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IXL Learning Acquires Language Learning Software Developer Curiosity Media

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The acquisition of Curiosity Media will further diversify and complement IXL Learning’s language and literacy offerings, including the world-renowned Rosetta Stone , IXL English Language Arts and Vocabulary.com. Curiosity Media has been at the forefront of creating products that help language learners interact in Spanish and English.

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Investors Write $3.2 Million Check for Writing Startup That’s All About Peer Feedback

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Founded in 2016, Writable offers tools and templates that scaffold the writing and feedback process to help students become stronger writers. Teachers can select how the feedback process will unfold. The system guides pupils through how to offer constructive feedback to their peers.

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Newark Public Schools considers new AI tutor chatbot for districtwide use

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Student performance in math and English language arts on spring state test scores in 2023 went up by 2 percentage points from the prior year, highlighting slow academic recovery after the pandemic. District leaders also developed plans in science and English language arts that focus on new approaches to learning to boost student achievement.

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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

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From virtual reality field trips to interactive quizzing platforms, these 12 tools offer diverse ways to bring lessons to life. Interactive Quizzing Platforms Interactive quizzing platforms are revolutionizing the way educators assess understanding and retention in the classroom.

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Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms

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Speaking of Google : Do you remember the Google Art project where students — and everyone else — could discover and view art online? It has been replaced by a revamped Google Arts & Culture platform with loads of content to explore. Embedded in the platform are several quizzes that can be used as games.

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Revisiting Blended Learning Principles, With School Plans in Limbo

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Quizzes and adaptive learning software give students opportunities to review content and practice basic skills with immediate feedback. Top priority activities include things like class discussions, group collaboration on projects, feedback on higher-order thinking, and targeted instruction to address misconceptions.

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The Opportunities and Drawbacks of AI-Powered Reading Coaches, Assistants and Tutors

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Referred to as AI-powered reading coaches, assistants or tutors, these tools use generative AI to provide learners with personalized reading practice, stories, feedback and support. Recently, a new kind of tool has emerged. But there are very real concerns about the impact of these tools on children’s literary and literacy experiences.

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