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Stop asking whether laptops improve learning outcomes

eSchool News

It’s a question we hear all too often—from parents, technology critics, and, of course, the news media: Do those pricey laptops schools buy actually improve academic results? Schools make big investments in technology and stakeholders want to see a return on that investment—by way of better school ratings or big jumps in test scores.

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Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students

eSchool News

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

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Bite-Size Learning, Big Results: Why Microlearning is the Future of Education

k12 Digest

Through these experiences, Carl developed a deep understanding of what founders require to navigate the unique challenges within the Education Industry and achieve sustainable growth. This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning.

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Blended Learning: What It Is and What It Is Not

Catlin Tucker

There is no single instructional model that will work for every learning outcome. We must approach our work with a high level of intentionality, selecting the best model for the objectives of a specific learning experience. What Blended Learning is Not. It is also important to highlight what blended learning is not.

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Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success

eSchool News

Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at Anthology Together 2024. This iteration focuses on enhancing AI literacy, improving instructor workflows, and supporting student achievement.

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Why Instructional Design Must Focus on Learning Outcomes, Not Learning Activities

Edsurge

Students expect to come to school to learn and to be challenged (although they may never tell us that). If we want such activities to produce genuine student growth, instructional design must focus on learning outcomes as opposed to the activity itself. Nonetheless, students also want to enjoy learning.

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How Research-Based Tools Provide Impactful Learning Outcomes

Edsurge

Cognitive science and research inform every product decision we make and ultimately influence the academic outcomes we achieve. We are a very results-driven company, and you can only expect to achieve success, as measured in educational outcomes, if the inputs are truly based on what science tells us works.