Pedagogy

Re-Imagining the Teaching Profession for the 21st Century

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Computer-assisted language learning, Language education, Language learning software, Pedagogy

In a new issue brief, iNACOL ( @nacol ) called on state leaders to use these levers to better align the teaching workforce with the 21st-century demands on learners.

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  • In a new issue brief, iNACOL ( @nacol ) called on state leaders to use these levers to better align the teaching workforce with the 21st-century demands on learners.
  • Modernizing the Teaching Workforce for Learner-Centered, Competency-Based, Equity-Oriented Education: State Policy Recommendations outlines steps to catalyze change in the teaching profession and frame the role of state policymakers in this transformation.
  • Urgent policy shifts are needed in the way professionals prepare for teaching, instructional approaches, and licensing and credentialing.
  • Download a full copy of Modernizing the Teaching Workforce for Learner-Centered, Competency-Based, Equity-Oriented Education: State Policy Recommendations here .

Innovative, Custom Branded Training and New Time-Saving Features Added to KnowledgeCity LMS

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Articles, Education, Technology, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Web portal, Learning management systems, Pedagogy, Human resource management

The KnowledgeCity LMS can offer benefits for both employee and training administrators by providing a scalable solution to reduce overall training time and cost.

Key Points: 
  • The KnowledgeCity LMS can offer benefits for both employee and training administrators by providing a scalable solution to reduce overall training time and cost.
  • Through KnowledgeCity LMS, supervisors and managers can guide their employees to access the training modules directly and absorb the knowledge in a fraction of the time.
  • Now, KnowledgeCity LMS feels scalable by design and is built to match the organizational structure through custom branded training portals.
  • KnowledgeCity offers more than 13,000 interactive training videos in its Learning Library to jump-start a company's online training program.

Global Flip Classroom Market 2019-2024 by Product (Software, Hardware) & End-User (Higher Education, K-12)

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Monday, July 8, 2019
Articles, Education, Distance education, Educational technology, Information technology, Learning, Pedagogy, E-learning

DUBLIN, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Flip Classroom Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Flip Classroom Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A flip classroom is an innovative teaching model where the learning takes place through an online mode rather than the conventional classroom mode of teaching.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    How has the global flip classroom market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What are the profit margins in the global flip classroom industry?

$1.9 Bn Flip Classroom Market - Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 8, 2019
Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Software, Other Education, Pedagogy, Investment

The "Flip Classroom Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Flip Classroom Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    How has the global flip classroom market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the structure of the global flip classroom industry and who are the key players?
  • What are the profit margins in the global flip classroom industry?

Maastricht University Replaces Its Learning Management System With Canvas To Enhance Problem-Based Learning

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Learning, Education, Behavior modification, Pedagogy, Learning management systems, Educational practices, South Limburg, Educational psychology, Instructure, Problem-based learning, Educational technology, Learning Management

Leading European university switches to Instructure's learning management platform, Canvas, to deliver against institutions' strategic and pedagogical goals

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  • Leading European university switches to Instructure's learning management platform, Canvas, to deliver against institutions' strategic and pedagogical goals
    LONDON, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Maastricht University, one of the best young universities in the world, has replaced its learning management system (LMS) with Instructure's learning management platform, Canvas , to equip students and teachers with capabilities that help strengthen problem-based learning (PBL).
  • A next-generation, institution-wide learning management technology platform that supports its student-centred approach will contribute to Maastricht University's efforts to retain its global reputation and ranking.
  • To support its PBL approach, Maastricht University required a learning management system that fully supported blended learning, and had audio, video, peer reviewing, and mobile solutions in place to meet modern teaching and student requirements.
  • The Canvas LMS is part of an integrated technology platform that also includes Canvas Studio, Canvas Catalog, and Canvas Practice.

Pearson Announces Two New Connections Academy Online Schools in the 2019-2020 School Year; Raising Total to Six New Schools

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Connections Academy, Curricula, Online education, Education, Pedagogy, Oregon Connections Academy, Learning, Molalla River School District

The schools join four other new schools, raising the total to six new schools and 42 total Connections Academy partner schools for the 2019-20 school year and one international private school.

