Recent research is changing the way educators and others view the potential of "nudging" text messages to motivate students to take action, such as applying for college or aid. In a study researchers reveal that customized text messages may be more effective and that students are more likely to pay attention if they know who…
Megan Bowen, director of Penn Foster High School, says educators there have discovered keys to making remote learning work. In this commentary, Bowen suggests tailoring instruction to individual students, adopting formative practices, relying on data, building community and performing outreach.
Digital Learning Lab and PBS are considering whether the PBS program, "Elinor Wonders Why," which uses artificial intelligence to tailor a character's responses to what children say, can improve learning. So far, researchers say, the AI capabilities - similar to virtual assistants such as Alexa and Siri - have helped children learn, improve engagement and…
Online learning efforts may remain even when the pandemic fades away. Teachers’ confidence wavers in using edtech for instruction. Perhaps (not) coincidentally, there is more spending forecast for education technology. All in this Edtech Reports Recap.
There are four key ideas that education experts, parents and students have considered to help students recover from learning loss during the coronavirus pandemic.
Educators in three innovative districts have developed online innovations to keep students engaged in hands-on, career-focused STEM projects despite the shift to remote instruction.