Pedagogy

Livingtree, INC Launches The Family Efficacy Score™, A Major Advancement In Family Engagement

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Educational psychology, Education, Learning, Pedagogy, Curricula, Education reform, Alternative education, Self-regulated learning

Creator of Livingtree Engage platform, the private, safe, and secure community for teachers and families to engage in support of better learning outcomes for children announces a major advancement in family engagement that translates into better student learning outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Creator of Livingtree Engage platform, the private, safe, and secure community for teachers and families to engage in support of better learning outcomes for children announces a major advancement in family engagement that translates into better student learning outcomes.
  • Dr. Steve Constantino, national expert in family engagement and Senior Vice President for Livingtree shares, "Educators continue to face significant pressure to raise student achievement.
  • Through Livingtree's capacity-building professional development, teachers learn the necessary skills in family engagement strategies and then how to apply those strategies to technology.
  • "Family efficacy is the bridge that connects family engagement to student learning," said Gary Hensley, Livingtree CEO.

TutorFi Launches The ETC Experience to Help Leaders Create SOP's Quickly and Add Accountability to Ensure Employees Get It Done

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Articles, Learning, Cognition, Educational software, Learning management systems, Learning Management, Pedagogy, Accountability

For years, the biggest names in technology have tried and tried again to create project management & learning management software (LMS) that could help employees complete each procedure.

Key Points: 
  • For years, the biggest names in technology have tried and tried again to create project management & learning management software (LMS) that could help employees complete each procedure.
  • The reason this couldn't be done is because there was not a solution out there that had real accountability built in to it.
  • Because the leader in charge is scared to create a program with a KPI attached without real accountability.
  • The ETC Experience can transform any company who has the guts to name their training programs around results that matter.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Releases Study on Value of Language Skills Among U.S. Employers

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Education, University, Training, Academic disciplines, Language, Linguistics, Language education, Multilingualism, Pedagogy, Language acquisition, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Computer-assisted language learning, Foreign language, Oral Proficiency Interview, ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) today announced the findings of its survey that calls attention to the serious foreign language skills gap in the U.S. workforce.

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  • The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) today announced the findings of its survey that calls attention to the serious foreign language skills gap in the U.S. workforce.
  • Employers, shows the critical demand in the U.S. economy for multilingual employees, providing the most comprehensive look at the value of foreign language to date.
  • A third (34%) of U.S. employers reliant on foreign languages say their foreign language needs are not currently being met by their employees.
  • The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the national association for language education professionals from all levels of instruction and representing all languages.

Acendre Acquires ICS Learning Group

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Learning management systems, Learning, Behavior modification, Cognition, Pedagogy, Learning Management, Educational software, Integrated Computer Solutions, Draft:ISpring Learn LMS

ARLINGTON, Va. and PASADENA, Md., May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Acendre, a leader in secure, cloud-based talent management software for government agencies and companies operating in regulated industries, today announced the acquisition of ICS Learning Group.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va. and PASADENA, Md., May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Acendre, a leader in secure, cloud-based talent management software for government agencies and companies operating in regulated industries, today announced the acquisition of ICS Learning Group.
  • ICS Learning Group delivers e-learning training solutions including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and custom courseware development to customers in the manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, pharmaceutical markets as well as for government sectors.
  • "We're excited to be joining forces with Acendre to provide a learning management platform that will be tightly integrated with their Talent Management System to provide customers with the full-circle solution from hiring through onboarding to performance and training," said Ed Gipple, CEO of ICS Learning Group.
  • ICS Learning Group, established in 1998, is a leading provider of custom training solutions, learning content, and e-learning software systems.

#ISeeMe Campaign Mobilizes Support for Underrepresented Teachers and Inclusive Learning Materials in U.S. Classrooms

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Education, Articles, Learning, Critical pedagogy, Pedagogy, DonorsChoose, Language education, Inclusive classroom, Computer-assisted language learning, Educational technology

A diverse group of philanthropists is calling upon the public to help more than 5,000 teachers fulfill such classroom needs.

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  • A diverse group of philanthropists is calling upon the public to help more than 5,000 teachers fulfill such classroom needs.
  • That's why Google.org is supporting organizations that use technology and innovation to make learning more relevant.
  • We're excited to support the DonorsChoose.org #ISeeMe campaign which will provide invaluable resources to teachers across the US as they build out more inclusive classrooms for diverse learners.
  • DonorsChoose.org and the #ISeeMe Campaign help give teachers the tools to create these learning environments."

