A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

We don’t know for sure what education will look like in the future, but one thing is for sure, and that is the need to adapt and evolve. The pandemic shuttered schools across the globe, and lessons, some of which were very hard, were learned. My thinking as of late has been around a hybrid learning model.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In the context of the pandemic, many schools and universities turned to virtual learning environments as the only way of ensuring some continuity of education during these times of crisis. Designing and implementing a successful online learning program takes time. Most educators only had a few days to figure things out.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs. Blended learning is where students use tech to have control over path, place, and pace.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Educators desperately want and need support. They need practical strategies that are not just effective but also can be developed in a reasonable amount of time. To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

Education is at a crossroads. As a result, many educational entities have embraced a shift to a more personalized approach to learning. While this is admirable, what I have experienced firsthand is a lack of a uniform vision and plan or collective understanding as to what it means to personalize learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

BOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and adapt instruction in the moment. “We know saving them time and helping them engage students is key.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While more research is needed to evaluate the scalability and efficacy of these tools, they offer a promising avenue for addressing the challenges faced by students in STEM education, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual HDT has made great strides in addressing some of these challenges.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

On the 9th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on major K-12 education trends. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. Gain insight into the strategies administrators are using to meet the changing needs of teen students. Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Targeted Learning. Passion-Oriented Education.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

“For example, if an individual student’s summative assessment is significantly different from previous test data, a teacher may want to look for underlying issues or problems,” Monica Fuglei writes for education blog Room 241. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about adaptive learning tools teachers are using in their classrooms!

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Learning is a deeply personal journey and tailoring it to individual needs and preferences is essential for fostering meaningful and effective education. Personalized learning increases engagement and helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. You can even leverage data from exit tickets.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2019

Dusty blackboards, smudged overhead projectors, and over saturated photocopies - Surely this sounds like many people’s education experience. For those who don’t know what it is, eLearning refers to learning that utilizes electronic means to create a more dynamic and instructive learning environment. Social Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Additionally, some myths may originate from well-intentioned but inaccurate assumptions or generalizations about an idea or strategy. Many misconceptions about personalized learning have led to the formation of numerous myths. Let’s now dive into the most popular myths that hold educators back when it comes to personalization.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In the midst of adversity and limited training, educators have valiantly risen to the occasion like they always have. For many, this was desperately needed as the distractions and challenges at home impacted their learning. Desks are arranged in rows to take precautions, while the primary strategy is direct instruction.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

One of the most significant challenges educators face is time. When it comes to student learning and success, how time is used when students are in class is pivotal. Personalization, where all students get what they need, and when and where they need it to learn, is the solution. Keep rotations between 3-4.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Poor student data management makes it harder for educators to form a complete picture of each student’s learning progress and provide timely and personalized recommendations to boost student achievement. Education technology can assist schools in many aspects, but especially on the data management front. Better assessments.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. There is not one best or right way to personalize.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 6, 2021

There is a great deal of research and evidence out there that tells us people learn differently, and eventually, success relies on a vast spectrum of strategies. Think about your own learning and what you need. These stations can consist of targeted instruction, independent work, collaborative tasks, and adaptive learning tools.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

4 features of Linways LMS that make it perfect for nurturing adaptive learning. Adaptive learning or adaptive teaching is essentially a teaching mechanism. This way, the teacher can learn about student’s learning efficiency, their unique needs, and offer customized course delivery for the best experience.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 25, 2024

Harnessing Your Teaching Style ViewSonic Education developed a Teaching Superpower Quiz that helps educators discover and embrace their unique strengths as teachers. If you want to integrate technology authentically, you can connect your choice of digital strategies and supporting tools directly to your superpower.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2016

Examples abound in attempts to use new technologies to enhance (if not “transform”, or even “disrupt”) education. Namely, they see education as the provision of facts, techniques, and procedures to be delivered and explained by instruction and then practiced to mastery. In most cases they can indeed achieve this.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. It’s important to note that there are no simple answers in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Until this point, most of my interactions with educators have been through virtual presentations, workshops, and coaching. Now don't get me wrong as this has been incredibly fulfilling and a great learning experience for me. However, you just can't replace face-to-face professional learning, in my opinion.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In my coaching work, suggestions typically arise for ideas on implementing various personalized strategies effectively at the primary level (PreK – 1). While choice , in my opinion, might not be the most developmentally appropriate option, I do see station rotation (or centers) as a viable option.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 16, 2021

The global pandemic has changed the education experience as we continue to live in an extraordinary age of mass school closures and distance learning. It is no surprise then to discover that venture capital investment in education technology increased by 50 percent – from $7 billion to $16.1 Edtech explosion.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The benefits of formative feedback include deeper trust between learner and educator. Educators can then point them to support resources. Students may also shift or adapt learning strategies to meet their desired outcomes. This will help you the most out of these six formative feedback strategies.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2019

The event was hosted by Phill Bevan, Community Advisor at VETR , a digital learning community for the Australian vocational education and training sector. Phill and Graham had a wonderful conversation on the topic of e-learning and explored six key digital learning trends that are reshaping the EdTech landscape.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

Most LMSs are intuitive, so using automation comes easily to more and more educators. Use adaptive learning. Students have their own learning pace. LMS automation allows you to adapt to each person’s rhythm effortlessly. It’s up to you to create personalized learning paths for your students.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

In an effort to personalize learning more and more educators are turning to blended learning strategies. When it comes to personalized learning , the “personal” should be emphasized. Putting all kids in front of a device and having them engaged in an adaptive learning tool all at the same time is not personalized.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

In particular, students and educators saw their usual routine completely turned upside down. They were unprepared for the vast impact the virus would have on how students learn and education settings operate. Adopting a hybrid system of learning is perhaps the most logical thing to do in many educational settings.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

From AI-powered assessment platforms that adjust to student responses to collaborative tools that facilitate peer learning, technology gives educators powerful options for differentiating instruction across their entire classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, metacognitive strategies empower students to monitor their learning processes, set achievable goals, and adapt their approaches to overcome linguistic and academic challenges. Together, these strategies empower ELLs to take ownership of their learning and thrive.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

For educators, Google Forms are an integral component of facilitating personalized and adaptive learning. Coley offered up four innovative ways educators and administrators can embrace Google Forms to streamline documentation and feedback. Technology is a huge driver of personalized learning. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The secret to its swift entry into publishing was OER (open education resources). Rather than hire authors to write textbooks from scratch, the company is now curating open-educational materials already on the internet. Knewton’s pitch is that its mix of OER and an adaptive-learning system will set it apart.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

From learning analytics tools providing students with instant feedback on their work to virtual reality facilitating field trips to faraway lands to 3D printers filling makerspaces, the classroom looks quite a bit different than it did just five years ago. Learning Analytics Tools Provide Real-Time Feedback.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Once known for a learning game, the Redwood City, Calif.-based based company now touts itself as a provider of adaptive-learning technologies for educational content providers. The company has refocused its business and research around what it calls its “Adaptive Learning Platform.” Back in the U.S.,

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