Blended learning

eGlass, the new clear whiteboard, coming to ISTE 2021

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Using eGlass, teachers never need to turn their back to write on a traditional board, or look down to work on a computer or tablet.

Key Points: 
  • Using eGlass, teachers never need to turn their back to write on a traditional board, or look down to work on a computer or tablet.
  • The effectiveness of lightboard pedagogy will be discussed daily at ISTE with presentations by blended learning specialist Marcia Kish and eGlass' Craig Justice.
  • Based in San Diego, CA, Pathway Innovations was founded in 2009 by edtech entrepreneur and inventor Ji Shen.
  • Pathway is a tech leader in the education market focused on setting the standard for the 21st Century classroom.

CED Report Details K-12 Remote Education Deficits During COVID, Offers Ideas to Effectively Harness Technology in Future Learning

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

It highlights the benefits of continuing to use technology in K-12 education and offers policy recommendations to mitigate learning loss following more than a year of at-home instruction.

Key Points: 
  • It highlights the benefits of continuing to use technology in K-12 education and offers policy recommendations to mitigate learning loss following more than a year of at-home instruction.
  • "Remote learning fundamentally changed the delivery of education, and now, the K-12 system is reaching a critical inflection point," said Lori Esposito Murray, President of CED.
  • In its new report, CED offers five proposals that business leaders and policymakers should implement to harness remote learning technology more effectively in the future.
  • While many students, teachers, and parents struggled with remote learning, promising practices to deliver more effective blended learning settings have emerged.

StrongMind Partners with iLearn Collaborative to Provide High Quality Professional Learning to Schools and Districts

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Monday, June 14, 2021

With this collaboration, StrongMind expands its services and supports for new and existing partners, providing more high-quality professional development opportunities through a trusted organization.

Key Points: 
  • With this collaboration, StrongMind expands its services and supports for new and existing partners, providing more high-quality professional development opportunities through a trusted organization.
  • Given the recent challenges and shifting learning models due to COVID19, many schools and districts need additional support in providing professional learning and development for their teachers and staff.
  • Founded in 2016, iLearn Collaborative began as a grassroots effort to start a dialogue among districts building online schools and blended learning programs.
  • With programs built by and for educators both nationally and internationally, iLearn Collaborative delivers unique professional development and learning to schools and districts around the globe.

Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning Unveils Fall Programs and Certificates

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) has announced its fall schedule of programs , offering a mix of in-person, live virtual, self-paced online and hybrid learning opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) has announced its fall schedule of programs , offering a mix of in-person, live virtual, self-paced online and hybrid learning opportunities.
  • Additionally, EELL will offer four new noncredit certificates, which can each be earned by completing a series of three programs.
  • Read more about how Darden Executive Education helps position agile, creative leaders to meet the needs of the marketplace.
  • Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning is provided by the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation.

Promethean Continues Ongoing Streak as Market Leaders for Interactive Flat Panel Displays in US and EMEA

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

As the education system worldwide began to get a handle on remote and blended learning models, the demand for interactive displays in classrooms remained strong.

Key Points: 
  • As the education system worldwide began to get a handle on remote and blended learning models, the demand for interactive displays in classrooms remained strong.
  • Excluding China, Promethean was the leading brand with a 23.3% share of the total global interactive flat panel display for primary and secondary education market over the last twelve months as of 31 March 2021.
  • In that same time period, Promethean gained market share in the US, UK, and Germany.
  • Our award-winning interactive displays and lesson delivery solutions transform learning and workspaces into creative, connected environments to foster collective success.

StrongMind Hybrid Solution Awarded Research-Based Design Product Certification

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 3,2021 /PRNewswire/ --StrongMind's innovative Hybrid Learning Solution has earned the Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise.

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 3,2021 /PRNewswire/ --StrongMind's innovative Hybrid Learning Solution has earned the Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise.
  • "The Research-Based Certification from Digital Promise is a great way for StrongMind to show our commitment to evidenced-based design and build confidence among educators."
  • The StrongMind Hybrid Solution uniquely balances self-paced learning for 6-12thgrade students with teacher-directed activities, collaboration with other learners, and project-based learning, driving positive outcomes for all students.
  • "Digital Promise's Research-Based Design Product Certification recognizes the edtech products that incorporate research about learning into their design and development."

Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium Partners with Apex Learning on Progressive Blended Online Program

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

"We recognized that a partnership with Apex Learning will provide our Shore families with the option to be enrolled in a public school and engaged in a blended virtual program aligned with Maryland State Standards," said Jon M. Andes, Executive Director of ESMEC .

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  • "We recognized that a partnership with Apex Learning will provide our Shore families with the option to be enrolled in a public school and engaged in a blended virtual program aligned with Maryland State Standards," said Jon M. Andes, Executive Director of ESMEC .
  • "Students will have access to direct on-line instruction, individualized assistance, and other resources to support student success.
  • As students are enrolled in their local public school, students will be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports.
  • Industry-Leading Distance Learning Platform: Students will complete courses designed by Apex Learning, without the need to physically attend a school building.

Future of School: Hybrid Learning Models are Here to Stay Post-Pandemic

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

As school administrators and teachers plan and prepare for the next iteration of learning, what do they need for an effective hybrid learning model?

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  • As school administrators and teachers plan and prepare for the next iteration of learning, what do they need for an effective hybrid learning model?
  • For an effective hybrid learning model, every student in every household needs access to reliable connectivity and devices.
  • As we think about the future of K-12, we expect to see an increase in the use of communication and digital toolsin and out of the classroomand growth in hybrid learning.
  • The recent investments in digital learning including devices, broadband access, curriculum and professional learning can and should drive change in this nation\'s educational ecosystem.

Future of School Announces Resilient Districts Prize to Reward Innovative Education Practices

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'DENVER, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Future of School (FoS), an education intermediary organization mobilizing change in American K-12 education, has announced the creation of the Resilient Districts Prize (RDP), designed to reward innovative practices in blended and online learning that have made a positive impact during COVID-19.

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  • b'DENVER, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Future of School (FoS), an education intermediary organization mobilizing change in American K-12 education, has announced the creation of the Resilient Districts Prize (RDP), designed to reward innovative practices in blended and online learning that have made a positive impact during COVID-19.
  • "After the year we\'ve all experienced together, Future of School couldn\'t be prouder to introduce the Resilient Districts Prize, a grant-making opportunity to celebrate and sustain educators\' innovative efforts.
  • We invite educators of all roles from all school environments to apply for these grants, and we look forward to learning from these high-impact success stories.
  • We are pleased to partner with Future of School, an organization that embraces the growing need to capitalize on outside-the-box instructional practices and champions the benefits of online and blended learning.

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.