Every educator knows what it’s like to think that students understand something, only to discover that many remain confused. That’s why assessments are an essential part of every teacher’s toolkit—but they can be time-intensive to administer and grade. However, a host of digital solutions can now deliver insight into learning progress without eating away at […]
Picture a typical educator in a room full of young people with unique strengths, challenges, backgrounds, and learning needs. Regardless of the teacher’s expertise, achieving the best outcomes for each student in this scenario can be tough—especially as student needs will shift over time as they learn (or not!). This is where adaptive learning can […]
Teachers know that student-centered instruction leads to better outcomes. However, time isn’t always on their side—teachers work an average of 54 hours a week and spend 20-40% of their time on lesson prep, grading, and administrative tasks. They’re also working harder than ever to address literacy gaps and pandemic-related learning losses. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Cybersecurity is a pressing concern for digital education. Schools, businesses, and institutions entrusted with safeguarding learning data bear a significant responsibility to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. But inevitably, as educational technology continues to advance, so do the risks associated with cyber threats and data breaches. From unauthorized access to manipulation of assessment results, […]
Data from the most recent PIRLS survey (2021) revealed that in 71% of countries surveyed, more children were below minimum reading proficiency in 2021 than in 2016, 8 had no or little change, and only 3 had higher average achievement. This decline underscores the urgency of addressing literacy issues and the learning loss brought on […]
Traditionally, schools have built and assessed a variety of academic skills that may or may not have been useful for students after graduation and in the workplace. While academic content skills and knowledge are still important, many teachers and school districts understand that students need more than academic knowledge to succeed outside of school. This […]
