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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

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Amplify Fractions covers math standards in grades 3–6 and uses adaptive learning, interactive storytelling, and a personalized digital tutor to help students conquer fractions. MICROSOFT & FLIPGRID ( www.microsoft.com ) & ( flipgrid.com ) Microsoft Corp. announced it has acquired Flipgrid Inc.,

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The 3 Biggest Remote Teaching Concerns We Need to Solve Now

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For instance, moving from in person lectures to video-based lectures without providing accurate closed captions can significantly limit learning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Microsoft has developed new tools for accessibility, such as Immersive Reader which allows users to adjust how text is presented (e.g.,