketing surrounding CS and STEM education, the results – enrollments and graduation rates – have been mixed at best.

Technology 85

Technology Education Microsoft Industry 85

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Teachers can bring STEM lessons to life through this immersive learning and take students on biodiversity journeys through Africa, Asia, the Amazon, and more.” The “adaptive learning” company has raised $23.5 ” Pretty sure all this is on YouTube for free, but hey. Smart Sparrow has raised $7.5

Lenovo 51

Lenovo Education Facebook MOOC 51

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Congratulations, STEM folks and learn-to-code evangelists, for being featured in President Trump’s list of his 2017 accomplishments. ” “No College Kid Needs a Water Park to Study,” says James Koch in a NYT op-ed , criticizing schools spending money on lavish amenities. You must be so proud.

Education 43

Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

“ OpenStax , Knewton introduce adaptive learning into OER.” " Via the MIT Technology Review : “Largest Study of Online Tracking Proves Google Really Is Watching Us All.” ” Via The Atlantic : “The Complex Data on Girls in STEM.” ” asks Education Week. “Hostage.”

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For their part, critics of laptop bans claimed the studies the op-eds frequently cite were flawed, reductive, and out-of-date. In 2013, Intel acquired Kno for $15 million — for “ pennies on the dollar ,” said one analyst — and rebranded the software as the Intel Education Study App. They’re distracting others. And on and on and on.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via Rutgers Today : “Is There a STEM Worker Shortage ? ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “Study finds that students who deliver microaggressions are also likely to harbor racist attitudes.” ” Daniel Willingham on learning styles. The Business of Job Training. ” Via Campus Technology : “2.1

Education 45

Education Broadband Company Data 45

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

He believes the future of education means all STEM, no arts and no humanities. ” The Linked Learning Alliance is a voluntary certification program for California’s high school career academies. Adeptemy , an adaptive learning company, has raised $3.48 Colleges Will Disappear.” Go, School Sports Team!

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40