Online Learning: Page 18


  • Poor results reported as Michigan sees increase in online K-12 students

    Are struggling students being pushed into online classes they aren't prepared for?

    By Feb. 9, 2015
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    Ed tech tools and free college: The week's most read education news

    Fall behind? Get caught up on the pros and cons of Obama's free community college proposal, the latest speed bump for MOOCs, and more right here!

    By Jan. 30, 2015
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    Blackboard improves Moodlerooms services

    The improvements to the open-source learning management system are meant to provide more intuitive navigation and easier content searches.

    By Keith Button • Jan. 29, 2015
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    Fingerprint buys mobile ed companies Cognitive Kid and Scribble Press

    The new acquisitions increase the kids' app maker's total app count to 800, a tenfold increase over last year.

    By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015
  • U of Central Florida, Educause bring back blended learning MOOC

    The massive open online course, launched last year, will be offered through Instructure with a low-cost certification available.

    By Keith Button • Jan. 28, 2015
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    Overcoming roadblocks and increasing student opportunity through ed tech

    Despite the advancements made by technology developers to introduce new ed tech tools to classrooms, there are still quite a few issues to overcome to ensure sustainable adoption.

    By Shyam Oza • Jan. 23, 2015
  • Khan Academy and SOTU: The week's most read education news

    Catch up on the benefits of Obama's tax plan for higher ed, Mississippi's decision to drop the PARCC, and more right here!

    By Jan. 23, 2015
  • Matific scores $12M in funding

    The educational program, which teaches math through video games, is used by over 15,000 teachers worldwide.

    By Allie Gross • Jan. 22, 2015
  • Khan Academy releases new iPad app

    The app, released Tuesday, was created using a $2.25 million grant from AT&T.

    By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015
  • NYC Ed Dept to expand dual-language programming

    An expected 40 programs in six languages will be expanded or added for the 2015-16 school year.

    By Jan. 15, 2015
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    These 7 ed tech companies were among 2014's biggest funding winners

    Ed tech companies had a record year in 2014, raising a total of $1.36 billion from venture capitalists.

    By Keith Button • Jan. 13, 2015
  • President Obama to push Student Digital Privacy Act

    The proposed bill is based on a law already on the books in California.

    By Jan. 12, 2015
  • Chief digital officer title gaining steam on campuses

    The newly created positions are stirring a debate over the shifting roles of information technology management in higher ed.

    By Keith Button • Jan. 12, 2015
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    CIOs, Asia, and UTEP: The week's most read education news

    Fall behind? Get caught up on CIOs' 2015 campus tech predictions, Kaplan's whistleblower suit, and more right here!

    By Jan. 9, 2015
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    TED, Cuban, and Chromebooks: The 10 most-read Education Dive stories of 2014

    With 2015 less than a week away, take a look back at the most popular features, roundups, and briefs of the year.

    By Dec. 23, 2014
  • Education.com exceeds 5 million users

    The site, which provides teachers and parents with guidance and learning tools, views its expansive member community as a sign of increased appreciation for digital learning tools.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 17, 2014
  • Legislative predictions and strange higher ed: The week's most read education news

    Get caught up on Apollo's Brazilian expansion, Amplify's new professional development solution, and more right here!

    By Dec. 12, 2014
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    Obama kicks off Computer Science Education Week with video, White House event

    The noon event featuring tech companies, philanthropists, non-profits, students, and teachers is expected to be live-streamed via WhiteHouse.gov.

    By Dec. 8, 2014
  • Taiwanese ed app developer eyeing U.S. expansion

    QLL raised $450,000 to help it branch out to markets like the United states, Canada, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.  

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 2, 2014
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    7 education books to catch up on during the holiday season

    There's a little something for everyone in the books that have crossed the Education Dive desk in the last few months.

    By Nov. 21, 2014
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    10 Chromebook uses: How Google-powered laptops are enhancing classrooms

    Chromebooks have taken the No. 1 spot among tablets and laptops in the K-12 sector, so what exactly can your district do with these popular computers once they're in your classrooms? 

    By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2014
  • President Obama follows up on his "ConnectED to the Future" initiative

    Over 100 superintendents from across the nation gathered at the White House Wednesday to sign a pledge promising to make their districts 'future ready.'

    By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2014
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    Edmentum adding 70 career education courses

    The online learning solutions provider has announced the Career Technical Education (CTE) courses for the 2015-2016 school year.  

    By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2014
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    Will online learning melt snow days?

    Indiana thinks so. Last year, the state launched a 'virtual option' for inclement weather. 

    By Allie Gross • Nov. 13, 2014
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    4 tools for spicing up lectures

    In today's increasingly device-saturated learning spaces, instruction demands interaction.

    By Nov. 12, 2014