Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This term refers to the pre-existing cognitive framework that each student brings into the learning environment, encompassing everything from factual information to deeply ingrained skills and misconceptions. Prior Knowledge: What Does the Research Say? For instance, the work of Cordova et al., For instance, the work of Cordova et al.,

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Knowledge Base Assessment Study Dropout 112

Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

Students shouldn’t spend their entire day interacting with technology. It can help with things like homework, independent study, skill development, research, language, math, science, and more. It allows educators to make interactive lessons utilizing active learning, formative assessments, retrieval practices, and more.

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Tools EdTech Gamification Accessibility 342

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Schools have already begun to adopt machine learning initiatives to help teachers and students fill learning gaps, and the results have been received well so far. AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores. I am amazed at the independent success my students are achieving with each task.” .

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Going to the Moon with NASA Hear Erica Alvarez, NASA Systems Engineering & Integration Manager for Advanced Exploration Systems, share fun facts about the Artemis mission, explain why it’s important, and discuss how studying the moon helps us better understand and protect our Earth. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Resources STEM Education Professional Learning 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

For instance, the Hewlett Foundation and the American Institutes for Research have been studying ‘deeper learning schools’ in project- and inquiry-based learning networks such as High Tech High, the New Tech Network, Big Picture Learning, and the EL Schools. The question isn’t whether active learning techniques work.

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Learning Course STEM Outcomes 261

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Her private school in Toronto, Ontario, had made the transition admirably well, she thought, but she wondered what online tools existed to supplement her studies, and how she’d find the best options. She was also curious how students were faring in other schools. “I

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Online Learning Robotics Learning Instructional Materials 145

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The need for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is critical, especially because there will be more than 3 million job openings in STEM-related fields by 2018. But administrators and policy makers now recognize the benefits of integrating arts education into STEM subjects. About STEAM.

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Learning STEM Differentiated Instruction Study 100

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

A 2016 study of 3rd to 8th grade educators found that only 55% of teachers said they enjoy teaching writing. In a rigorous analysis of employee performance, Google found STEM skills have the lowest impact on employee success. Students were able to choose different books to taste and were excited about writing responses.

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Education STEM Training Google 128

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2023

Since 2011, national math test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, fell by 17 points for eighth graders and 10 points for fourth graders in data analysis, statistics and probability. Importantly, students have reported actually enjoying data science courses.

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Data Analysis Report Course 126

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

There, students are embarking on a quintessential hero’s journey—all about the high seas—that centers an asset-based approach to the teaching of math. In a nearby classroom, other teams wrestle with the daily challenges of turning a profit on the high seas. Santa Fe Public Schools Multi-dimensional project-based learning.

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Learning Strategy Academic Standards Professional Learning 214

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. In order to increase trust in the instructional walk process, I had our faculty participate in an article study in order to develop the tenets of student engagement. We posted our thinking on a Padlet (www.padlet.com) during the article study. Routman, p.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. In order to increase trust in the instructional walk process, I had our faculty participate in an article study in order to develop the tenets of student engagement. We posted our thinking on a Padlet (www.padlet.com) during the article study. Routman, p.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In fact, some studies confirm that competition has benefits , though they vary based on the individual and the competition. In middle school, I participated in Future City , a STEM competition for middle schoolers. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage.

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Elementary Student Engagement STEM System 121

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Students also needed support when it came to the end of year state assessments. “We We knew we needed to do something to support all students,” says Perez, “especially English learners and students with disabilities.” Pilot Study Brief from Digital Promise. The following year, Ruiz did the same.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Policymakers will be looking to leverage their existing data sources to better understand those trends and the remaining gaps, and they will continue to look for innovative approaches to learning and ways to assess the needs of students. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

MindShift

MARCH 10, 2016

Knowing that improving the quality of math discussion in their classrooms won’t be easy, educators are applying the “lesson study” technique to improve their craft. To get that data you have to be watching the students, not the teacher.”. Will it make students curious? . Tom McDougal/Lesson Study Alliance).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

To that end, a new report developed by MIDA Learning Technologies , which we researchers worked on, shows that students engaged in PBL understand concepts more deeply than those receiving traditional instruction, resulting in improved problem solving skills. The fifth-grade group had similar results. Effectively implementing PBL.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

The partnership will provide teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum on Kiddom’s platform to share assignments digitally, communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions, while prioritizing student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies.

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Blended Learning Resources Learning Professional Learning 52

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. Pilot Study Brief from Digital Promise. At both schools, students performing at all four levels of the CAASPP standards—i.e. Request a demo of Levered's System.

