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Trends & Analysis in Digital and Online Learning

3/1/2012

Spotlight

Forget About Blended Learning Best Practices
In the first installment in our new monthly column, blended learning experts Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker advise schools to skip the "best practices" and instead seek innovations that work in their unique circumstances.
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Developing Science Concept Mastery on a Budget
With the right tools, students can experience science in a meaningful way, while being challenged and engaged. Erika Fosgreen, accelerated program coordinator at Imagine Rosefield and Imagine Prep Surprise in Arizona, shares her experience doing just that.
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News

Blackboard Learn 9.1 'Ocho' Update Gets Workflow Optimizations, New Looks
Blackboard has gone into general release with a new service pack for Blackboard Learn version 9.1. Service pack 8, or "Ocho," as it's nicknamed by the company, delivers changes to the user interface of the learning management system, as well as updates to workflow functionality, intended to help instructors and administrators use the application more efficiently and effectively.
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New York State BOCES Add ClassLink for Managing Records
Two New York State BOCES have added cloud-based student management software from ClassLink to their roster of services.
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Math Solutions Launches Free Online Assessment Tool
Math Solutions has launched the Math Reasoning Inventory (MRI), a free Web-based math assessment tool designed to help teachers evaluate "students' numerical reasoning and understanding of math principles," according to information released by the company.
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Blackboard Collaborate Gets Agilix, Epsilen, itslearning Integration
Blackboard has made available new integration options for its Blackboard Collaborate that allow for more interoperability and support across platforms for a variety of learning management systems, including the company's own Blackboard Learn 9.1.
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Study Island Adds Common Core Benchmarking
Archipelago Learning has added a Common Core benchmarking program and other new features to Study Island, which provides self-paced supplemental online lessons aligned to individual state standards for K-12 classes.
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LanSchool Adds Tech Console to Classroom Management Solution
Stoneware's LanSchool Classroom Management software now includes a free 1-year subscription to the company's Tech Console.
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MySciLearn Offers Anywhere, Anytime Access to Fast ForWord
Scientific Learning has launched MySciLearn, an online platform for accessing Scientific Learning products through a single interface.
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Moodlerooms To Launch Plug-In for Live@edu Integration
Moodlerooms will release a free plug-in designed to integrate open-source learning management system Moodle with Microsoft's Live@edu services.
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Brief: Kaplan Releases Free 90-Minute Practice SAT Exam
Kaplan Test Prep and Testive have launched the Kaplan SAT TurboTest, a free 90-minute practice SAT exam.
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