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CodeMonkey Unveils New Data Science Course: Empowering Kids with Skills for the Future

CodeMonkey introduces its latest addition, a cutting-edge data science course designed for grades 5-6 This immersive experience introduces students to concepts such as data collection, storage, visualization and validation, making learning about data science enjoyable

Through 16 meticulously curated data science lessons accompanied by two engaging creation sessions, students dive into the essentials of data comprehension in a manner that’s both educational and exciting The course seamlessly blends guided learning with interactive games that reinforce newfound knowledge and comprehension By navigating this innovative curriculum, children not only grasp the fundamentals of data science, but also gain hands-on experience in applying their skills through stimulating gameplay and review questions

about preparing the next generation for a data-cen-

pensable in today’s world, offering an array of promising career prospects across

EdTech Leader Swivl Expands Its Toolset, Launching the Mirror

Swivl, a future-ready edtech company with a suite of reflective tools, announced the addition of its newest tool, Mirror, an AI-enabled hardware and software platform that automates reflection and brings valuable metacognitive insights for educators The Mirror aims to partner with

skills students need to thrive with AI

Reflection holds untapped potential to revolutionize education and prepare students for life in an AI-driven world

Automated reflection can help solve the intrinsic motivation challenge by fostering goal alignment on both individual and communal levels, expediting learning processes and establishing fresh assessment benchmarks The time of exclusively grading based on results is behind us; assessing reflection is now crucial for advancing education

In today’s classroom, there’s not enough time for students to accurately reflect and for teachers to obtain this data According to a study conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on average, American teachers only have three minutes per hour of instructional time to devote to activities that allow students to reflect on their learning The Mirror makes it easier to apply reflection to more learning

Edulastic Launches AI Capabilities Designed to Save Teachers Time & Support Positive Learning

GoGuardian, the leading digital learning company providing simple, proven solutions to create effective, engaging and safer learning environments, announced new add-on AI features from popular student assessment tool Edulastic that aim to propel learning forward while helping educators save time when building and grading assessments

Teachers spend a median of five hours a week planning and preparing their lessons, and another five hours a week grading, according to the 2022 Merrimack College Teacher Survey Edulastic’s new AI capabilities save teachers significant time on grading and question

c r e a t i o n , f r e e i n g t h e m t o focus their effort where it can m a k e t h e m o s t m e a n i n g f u l impact on supporting positive learning outcomes. Question Generator automatically crafts questions based on a teacher’s given criteria, while Assisted Rubrics automatically designs rubrics for essay questions and recommends grades. Both new AI features are offered as add-ons for Edulastic.

Question Generator is an AI feature that enables educators to automatically generate questions tailored to subject, standard, Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and difficulty level, which can be input in a variety of question formats (multiple choice,

Study com announced that its K12 Learn solution has been awarded the ResearchBased Design for Instructional Learning Products: Product Certification from Digital Promise This esteemed certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to leveraging research on learning sciences to inform and enhance the design of their learning platform

The Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise signifies that Study com’s K12 Learn has undergone a rigorous evaluation process, demonstrating a substantial integration of research-based principles into its instructional design This certification s e r v e

e resource for educators, school leaders and families seeking educational technology that is grounded in proven methodologies for effective learning

“We are honored to receive the Research-Based Design Product Certification from Digital Promise This recognition reaffirms our dedication to providing educators and students with a learning platform that is not only innovative but also backed by sound research principles,” said Chris Mancini, Chief Growth Officer “At Study com, we open the door to the life changing impact of education, and this certification underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based

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Revolutionizing Education: EdTech Trends

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t o w i t n e s s g r o u n d b r e a k i n g a d v a n c e -

m e n t s i n e d u c a t i o n a l t e c h n o l o g y

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immersive learning experiences that c a n t r a n s p o r t s t u d e

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s i b l e , p e r s o n a l i z e d a n d e n g a g i n g .

