Pearson, the education giant, recently launched their Pearson Partner Network page which allows partners to add pertinent information about tools and services that relate to the Pearson LearningStudio. Mark Sperat, Pearson's Technology Partner Manager, wanted to create an organized space that would be user friendly and highlight partner solutions. Check it out!SmarterMeasure is fully integrated with Pearson LearningStudio (formerly eCollege). For more information click here.
February 1, 2012, marked the first ever Digital Learning Day! It was national event and the National Town Hall meeting featured U.S. Secretary of Education Arne
Duncan and Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski. Creating a day to focus on digital learning uniting states across the country allowed schools, teachers and students to embrace the digital age of learning and share new ideas. Alabama is one of only five states that have chosen to continue this effort all month long.
To learn more about how Alabama is leading their state to digital excellence, click here. Pointing to ALEX, ACCESS, and other state-wide initiatives, Alabama is highlighting many forms of digital education in our state. One of the most notable and interesting resources is the "ALEX Resource-A-Day" calendar they have created as a resource for teachers.
Retention is not a new concept but in the online arena it has been getting a lot more attention over the past two years. As many schools continue to grow their online course offerings, student readiness for alternative learning environments remains an issue of concern. Many schools are working hard to help students get in the right course and providing them with the necessary tools to keep them enrolled successfully. Schools taking this proactive approach are noticing a return on their investment.
Schools are using various strategies to provide students with the help they need. Most have an orientation course that includes various tutorials and instructions of how to contact instructors. Some institutions are using a personal touch assigning a mentor or liaison to assist students in communicating their needs. Adding a readiness assessment to measure a student's strengths and weaknesses such as SmarterMeasure is serving not only as a remedial tool, but also gives administrators insight about their students.
Companies like Innovative Educators are noticing a spike in interest of their webinars, many of which focus on student retention. One of their newest resources is called StudentLingo. It is a suite of tutorials and services that offer students remedial help. For a free trial of the StudentLingo suite click here.
I love this video and system of engaging underperforming students. Check out what Cochrane Collegiate Academy is doing with their teachers and students. Be inspired to try new things and make an impact for your students.
Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski. Creating a day to focus on digital learning uniting states across the country allowed schools, teachers and students to embrace the digital age of learning and share new ideas. Alabama is one of only five states that have chosen to continue this effort all month long.
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