Online Learning: Page 22


  • Pearson partners with language learning network Busuu

    The deal will make a globally recognized English-as-a-foreign-language exam easily accessible to the network's 40 million users.

    By April 9, 2014
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    College prep, lesson plans, and MOOCs: The week's most read education news

    Get caught up on the week's top Education Dive posts here!

    By April 4, 2014
  • Edgenuity to bring online learning to San Francisco high schools

    Much of the online and blended learning provider's curriculum is approved by the U. of California's doorways guidelines.

    By March 31, 2014
  • A resignation and even more rankings: The week's most read education news

    Get caught up on Yale's Van Gogh suit and marijuana legalization's impact on universities in Colorado and Washington right here!

    By March 28, 2014
  • Learningpod adds Common Core-aligned exam practice questions

    The startup offers practice questions for high-stakes exams and classwork free-of-charge online.

    By March 27, 2014
  • Bill Gates, Pearson, and edX: The week's most read education news

    Get caught up on the U. of Illinois' ethics concerns and more right here!

    By March 21, 2014
  • Knewton joins forces with Turkish publisher Sebit

    The deal is the second in two days set to expand the adaptive learning company's global reach.

    By March 13, 2014
  • A look at two 1:1 programs not using iPads

    While Apple's devices are popular, they're not the only player in the tablet market.

    By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014
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    Maine approves first virtual charter school

    The state turned down another application with a troubling track record.

    By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014
  • Amplify releases digital curriculum for middle school

    Schools and companies are betting big on electronic content.

    By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014
  • Money for online students misspent, Utah audit finds

    Some schools get paid full-time money even for students studying part-time online.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 28, 2014
  • Los Angeles iPad program 'illegal,' former schools chief says

     Relying on bonds to pay for the program is wrong, an ex-superintendent writes.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 28, 2014
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    NCSU expert offers advice to schools buying tech on a tight budget

    The recommendations include looking at open-source solutions to save money.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014
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    Chicago suburb looks to expand iPad 1:1 program

    Wilmette school district would charge parents a fee. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014
  • Facebook, edX team up to release education app abroad

    A pilot program in Rwanda will provide educational material on smartphones. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014
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    Google venture group sinks $40 million into Renaissance Learning

    The money values Renaissance at $1 billion.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 21, 2014
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    Pilot program tests Common Core app on iPad

    Pearson Education is testing its software with about 40,000 students.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 18, 2014
  • Penn. high school picks Linux over Chromebooks or iPads

    The district says it will save big by going with open-source software. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014
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    Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news

    Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?

    By Feb. 7, 2014
  • L.A. school officials can't view iPad curriculum

    A rule on contract bidders also means school officials can't contact the company providing the materials. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 7, 2014
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    Deep Dive

    What trends are shaping ed tech in 2014?

    What should you expect this year from MOOCs, LMSes, and more?

    By Feb. 6, 2014
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    McGraw-Hill Education to buy Engrade

    The education giant says it will fold its functionality into its own digital offerings.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014
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    Education purchases driving tablet sales

    Consumer demand is softening, with institutions such as schools leading the buying.

    By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014
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    Los Angeles works out price cut on iPads

    The lower price applies to more than 45,000 tablets but does not include curriculum. 

    By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014
  • Udemy now has over 2 million students

    The latest milestone comes just five months after the online learning marketplace hit one million students.

    By Jan. 29, 2014