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T.H.E. Journal August 2005 |
KidBiz3000 and TeenBiz3000 Achieve3000 is offering two Web-based reading programs that focus on building students' comprehension and vocabulary skills, customized to their Lexile reading levels. |
T.H.E. Journal October 15, 2009 Scott Aronowitz |
Pearson Makes Reading Assessment Software Available for iPod Touch Teachers can turn the Apple iPod Touch into a portable reading assessment tool with the help of software now available for the device from Pearson. |
PC Magazine November 2, 2005 Troy Dreier |
Read the TV Screen Budding readers can use the Mattel Fisher-Price Read with Me DVD! to read along with classic children's stories on the television screen, then control the action with a large, kid-friendly remote. |
T.H.E. Journal August 27, 2009 Bridget McCrea |
Breaking Through Reading Barriers After using a tech-based reading program with struggling readers and special education students, fourth-grade inclusion teacher Ashlee Ritzko witnessed a new phenomenon: Students that were reluctant or resistant readers were suddenly excited about reading the novels. |
T.H.E. Journal |
New Products: Headsprout Early Reading Headsprout Early Reading is a preK-2 supplemental program that takes nonreaders or beginning-level readers up to mid-second-grade reading skills in less than 30 hours of individualized online instruction. |
Information Today October 1, 2012 |
Pearson Launches New Early Edition Ebook Service Pearson announced that readers everywhere will now have the opportunity to get early access to important, time-sensitive topics and technologies before the official publication. |
T.H.E. Journal September 30, 2009 David Nagel |
States Look To Raise Reading Proficiency in Title I Schools The United States Department of Education is awarding $6.61 million in grants to eight states to help improving reading achievement among poorer students. |
Information Today August 25, 2015 |
Pearson Renews Commitment to Learning Software Provider Pearson extended its partnership with Knowledge Factor to continue using Knowledge Factor's amplifire as the learning software underlying the Dynamic Study Modules in Pearson's MyLab & Mastering collection. |
Chemistry World December 6, 2012 John Hayward |
Student inspiration The second edition of Organic Chemistry by Clayden and others, has undergone a substantial overhaul and yet still retains the features that made it quite so attractive to students in the first place. |
T.H.E. Journal June 2007 |
WriteToLearn 3.0 by Pearson Knowledge Technologies Pearson Knowledge Technologies has unveiled WriteToLearn 3.0, the latest update to its writing development and reading comprehension tool. |
T.H.E. Journal May 2005 |
EazySpeak Language Software Designed like a game, this application (available in English and Spanish) from Kutoka Interactive is a practical program for students 12 and up who want to learn a second language. |
Information Today November 5, 2015 |
McGraw-Hill Education Studies Students and Technology Students see greater potential for technology in college than is currently being used. |
Information Today March 14, 2011 Paula J. Hane |
Cengage Learning Introduces New `MindTap' Personal Learning Experience MindTap is a new personalized program of digital products and services that engages students with interactivity while also offering students and instructors choice in content, platform, devices, and learning tools. |
The Motley Fool June 1, 2011 Aimee Duffy |
Can Pearson Stay on Top? What does free cash flow show us about the profitability of this education company? |
T.H.E. Journal August 2005 |
Phonics 3b-Advanced Level II: Sports Edition Phonics 3b-Advanced Level II: Sports Edition from Help Me 2 Learn takes a unique tack, weaving standards-based educational concepts, word lists, and interactive tutorials with a sports-based theme. |
T.H.E. Journal September 1, 2010 |
Reshaping RTI: Building a Better Triangle Virginia Buysse is a senior scientist at the FPG Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where a research program she helped develop detects and addresses learning deficits through intervention in early childhood. |
T.H.E. Journal November 30, 2009 Scott Aronowitz |
Publisher Launches ELL Resource Center EBSCO Publishing has introduced its English Language Learner Reference Center, an informational database with enhanced technology for text-to-speech functionality. |
Information Today March 21, 2013 Nancy K. Herther |
SAGE Strikes Gold with Andy Field's New Statistics Textbook/Ebook Sussex University's Andy Field has found his way through the challenges and opportunities of textbook creation brilliantly to create an award-winning and wildly popular brand in the unlikely area of quantitative research methods. |
T.H.E. Journal May 2005 Alex Roman |
Special Product Focus: ESL and Foreign Language Software An overview of language software products for students: EazySpeak, Professor Toto Educational Kit, SUBE: Language Learning Thru Art, Music and Games, Before You Know It Educator Edition and English Discoveries. |
Information Today October 17, 2011 |
