Pearson India has launched a digital learning solution in the country which is aimed at providing students and teachers with a comprehensive resource of learning material that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, Telegraph India reported. The company said the above initiative is in line with the Indian government's Digital India program as well as the National Education Policy … [Read more...] about Pearson India launch digital learning solution for students and teachers
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E Ink Yuantai promoting digital reading literacy in Taoyuan City in Taiwan
E Ink announced that it is collaborating with the Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan to promote e-paper based smart reading solutions to aid in vision friendly digital reading. In pursuit of this objective, the Education Bureau of Taoyuan City Government has earmarked a dozen middle schools situated in remote and non-urban areas as well as a single middle school situated in the … [Read more...] about E Ink Yuantai promoting digital reading literacy in Taoyuan City in Taiwan
What Makes Kids Read?
Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's content and innovators in kids' digital reading, has released the findings of its Kids & Family Reading Report, the purpose of which is to "explore the reading attitudes and experiences that most influence children’s reading habits, including reading aloud at home, independent reading at school, presence of books in … [Read more...] about What Makes Kids Read?
Verso App Gives Teachers a Powerful Assessment Tool for Student Engagement
It's the same in every classroom, in every school, in every subject area. Certain students are "getting it" and engaging with the content, while other students are trailing behind, getting more and more lost and less and less likely to admit it. But a new assessment tool that lets students structure their own questions, responses, and discussion points offers teachers the … [Read more...] about Verso App Gives Teachers a Powerful Assessment Tool for Student Engagement
McGraw-Hill Education Unveils New Digital Platform for K12 Teachers
With so much happening in the world of digital publishing for the higher education market, it's easy to forget that the public education sector is lagging behind at a pitiful pace. Ironically, it's this K12 market that could really stand to benefit from digital learning solutions, both in terms of cost and in the ability to reach all learners in the ways that serve them … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Education Unveils New Digital Platform for K12 Teachers
Libraries, Gale Partner for Online Accredited High School Diploma Program
According to data gathered by Cengage Learning, one US student drops out of high school every 26 seconds. The end result is is more than one million Americans every year leaving school without a diploma. While sociologists have studied the effects on society of having a significant portion of the population unqualified and incapable of securing employment, companies like … [Read more...] about Libraries, Gale Partner for Online Accredited High School Diploma Program
New Survey Shows Technology Can Hurt Students’ Study Habits
In what should not come as a surprise to...well...anyone, a new survey from McGraw-Hill Education found that students who rely on technology for learning and studying often spend a significant portion of their academic time engaged in social activities with their devices. A study conducted by Hanover Research on behalf of the creators of LearnSmart found that nearly fifty … [Read more...] about New Survey Shows Technology Can Hurt Students’ Study Habits
Thailand Unveils Smart Education Plan That Promotes eLearning Via Tablets
The government in Thailand is out to promote education in the country by putting more emphasis on digital learning via tablet devices. In its bid to impart quality education that matches the best in the world, the government has drawn up the national Smart Education Plan, which involves studying via tablets loaded with educational apps. Towards this end, the government is … [Read more...] about Thailand Unveils Smart Education Plan That Promotes eLearning Via Tablets