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With media attention on educational technology thanks to generous grants from big-name companies and individuals, more people are assessing the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the classroom.  These articles provide a glimpse into various studies and opinions on developments in ed-tech today. 1. S.T.A.M.P.E.R. not S.T.E.M. for Public Education Reform A professor from the University of San Francisco poses an alternative to the trendy S.T.E.M. acronym that w0uld emphasize other important aspects of a … Read more

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This week’s EdTech Roundup starts with a question that always springs to mind when people talk about “technology” in the classroom. If the technology advances far enough, will teachers end up obsolete? 1. Can Computers Take the Place of Teachers? This CNN article discusses observations from an experiment done in India to see how students learned from computers and the Internet. 2. Research Dispels Common Ed-Tech Myths

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10 advantages a Knewton classroom has over the traditional classroom. What you thought you knew about online education is all about to change, and Knewton’s adaptive learning engine may be the biggest change of all.

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At Knewton, we’re big believers in the idea that technology is going to transform the way people learn. Follow our weekly EdTech Roundup to get the latest updates on how advances in technology are shaping education. As Arianna Huffington says, “America is having an Education Moment.” We think education’s about to have its “Technology Moment,” too. 1. It’s a Small World After All This article’s a great kick-off to the EdTech discussion. See how technology… Read more

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Tutoring is a booming industry, one of the few to continue expanding during the recession. The reasons for its growth are numerous and familiar: among others, intense competition to get into top colleges and graduate programs, a lack of resources in schools, and the conviction that when the future is at stake, no expense should be spared. Students and parents are understandably anxious – the pressure is high, and some worry that tutoring franchises take… Read more

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“It all just becomes about the adults.” Such is the lament of Michelle Rhee, chancellor of schools for Washington D.C., in a key moment of Davis Guggenheim’s education documentary Waiting for Superman. She sits in the backseat of a car, crestfallen after having just lost the battle for a major teacher tenure and salary reform initiative when teacher union representatives are blocked from even voting on it. Her statement speaks to everything Guggenheim’s documentary does… Read more

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Remember the good ole days of the slide rule, the typewriter, the Model T, the first cell phone? Yes, technology has come a long way. Each and every day, we take advantage of countless technological advancements. But what about the technologies that are being invented, tested, and implemented as we speak? Every year, the World Economic Forum recognizes a select number of companies as Technology Pioneers. According to the WEF, to be selected, companies must… Read more

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Jesse Sternberg is a Content Developer at Knewton. Perhaps the biggest recent news in the world of education has been the move by 34 states plus Washington D.C. to adopt a common set of educational standards for their K-12 public schools, known as the Common Core State Standards. The adoption of these core standards has evoked all sorts of panic and rumors: that the standards will cede control of schools to federal bureaucrats (aside from… Read more

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Today the World Economic Forum at Davos announced its list of Technology Pioneers for 2011. The award goes to high performing companies committed to making a lasting impact on the state of the world, and we at Knewton are honored to be the first education company ever selected. We’re excited to be included with some incredible organizations. Google, PayPal, Mozilla, and Twitter are all past recipients, and the amount of innovation on this year’s list… Read more

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An experiment to put powerful computers in the hands of rural children showed remarkable results. Children who knew no English were able to learn vocabulary and basic grammar on their own. Now imagine giving the children access to the best teachers and the best educational platform in the world. The results from that could change the world.

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