New GFLEC Study Finds that 90 Percent of Teachers Believe Personal Finance Should be Taught in School

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Educational psychology, Education, Learning, Behavior modification, Teacher, Music education, Pedagogy, Critical pedagogy, Segregation, Positive education

GFLEC researchers collected data from teachers as well as other professionals to compare specific attitudes and experiences and determine the best ways to incentivize teachers to introduce financial education in the classroom.

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  • GFLEC researchers collected data from teachers as well as other professionals to compare specific attitudes and experiences and determine the best ways to incentivize teachers to introduce financial education in the classroom.
  • Based on the findings from this study, professional development seems key in increasing confidence and motivation among teachers.
  • Additionally, training should focus on improving teachers' own personal financial knowledge, specific topics in financial education, and pedagogical approaches.
  • In March, GFLEC introduced one significant resource, Fast Lane ,to give teachers the content and confidence they need to teach personal finance in schools.

Global Smart Classroom Market, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Education, Other Education, Technology, Software, Education, Educational psychology, Classroom management, Learning, Educational technology, Articles, Pedagogy, Draft:Surendra

The "Global Smart Classroom Market By Component & Services, By Application, By End-User, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Smart Classroom Market By Component & Services, By Application, By End-User, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Additionally, ease of utilization and convenience of teaching offered by smart classrooms are expected to positively impact smart classroom market, globally, during the forecast period.
  • Based on the software, the global smart classroom market can be further segmented into learning management software, student response software, classroom management and assessment software.
  • Asia-Pacific smart classroom market is expected to grow at a high rate during the forecast period, backed by growing adoption of smart classroom enabled learning in economies such as India and China.

Government of Canada invests in the innovative ideas of early career researchers

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Articles, Academic disciplines, Knowledge, Academia, Pedagogy, Epistemology, Interdisciplinarity, Philosophy of education, Transformative research

That's why the Government of Canada launched the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF): to provide funding that supports high-risk, high-reward, interdisciplinary and international research to help Canadian researchers make the next great discoveries in their fields.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada launched the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF): to provide funding that supports high-risk, high-reward, interdisciplinary and international research to help Canadian researchers make the next great discoveries in their fields.
  • Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan , Minister of Science and Sport, was at Laurentian University to announce the first 157 early career researchers to receive funding for exploratory research that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
  • This first investment of $38 million will support early career researchers with five years or less of experience since their first academic appointment.
  • The Transformation stream will provide large-scale support for Canada to build strength and leadership in interdisciplinary and transformative research.

Five Inspiring Teachers Named National 180 Award Winners for Fostering Both Personal and Academic Growth in Their Students

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Educational psychology, Education, Learning, English-language education, English-language learner, Second-language acquisition, Cognition, Pedagogy, Curricula

The 2019 180 Educator Award winners include:

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  • The 2019 180 Educator Award winners include:
    An exceptional teacher and consummate advocate for her System 44 English Language Learner (ELL) students, Ms. Barcarolo fosters a classroom community where students are comfortable to learn and take risks.
  • She takes the time to work individually with her students and promotes small group instruction so she can provide immediate feedback while students learn collaboratively.
  • Ms. Booth consistently goes above and beyond for her MATH 180 students.
  • "We are honored to recognize the accomplishments of the 2019 180 Educator Award winners, whose commitment to motivating and empowering young learners has impacted these students' life trajectories forever.

"Information Matrix" Is Set to Feature New Content on Digital Teaching Tools With Host Laurence Fishburne

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Education, Learning, Articles, Educational psychology, Formative assessment, Educational technology, Pedagogy, Teacher, Distance education, E-learning, Data-driven instruction

The newest digital teaching tools and apps incorporate current technology to help teachers in the classroom.

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  • The newest digital teaching tools and apps incorporate current technology to help teachers in the classroom.
  • The program features experts within the industry, and discusses how these tools help teachers develop formative assessments that help their students succeed.
  • These digital teaching tools provide teachers with new options and opportunities to further their students' progress in the classroom.
  • The show will discuss the newest technology as well as the most popular teaching tools available today.