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KnowRe Launches Campaign Offering Free Access to Pilot Programs

By launching a national campaign, KnowRe an online adaptive math learning program is searching for schools and programs to pilot the Pre-Algebra and Algebra I program this fall. Once schools are selected they will receive free access to the blended program for the entire school year.

11 days ago by Getting Smart Staff

Learning

Infographic: The Value of a STEM Education

This great infographic from Edutopia highlights the value of educating students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. US students are slipping behind other countries on assessments like PISA in STEM categories while 80% of fast growing occupations will require these skills.

one month ago by Caroline Vander Ark Davis

Learning

Review: A Case for Accelerating Adaptive Learning in HigherEd

Learning to Adapt: A Case for Accelerating Adaptive Learning in Higher Education, published by Education Growth Advisors, makes the case for learning software that automatically adjusts to student levels.

one month ago by Tom Vander Ark

EdTech

NYC Launches Middle Grade Math App Challenge

Today, Mayor Bloomberg announced the Gap App Challenge. This Challenge will be the first time the DOE, or any urban district to our knowledge, has used a prize-based challenge to generate new ideas to meet critical needs in our schools. This Challenge solicits tools that will support more effective teaching, learning...

4 months ago by Getting Smart Staff

Learning

SMARTtech Roundup: Edmodo, Rapping Teachers & Math Apps

Blended Schools & Tools Be heard. The USDOE’s Karen Cator wants to know what ED can do to support teaching and learning over the next four years. We think this is a great chance to tell Karen about all the great blended learning happening across the country. Add your comments.

6 months ago by Getting Smart Staff

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Compass Learning

Compass Learning provides educational software that empowers educators to unlock the potential of every student by making learning personal. We serve nearly 8,000 schools and millions of students across the United States.

Learning

Dear NSF, Here’s a Plan to Boost Math Achievement

NSF and U.S.ED are gathering input to shape a $60 million math R&D initiative. They should invests half the money in a series of grants that study math motivation and the other half in classroom trials and prizes.

11 months ago by Tom Vander Ark

EdTech

Math Web Apps

At the Oklahoma Digital Learning Summit last week, an Oklahoma STEM specialist asked me what math products I liked and I mentioned the following: Elementary Math i-Ready.com from Curriculum Associates, is a great K-8 adaptive assessment with engaging content. Dreambox.com is a K-3 game-based adaptive math product.

one year ago by Tom Vander Ark