A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Recently, I was asked by some Kindergarten teachers at Howell Elementary School in Tennessee during one-on-one coaching sessions about ELA-specific stations that would be great for young learners. Stations allow young learners to explore and practice these skills at their developmental level through purposeful play and hands-on activities.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Teachers who make learning come alive will always find a way to make their lessons captivating. Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). Teachers can use adaptive learning to show students content and assignments based on their performance. Conclusion.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

For educators, Google Forms are an integral component of facilitating personalized and adaptive learning. Google Forms are really my favorite tech tool,” said Brent Coley, principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary School (Calif.), Thu, 03/15/2018 - 14:37. But, they can also be huge in driving efficiency.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of 25 students or more can still be a challenge. What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

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. Content and process matter if the goal is to move to a more personalized approach through increased student agency.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Find out how adaptive learning solutions are helping teachers target instruction and use data more effectively—and how they’re helping students learn. EDGENUITY’S UPSMART ( edgenuity.com ) Valerie Wirth’s math students in the Amphitheater School District in Tucson, Arizona, learn using UpSmart.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

Adaptive learning tools, which use elements of machine learning to modify learning experiences based on student ability and understanding , are also on the rise in K–12 with leaders indicating they have tripled their spending on such tools.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw the need to better support a growth mindset around math in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. Mónica Ruiz, principal at Montgomery Elementary in Chula Vista, CA. It was phenomenal to see!” Source: Levered.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw attitudes toward math bottom out in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. Lalaine Perez Just a short drive away, Mónica Ruiz, principal at Chula Vista’s Montgomery Elementary, was facing her own math struggles.

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Prodigy

MARCH 27, 2019

Radio in the early 1920s sparked a revolutionary wave of learning with on-air classes for […]. The post 13 Best Math Apps for Kids in Elementary School appeared first on Prodigy. Naturally, teachers and parents alike are wondering: What are the best math apps for kids?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of 25 students or more can still be a challenge. What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning?

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EmergingEdTech

MARCH 16, 2015

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Chattanooga Christian School in Tennessee is piloting five Echo Dot Kids Edition devices in elementary and high school classes. Amazon ignited a controversy earlier this year when it suggested its Alexa voice assistant wasn't suitable for classroom use. But some schools are trying it out this year, with an eye on student privacy.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2016

Study of grades 3-5 students showed improved math achievement with personalized learning approach. A research study from the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University demonstrates a link between an adaptive learning program and improvement in mathematics achievement for students in grades 3-5.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

BOSTON (June 8, 2021) – Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that Florida’s Commissioner of Education has approved Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) as curriculum in elementary intervention courses. Michael Conley Elementary School, Tallahassee.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2021

Another improves reading comprehension among older elementary school students. None uses especially sophisticated algorithms to tailor the instruction to each student, known as “adaptive” learning, but they do give instant feedback, letting students know what they’ve gotten right and wrong.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

23, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today released new research titled “Using Lexia Core5 Reading to Address Learning Loss and Accelerate Learning: Insights from a 2020-21 Nationwide Study.” BOSTON ( Sept.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

Tool: iReady (Adaptive Math/ELA Assessment & Instruction). Used primarily in Elementary schools, with increasing use in Middle Schools, iReady is an adaptive learning software that provides online assessments, instruction and lesson resources for educators. Learn more about this strategy here. .

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Educate AI Magazine

MARCH 1, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming learning from the elementary classroom to higher education. Some may see Al as an endeavor that will eventually supplant traditional learning, but in truth, Al has the potential to enhance learning by guiding students, opening doors of knowledge, and explaining concepts in detail.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2016

But they often highlight the promise of so-called “adaptive learning” software, in which complex algorithms react to how a student answers questions, and tailor instruction to each student. It’s probably the largest and most rigorous study of adaptive learning to date. What SRI found was sobering.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2017

Since his days as an elementary student in Texas, Richard Collins has loved history. Istation , Collins is intent on sparking that same love of learning in new generations of students, while creating opportunities for them to succeed in school and, by extension, life. Eisenhower to some of his own ancestors.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Image credit: Crossroads Elementary School , DoDEA. (For sake of completeness, we should explicitly state the corollary to ‘caring doesn’t scale,’ which is ‘scaling doesn’t care.’). This material was created by David Wiley and published freely under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license at [link]. No related posts.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Adaptive learning technology is the new go-to for personalized learning. Diagnostic products and software systems that target specific areas of learning for improvement can help students find success, freeing educators to help every learner reach their personal best within one classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

BOSTON — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly , an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to dedicated instructional coaches. This decision was made alongside an HMH ELA adoption aimed to unify teaching and learning in the district.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

Across the district’s elementary and middle schools, Yakima had about 8,400 students on the program for the last three years. But they say they never received answers. In fact, the lack of communication became an issue for administrators at Yakima School District in Washington state.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The importance of adaptability for teachers is well documented in the research literature (e.g., Findings highlight the importance of adaptability in teaching, showing that effective teachers are flexible and responsive to their students’ learning requirements. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al., Leijten, P.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The first-place prize went to Jonathan Marceau, a teacher at Monfort Elementary in the Utica Community School district, who will receive $10,000 in business startup grant funding, plus branding and logo design support, and legal consultation for Spelling Safari. With Spanish S.W.A.G.,

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

What it is: Woot Math uses adaptive technology to personalize the math learning experience in new ways for 3rd-6th grade students. With a focus on fractions and decimals, Woot Math allows students many inroads to understanding.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

These two challenges are at the heart of why one-room schoolhouses were replaced by age-graded elementary schools and subject-specialist secondary schools. In contrast, many microschools today include mixed age classes but take advantage of new learning technologies to make the small school model more feasible.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2021

an adaptive learning platform focused on foundational reading skills, word study and phonics. All the students learned to use the different platforms and their interactive tools, (how to mute and unmute, for example, for individual assistance and group work) and the guided reading instruction began. Scholastic F.I.R.S.T.,

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

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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Saving Socrates

MARCH 19, 2014

I did not take into account my future role as a parent nor did I take into account the possibility of ever being on the board for an elementary school or becoming so fully enamored with elementary education. Her district has turned to Renaissance Learning''s Accelerated Reader and Star Reader programs.

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techlearning

JULY 2, 2018

.) – for implementing full-time, statewide virtual school opportunities to provide students with rigorous online courses in a learning model that meets their individual needs.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES AQUIRES MOTION MATH ( www.curriculumassociates.com ) & ( motionmathgames.com ) Curriculum Associates has acquired Motion Math to further help elementary students improve their math fluency and number sense in key conceptual areas. These solutions will be offered to school librarians in the U.S.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Solid adaptive instruction in reading and math, with data at the ready. Great adaptive learning comes with live teacher support, unique rewards. Bottom line: It's tough to stand out in the crowded early learning space, but this collection does just that, offering a one-stop shop for creative learning of foundational skills.

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