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l u t i o n i z i n g e d u c a t i o n b y o f f e r i n g

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l e a r n i n g p a t t e r n s a n d p r o v i d e c u s -

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s t r e n g t h s a n d w e a k n e s s e s . T h i s n o t

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p e r f o r m a n c e , b u t a l s o e n s u r e s t h a t

e a c h s t u d e n t r e c e i v e s t h e a t t e n t i o n

engaging For instance, history lessons can come to life as students virtually explore ancient civil

classes can take students inside the human body

boost student engagement and motivation The rise of microlearning is also set to change the educational landscape Microlearning involves deliveri n

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r t v i d e o s o r i n t e r a c t i v e m o d u l e s T h i s a p p r o a c h a l i g n s w i t h t h e m o d e r n learner’s preference for concise, easily digestible information Microlearning is particularly effective for professional development and skills training, where learners can quickly acquire and apply new knowledge

M o r e o v e r , t h e i n t e g r a t i o n o f blockchain technology in education is e m e r g i n g a s a p r o m i s i n g t r e n d Blockchain can provide secure, transparent and tamper-proof records of academic achievements, certifications and credentials This not only simplifies the verification process for employers and institutions but also empowers students with control over their academic records

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retention and understanding, making education more impactful.

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i n c r e a s i n g u s e o f L e a r n i n g Management Systems (LMS). LMS platforms are becoming more sophisticated, integrating features like AI-driven analytics, gamification and social learning. These systems provide a compreh e n s i v e f r a m e w o r k f o r m a n a g i n g , d e

courses, making them invaluable tools for both educators and students. The integration of gamification elements in LMS, such as badges, leaderboards and i n t e r

Groundbreaking Initiative Bridges the Digital Divide for K-12 Students in 10 U.S. Cities

A new impact report has been released by Digitunity, revealing the transformative success of a two-year, 10-city initiative to close the digital divide for K-12 students and their families Led by Digitunity and funded as part of AT&T’s Connected Learning commitment to address the digital divide, the project drew upon and featured the work of 11 top-tier nonprofit technology refurbishing organizations An effort to bridge what is known as the “homework gap” in the project’s 10 markets, this collaborative effort surpassed its two-year target within the very first year, culminating in twice the projected impact by its conclusion

Key outcomes include:

waste diverted from landfills

The initiative, launched in August 2021, w a s d e s i g n e d t o f o s t e r l o n g - l a s t i n g relationships between private, public and social sectors within each community This involved activating local non-

Finally, the focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) is gaining momentum in edtech SEL programs aim to d e v e l o p s t u d e n t s ’ e m o t i o n a l i n t

skills, which are crucial for their overall well-being and success. Edtech tools

components, providing resources and activities that promote mindfulness, empathy and emotional regulation. In conclusion, by making learning more personalized, immersive and accessib l e . A I , V R /

blockchain and SEL are all playing pivotal roles in shaping the future of edu-

• Digital Bridge in Milwaukee, WI

• E l e c t r o n i c A c c e s s F o u n d a t i o n a n d Human I-T in New York, NY

• Computer Reach in Pittsburgh, PA

• K r a m d e n I n s t i t u t e i n R a l e i g hDurham, NC

• Computers 2 Kids in San Diego, CA

• InterConnection in Seattle, WA

• Wilderness Technology Alliance in Washington, D C

I n A t l a n t a , N a f e e s a h B u r s o n , a f t e r receiving a computer from Inspiredu, enrolled in 100 hours of cybersecurity training and CompTIA certifications Similarly, in the Bronx, New York, students empowered with personal laptops embarked upon job workforce programs, refining their resumes and exploring new job opportunities

cation As these technologies continue to evolve, they promise to create a more engaging and effective learning environment for students worldwide

alongside Digitunity, we’ve been able to place devices directly into the hands of those most in need,” stated Mylayna A l b r i g h t , A V P , C o r p o r a t e S o c i a l Responsibility, AT&T

With hundreds of devices also being extended to recently arrived Ukrainian refugee families in Seattle, the initiative’s reach is both deep and expansive D r E s t e l l e - M a r i

• 41,597 devices comprising laptops, desktops and tablets

• 2,171 Wi-Fi hotspots ensuring connectivity

• 26,571 students equipped with digital literacy training

• An estimated 2,633,110 pounds of e-

profit technology refurbishing organizations within Digitunity’s practitioner network, alongside a wide and diverse range of local businesses and nonprofit organizations The project sought to source, refurbish and deploy free or extremely affordable devices to unders e r v e d K - 1 2 s t u d e n t s C h a m p i o n i n g this cause in the 10-city initiative were the following organizations:

• Inspiredu in Atlanta, GA

• Mission Ignite in Buffalo, NY

• Compudopt in Dallas, TX

T h e “ A T & T P i o n e e r s ” e m p l o y e e

v o l u n t e e r n e t w o r k a l s o p l a y e d a n active role. They not only volunteered at local used electronic donation drives but also demonstrated practical environmental responsibility by upcycling t-shirts into pet toys and promoting “going green” through seedling distributions at some of this initiative’s computer collection events.

