digital learning
EdTech
Canvas Catalog: New Platform to House Online Courses
Instructure, through its Canvas learning management system (LMS) launches Canvas Catalog- a white-label platform that enables any institution, government entity, university or K-12 school to create a branded index of online courses.
Personalized Learning
Success at New Tech Academy
Elizabeth Bryan, Principal of New Tech Academy @ Ft. Wayne, shares a passion for great education with the leaders of the Ft. Wayne business community. “It was the local business community that became very aggressive when looking for ways to better educate our students,” said Elizabeth.
EdTech
The First Question: What Resources Are Teachers Using?
The first step in a digital conversion is to find out what’s actually happening in classrooms. What instructional materials are teachers using—and not using? What promotes engagement? What is easy to deploy—and what is a pain?
EdTech
i-Ready Math: Adaptive Learning for K-8 Math & Reading
Made up of two main components—an adaptive diagnostic and instruction that includes both student online and teacher-led instruction and mobile apps, i-Ready provides an engaging and visually appealing approach to learning.
Personalized Learning
Blended Learning: 10 Trends Infographic
A new infographic, released by DreamBox Learning, “Blended Learning: 10 Trends,” gives a snapshot on how right now, making student learning is more personalized, more engaging, and more collaborative is what’s driving innovation.
Competency-Based Education
Assessing Deeper Learning: A Survey of Performance Assessment and Mastery – Tracking Tools
A Getting Smart report that outlines 12 key features of a performance based assessment system and barriers identified in obtaining better tools. This paper outlines platform necessities as Deeper Learning and the application of educational technology continues to progress.
EdTech
MIND Research Institute Dives into the Benefits of Going Blended
This paper covers topics related to the benefits of blended learning for teachers and students, in addition to a description of the various ways ST Math can become a part of a district’s overall shift to personalized, digital learning.
Ed Policy
Strong States & Common Standards
When talk turns to innovation, we usually think of a wizbang app, but advances in public policy can have an even bigger impact particularly on disadvantaged neighborhoods. The two most important policy advances in the last twenty years are Common Core State Standards and stronger state roles in education policy.
EdTech
Visual Learning Math Program ST Math Expands Curricula
New ST Math programs expand the previously offered intervention and fluency programs and help to prepare students for success in Algebra 1. New programs include ST Math: Grade 6, ST Math: Middle School Supplement, and ST Math: High School Intervention.
Personalized Learning
10 Things to Consider When Choosing Digital Tools for Students Ahead of the Curve
By: Catelyn Cantrell. What I want to talk about is how to recognize and select tools for the students who are working beyond their grade level. Digital tools enable strong students to direct their learning to places outside the restrictions of the conventional classroom setting.