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Why a K-12 Operating System is the Next Step in the Evolution of Edtech

Edsurge

This competency-based system made sense; if students were chronically absent, holding them accountable to a pacing calendar would prove futile. To supplement in-person support offered during class and lunch periods, I published a simple Google site to house my lessons, assessments, and other resources.

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How to Bring ‘Mastery Learning’ to the Classroom

Edsurge

A former high school science teacher, Johnson pioneered what she calls a flipped-mastery classroom, where students learn concepts and take assessments whenever they feel ready. They have to pass this assessment, but they also have to talk with you so that you understand that they’ve learned the material.

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In Utah, personalizing learning by focusing on relationships

The Hechinger Report

In thinking about how a semirural school district could support equity and opportunity for kids, they talked a lot about personalized and competency-based learning. The driving philosophy now is that all students should achieve certain learning outcomes and the school day should be built around helping them do so.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

techlearning

The NEO mobile app for Windows allows users to access the full feature set within the platform including creating and delivering online classes, assessing students, sharing resources, tracking student achievement, and collaborating on projects. Big Universe is now available in the U.S. exclusively through FuelEd.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Steve Jobs wouldn’t let his kids have iPads. Despite predictions that badges would be the “ new credential ” and that we were looking at a “ Future Full of Badges ,” it’s not clear that digital badges have provided us with a really meaningful way to assess skills or expertise. The iPad would solve that,” he said.

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