Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Yet as instructors in the new world of online education, we have access to ever-increasing amounts of data—from recorded lecture videos, electronically submitted homework, discussion forums, and online quizzes and assessments—that may give us insights into individual student learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As he watched his own kids adjust to online schooling during the pandemic, he felt that Zoom lacked features to let teachers handle standard classroom activities such as taking attendance or giving quizzes. I was able to focus all of our development on really adding the teaching and learning tools to Zoom.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

Today, it boasts a feature that creates customized study plans for students, based on what subjects they need to learn, and by when (usually in time for a big test). It claims its quizzes can deliver feedback specific to students’ responses on open-ended questions.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Esme Learning Solutions is banking on artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative learning experiences and relationships with some of the biggest universities in the world to set them apart from the crowd. million Series A that will expand its range of intensive executive-level courses and digital learning tools.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2018

I’ve come to learn that this way of thinking is reductive, at best. It’s simply a more sophisticated version of an industrialized model for education, moving kids through a customizable assembly line, adding quizzes, games, and videos at different rates and in different orders.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Classroom edtech comes with benefits to the learning process Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The integration of education technology in the learning process has revolutionized education, offering numerous benefits.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Two products, geared primarily for the academic market, cover the topics of human anatomy and chemistry, while a third resource combines multiple science topics and can be used as refreshers in introductory college science courses or as a basic science learning tool in high schools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Overall, a strategic integration of technology in K-12 education empowers educators to create dynamic, engaging, and personalized learning environments that prepare students for the challenges of the digital age. What is an example of technology as a learning tool? These platforms, like Kahoot!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

“Our students—across demographics and age groups—are coming to us so tech savvy and want to learn using the newest technology,” says Parsons. “It If you, as a college instructor or administrator, don’t want to adopt digital learning tools, you need to retire. This is how our students learn,” she says. “If

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash. Buil et al., 2023; Park et al.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For years, the global learning platform Kahoot has been growing its foothold in the K-12 space through acquisitions and add-ons to its popular quiz platform. And no, it’s not more quizzes. Kids, to introduce young children to foundational skills and concepts like social-emotional learning, math and reading.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Bloom found that students learn best in a one-to-one environment with a curriculum that caters to their individual understanding and needs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom is essential for modern education, offering dynamic tools that enhance learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Spending on education technology in the US now exceeds $13B. Studies show that information and computer-assisted learning boosts academic achievement, improves learner engagement and reduces teacher burden by shaving time off the day. But not all edtech is equally effective.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Furthermore, technology cultivates digital literacy, equipping students with skills needed in the digital age. Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely. Online collaboration tools facilitate group projects and communication.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2020

This is the basic premise of Thinkster Math, a New Jersey-based company that marries replay technology with a tutoring service. The company has also undergone another marriage of sorts: an acquisition that will bring quizzes and other tools that help students prepare for the SAT and other standardized tests.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Newsela , a personalized learning tool that allows students to read daily news articles and other nonfiction content at five different reading levels, uses this type of freemium model. The free version of their product gives students access to the daily articles along with comprehension quizzes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

Seymour coined the term to advance a new theory of learning, claiming that children learn best when they. use tech-empowered learning tools and computational environments, take active roles of designers and builders; and do it in a social setting, with helpful mentors and coaches, or over networks.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

So far, 15 partners have signed on to make their materials available through Quizlet study sets, which include a collection of flashcards, games, quizzes and other interactive activities. Quizlet will not be the only edtech company seeking to monetize by allowing other education companies access to its large user base.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2017

As the chief executive behind one of the world’s most popular language-learning tools, Luis von Ahn ironically struggles with picking up a new tongue. I’m actually very bad at learning languages, which is pretty funny, considering what I do,” the CEO and co-founder of Duolingo said in an email to EdSurge.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Drawing on Baraniuk’s interest in personalized learning, the tool incorporates cognitive psychology research and machine learning tools to guide students through reading and studying, aiming not only to assess their learning, but also improve it. Tutor pushes beyond simple multiple-choice quizzes.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

That sentiment is backed by learning-science research in a concept called the “doer effect.” Studies have consistently shown that students tasked with responding to interactive exercises, like answering online quizzes, retain more than those tasked with passive learning activities such as reading or watching videos.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Michael Truong, Executive Director of Innovative Teaching and Technology at Azusa Pacific University #5: Does this platform plug in with all of the other platforms we have? In conversations, several educators used a phrase to describe something else they look for in LMSs, and that’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Finally, the online edtech resources that support the implementation of the blended learning strategy gives teachers multiple data points that can be used to plan individual and small group lessons to support their students progress. Learning A-Z provides a variety of digital literacy programs for educators.

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