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The Pedagogy of Blended Learning

A Principal's Reflections

For example, many quality blended activities allow students a certain level of choice over their learning path. Path Pace Place Choice Voice Advocacy Models There are many mainstream models out there that can be used to blend effectively. Keep in mind that one element might support or enhance another. Yes, there is a cost to these.

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Lexia PowerUp Literacy Wins Best Personalized/Adaptive Learning Tool

eSchool News

For the second time in two months, Lexia Learning, a Rosetta Stone company (NYSE: RST) has had two of its literacy programs recognized as standouts in a prominent edtech award program. In this latest award program, Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® (PowerUp) was recognized as a winner in the category of Best Personalized/Adaptive Learning App or Tool.

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Could Remixing Old MOOCs Give New Life to Free Online Education?

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Lue says that he hopes the LabXChange system will be a prototype of a next-generation learning platform, and that future versions could include adaptive learning features that would offer students different material based on their demonstrated skill level.

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OPINION: Seven lessons on proficiency education

The Hechinger Report

Advocacy groups like Competency Works promote a paradigm shift that includes customized schedules. Department of Education and think tanks as personalized competency-based education (PCBE), the model is founded on flexibility, as opposed to the time-and-location-bound work that students will face when they graduate.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

Department of Education, privacy advocacy groups and a school district explore how to find the right balance between the two ideals. Progress and Challenges for AI in Education : Artificial intelligence has moved beyond a pitch deck buzzword, and into reality as it shapes how adaptive learning and assessment tools operate.

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Two Lexia Learning Products Honored in the 2018 Tech Edvocate Awards

techlearning

The online student dashboard encourages students to set goals and take ownership of their learning. Lexia PowerUp Literacy was recognized as a finalist in the category of Best Personalized/Adaptive Learning App or Tool. The judges also took the results of a popular vote into consideration for the finalist selection process.

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Center for Education Reform Taps Businesses, Charter Schools for Innovation

Marketplace K-12

The Center for Education Reform , a long-time charter school advocacy organization, says innovation and momentum within the sector of independent schools has slowed, and needs an infusion of new ideas that incorporate new strategies drawn from education technology and other areas. Washington, D.C.