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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The Cognitive Psychology of School Learning. Introduction to Multimedia Learning. The Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning, (pp. I would like to finish with a comment written to a video on Youtube: “ what I didn’t understand after three classes, I just got in ten minutes.” Theory: Gagné, Ellen D.,

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” ” — ISTE.

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MAY 23, 2022

Yet, if adding new teachers to the roster is to be a lasting solution to this growing problem, schools and districts must be able to effectively support and retain those newcomers once they are hired. The program is designed to support innovative elementary and secondary school teachers across the U.S. and Canada.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With the right approach, assistive technology not only levels the playing field but also enriches the learning experience, paving the way for greater educational success. These tools let you adapt lessons to fit each student’s strengths and areas for improvement, making learning more engaging and effective.

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ED Surge

MARCH 28, 2022

Schools are confronting vast achievement gaps among students and an exhausted teaching force. Some say it’s time to finally commit to scalable personalized learning. Focusing first on math and then expanding to ELA and science, its objective is to make personalized learning scalable.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of education, truly personalized learning has been nearly impossible to achieve. Classroom teachers, constrained by limited resources and standardized curricula, often struggle to cater to the diverse learning needs of their students. Thanks to the emergence of AI, this is finally possible.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. It’s a valid question that even my high school students ask.

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APRIL 8, 2025

Teacher at Daniel Boone Elementary School Students Loved This Course! Engagement Boost: Interactive simulations, games and virtual reality experiences can grab learners' attention and make learning more fun. Personalized Learning: Adaptive learning platforms and software can tailor instruction to individual needs and learning styles.

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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Webinar panelists included Patrick Kyllonen from ETS , Candace Thille from Stanford Graduate School of Education , Eugene So from JFFLabs and Temple Lovelace from Assessment for Good. Kyllonen: Equity has a lot to do with opportunities, and assessments can uniquely provide opportunities to learn. There should be no confusion!

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MAY 20, 2024

When Mysa School started about eight years ago, the microschool movement was new. A school with about 40 students in Washington, D.C., and with a second location in Vermont, Mysa stresses mastery-based learning, where students have to show comprehension before advancing. Ultimately, Fiske says, the goal is personalized learning.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Thats according to a survey of 700 elementary and middle school teachers by Study.com, an online learning platform, that queried educators in January about student achievement. Some parents may have difficulty understanding the classwork or whats happening in school because they arent fluent in English.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Even while schools are stuck dealing with deep challenges, COVID-19 pandemic relief funding is running its course. For some teachers and school leaders, it can feel like an onslaught. For the past couple of years, unrelenting change has come fast. Meanwhile, new technologies seem to flow out in an unstoppable stream.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For now, outside of schools, the products aimed directly at students are there and will continue to be used, Grom says. For products that are designed for use in schools, it’s more complicated, he says. Flawed Theory of Learning? Chatbots are best understood as an evolution in personal learning, Meyer, of Mathworlds, says.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Schools this fall have, for the most part, found their rhythm—at least by pandemic standards. Most opened fully in-person at the start of the academic year and have stayed that way, with some quarantines, closures and other interruptions sprinkled in. But generally speaking, schools across much of the U.S.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Educational technology adoption has grown significantly in the past decade, and it’s clear that K-12 schools are now comfortable with and embrace the new technology norms. The next step for school leaders is to focus on purchasing edtech strategically, ensuring that these tools genuinely make a positive difference in teaching and learning.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With a new school year now in full swing, educators are in a bind. A recent study from LearnPlatform by Instructure found that school districts access an average of 2,739 distinct tech tools annually. We at AWS have worked closely with CoSN and the Council of Great City Schools to develop the generative AI readiness checklists.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But how do they fuel authentic engagement, using technology as a tool to not only enhance learning but also inspire curiosity and strengthen connections? Recently, EdSurge spoke with Kelly Mitchell, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools in North Carolina.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I had just received a notice from my school about the push for teachers and leaders to return to school for in-person learning. What would I do with my children that are on different schedules and attend schools in different neighborhoods? It was fall 2020, and here I was, sitting at my computer in tears.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

For over two years, many schools, parents, students, and teachers have struggled with how to teach remotely, and then–when can we go back to in-person learning. For hundreds of years, that’s how it’s been done, but done right, remote learning is a winner.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 16, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Andrea Gribble will help school administrators and principals create a school social media strategy to drive engagement, build community, and enhance their organization's online presence. That's where this podcast comes in.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

In a recent discussion with global education leaders , we took a hard look at some of the inequitable practices that continue to plague our schools. Below are nine key themes that emerged from our panel, along with a few action items to help education leaders enable equitable education in their schools or districts.

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JUNE 19, 2024

Schools across the USA are embracing virtual information sessions to enhance learning experiences and streamline communication. No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. Personalized Learning.

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MARCH 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. But my school doesn’t work that way. Morita, you were wrong.

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MARCH 14, 2022

Nancy Frey has researched Acceleration Research along with Douglas Fisher and shared their results in Rebound: A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools. This episode is a companion to podcast episode 768 with Douglas Fisher about schools that rebound. Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Chaula Butterworth was a stay-at-home mom before the pandemic, raising her three school-aged kids. But as her youngest child’s school district sought to return to in-person learning in 2021, Butterworth felt something of a call to service. Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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APRIL 12, 2020

A growing focus of schools is STEM. They offer grants not only to students of higher education institutions but at a school level too. She claims that the development of spatial skills in a pre-school has a further impact on the learning abilities of students in STEM disciplines. Personalized Learning.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. But maybe it’s making us take a closer and better look at learning and what is relevant.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As schools continue to embrace digital transformation, the demand for robust LMS platforms tailored for educational institutions is on the rise. In this guide, we will delve into the intricacies of choosing the best LMS for schools in 2024, highlighting the top 5 platforms that stand out in the competitive market.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

12 Tips for Teaching Middle School Tech. Remote Learning: Tips for Thriving in This Ecosystem. It’s Here–the High School Technology Curriculum! What is Actively Learn and Why Should I Try it? Education Galaxy–Personalized Learning That’s Fun. Tech Tip #34: My Program Froze. Top 10 Reviews .

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

This is not surprising as the US embraced Touch Typing as part of their educational system many years ago and is a mandated part of learning. This has also led to high prices because it is something that schools have to have manufacturers of these products can effectively charge higher fees. 1 Typing Tournament. 5 Mavis Beacon.

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MAY 31, 2023

Recently, EdSurge met with field experts, all part of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), to discuss how they leverage edtech to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode you'll learn about a whole school that moved to personalized mastery-based learning and then you'll meet three teachers from around the US who are implementing this in their classrooms. 20:07 – Dr.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A study has found that although there were steep learning losses in reading for elementary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person learning opportunities helped some of those students mitigate learning loss and accelerate gains in reading compared to online learners.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For many years, educators have envisioned personalized learning as a way to tailor education to each student's unique needs. AI has the potential to transform classrooms by offering personalized learning experiences that align with individual strengths, interests and learning needs.

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APRIL 30, 2024

This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands. While using these AI systems, pupils learn from the errors and recommendations, gradually enhancing their writing abilities. Visit [link] to learn about top college majors and which fields are leading and adapting well to AI.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

These can be taught individually (through coaching or mentoring), in small groups (of at least five), or as school PD. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Participants will respond to the reviews of their classmates with comments, suggestions, personal experience, and questions.

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