Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

It’s not like the Christensen Institute is new to this concept: it’s known for studying online and blended learning over the past decade, including presenting an at-one-time mind-numbing variety of blended learning models. What About That App Behind the Curtain?

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EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

YouTube is only one of many online learning resources to make getting a college degree more straightforward and accessible. It demonstrates that video material is viral and draws in more people than any other content. Because of this, you might profit much from using YouTube as a terrific tool in your online study.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2017

public school districts spend a combined $8 billion on instructional materials while trying to ensure that schools receive the maximum value for their money. Because there aren’t many alternatives, they did this despite concerns about the quality of materials. Photo: Jackie Mader. Now is the time of year when U.S.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Instructional design is experiencing a renaissance. As online course platforms proliferate, institutions of all shapes and sizes realize that they’ll need to translate content into digital forms. This approach helps you clarify your target outcomes and how you’ll collect “evidence of learning.”

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MindShift

JULY 21, 2020

As the dust settles from emergency distance learning, schools now have the summer to reckon with what worked and what must change as they grapple with the uncertainty of the next academic year. Some educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2023

In November, the Virginia Board of Education tossed out its plan to revise the state’s standards of learning for history and social studies. A number of states are fiercely battling over curriculum standards, and not just in history and social studies. The fusion of politics and education is hardly unusual.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2018

Mississippi Learning. Leave this field empty if you're human: Teachers often spend many hours at night or on weekends searching the internet for good instructional materials – or just good ideas about how to meld online learning into their classrooms.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MAY 8, 2019

The most recent issue of IRRODL included an article titled Effectiveness of OER Use in First-Year Higher Education Students’ Mathematical Course Performance: A Case Study , by Juan I. Consequently, students who print do worse on both quizzes and final exams than their peers who work online. Venegas-Muggli and Werner Westermann.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

Journalists discovered cheating scandals and evidence of low-quality instructional materials. Researchers documented that students were often learning a lot less through these prepackaged online courses compared to repeating the class with a human instructor. But there was a downside. Maybe neither of them are good.”.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The US Department of Education recently noted here that “Online learning opportunities and the use of open educational resources and other technologies can increase educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning; reducing costs associated with instructional materials or programs.”.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

(September 13, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced today it has added new digital assets to its services that boost teachers’ ability to engage students in a variety of subjects including Science, STEM, and Social Studies.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Nevada Department of Education Nominated by: Discovery Education The shift to distance education precipitated by the COVID pandemic highlighted challenges including access to technology, professional learning for educators, and high-quality instructional materials.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 7, 2012

Notes from panel discussion/concurrent session at SXSWedu 2012 Geoff Wurzel, TechNet Wurzel was one of the influencers on Senate Bill 6 and the creation of the Instructional Materials Allotment in Texas. Study focused on 1. There are not very many international studies available. Answer: Project RED was US only.

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Learning Pearson Study Survey 61

The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Maybe to meet the needs of students, classrooms are arranged by areas of interest or study, with core content teachers working within these instead of departments. They need to be able to engage in online learning and internships if those fit their learning needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2016

These supplemental STEM resources can enhance science curriculum connecting science teaching and learning to career and college readiness. I couldn’t be more thrilled.”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Encourage a balanced routine: Remind students to structure their days with a mix of study, exercise, and relaxation. Help them understand that maintaining a consistent routine, including regular sleep patterns, is key to avoiding burnout and staying focused, even in an online learning environment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Active learning involves engaging students in activities that require them to participate actively in the learning process, rather than passively receiving information. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 21, 2024

Heather Moorefield-Lang Professor, UNC-Greensboro, Department of Library and Information Studies OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL Heather Moorefield-Lang is an associate professor for the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Lesley Farmer, Professor of Library Media, California St.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 19, 2024

Heather Moorefield-Lang Professor, UNC-Greensboro, Department of Library and Information Studies OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL Heather Moorefield-Lang is an associate professor for the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Lesley Farmer, Professor of Library Media, California St.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. High schooler Joshua Carter didn’t learn about Black historical figures like Ida B. Subscribe today!

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2021

The proposals included after-hours study groups for third graders to work with a qualified teacher or tutor to stem learning loss during the pandemic; an outdoor learning hub to reengage students who weren’t attending online classes; and an in-person small learning community with social and emotional supports for students suffering from trauma.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Two studies find scattergrams reduce applications to elite colleges A debate emerges among researchers, counselors and corporate vendors about the costs, benefits and unintended consequences of a popular data display Two fascinating studies show how the information age changes our behavior for better and for worse.

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Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

The company, which provides public radio and related instructional materials to classrooms, has raised $1.55 “ Strayer University Sees Success With Predictive Analytics in Online Learning,” Edsurge contends in an article showcasing how the for-profit Strayer and Civitas Learning track students’ behavioral data.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

” “What’s the bottom line on online preschool ?” “ Florida Virtual School model shows online learning can be engaging,” according to a puff piece by Education Dive , which rewrites a puff piece by eSchool News. ” asks The Hechinger Report. NPR on MOOC Micromasters. It’s not true.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

The education sector is increasing its focus on evidence-based solutions, resulting in more districts asking for proof that these tools can create meaningful impact in the classroom, not just in research studies, ensuring effectiveness for all students. We know that many students across the country are not reading on grade level.

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EdTech Industry System Assessment 142

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

That increased the number of students able to access the internet for learning, a rare perk resulting from the pandemic. But with federal pandemic funding over, its unclear whether these online gains can be sustained. Whats more, an administration angling to reshape the federal government could further decelerate or reverse progress.

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