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  • The schools join four other new schools, raising the total to six new schools and 42 total Connections Academy partner schools for the 2019-20 school year and one international private school.
  • Willamette Connections Academy will serve students statewide in grades K-12 in Oregon and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy in Washington state will serve students statewide in grades 7-12.
  • Pacific Northwest Connections Academy will add a grade each year, starting with the addition of sixth grade in the 2020-21 school year.
  • Since 2001, Connections Academy online schools have delivered high-quality online education to students in grades K through 12.

eLearning Innovation Announces Name Change to Ease Learning

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Monday, July 1, 2019
Education, Articles, Educational psychology, Educational technology, Learning, Pedagogy, Cognitive science, Instructional design

BOSTON, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eLearning Innovation, a leader in learning design has adopted a new corporate name, "Ease Learning".

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- eLearning Innovation, a leader in learning design has adopted a new corporate name, "Ease Learning".
  • The name change reflects the company's broader commitment to delivering tech-enabled, learning design to drive learner success.
  • The name change also coincides with the launch of Ease Performance, a proprietary learner analytic tool that provides unprecedented visibility into actionable teaching and learning insight.
  • We are committed to continuing to evolve and make teaching and learning even more effective," said Laurie Pulido, Founder and CEO of Ease Learning.

Learn & Play Montessori Announces a Summer Game Plan for Danville Preschools Readying Young Children for Montessori Kindergarten Success

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Sunday, June 30, 2019
Education, Learning, Montessori education, Early childhood education, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center

DANVILLE, Calif., June 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Learn and Play Montessori, the leader in Montessori preschool in Danville, San Ramon, and Dublin, is proud to announce a new blog post on kindergarten preparedness.

Key Points: 
  • DANVILLE, Calif., June 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Learn and Play Montessori, the leader in Montessori preschool in Danville, San Ramon, and Dublin, is proud to announce a new blog post on kindergarten preparedness.
  • That's why we allow children to select from a variety of interests at our preschools," explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori.
  • For these reasons, Learn and Play Montessori announces a new post about the summer curriculum for Danville preschools and how it prepares children for kindergarten.
  • Learn and Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Digital Marketing Company, fishbat, Discusses How Instagram Can Help Teachers Create Engaging Lesson Plans

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Marketing, Social media, Digital media, Software, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instagram, Video software, Digital marketing, Lesson

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In efforts to help companies promote themselves through the different modes of social media, digital marketing company , fishbat, discusses how Instagram can help teachers create engaging lesson plans.

Key Points: 
  • PATCHOGUE, N.Y., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In efforts to help companies promote themselves through the different modes of social media, digital marketing company , fishbat, discusses how Instagram can help teachers create engaging lesson plans.
  • Through Instagram, teachers can increase the overall engagement of their lesson plans by posting the daily lessons on a class account, giving students the ability to access them through their smartphones or tablets.
  • After making a private, class specific Instagram account, teachers can encourage and instruct their students to do the same.
  • fishbat is a full-service digital marketing firm that takes a holistic business approach to their clients' digital marketing programs.

Achieve3000 Introduces World's First Original Differentiated Fiction Collection

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Differentiated instruction, Pedagogy, Teaching

LAKEWOOD, N.J., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Achieve3000 , the leader in differentiated instruction, today released details about its forthcoming collection of original, differentiated fiction the first such collection of its kind.

Key Points: 
  • LAKEWOOD, N.J., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Achieve3000 , the leader in differentiated instruction, today released details about its forthcoming collection of original, differentiated fiction the first such collection of its kind.
  • "Today we are excited to announce the world's first differentiated original fiction, published weekly alongside our science, social studies and current events nonfiction articles," said Stuart Udell, CEO of Achieve3000.
  • With our best-in-class nonfiction and the world's first differentiated original fiction, Achieve3000 is dedicated to creating innovative opportunities for educators to transform literacy for every student."
  • The fiction collection will be rolled out to Achieve3000 customers this fall.