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Common Core Adaptive Learning Elementary Blended Learning 116

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Students might want to download some content and read later. And in case there’s no internet connectivity, students should not be deprived of the chance to study. Including interactive elements increases student engagement with the courseware. Assessment Tools. Benefits of STEM Education and Publishing.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

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. Instructors can use this data to assess what additional supports students may need on their way to fully understanding each lesson.

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Learning OER Software Course 60

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In higher education today, learning activities focus on challenging students throughout their studies—enabling them to acquire the knowledge, skills and attributes that will equip them for a rapidly changing and complex world and ensure they have the confidence to thrive as global citizens in the 21st century. Marcel Proust.

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Learning Case Study Examples Course 93

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2015

Developed by Accelerate Learning and Rice University, STEMscopes North Carolina was built based upon North Carolina’s Essential Standards and Clarifying Objectives outlined in the Department of Public Instruction’s Standard Course of Study. Initially STEMscopes was used primarily by Texas elementary school teachers.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 22, 2016

. ” There’s lots of lip service about closing the achievement gap, serving marginalized populations, helping students gain 21st century skills, and preparing students for STEM-related careers. Interestingly, though, a Study Finds 52% of U.S. Adults Say No. ”( Hands-On is Minds-On ).

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Learning Elementary Training Outcomes 120

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

Some learning engineers believe they can help students reach mastery of complex subject matter as much as 10 times faster than with traditional approaches. But Newkirk wanted to improve students’ motivation as well, so he brought in Mark Lepper, a psychology professor at Stanford who has studied how best to keep learners on task.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The study looked at data for over five million students in grades 3 through 8 who had taken NWEA’s MAP Growth assessments in 2017-2018. Leveraging data about summer learning loss, the researchers projected how COVID-19-related school closures could impact students across the country. Remember—you are not alone.

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Meeting Digital Divide Education STEM 61

GoConqr

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This was something we touched on in a recent blog post on a study that found that more than half of students in the US felt “bored” at school.) Many educators would strongly disagree with such an assessment. Essays and tests are the two prevailing means of testing student engagement and aptitude. Leaving the shore.

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Technology Classroom Learning Dropout 67

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

A 2015 Stanford study that looked at the performance of students in online charter schools found that the majority lost learning equivalent to a standard 180-day school year. But iUniversity Prep students routinely outperform the rest of Texas on state exams; recorded perfect attendance; and excelled in advanced academic courses.

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Training Meeting Study Examples 58

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Policymakers will be looking to leverage their existing data sources to better understand those trends and the remaining gaps, and they will continue to look for innovative approaches to learning and ways to assess the needs of students. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Marketplace K-12

JUNE 12, 2016

Under the terms of the partnership, Jefferson Education will make an equity investment in the company and collaborate with Fishtree to explore how educators and students interact with digital content – and whether content selection can impact student engagement, according to a statement. Citelighter Raises $2.1

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom. From polls to digital tools, the articles, resources, and videos can help reshape or clarify the role technology plays in everyday assessment. Visit the standards.

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Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Common Sense Education provides many valuable resources focused on helping teachers identify how they can use tools and technology to assess learning in the classroom. From polls to digital tools, the articles, resources, and videos can help reshape or clarify the role technology plays in everyday assessment. Visit the standards.

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Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

With that in mind, Lee implemented Xello , a career and college-readiness platform designed to boost students’ future readiness and make career planning more student-centered. The tool also supports the Kansas State Department of Education’s move to provide Individual Plans of Study for students. What is the income?

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Future Ready Tools Software Program Evaluation 77

The Principal of Change

JULY 17, 2017

Work hard, study hard, go to college, and climb the corporate ladder. Isn’t that what we want for our students? They engage in iterative thinking: When students engage in rapid prototyping, they realize that mistakes are a part of the learning process. It’s not about STEM or STEAM.

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Maker Movement Course System Robotics 84

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 4, 2015

They engage other students and professors in online forums; they autonomously seek and use personalized learning applications; and they leverage textbook supplements all in service of getting an edge, and trying to make the grade. They want their instruction in small chunks with interactive formative assessment build in.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 10, 2015

STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration, please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. What might have been gained in regards to student learning because of the substitution?

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Resources Technology Examples STEM 60

Marketplace K-12

APRIL 27, 2016

Some fear the corporatization of Maker education, particularly as schools and policymakers have embraced the movement as a way to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and workforce preparation. There is growing interest in whether Maker education can help boost student learning outcomes, including test scores.

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