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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

One of the most popular tools that achieve this goal is the learning management system (LMS). Learn how your school LMS can empower students and help them become efficient autonomous learners. . There are myriad ways to promote student autonomy in the classroom and beyond, especially if you use an LMS. Flipped classes.

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There Is a Heightened Awareness Around Student Data Privacy. Here’s What Schools Are Doing About It

Digital Promise

Recent articles emerged as a result of remote learning, including: Remote Learning Software Tracked Kids’ Data to Sell to Advertisers and Brokers. Private equity firm is amassing companies that collect data on America’s children. FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to ‘Crack Down’ on Ed Tech, Student Data Privacy.

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

Catlin Tucker

It’s akin to a parent asking their child to clean their room before company comes over, but when the child doesn’t do it, the parent cleans the room for them. Teachers should use a Google Form in quiz mode or build a quick check for understanding in their learning management system (LMS). I caution teachers not to do this.

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Report: One of the Biggest Obstacles to Remote Learning? Finding a Quiet Place to Work

Edsurge

Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. Teachers report overwhelmingly using their LMS—but few other educational technology programs. A lot of what we’ve seen are teachers posting assignments, and students submitting them via the LMS,” he says.

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Investor Advisory Firm Opposes Instructure Sale

Edsurge

An influential investor advisory firm has recommended that Instructure shareholders vote against a proposal to take the publicly-traded learning management system provider private for about $2 billion, according to an article from Reuters. 13 to approve the deal to sell itself to private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

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This year’s 1 3th edition will swamp San Diego’s waterfront for four days and feature 1,000 speakers, including Thomas Friedman and Margaret Atwood, plus the buzziest for-profit companies in our industry. based education and workforce technology companies, together amounting to more than $150 billion in market capitalization.

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Toilet Paper Hands: Empowering Students With Skills-Based Economic Education to Accelerate Financial Literacy

eSchool News

For industry statistics, more about the TPH online courses and the TPH LMS , read the full-length article here. Toilet Paper Hands Inc: An edutech company designing economics, personal finance & investing education to accelerate financial literacy and prepare students for web 3.0.