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Not Adding Up
With the adoption and implementation of programs designed to be adaptable to the student, more doors are opened to achieve. I wouldn’t have dreaded going to class because I didn’t want to feel stupid.
EdTech 10: Hitting the Standards
But for dubious reasons some states are ignoring the opportunity and stepping off the innovation platform--it’s a bit like going back to Blackberry. For those of you in fast forward, here’s the top ten EdTech stories of the week.
New Common Core Math Missions Launch on Khan Academy
Today, Khan announced they decided to take the harder of the two roads and are proud to announce their comprehensive set of new student missions directly linked to the Common Core Kindergarten thru High School Math Standards.
Digital Learning Should Focus on Depth vs. Speed
Are you satisfied with the shallowness of learning that’s needed to beat the current system? Is what you want from digital tools to rip through inch-deep learning much faster?
Blended Learning, So Hot Right Now.
Blended learning is so “hot” right now. A new white paper, released today from Dreambox Learning, Inc, in partnership with Getting Smart, provides a snapshot 10 blended learning trends.
A Look Inside Standards-Based Grading at Starr Detroit Academy
By: Jeremy Vidito. Standards-based grading was one of numerous strategies we implemented from Day 1. And it became evident quite early in our first year that we had some challenges to overcome if we were going to successfully implement standards-based grading.
Math Applications for Academically Precocious Teens
A Seattle area dad called last week because his 12 year old daughter is bored in math. I recommended a few apps and a look at the coding, robotics, DIY, and maker space for application opportunities. What would you suggest?
Blended Learning Moves into Teacher Prep Programs
With universities’ drive to stay relevant, motivated teachers’ demand for a different way to teach mathematics, and the country’s focus on college and career-ready standards, a program like this is not only vital to the future of math education but an outstanding model for the way in which K-12 and Higher Ed must come together to better prepare teachers for personalized, blended learning.
Digital Learning Tools: Bridging the Learning Gap
R.G. Wilmot (Wil) Lampros. Access to high-quality education that prepares students for success in college and careers is uneven throughout our country. As the recent PISA study results demonstrate, our students are lagging behind their counterparts around the world.
Platform Understands Students’ Strategies
“The platform learns about the student with each of his or her clicks. We learn with the students while the student learns”, says Jessie, who completes with: “The longer the student spends in the platform, the more the platform learns about him or her”.