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Since technology is allowing the paradigm to shift from instructor-centered learning to student-centered learning, the design of the classroom is in flux as well. So what should the learning space of the 21st century look like? MoreWhen chemistry teachers Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams first began recording videos of their lectures and having students watch them before they came into science class, little did they know they'd be starting a new instructional practice that has become known around the world as "flipping" the class. Now Bergmann has launched an international organization dedicated to the topic. MoreHere are four tools that incorporate that can be used immediately in the classroom to help students become true climate change scientists. MoreKajeet, a company that provides mobile Internet connectivity for students, has launched a new website to help school districts identify funding sources to help close the homework gap. More
STEM teachers will receive a dose of work outside of the classroom as part of a New York University program intended to help them understand how to inject real-world projects into their lessons. MoreThe San Diego Supercomputer Center has concluded the first year of its Mentor Assistance Program (MAP) and is preparing to launch the second year. MoreSchoology has launched Assessment Management Platform, a tool that combines the company's learning management system with institution-wide assessment management tools. MoreThe PD Learning Network, which provides online professional development to K-12 educators, is partnering with 3D printer maker Dremel to provide both training and certification of completion to teachers who want to become proficient in the technology. MoreThe New Jersey-based company announced new updates to its blended learning products. MoreAge of Learning has launched ABCmouse for Schools, a digital learning resources for grades preK-2, at this week's ISTE conference. MoreTwo companies focused on education technology are teaming up to help kickstart more new companies into the category. MoreDell has introduced three new interactive display products and new classroom collaboration software. MoreThe digital solution includes significant enhancements that support phenomena-driven learning and STEM instruction, as well as professional development opportunities for educators. MoreIncorporating touch technology, a new device can turn any flat-screen television or monitor into an interactive whiteboard. MoreIXL Learning has expanded the list of subjects covered by its Web-based program that allows students to work at their own pace in personalized and blended learning environments. MoreNew software designed to allow teachers and students to create and share content on almost any connected device has been introduced to the education market. MoreNew content on OpenEd includes curated, in-class assessments, recommended learning resources and lesson plans that support students preparing for the ACT exam. MorePearson has introduced aimswebPlus, a formative assessment, data management and reporting system for grades K-8. MorePowerSchool has updated its learning management system, PowerSchool Learning, to improve its single sign-on integration with Google Apps for Education. MoreSamsung and Pearson have partnered to offer the Samsung Literacy Lab, which combines Samsung Chromebooks or tablets with Pearson's iLit literacy program and a one-day professional development program. MoreShindig today announced its integration with Canvas by Instructure, bringing the former's video chat platform to the learning management system. MoreSkyward, which supplies administrative software to school districts, has introduced four significant improvements to its mobile app. MoreThe Oregon-based software company released a number of free resources, including support tools like in-person workshops, webinars, video tutorials, grant opportunities and more. MoreWorkbench, which until recently was known as CWIST, has partnered with two more education-related companies to create online communities known as "workbenches." MoreThe keyboard manufacturer aims to bring its keyboards to schools with existing iPad programs, saving schools the cost of converting to expensive laptop programs.
MoreDremel has selected 10 K-12 educators as Dremel Idea Builder Ambassadors for the 2016-17 school year. MoreEdgenuity, which provides digital content to school districts, has created a new teacher Gradebook designed to help teachers better monitor student engagement, progress and achievement in real time. MoreThe company will use the new funding for product development and sales support of its subscription-based concept mapping tool that will launch this summer. More
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