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Choosing Wisely: Lessons for Leaders in AI Integration

ED Surge

Amid the chaotic deluge of new generative AI tools, claims and calamities inundating school leaders, Carnegie Learning has been all in on AI for nearly 25 years. Malkin: Our origin story is one of an AI-driven product initially launched by Carnegie Mellon University through Carnegie Learning. And grow, they have.

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PROOF POINTS: 10 of the most popular stories about education research in 2020

The Hechinger Report

What stands out for me is how readers remain interested in basic research into how kids learn, from reading to critical thinking to collaborating with peers. This year, I put a special focus on pandemic relevant topics, from the effectiveness of tutoring to helping struggling learners catch up to lessons learned from the 2008 recession.

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Top EdSurge Higher Education Stories of 2021

ED Surge

Additionally, stories about companies and nonprofits trying to innovate within higher ed attracted a lot of attention, as did several articles about learning science and new teaching practices. The story was part of a series on learning engineering and learning science. Thanks for reading, and happy new year.

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OPINION: Online homework tools trade ‘busy work’ for feedback to help end inequities in schools

The Hechinger Report

That kind of instructional practice resembles what you see with one-on-one tutoring and can be a powerful lever for improving teaching and learning. In fact, studies have shown that student-paced learning tools may sometimes exacerbate achievement gaps. Sign up for our newsletter.

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New Research Compendium Addresses Productivity & Transformation When Applying Technology in Learning Math

Digital Promise

Consider an analogy to sports training, where science is making athletes better by shaping more effective practice sessions. As in sports, learning sciences research has uncovered much about the optimal way to organize and support mathematics practice.

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Most Popular EdSurge Podcast Episodes of 2021

ED Surge

We heard from a college president who moved into a dorm on his campus during a COVID-19 lockdown to learn more about the mental-health challenges students face. educators that lost their gigs tutoring students in China online once that country put in new restrictions against such businesses. How to Continuously Improve Teaching.

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The Opportunities and Drawbacks of AI-Powered Reading Coaches, Assistants and Tutors

ED Surge

Referred to as AI-powered reading coaches, assistants or tutors, these tools use generative AI to provide learners with personalized reading practice, stories, feedback and support. Some of these tools focus on a specific learning objective, such as phonics instruction, or on a thematic area within a story.

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