Edsurge

MAY 2, 2017

This is tricky in education, in part because colleges and universities strive to achieve multiple, sometimes conflicting, outcomes. Yet selling against the proposition of improved learning outcomes is dangerous. And Pearson became about delivering learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are difficult to measure.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2023

Defining personalized learning Technology is associated with personalized learning for a variety of reasons. As we can’t truly be a one-to-one ratio teacher to student, using devices becomes important to help student learning be genuinely personal. Student agency also plays an important role in personalized learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

“They're not going to be able to even use the controller with great effect,” says Heather Kirkorian, an associate professor of human development and family studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the impact of screen media on infants and young children.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2019

But some studies suggest there’s a correlation between cell phone bans and better learning outcomes. One study of high schools in England found that those that introduced a mobile phone ban saw an improvement in student performance on a year-end test.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

The small amount of research to date on how adaptive learning technology impacts student outcomes is inconclusive. April 2016 study from SRI Education found that students in adaptive courses performed slightly better on assessments than those in a traditional lecture. Where’s the evidence that this makes a difference?”.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

The games and playsheets within SplashLearn aim to shift the current narrative around learning, turning it into an experience that augments the child's desire to learn by making learning itself rewarding for every child. In what ways has the perception of game-based learning changed in recent times?

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

This approach helps you clarify your target outcomes and how you’ll collect “evidence of learning.” Lesson 4: Go study other great teachers and other great learning experiences. Udemy has also created a great toolkit to help online course instructors market their learning experience.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning. Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Do AI chatbots improve students learning outcomes?

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Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In essence, the integration of technology in the classroom enhances teaching by streamlining administrative tasks, fostering engagement, and providing innovative methods for delivering content. This dynamic approach not only improves learning outcomes but also prepares students for a technologically advanced world.

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Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 139

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Another significant benefit is personalized learning. Technology enables educators to tailor instruction to meet individual student needs through adaptive learning platforms. This ensures that all students, regardless of their learning pace or style, receive the support they require to succeed.

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Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. In sum, VR exposure broadens career options and increases employability.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

But without proof, Monroe, vice president of academic innovation and support at Ivy Tech Community College, and her colleagues are searching in the dark to find the right tools that faculty can use to improve learning outcomes for the more than 200,000 students in the Indiana community college system. What’s Next?

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

The pandemic in 2020 accelerated the adoption of learning technologies in education. Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. In sum, VR exposure broadens career options and increases employability.

Languages 104

Languages Language Laboratory Learning Outcomes 104

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning. Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Do AI chatbots improve students learning outcomes?

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

According to a McKinsey’s study, teachers spend over 20 percent of their time just preparing for class. As long as the teacher can shape the message and is programming the avatar to do their job for them, I think teachers would see this technology not as a threat but as an amazing tool,” explains McGrath. Here’s how.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Fatma Elshobokshy is lead director, Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL), as well as director of Learning Technology. She supports the Office of the Chief Academic Officer’s implementation of an institution-wide digital learning strategy that relies heavily upon leveraging technology to advance teaching and learning.

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