“ W e ’ v e a l w a y s b e l i e v e d i n t h e necessity of connectivity and device a c c e s s i b i l i

a t t h e Faunteroy Center in the Washington, D C , area, added, “Basic computer skills are now fundamental for connectivity across all generations ” The alliances fostered by this project have paved the way for a brighter future, with stakeholders from various sectors coming together behind a unified cause As the pages of this initiative’s success stories turn, they stand as a testament to the power of private, public and social sector collaboration in creating lasting solutions to digital inequities.

To read more about the two-year

about the lives that were positively transformed, the summary report can

Edulastic (Cont’d from p 1)

Question Generator provides sets of questions that teachers can revise and choose to include in their assessments

As a result, teachers can more easily create differentiated assessments and develop more accessible and diverse question pools – ultimately leading to i n c r e a s i n g l y i n d i v i d u a l i z e d l e a r n i n g opportunities for students

Teachers will also be able to use Question Generator within Edulastic Video Quiz, a new feature that allows educators to create fun, focused experiences for learners by turning their favorite YouTube videos or other video r e c o r d i n g s i n t o e n g a g i n g f o r m a t i v e assessments, lessons or assignments w i t h i n E d u l a s t i c E d u l a s t i c h a s p a r t -

n e r e d w i t h Y o u T u b e t o i m p l e m e n t

YouTube Player for Education, delivering distraction-free video quizzes with n o a d s o r p e r s o n a l i z a t i o n t r a c k i n g Within Video Quiz, educators can use Question Generator to build prompts, considering the video transcript, and then plot questions on individual, rele-

Swivl (Cont’d. from p. 1)

scenarios and will enable teachers to gather reflection insights quickly “ A f t e r o b s e r v i n g c l a s s r o o m s f

a n d o n e o f t h e b i g g e s t o p p o r t u n i t i e s

i s i n h e l p i n g t h e m r e f l e c t , ” s a i d B r i a n

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F o u n d e r o f S w i v l . “ R e f l e c t i o n i s i n c r e d i b l y p o w e r f u l , b u t i t h a s b e e n

l e f t b e h i n d o t h e r e d t e c h a d v a n c e s .

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t o r s a n d s t u d e n t s t o e a s i l y a n d r e g u -

l a r l y r e f l e c t t h r o u g h o u t t h e l e a r n i n g

Study.com (Cont’d. from p. 1)

vant moments within the video

“Edulastic is excited to offer this AIdriven solution to teachers, enabling real-time quiz creation for their stu-

Product Officer at GoGuardian “Now, teachers can build in relevant assessment throughout instructional videos, s

and more

generate rubrics for essay questions, recommend grades for rubric questions and save teachers hours of time

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tremendous amounts of time – time that could be spent analyzing results and providing students with valuable feedback Teachers can use Assisted Rubrics to expedite grading and conduct an initial pass at their students’

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s s a y response evaluations within Edulastic, teachers can get a head start on their grading, review recommended grades

e x p e r i e n c e a n d d e v e l o p s k i l l s , c r e a ti n g s h o r t - t e r m a n d l o n g - t e r m b e n ef i t s . ” T h e M i r r o r r e q u i r e s m i n i m a l

teacher setup and can serve as a selfs e r v i c e k i o s k , e n a b l i n g s t u d e n t s t o engage in reflection at their convenience. Teachers have the flexibility to d e f i n e r e c o r d i n g g o a l s a n d a r r a n g e activities for both individuals and small g r o u p s . T h e s e s i m p l e o r m u l t i - s t e p activities encompass a wide range of tools for recording skills, discussions, v i s u a l t h i n k i n g a n d e v e n m i n d f u l breaks. The device, designed for versatility, is rugged and portable to accommodate various usage scenarios.

more on instruction.

and feedback, and focus more of their time on digging into expanding student feedback and setting goals

“Teachers face a number of challenges when it comes to assessment, including building differentiated standards-aligned questions, setting goals with students and determining students’ most impactful next steps,” said

A n i r b a n J h u r i , G e n e r a l M a n a g e r f o r assessments at GoGuardian “Through Edulastic AI, we aim to give teachers v

creation and grading, and freeing them up to connect with students and analyze students’ learning outcomes ”

“Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how AI can make my life easier as a teacher so I can focus more on meeting the needs of individual stu-

South Carolina “Video Quiz coupled with the AI Question Generation will allow me to differentiate instructional methods for students while ensuring I’m able to collect the formative data I need to make the next instructional

“ W i t h t h e M i r r o r , t e a c h e r s c a n spend less time setting up and gathering reflections and more time focusing on applying their insights,” continued Lamb. “This brings the benefit of a m o r e g o a l - a l i g n e d c l a s s r o o m a n d develops stronger metacognitive skills than ever – an essential skill for thriving in an AI-driven world.”

