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Things might be looking up for online language learning

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foreign language learning could have negative impacts on the U.S. workforce, but new forecasts indicate the demand for online language learning tools could increase thanks to the prevalence of mobile devices. Technavio analysts forecast the online language learning market in the U.S.

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3 steps we’re taking to ensure true digital equity

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Across the nation, school districts are investing in one-to-one computing programs and supplying digital devices for their students to use as learning tools. About 73 percent of our nearly 9,000 students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, and 36 percent are bilingual or speak English as a second language.

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Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

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We are working to help teachers across the world upgrade their learning tools by integrating Microsoft technology like Immersive Reader and Teams with Merge EDU.”. The Merge Explorer app is available in 13 languages and the Merge Object Viewer app will offer the same.

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Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom

eSchool News

Second is the need to create a 21 st century learning environment that is accessible for all students, encourages engagement and collaboration, and can be more easily tailored for different learning levels and needs. All these initiatives have meant an increase in digital tools and apps that must be properly monitored and managed.

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IXL, Wyzant and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner to Provide Personalized Math Instruction

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Students will collaborate with tutors after school and on weekends in Wyzant’s free online learning tool. The tool creates a space for students to work with tutors face-to-face through video chat and an interactive whiteboard for solving problems. About IXL Learning.

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10 Great Virtual Reality Apps

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It has become the most exciting education device in a decade, enticing students to become engaged in pretty much any topic that includes a VR overlay. As a learning tool, it’s affordable, inclusive, and worth the moderate learning curve required to get it up and running.

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Microsoft’s Many EDU Updates—and a Window of Opportunity to Win K-12 Market Share

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Among them: a blog post from a Microsoft executive, touting new Windows devices that provide “more options for schools who don’t want to compromise on Chromebooks.” K-12 mobile devices, Microsoft still has some catching up to do. percent of K-12 mobile computing shipments in the United States, whereas Windows had a 22.3