Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Teachers can add quizzes that assess student math knowledge by selecting the grade, the topic, one of the suggested Zap Zap Math games, and the duration. Let students pace their own learning as you track them on the teacher dashboard. Each child’s progress can be viewed remotely as they play Zap Zap Math. Android: goo.gl/HheVDf.

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Learning Analytics Common Core Digital Citizenship Android 192

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

In addition to assessing students’ grades and essays, admissions officers have long looked to the SAT and ACT to help them decide who will make it in their campus settings, and beyond. That kind of tool is being used experimentally at Kira Talent , an admissions video interview platform. Student success' is a slippery concept.

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Data Learning Analytics Company Assessment 207

Neo LMS

MAY 23, 2019

A higher degree of control over their own learning process is another factor. When diverse learning materials are made accessible online whenever the student wants or needs, how many times and for how long they need, they are more in control. Better meeting the learning needs of more (if not all) students makes better teachers.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 31, 2023

They have opened up new opportunities for students who now can access study-material from any device. Increased Accessibility In one of its most comprehensive studies to date, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that over 240 million children worldwide suffer from some form of disability.

eBook 52

eBook Gamification Learning Analytics Data 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Secondary trends, found in only a few of the reviewed resources, included: blended learning, dashboards and learning analytics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. To those working in higher education, some of the trends presented by the team may not have come as a surprise. But content is not top on your list.”

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Trends Digital Learning Learning Secondary 199

Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 23, 2023

These analytics can provide publishers with a range of data, including the following: Number of pages read Time spent on each page Most highlighted passages Most searched terms Performance on assessments User engagement This data can be used to identify patterns in learner behavior and adapt content to suit their needs better.

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eBook Learning Analytics Education Trends 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Be transparent about student classwork, assessments, and homework. If your school uses Edmodo as a Learning Management System, roll out Edmodo for Parents so parents can keep updated on how their children are doing anytime, not just during report cards and parent conferences. Insider Tips. Educational Applications. Jupiter iO.

Edmodo 150

Edmodo LMS Digital Citizenship Assessment 150

EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 25, 2017

Martin also serves in working groups to advise the US Department of Education on the accessibility of education materials, and Universal Design for Learning. Will Learning analytics have a major impact upon Education this year? Will Learning analytics have a major impact upon Education this year?

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Trends Technology Learning Analytics Robotics 100

Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 29, 2023

With more and more individuals gaining access to the internet globally, online content consumption has manifolded. The edits will automatically reflect in the distributed eBooks, and this will ensure that students have access to up-to-date information. How does online publishing enhance accessibility in K-12 education?

eBook 52

eBook Accessibility Software Learning Analytics 52

TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 25, 2020

On top of this, since learning and resting now takes place at home, it feels like school is open the whole time. Using lots of new tools and techniques turns teachers into students too. Assessment And Grading Automation. Assessment And Grading Automation. Access To The Latest Information. Conclusion.

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Technology Learning Gamification Learning Analytics 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

Trends 52

Trends Education Robotics Blended Learning 52

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

Institutions have access to more student data than ever before—but it's hard to really grasp what that means, since many of the digital tools that colleges use are from third parties or companies that keep their algorithms private. That’s a lot of trouble to go through just to get access to your own personal data.

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Data Learning Advocacy System 149

edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

During an edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate , Eric Butash, Director of Education Technology and Data Integration for the district, discussed how they used data analytics to build their personalized student learning pathways. Then, they needed to look at the data governance: Who has access to what data and where?

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Personalized Learning Data Learning Learning Analytics 62

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 104

techlearning

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The way to find out if we are using the best possible apps for our needs is to assess data across the three aspects of investment, engagement, and impact.Tracking subscription implementation and maintenance costs indicates investment.Measuring program adoption, usage, and perception shows engagement. How often do students use the tool?

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Classroom Outcomes Learning Data 50

Iterating Toward Openness

OCTOBER 9, 2018

That’s why we collaborate with faculty throughout the course improvement process, openly license the improvements we make to content, publish our continuous improvement frameworks in open access journals, and open source many of the tools we create to support our continuous improvement efforts. However, we’re just one company.

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OER Outcomes Analysis Assessment 114

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

It was an unusually theatrical moment for a gathering to announce the release of software tools to help professors improve their teaching. The software tools released at the event are called the OpenSimon Toolkit, and they can help colleges create digital courseware and measure how well their course materials work.

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Software Learning Data Course 140

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2021

Brehm pointed out that at a macro level, the K-12 data ecosystem usually includes information on instructional activities, student characteristics, and academic performance, as well as assessment results across a variety of subject areas. Erin is a former classroom teacher with experience developing curricula for both K-8 students and adults.

