Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Marie Cini is the president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. An abacus is an educational technology, as is the slide rule.

Digital Badges 87

Digital Badges MOOC Technology OER 87

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

What does it mean to be human in a digital age? Some people researching education technology might not spend their days wondering how their work fits into this existential question—but George Siemens isn’t "some people." A researcher, theorist, educator, Siemens is the digital learning guy.

Digital Learning 60

Digital Learning Technology MOOC Learning Analytics 60

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It notes that ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding has provided school districts with opportunities to leverage new educational approaches and technologies and that “these innovations serve as the catalysts for rejuvenation, charting a course toward the restoration of educational excellence.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 23, 2024

Their colleagues and modern technologies will! This year, Tech Week focuses on AI, data security, the future of the jobs market, entrepreneurship, health, and social impact. TechEdu 2024 When: November 13-15, 3 days Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE TechEdu is a forum created to promote innovations in teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. But I am sort of all-in on analytics as a concept. There are things that technology can do that humans can't.

Learning Analytics 147

Learning Analytics Education Data Analysis 147

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

ClassLink celebrated the exceptional achievements of individuals and teams during the closing session of their annual ClassLink Learning Analytics Summit, CLAS 2023, on October 5th. All of us at ClassLink are deeply honored to witness the inventive applications of our Analytics tools by the showcased winners.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Although schools in rural areas traditionally hit roadblocks when it comes to securing technology tools and high-speed internet access in classrooms and student homes, a new study suggests students in those schools actually outperform their urban and suburban peers in access at school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

EdisonLearning provides digital learning solutions, including core and elective eCourses for grades 6-12. This partnership expands its ability to support more schools and districts nationwide, increasing delivery of personalized learning and supporting equitable achievement for all students.

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Bryan Alexander

JUNE 24, 2015

The director of EDUCAUSE ELI describes six major trends (he calls them “trajectories”) for technology and education. Malcolm Brown begins with three major drivers: personalization, hybrid learning, and big data. It’s a very impressive article, packing a lot of insight into a short space.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

teachers were stressed out about logging in to the point where some would just give up on using technology and go back to their regular pen and paper process. In his 16 years of working in IT, Tam Nguyen has grown uncomfortably familiar with these types of calls and the resulting reluctance of teachers to adopt new technologies.

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BYOD Data Pearson Learning Analytics 159

EdTech4Beginners

MAY 10, 2018

Over the past few decades, schools have relied on computer technology for delivering educational content or equipping students with resources to enhance their learning. Virtual Classrooms not only enable students to learn anytime and anywhere, but also cater to different types of learners and students’ needs.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow. Are any education technologies, for that matter? Andreessen’s definition does begin to get at some of the reasons why platforms have been so appealing to investors – ideologically as much as technologically.

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Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2016

Last week at Campus Technology 2016, higher-ed technologists joined forces with administrators, instructional designers, and faculty to explore another realm many consider “wizardry”—predicting the future. If we can accept that the world is complex, that education is complex, why are so many of our technologies about compliance?”

Learning Analytics 60

Learning Analytics MOOC E-rate Trends 60

Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

What can we expect in 2016 from the intersection of technology and education? I’m building on previous posts about trends in technology and educational contexts , plus my FTTE report, naturally. Educational technology trends. Big data and data analytics : interest in this is widespread and has some hefty power behind it.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

They’re looking for answers in rock formations in the Australian Outback; they’re analyzing data from a field of stars to see if conditions can support life. The companies building courseware products are developing increasingly complex algorithms that track students’ progress and recommend next steps in their learning paths.

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Veative

JANUARY 3, 2019

As Michael Heim posits in his 1993 book, The Metaphysics of Virtual Reality , VR has signaled an ontological shift in how human beings interact with and utilize technology. In their book The Future of Innovation and Technology in Education , Visvizi et al. Data and intelligent analytics. Rethinking education.

Education 40

Education Learning Analytics Data Assessment 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 27, 2022

Technology has brought about various changes in the way education is delivered and received. From self-learning to flipped classroom approach, we have seen technology make a considerable impact on the learning and teaching methodologies. Let us have a look at the current trends in education technology: 1.

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Trends Technology eBook Gamification 111

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Students opting for STEM subjects can utilize this feature for a more engaging learning experience in addition to their classroom activities. Using this technology in schools will help students gain a better understanding of the concepts and can then apply the knowledge in real-time while solving a problem or building a prototype.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While funds can go to various efforts in targeted areas, there will be a greater focus on school and district investments that are evidence based, sustainable, and data driven to demonstrate positive outcomes. Schools and districts will need to track and monitor data to ensure they get a good return on investment (ROI).

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Mobile Learning EdTech Company Data 81

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and from communication to virtual reality, 15 ed tech luminaries looked back on 2016 edtech trends to help predict what’s in store for 2017. Using Technology for Energy Savings.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 114

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. And “free” doesn’t last.

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