T h e M i r r o r i s a v a i l a b l e t o d a y w i t h

e x p e c t e d d e l i v e r y w i t h i n 3 0 d a y s .

S w i v l i s k i c k i n g o f f t h e l a u n c h w i t h

T h e I n n o v a t o r ’ s P r o g r a m , a l i m i t e d -

t i m e c a m p a i g n f o r s c h o o l s t o p a r t n e r

w i t h t h e m o n t h e s o f t w a r e f e a t u r e s

t h a t w i l l b e s e a m l e s s l y d e l i v e r e d o v e r

decision I am able to generate questions quickly and easily, and get immediate feedback, which allows me to adjust as needed during class ” E d u l a s t i c ’ s A I c a p a b i l i t i e s a n d Video Quiz are sold as a separate addon for Edulastic customers

About GoGuardian

GoGuardian aims to help all learners feel ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges by combining the best in learning and science technology across every part of the learning journey Its award-winning system of educational tools, which includes Giant Steps, Pear Deck and GoGuardian Teacher for learning engagement; Edulastic for assessments; TutorMe for virtual ondemand tutoring; and GoGuardian Admin and Beacon to support student safety, is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while empowering educators to help keep students safe

For more information, go to www edulastic com and www goguardian com

t h e a i r w i t h e a c h m o n t h o f u s e . A s p a r t o f t h i s p a r t n e r s h i p , p a r t i c i p a n t

e n c e . Swivl is a future-ready edtech company with a suite of reflective tools. The company built its foundation in education with tools to support the development of classroom management skills. With over a decade of operation, Swivl has expanded to cover a full range of reflection applications for students and teachers.

For more information on Swivl and Mirror, visit www.swivl.com/mirrorcampaign. solutions.”

Study.com’s K12 Learn is a comprehensive educational platform offering a range of curriculum, skills practice and assessment components designed to support diverse learners in middle and high schools. The solution features m u l t i m e d i a m i c r o l e s s o n s , r e p e a t e d practice and built-in supports to facilit a t e p e r s o n a l i z e d i n s t r u c t i o n . W i t h seamless integration into major learning management systems, Study.com’s K 1 2 L e a r n e m p o w e r s e d u c a t o r s t o streamline teaching tasks and focus

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diverse industries As children master d a t a a n a l y s i s , t h e y c u l t i v a t e c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g a n d p r o b l e m - s o l v i n g a b i l ities, enabling them to decipher inform a t i o n , i d e n t i f y p a t t e r n s a n d m a k e i n f o r m e d d e c i s i o n s b a s e d o n e v idence

Currently adopted in over 10,000 school districts, Study.com’s K12 Learn embodies pedagogical innovation by p r o v i d i n g e v i d e n c e - b a s e d p e r s o n a lized learning tailored to diverse learners across all subjects with a focus in science and social studies curriculum. The platform’s ability to address the multifaceted challenges in education today positions it as a beacon of effective pedagogy.

The certification process involved Study com submitting comprehensive evidence to Digital Promise, showcasing the alignment between the prod-

C o d e M o n k e y ’ s D a t a S c i e n c e

Course is a comprehensive package c o m p r i s i n g t e a c h e r g u i d e s , c o u r s e explanations, interactive Q&A sessions, games to reinforce learning, student review questions and creation lessons By immersing young learners in the intricate world of data at an early age, t h i s c o u r s e e q u i p

uct’s design philosophy and research on how students learn. The company also demonstrated its commitment to transparency by making this research accessible to the public.

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d u c t C e r t i f i c a t i o n recognizes the edtech products that incorporate research about learning into their design and development.

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where technology, healthcare, finance and countless other sectors rely extensively on data analysis

About CodeMonkey CodeMonkey is a leading coding for kids program Through its award-winning courses, millions of students learn

Product Certification employs a competency-based learning framework, devel-

advisory board, expert researchers in the Learning Sciences field and educators across the United States. Additional details about the framework’s development can be found in Digital Promise’s reports, “Designing Edtech that Matters for Learning: Research-Based Design Product Certifications (2020)” and “An Overlooked Indicator of Edtech Quality: The Use of Learning Sciences Research (2022) ”

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