Pearson Launches OpenClass Free Learning Environment OpenClass offers institutions and instructors the ability to engage and interact with their students using the collaborative technologies that students are embracing -- at no cost. |
T.H.E. Journal December 2000 |
Words Come to Life for Beginning Readers DK Interactive Learning has released an updated version of Word Explorer Deluxe, an award-winning title that offers children ages five to eight an introduction to reading comprehension... |
T.H.E. Journal October 28, 2009 Scott Aronowitz |
Pearson Launches Early Warning System for At-Risk Students In an effort to help schools combat the decision by at-risk students simply to "give up" and drop out, Pearson has launched Prevent, a data-driven software system designed to give early-warning alerts to educators. |
T.H.E. Journal March 2003 Shawna White May |
Integrating Technology Into a Reading Program Being a teacher is a difficult job. You often have more than 25 students in your classroom and several different learning styles. In addition, it is your responsibility as a teacher to reach all of the students. I believe this can be made possible through the use of instructional technology. |
T.H.E. Journal August 2000 Elizabeth Amberg |
Focus on Reading/Language Development ...Although educational software should never be considered a substitute for books, several programs can give novice readers extra help and practice.... |
T.H.E. Journal March 2002 Doug Reid |
Profound Learning Systems' PLSystem The variety of educational experiences possible using Profound Learning Systems' PLSystem, an Internet-based instructional system, makes it a great tool for use in most learning environments, especially schools... |
T.H.E. Journal October 2004 |
Reading Comprehension Booster Merit Software has two products that are designed to assist students in grades 3-5 increase and utilize their reading skills. |
HHMI Bulletin Aug 2011 |
Michelle Withers: Extolling the Teacher-Scientist I create learning activities so students come up with their own answers. I need to figure out what questions will get them there. How can I guide them to figure it out? |
T.H.E. Journal March 18, 2009 Ruth Reynard |
The Suitability of Technology-based Education for Skills Development Skill development now refers not only to specific technical skills for specific vocations but to the development of workplace skills (or competencies) and personal development skills as well. |
T.H.E. Journal May 14, 2009 Ruth Reynard |
Technology's Impact on Learning Outcomes: Can It Be Measured? The ongoing debate on the effectiveness of technology use for student learning outcomes still seems to have no clear answers. |
T.H.E. Journal June 2009 |
Drill Down A new digital curriculum model allows teachers to choose their own instructional materials. The Speak Up 2008 survey gave students the power to handpick content for a new kind of online textbook. |
T.H.E. Journal May 2004 |
IES Funded Projects A list of 20 different universities and independent research organizations who, for various technology-based research projects as part of its mission to improve education at all levels, were awarded Institute of Education Sciences (IES) funding. CAST Inc... University of Colorado... etc. |
PC Magazine December 28, 2004 Sebastian Rupley |
Small-Biz Suite A new edition of Microsoft Office is on its way. |
T.H.E. Journal September 2, 2009 Ruth Reynard |
5 Ways We're Diminishing Learning by Assuming Face-to-Face Instruction Is Best Face-to-face instruction is often assumed to be the proven method, while other methods have yet to prove themselves. This assumption is not only misleading, but it might also be helping to diminish potential opportunities of better learning for our students. |
T.H.E. Journal January 2006 |
Pearson Forms New Group to Address Need for School Improvement Solutions Its newest offering, LessonLab, will provide schools and school districts with comprehensive teacher professional development aligned with research, assessment, and instructional programs. |
T.H.E. Journal June 2001 Jim Schneider |
Focus on Reading/Language Development Reading and language skills are a true cornerstone of any child's education. To help teachers and parents in this important endeavor, several products are available to aid children in their learning of these basic skills. In this month's Focus On, we'll take a look at a few of these... |
T.H.E. Journal August 18, 2009 Scott Aronowitz |
Algebra Prep App Comes to iPhone Pearson has announced the availability of the new AlgebraPrep: Factoring application at the Apple App Store. Designed for use on the iPhone and iPod Touch, the application offers supplemental help to algebra students in the form of video tutorials and practice tests. |
T.H.E. Journal May 2007 |
My Access Home Student Edition by Vantage Learning Vantage Learning is now shipping a home version of its popular online writing tool, My Access. |
T.H.E. Journal November 1, 2010 |
2020 Vision: Experts Forecast What the Digital Revolution Will Bring Next A discussion about how far we've come in education technology, and where we can expect to go. |
T.H.E. Journal October 2004 |
ClozePro ClozePro by Crick Software is a program geared for elementary, middle or high school learners. The program is designed to help test a student's comprehension of a piece of text. |