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The Importance of Gathering Evidence of Edtech Impact
Given the increased reliance on technology to support learning, now may be a good time for educational technology companies to start thinking more seriously about the data they collect and how they use it.
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Apr 27, 2021
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Elena Rosa Speciani

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What Do Teachers Want to See in Automated Writing Evaluation Systems?
Automated writing evaluation systems offer a promising approach to relieving the burden of giving formative feedback to students on their writing. What do teachers want to see in these systems so that the technology can be integrated into their teaching?
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Jul 28, 2020
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Lindsay Clare Matsumura, Elaine Lin Wang, et al.
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Cognitive Tutor: Encouraging Signs for Computers in the Classroom
A first-year algebra curriculum that blends tutoring software with conventional textbook learning had a positive effect for high school algebra students. Researchers found significant improvements—a change equivalent to moving from the 50th percentile to the 58th on an algebra posttest.
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Nov 19, 2013

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Source: Association of the U.S. Army

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The Importance of Gathering Evidence of Edtech Impact

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Cognitive Tutor: Encouraging Signs for Computers in the Classroom

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