Data 53

Data Education Report Professional Learning 53

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. " Hopefully, not shades of future conversations about learning analytics. Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology.

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EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2019

The learning model is based on an architecture design studio, and is a far cry from the assessment and standards-based paradigm of most education systems around the world. They were mentored by a team of NuVu coaches to explore their creative instincts, while expanding their capacity to think and learn analytically.

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Groups Learning Analytics Assessment Robotics 98

edWeb.net

JUNE 23, 2021

But analytics tools, like CatchOn and Gaggle, helped schools and districts during the pandemic to aggregate data to monitor how learners fared digitally. In some instances, risky or unsafe tools or applications students logged into. Virtually, it’s all a bit harder to wrangle. In Dr. Neufeld’s district, data took on new meaning.

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Khan Academy Data Industry Learning Analytics 53

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2016

Through this collaboration, all K-12 classrooms district-wide will have access to engaging digital content through Discovery Education Streaming Plus, a comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 curricular areas. Read more.

Trends 40

Trends PresenceLearning Learning Analytics Strategy 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

According to the surveyed candidates who are now not working in STEM fields, they did not pursue a STEM career due to a lack of access to resources and opportunities. Related: 5 Ways to Use Learning Analytics in K-12 Education. Challenges Students and Empowers Them to Learn from Their Mistakes.

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STEM Smartphone Mobility Industry 90

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2016

“In New Mexico there is an academic gap between rural and urban communities—students in some areas have access to a wider menu of course options, while others leave school ill-equipped for college,” explained Amy Jaramillo, executive director of IDEAL New Mexico, who served on the RFP evaluation committee during the selection process.

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LMS Learning Analytics Game-Based Learning Outcomes 0

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Essential Physics is a full-color, comprehensive physics textbook, paired with an e-book offering over 100 interactive tools to increase student engagement and understanding. CMS is implementing Essential Physics in all 19 high schools that offer physics or honors physics courses.

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CMS SchoolDude E-rate Differentiated Instruction 60

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Assessment is subjective. And as many of these technologies do not monitor student performance, learning difficulties are not tracked or identified early; preventing intervention with supplementary and personalised supports. The Need for Autonomous Assessment. Tip Tap Tap Learning Analytics.

Learning Analytics 40

Learning Analytics Gamification Assessment Industry 40

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2016

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can best benefit from near-constant change. In addition to portfolios, MyMantl will offer digital badging tools, competency-based education program designers and job tools.

Trends 40

Trends Digital Badges Blended Learning Learning Analytics 40

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

These solutions promise to broaden access to quality education, engaging learners who might not make it through impersonal introductory lectures. Students receive individual feedback on their progress and their learning experiences change based on their performance. I get more insight into students.”. How am I being sorted?’”.

Adaptive Learning 60

Adaptive Learning Software EdTech Course 60

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2016

WHAT DO PROFESSORS WANT FROM LEARNING ANALYTICS? It is important to ask, argues Deborah West, director of the Office of Learning and Teaching for Charles Darwin University, in Australia, because professors are often left out of planning for so-called “learning analytics.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Pearson Blackboard Survey Learning Analytics 60

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2016

There is a significant need for professional and human judgement in this process; it takes experienced people to interpret the data, monitor team dynamics, assess learners' reactions, support students and manage IT issues. Furthermore, there has to be a practical element to pilots and assessments. First, each organization is different.

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Analysis Data Assessment Learning Analytics 60

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 10, 2016

How would renewable assessments work in your discipline? What tools will you use to revise and remix the OER you select? How are students going to access these OER – online or in print? What role would you like automated systems to play in personalizing the learning experience for your students?

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OER Company Learning Analytics Outcomes 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. Um, they do.) Despite a few anecdotes, they’re really not.).

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

. “In the Leeds offering, for example, each course certificate will cost £59 and there are five taught courses; the sixth assessment course, which leads to 10 credits, is priced at £250 – making a total cost of £545 – which will also cover access to online library content,” The Guardian reports. (It’ll

Education 52

Education MOOC Common Core Trends 52

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

” The Whiteboard Advisors’ latest “Education Insider” report ( PDF ) is on assessment trends, higher education, and the presidential campaigns. ” The university recently decided not to partner with the for-profit ITT, and I do wonder if that decision counted as a positive or negative in Moody’s assessment.

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

million in venture capital from high profile names like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and from firms active in ed-tech investing such as Learn Capital. More often than not, these platforms also come with a series of tools that enable their users to build their own products, services, and marketplaces. The company has raised some $77.5

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62