New technology is transforming the art of teaching. It is reducing administrative burden and enabling teachers to orchestrate activities more effectively and coach individual students with a precise attention to their needs. In particular, adaptive learning–a teaching method premised on the idea that a curriculum should adapt to each individual–can harness the power of data mining to give teachers new freedom in the classroom and deeper insight into their students. 1) Reduce Administrative Burden As… Read more

Check out the latest round of edtech tweets you may have missed! [View the story “12 Edtech Tweets You May Have Missed” on Storify]

Photo by Flickr user TheArtGuy Anyone who has ever made his way through a third-grade math workbook will be familiar with the standards of textbook language and the countless examples involving pizza pies, marbles, livestock, and bake sales. For some, it may even be impossible to conceive of certain mathematical concepts without the use of such imagery—think pizza pies and fractions. Whether or not one perceives these approaches to be incontrovertible, it is productive to… Read more

Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on application tips for elite programs, why some students are unhappy with the curriculum changes at HBS, and how classes devoted to philanthropy are sparking conversation and innovation at b-schools. 1. MBA Admissions Tips From the Pros Admissions officers from the top MBA programs lend some on-the-ground commentary of what makes an application shine. 2. MBA Advice I Wish I’d Known A crowd-sourced… Read more

In this week’s EdTech News Roundup, check out news about universities banning together to support open access policies, Missouri’s Bill 54, and Apollo Group’s acquiring Carnegie Learning. 1. Missouri Outlaws Teacher-Student Facebook Friendship Missouri Senate Bill 54 prohibits teachers and students from communicating on any social network that allows for exclusive contact. Read more in this article from The Atlantic Wire. For more on Bill 54, check out Audrey Watter’s reaction: “Missouri’s Misplaced Social Media… Read more

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If you’re a teacher — especially one trying to integrate educational technology into your classroom — you’re probably aware of the challenges of the job. Tight budgets, inflexible administration, overcrowded classrooms… the list goes on. Even with all the day-to-day struggles, it’s important to keep the big picture in mind. Here are 10 quotes that we will hope will inspire you and remind you of the importance of your job. Leave your own favorite inspirational… Read more

In this week’s edition of EdTech Tweets, check out articles about cheating, blended learning, crossword puzzles, and more! [View the story “10 Edtech Tweets You May Have Missed This Week” on Storify]

In this week’s edtech news roundup, read articles about new ‘Massive Open Online Courses’ at U of Illinois – Springfield, teachers’ increasing affinity for educational technology, and a bill in Oregon expanding online charter schools. 1. Technology Keeps Students Tethered to Parents Longer than Previous Generations With email, Skype, text messaging, Facebook, and other new ways of communication, the distance between college students and their parents is shrinking. Read more about the positive and negative implications… Read more