Educational practices

STEMscopes Math Receives Top Marks from Learning List for Alignment to Common Core State Standards for Grades 3-5

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'STEMscopes Math from Accelerate Learning has received the highest rating for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List .

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b'STEMscopes Math from Accelerate Learning has received the highest rating for alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from Learning List .
Learning List\xe2\x80\x99s independent review of STEMscopes Math includes a standard-by-standard review of the alignment of material for grades 3-5, a review of the product\xe2\x80\x99s instructional quality, and a review of its technology compatibility.\nSTEMscopes Math is a core mathematics program for grades K-5.
It combines digital and print components to provide teachers with everything they need to create meaningful math learning experiences for students.
The curriculum is available in English and Spanish, and it can be used in the classroom, distance learning, and hybrid learning settings.\n\xe2\x80\x9cLearning List has found the STEMscopes Math material to be highly aligned to both the content standards and mathematical practices of the CCSS,\xe2\x80\x9d said Jackie Lain, president of Learning List.

EdTech Company Connect For Education Introduces OnMusic Companion (OMC), a Complete Teaching and Learning Platform Designed to Empower Music Teachers to Creatively and Easily Offer Beautiful Music Courses

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Articles, Education, Educational technology, E-learning, Pedagogy, Educational practices, Higher education, Open educational resources

"For the first time, instructors have a full set of music-related materials under their control to make learning more engaging, memorable, accessible, and affordable for their students.

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"For the first time, instructors have a full set of music-related materials under their control to make learning more engaging, memorable, accessible, and affordable for their students.
"\nCourses, lessons, and stand-alone modules can be used for online, blended, or in-person teaching.
To learn more about C4E OnMusic Companion, please visit c4ecompanion.com .\nConnect For Education Inc. (C4E) is an education technology company serving both academic and professional clients since 2001.
C4E offers an extensive catalog of configurable web-based academic courses adopted annually at over 400 educational institutions.

China Online Education Group to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Monday, May 17, 2021

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Education, Articles, Learning, Educational practices, Pedagogy, Educational psychology, Educational technology, Distance education, Personalized learning

b"China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a leading online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education.

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b"China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a leading online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education.
The Company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable.
The Company's online and mobile education platforms enable students across China to take live interactive English lessons with overseas foreign teachers, on demand.
The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified foreign teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students.\nFor investor and media inquiries, please contact:\n"

NetDragon Demonstrates Digital Education Achievements at The Fourth Digital China Summit

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Education, Articles, Learning, Educational practices, Pedagogy, Massively multiplayer online games, NetDragon Websoft, Educational technology, National Council for Educational Technology, 5G, Personalized learning, Differentiated instruction

During the summit, NetDragon shared its achievements in digital education and demonstrated more than 20 innovative digital education products and solutions such as teaching assistant robots, AR classes, NCET virtual experiments and 5G mobile smart classrooms, which were well-received by the participants.\nDr.

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During the summit, NetDragon shared its achievements in digital education and demonstrated more than 20 innovative digital education products and solutions such as teaching assistant robots, AR classes, NCET virtual experiments and 5G mobile smart classrooms, which were well-received by the participants.\nDr.
Xiong Li, CEO of NetDragon, shared the Company\'s experience in uncovering the value of education data to promote the development of digital education in various countries during the round-table dialogue session.
In 2020, NetDragon entered into a country-level partnership with Egypt\'s Ministry of Education and the Company\'s online education products are now used by 23 million teachers and students in Egypt.
Dr. Xiong Li said that starting from Egypt, NetDragon will help support education policy, differentiated teaching and students\' personalized learning through uncovering the value of education data.

New Lexia White Paper Gives Insight on Blended and Remote Learning Success

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Education, Articles, Learning, Pedagogy, E-learning, Educational psychology, Educational practices, Blended learning, XC2, Educational technology, Distance education

But just the presence of technology is not enough for blended learning.

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But just the presence of technology is not enough for blended learning.
Liz Brooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, the chief learning officer of Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning\xc2\xae company, has authored a white paper titled \xe2\x80\x9c4 Keys to Success Using Blended Learning Models in the Classroom and in a Remote Environment.\xe2\x80\x9d The white paper discusses the factors that district administrators should consider for successfully planning and implementing blended learning in the traditional classroom, remotely or in a hybrid environment.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWhen schools were thrown into remote learning last spring, some of the programs they selected may not have had all four components for success,\xe2\x80\x9d said Brooke.
\xe2\x80\x9cThe focus is on these key factors for successful blended learning programs, but we should always remember that the teacher plays a central role in all blended learning models.
The Cambium family of companies includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia\xc2\xae Learning, Learning A-Z\xc2\xae, Voyager Sopris Learning\xc2\xae, ExploreLearning\xc2\xae, Time4Learning\xc2\xae, and Kurzweil Education\xc2\xae.\n'

Global Digital Collaboration Boards Market Report 2021: Blended Learning and Hybrid Work Powering the Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Education, Technology, Other Education, Telecommunications, Education, Articles, Human activities, Pedagogy, Educational practices, Blended learning, E-learning, Educational technology, Interactive whiteboard

b'The "Global Digital Collaboration Boards Market 2021 - Blended Learning and Hybrid Work Power the Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis study captures the market dynamics of the digital collaboration boards (DCB) market, including the changing trends, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the adoption of different types of DCBs as well as the forecast of endpoint revenue and unit shipments until 2026.\nThe trends and forecasts revolve around digital whiteboard and all-in-one (AIO) collaboration board sub-segments.

