MIND Research Institute

MARCH 8, 2018

When working with personalized learning tools, teachers might be wondering: how do I know where each student is at and what can I do to confirm that they are mastering the concepts? Personalized Learning with ST Math. Using all the devices – playing ST Math on the laptop, recording thinking on the iPad. Who’s JiJi?”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

As Clayton Christensen recently said to me, just as people have taken the phrase “disruptive innovation” to justify whatever they already wanted to do, people are using the phrase personalized learning—and a whole host of other terms—in a similar manner. Peak of Inflated Expectations: Personalized Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. The report, which surveyed 1,200 teachers in 16 countries, found that laptops still aid teaching better than any other form of technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out everything you need to know about E-rate. But without good internet, the laptop that you have won’t work,” says Hector Reyna, CTO of Socorro Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. “We were at an 80 percent discount at that time. That quintupled our buying power.”. Infrastructure isn’t sexy.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Naturally, this posed some challenges for many teachers, especially those who weren’t used to using edtech tools such as a learning management system (LMS ) or a video conferencing platform to deliver educational content. At the same time, technology is a vehicle for innovation, effective learning, and student empowerment.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Whether in a remote or hybrid setting, these tools allow them to recreate in-person learning experiences with ease and flexibility. Livestreaming classes on videoconferencing platforms quickly became the norm when schools shifted to remote learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

But after a year-long, data-driven, deep dive into how people understand and apply the learning approaches variously called personalized learning, individualized instruction and differentiation, we’re intimately familiar with Shakespeare’s conundrum. At EdSurge, we’re researchers and journalists, not philosophers. What It Is.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 18, 2017

The NEA covers personalized learning in its membership magazine. BoingBoing's Cory Doctorow covers student privacy in parent agreements for school-issued laptops. Richard Colvin takes on the New York Times' Google in K-12 coverage. Fire, meet gasoline.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But with that comes greater risks to personal privacy and potential for misuse. Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement. Technology must support and empower better teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Summer and transitioning to a new day-to-day computer (Linux laptop). Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

The year before the pandemic saw sky-high growth and adoption in education technology, with global edtech investments reaching €15.87 Everything from laptops and mobile devices to interactive touchscreens and even virtual reality are becoming commonplace in schools districts, colleges, and universities. The growing edtech challenge.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). But the iPads will be discontinued next year in favor of the Dell Latitude Education Series (3160) touchscreen laptop computer. Tagged on: March 17, 2017 Problems with Personalized Learning | dy/dan → Dan Meyer says, "This isn’t good instruction.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). Tagged on: August 17, 2017 Do Laptops Help Learning? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Dillon met with EdTech at the #ICE18 conference in Schaumburg, Ill., Watch on #Periscope : #Watch Bob Dillon @ideaguy42 Talk #LearningSpaces , #StudentVoice and Experiential Learning at … [link]. EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018. . EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+. The teachers I was working with only had access to a laptop cart, thus apps that had to be downloaded on a device were not an option.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these five tips for schools switching to Windows 10. Personalize Learning with Windows 10 Education Tools. For example, students can interact with their laptops and PCs via voice, pen, touch screen and gesture to find a learning style that fits them best.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Revere hosted a learning tour for other schools last year, to share its experiences with personalizing learning. Blended learning was the gateway to personalized learning in the Natick Public Schools, about 20 miles west of Boston. Grace Magley, director of digital learning, Natick (Mass.)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 tech innovation is driving a paradigm shift in education, embracing interactive tools, personalized learning, and digital resources to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the evolving global landscape. Immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality are redefining traditional learning methods.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Indeed, dissent by obfuscation is against the spirit of personalized learning and ‘student success’ systems, if not also literally against their terms of service. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Indeed, dissent by obfuscation is against the spirit of personalized learning and ‘student success’ systems, if not also literally against their terms of service. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Virtual reality and simulations transport students to immersive educational environments, enhancing experiential learning. Adaptive learning platforms tailor instruction to individual needs, promoting personalized learning experiences. Which technology is the most available technology in classrooms?

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Williams, who serves as a Learning and Technology Resources Specialist with Florida Diagnostic & Resources Learning System ( FDLRS ). Tamara: What conversations do we need to have with teachers about the connection between SEL & EdTech? Tamara: How do we use EdTech to foster greater human connection? .

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The Tech Truck is just one of many professional development formats that CPS leaders have deployed to provide the ongoing and in-depth PD that teachers need to fully embrace and succeed with the technology they’re expected to incorporate into their pedagogy, says Erin Heinrich, one of the district’s blended-learning coordinators.

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eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

A recent study shows that the number of preschool classrooms using tablets doubled from 2013 to 2015, and research conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation indicates that “the adoption of personalized learning approaches has increased significantly in recent years due in part to rapid advances in technology platforms and digital content.”

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Smartboards, for instance, have transformed the way lessons are presented, offering interactive and dynamic content that can cater to various learning styles. Tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks have become as commonplace as notebooks, enabling students to access a vast reservoir of information and educational resources at their fingertips.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

Edtech is a vital precursor to “work tech”—the tools that today’s students will need to leverage in college, career training and eventually the workplace. But how do these leaders know whether their investments will lead to the student learning outcomes they desire? So far, 3,100 school districts have taken the Future Ready pledge.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For example, for its remote learning classes, the Paris School of Business is using software called Nestor to track students’ eye movement and facial expressions through their laptop webcams. Biometrics could also work in K–12 classrooms.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Discover some of the best technologies that improve student learning Stay up-to-date on all things concerning learning in the digital age In the modern educational landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping how students are learning in the digital age. What is the most used technology in the classroom?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Adaptive learning platforms provide instruction that is specific to individual students’ needs in a cost-effective manner.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 15, 2019

For many teachers, edtech conferences are a major highlight of the school year and a great opportunity to connect with fellow educators. So besides packing their bags, laptops, agendas and passports, teachers can do a little extra something: their pre conference homework. To offer more personalized learning?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With the rise of COVID-19, this shift crossed a crucial threshold and created a demand for the edtech industry to provide solutions that don’t supplement or replace the teacher, but instead, pave the way for a new way to teach and learn. In 2018, Nearpod was named EdTech Digest’s Company of the Year.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. As we look ahead to 2023, there is a plethora of EdTech available to schools that can improve efficiency and student engagement.

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