Edsurge

MAY 2, 2023

At a time when more than 11,000 edtech tools are on the market and schools are embracing learning technology like never before , there is a stunning lack of research and evidence to support the efficacy of those products. You have to go to a third-party evaluator. It's a process. That's expensive.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Build an Accessible and Inclusive Curriculum It is possible to sustainably personalize learning by widening the scope of individual tasks and designing them to have varied entry points for a diverse group of learners, promoting access to an equitably rigorous curriculum.

Teachers 167

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading. As we know, the pandemic led to a proliferation of learning technologies, with districts reporting the use of an average of 2,500 edtech tools in the 2023 EdTech Top 40 research study.

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Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Examples of districts that embed practical evidence-based analysis into their program evaluation and budget cycles include efforts such as Jefferson County Public Schools’ Cycle-based Budgeting program and Schenectady City School’s return on investment review. But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

District leaders formed the Jones Curriculum Council (JCC), a committee of teachers tasked with researching and evaluating top-tier curriculum solutions. Shawn Braxton is the Executive Director of Learning Technology and Training Services for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

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Education Exams Motivation Elementary School 271

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Enabling students to take a screenshot of a math problem a teacher has displayed on the screen, annotate it on their device then share their work with the class invites discussion. A well-run pilot also allows you to build support and momentum for a new technology solution, easing adoption post-purchase. What does it look like?

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Technology Evaluation Learning Outcomes Communication 150

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

After the assignment, students also engaged in a thoughtful critique of the tool, including how they perceived the benefits and drawbacks of AI in evaluating their work. To me, the AI that is currently being developed is to English teachers what the calculator was to math teachers during the age of the slide rule.

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Languages Language Art Teachers 148

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Now that the most urgent phase of the crisis is past, learning technology leaders can assess how to implement technology that both prepares them for the next emergency and better supports students’ everyday learning needs. –Brett Woudenberg, CEO, MIND Research Institute , Creators of ST Math.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

District Administration

APRIL 13, 2017

ALEKS® is an adaptive, online math program backed by rigorous research and driven by powerful AI. ALEKS precisely identifies a student's knowledge and delivers personalized online math instruction. Assessment Evaluation Teaching & Learning Technology Products Relevant Date: 04/13/2017.

Math 40

Math Evaluation Knowledge Learning Technologies 40

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable , building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations that includes the integration of Writable’s research-backed writing assessment and practice solution with HMH’s core ELA offerings for grades 3-12.

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Ethics Feedback Instructors Schools 143

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2019

DreamBox Learning, a K-8 digital math curriculum, was acquired by The Rise Fund , the social-impact arm of TPG Capital. Accelerate Learning, a provider of preK-12 STEM resources, was bought by The Carlyle Group. Companies like DreamBox have worked for years with researchers at Harvard and SRI to evaluate its program.

Intelligence 105

Intelligence STEM Evaluation Attention 105

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Contribute to the research and evaluation of social studies and technology. Erika, grade 10 math and science teacher Clear Guidelines Pave the Way for Teachers to Embrace Technology More Fully I was able to create lessons with no preparation.

Teachers 140

Teachers Feedback Social Studies Schools 140

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Now that the most urgent phase of the crisis is past, learning technology leaders can assess how to implement technology that both prepares them for the next emergency and better supports students’ everyday learning needs. –Brett Woudenberg, CEO, MIND Research Institute , Creators of ST Math.

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Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 297

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Personalized learning, according to many educators and organizations championing its message, is about making education fit the needs of students. The consistent language— when a kid is in my English class, they go to Veronica’s math class and they go to Ms. It takes a lot to help them start setting their own goals.

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Beliefs Schools Assignments Grades 139

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Another key type is adaptive learning technology, which uses algorithms and data analytics to personalize learning experiences. These tools incorporate game elements, such as points, rewards, and leaderboards, to make learning more engaging and interactive.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2016

With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for learning technology. review debate evaluation rubric ( Figure 1 ). Depending upon the tool selected, learning will also link to a wide variety of academic topics, such as writing, social studies, and math.

Activities 84

Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 84

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Do they remember critical skills after being evaluated? STEAM toys: Lego blocks, the popular childhood toy, is also a solid STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) tool for PBL. MORE FROM EDTECH : The do's and don'ts of project-based learning technology integration.

Learning 60

Learning Evaluation Communication STEM 60

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading. As we know, the pandemic led to a proliferation of learning technologies, with districts reporting the use of an average of 2,500 edtech tools in the 2023 EdTech Top 40 research study.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s imperative to start evaluating our tech stacks differently as a part of the learning journey–standardized academic assessment is not the only measure of success. AI can also reduce the teacher’s time creating questions, as it automatically generates possible learning assessments.

Plagiarism 130

Plagiarism Education Intelligence Textbooks 130

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2025

With the pivot to remote learning, technology is now everywhere in American schools, but a new digital divide has opened up between those filling out worksheets on Chromebooks and those learning how to use generative AI. An NWEA analysis suggests it may take seven years to see full recovery in math.

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