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b'The "Global Digital Collaboration Boards Market 2021 - Blended Learning and Hybrid Work Power the Industry" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis study captures the market dynamics of the digital collaboration boards (DCB) market, including the changing trends, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the adoption of different types of DCBs as well as the forecast of endpoint revenue and unit shipments until 2026.\nThe trends and forecasts revolve around digital whiteboard and all-in-one (AIO) collaboration board sub-segments.
Hybrid and blended learning practices, supported by DCBs as well as cloud-based lesson delivery and video conferencing collaboration platforms, have immensely helped educators and students to create a coherent learning community and address the challenges associated with the early remote learning experiences.
Additionally, the blended learning practices have ensured safety, adherence to the changing intermittent lockdown protocols, and enhanced reach.\nThese factors contributed to the surge in DCB sales in H2 2020.
This would bode well for the growth of corporate-focused DCBs in the forecast period.\nWhy Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?\n'

Wyzant to Host Series of Free Advanced Placement Test Prep Workshops In April and May

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Education, Educational psychology, Articles, Learning, Pedagogy, Educational practices, Educational technology, Neuropsychological assessment, Personalized learning, Formative assessment, Computer-supported collaborative learning

The workshops will help students gain insight into the testing experience and learn the strategies and skills needed to maximize scores.

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The workshops will help students gain insight into the testing experience and learn the strategies and skills needed to maximize scores.
Led by expert tutors on Wyzant, the workshops will run from April 19 through May 6.
With these free, live workshops, learners will get the information they need to reach their goals on these important assessments.
Wyzant is now part of IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by more than 12 million students.\n'

ViewSonic Sculpts the Future of Hybrid Teaching in Post-Pandemic Era

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Education, Learning, Articles, Pedagogy, ViewSonic, Educational practices, Distance education, Blended learning

Once the pandemic abates, the hybrid educational model will be the new normal in education.

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Once the pandemic abates, the hybrid educational model will be the new normal in education.
ViewSonic understands teachers\' pain points and provides the Hybrid Learning Solution with integrated software and hardware including ViewBoard interactive displays, myViewBoard visual learning platform as well as a robust product portfolio.\nIn 2020, the first ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom in Chung Yuan Christian University was established in Taiwan.
Through the end-to-end solution, teachers can switch between physical and virtual classrooms seamlessly which lessens their burden when adapting the teaching approach.
Hybrid teaching and learning keep education uninterrupted and ViewSonic\'s goal is to achieve a digital revolution and true equality in education that benefits both teachers and students in every corner of the world.\nFind out more about ViewSonic Hybrid Learning Solution:\n'

ViewSonic Sculpts the Future of Hybrid Teaching in Post-Pandemic Era

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Education, Learning, Articles, Pedagogy, ViewSonic, Educational practices, Distance education, Blended learning

Once the pandemic abates, the hybrid educational model will be the new normal in education.

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Once the pandemic abates, the hybrid educational model will be the new normal in education.
ViewSonic understands teachers\' pain points and provides the Hybrid Learning Solution with integrated software and hardware including ViewBoard interactive displays, myViewBoard visual learning platform as well as a robust product portfolio.\nIn 2020, the first ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom in Chung Yuan Christian University was established in Taiwan.
Through the end-to-end solution, teachers can switch between physical and virtual classrooms seamlessly which lessens their burden when adapting the teaching approach.
Hybrid teaching and learning keep education uninterrupted and ViewSonic\'s goal is to achieve a digital revolution and true equality in education that benefits both teachers and students in every corner of the world.\nFind out more about ViewSonic Hybrid Learning Solution:\n'

InSync Training Announces Rapid Growth as Virtual Learning Booms Globally

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Education, Articles, Learning, Pedagogy, E-learning, Educational technology, Educational practices, Blended learning, Learning environment, Virtual learning environment

Much of the growth comes from the rapid shift from in-person learning to virtual learning environments in 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Much of the growth comes from the rapid shift from in-person learning to virtual learning environments in 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Our rapid growth is the result of our dominant position in the L&D space, especially in the virtual learning segment," said Jennifer Hofmann, CEO and founder of InSync.
Hofmann predicts as we emerge from the pandemic, organizational training requirements will continue to heavily leverage virtual training as a delivery method, and that the virtual training market will continue to grow.
Founded in 2000, InSync Training, a WBENC and WEConnect certified woman-owned small business (WOSB), sets standards for live virtual and blended learning.