EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about the men and women who are creating today’s EdTech companies. Jay Goyal, the CEO and Co-Founder of Actively Learn, began his journey to EdTech after graduating from Duke University with a B.S. In October 2018, Achieve3000 acquired Actively Learn. in Economics.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Companies that ignore it do so at their peril. The answer is to value staff by providing them with relevant learning opportunities as they work. In many large organisations today this is changing, with learning and development now conducted largely while employees are on the move, or sitting at their work stations.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

. – February 15, 2018 – Learning.com is joining thousands of educators and students nationwide to celebrate Digital Learning Day, February 22, 2018. In addition to free lesson plans, Learning.com will also feature helpful ideas and tips for teachers to show students how technology supports learning in high school, college and careers.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Over the next two weeks I''m in New Zealand, doing a series of keynote presentations to teachers on the future of education and technology supported learning. It''s the huge potential and great possibilities to move learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom. How would you define digital learning?

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

A Microsoft spokesperson says over email that this technology is publicly available, and that the company is aware of dozens of K-12 schools that are using it in the classroom. The company says its transcription technology is also useful at a broader level.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 13, 2018

Leah LaCrosse shares six edtech ideas science teachers can start using today to improve learning and excite students about science. Legends of Learning has an amazing game based science experiences for students in 3-8 aligning with Next Generation Science and select state standards. And THEN start using it for learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2018

This issue has many implications for student learning, but one that is often overlooked is that a shortage of qualified instructors can have a crippling effect on a school district’s ability to implement technology effectively. Edtech companies have a vested interest in helping states and school systems tackle this challenge.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Chosen by a panel of NSTA-appointed experts, this year’s winning educators—three high school teachers and one college professor—demonstrated how they innovatively use data-collection technology to engage students in science and STEM learning. The 2021 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award winners include: Category: High School.

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GoConqr

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The unfortunate truth is that, by and large, students view the classroom as a place where they are forced to learn via long-established teaching methods. Dropout rates increase, test and project scores dip, and – worst of all – learning becomes synonymous with boredom. Learning technologies and creative thinking activities.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

As more nonprofit colleges and universities bet their futures on online offerings, many are turning to for-profit companies to help create and advertise their new digital degree programs. There, he helped 2U raise nearly $100 million, and left shortly before the company went public.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

When Logan City School District knocked down most of their aging red brick high school, they remodeled and rebuilt their way to a two-story, technology-infused learning center. Wait, TVs to Support Collaboration? It's the interaction between teacher and student where we feel where the students learn the most," explains Rugg.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 8, 2017

Furthermore with companies like Neverware which can turn most any old device into a high-speed Chromebook, cost and tech support are no longer the barriers they once were. But when it comes to schools there’s an endless list of reasons why they are unable to figure out how to provide sufficient internet access for learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Throughout the two days, the conversations attempted to cover a range of topics, from assessment in informal learning environments to the effectiveness of games in promoting learning outcomes. To improve student learning and success, schools need innovative solutions that can scale. Here’s what they talked about. billion and $8.7

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2016

For its fiscal year 2016, Cengage Learning reported that digital unit sales outpaced print textbook sales for the first time. For the 12 months ending March 31, 2016, Cengage Learning activated 3.5 MindTap now covers more than 550 courses, or approximately 60 percent of Cengage Learning’s product portfolio.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2017

But I really appreciate those teachers that have learned how to go above and beyond to create that magic in a classroom. #3 His primary responsibilities include the coordination of state chapters, STEM, virtual circles and NNSTOY Fellows, video production and technology support.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

9 Ways To Help Students Learn Through Mistakes. Ed note: This post is promoted by bettermarks, a company looking for teachers to beta test their adaptive Math software. They also wanted to share some thinking on the idea of mistakes in the learning process, an idea their platform is built on. by bettermarks.com.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2016

New survey reveals how school leaders feel about policy, tech-supported learning. Catapult Learning, Inc. Catapult Learning, a provider of K–12 contracted instructional services in the U.S., Other challenges including identifying effective program models, implementing e-learning solutions, and providing transportation.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

Cougan noted that education data has taken on even more importance during the pandemic, as teachers and administrators strive to determine how they can keep students connected, engaged, on task, and safe, whether the students are learning remotely, in hybrid settings, or in classrooms.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

We all know that G-Suite and its related core applications are a powerful learning tool for students. The personalized activities, collaboration, and project-based learning that students are doing these days in Google are like an endless buffet- there is no end in sight! Why not make this learning visible to parents?

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2015

As the public education system evolves toward supporting students’ personalized needs, online learning tools have emerged that allow teachers to customize instruction. Every student is unique and learns differently. Often the tools available either meet some of the teachers’ needs or are prohibitively expensive.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

There was only one session that addressed an understanding of Andragogy, also referred to as adult learning, and how components of their program addressed it. There was a limited amount of follow-up support, and that support had to be initiated by the teacher’s request. We then spent our dinner conversation on WHY.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 17, 2023

This story also appeared in Fast Company Now, facing staffing shortages, the district of more than 16,000 students dumped extra work on those who remained. She credits paraprofessionals with helping her learn to read and enabling her to attend college.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 1, 2013

She suggests that it is an error for universities to invest more in technology than in teacher development, and in so doing, opens a debate on the future of education in the digital age. So the future of technology supported learning is uncertain and contested. Norton and Company. References Brabazon, T.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

When I first started working in educational technology 40 years ago , the discipline was very new and none of us really knew where we were headed with it, but it was advancing rapidly. You could say we were pioneers in the field of technology supported learning. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

When I first started working in educational technology 40 years ago , the discipline was very new and none of us really knew where we were headed with it, but it was advancing rapidly. You could say we were pioneers in the field of technology supported learning. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2019

It’s unfortunate: There’s a ton of great technology available to support teachers and enhance the learning experience and—if investment trends in edtech are any indication—we’ll see even more innovation in the upcoming years. If the technology does not offer a clear benefit, I’m not going to look into it any further.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 3, 2012

David White is Honourary Director General at the European Commission, and is a passionate believer in lifelong learning. Ahead of his keynote speech at this year’s EDEN conference , to be held in Porto, I asked him some questions about his life, his passions and what he believes about technology supported education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 2, 2018

We learn how today. Mike Daugherty is a husband, father, author, technology director, Google Innovator, and possible Starbucks addict. He has eighteen years of experience in K-12 technology support serving in a wide variety of roles. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

FREE WEBINAR ON INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING. They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry-based learning. Join me, Richard Byrne and Monica Burns next Tuesday, October 3 for a special webinar on 10 Ideas for Excellent Inquiry-Based Learning. He shares his observations and also his hopes for improving the profession.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 17, 2015

This is the second in a series of posts that examine how schools and districts are planning for and implementing digital learning efforts. Providing technical support for a large fleet of devices that travel between school and home is no simple task. Upcoming Webinars: It's About the Learning, Not the Technology … Until It Breaks.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 3, 2015

The ultimate learning experience for students is both highly collaborative and extremely personalized, supported by mobile devices and digital content, reports Project Tomorrow in their latest Speak Up report. Among high school students, 58 percent said they now use their own mobile device at school to support learning activities.

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. How to Empower Effective Teachers. Download the Infographic. Watch the Webinar.

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MindShift

APRIL 21, 2015

Learning to speak a second language often starts with memorizing words and phrases like colors, numbers and salutations. We present the language first, and then help the student to develop learning strategies and reading and listening skills to identify key words and make sense of it,” Germain-Rutherford said.

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. How to Empower Effective Teachers. Download the Infographic. Watch the Webinar.

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