adaptive learning Archives

trends

Screen Time Debate Gets More Nuanced

August 20, 2026

Classroom technology may need limits—but not all screen time is equal. The 2026 Savvas Educator Index, based on a national …

leadership

Beyond Testing: Connecting Real-Time Insight to Student Growth

June 11, 2026

When assessment becomes part of learning, data can do more than measure progress—it can help move students forward. INTERVIEW | …

cool tools

The Discovery Education Connected Ecosystem

April 14, 2026

As education leaders assess the potential for AI to transform K-12 classrooms, many face a similar challenge: too many tools …

leadership

The Four Questions Behind Smarter EdTech

March 06, 2026

Stephanie Allen on how disciplined experimentation, educator feedback, and privacy-first design guide Discovery Education’s approach to AI innovation. INTERVIEW | …

cool tools

Edify Talks from Edify Education

November 07, 2025

Here’s a very cool tool blending AI and cultural immersion in English learning. Edify Talks, from Edify Education, is reshaping how …

cool tools

HMH Waggle

October 15, 2025

In the crowded field of adaptive learning, Waggle® stands out as a truly intelligent and engaging solution for K–8 students …

leadership

The Role of AI in Assessing and Pacing Our Students

October 02, 2025

Why artificial intelligence, applied with care, can transform outdated testing and pacing into real-time insights that support both teachers and …

cool tools

The Expanded DreamBox Reading by Discovery Education

July 10, 2025

During the recent ISTE-ASCD Conference in San Antonio, Texas, Discovery Education, the creators of essential PreK-12 learning solutions used in …

leadership

Accessibility Isn’t About Compliance. It’s About Equity.

April 28, 2025

An edtech leader sorts through some key mindset and design challenges. GUEST COLUMN | by Scott Anderberg For …

trends

Report: The Education Insights Report by Discovery Education

November 01, 2024

A new study from edtech leader Discovery Education reveals key areas of opportunity for addressing one of the most pressing …

leadership

How AI Will Transform Education in the Next Few Years

October 02, 2024

An overview of the imminent acceleration of technology in learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Dmitry Butalov Artificial intelligence (AI) has …

cool tools

Shift iQ from InSite Information Systems

September 24, 2024

Shift iQ, developed by InSite Information Systems, is an adaptive learning technology solution that identifies an individual’s existing skills, often …

cool tools

MATHstream from Carnegie Learning

August 13, 2024

Here’s an adaptive, interactive video streaming program for middle school and high school students. Never passive and highly interactive, every …

cool tools

MobyMax

June 05, 2024

MobyMax offers teachers a complete and uniquely comprehensive K-8 curriculum for 27 subjects, including math, reading, phonics, language, vocabulary, spelling, …

cool tools

Edmentum: Exact Path

May 13, 2024

Exact Path from Edmentum provides personalized instruction and immediate data insights proven to accelerate growth. By combining evidence-based diagnostic assessments …

trends

What the Future Holds, Why Edtech is Set to Grow

September 12, 2022

Leading technology advisory and investment firm GP Bullhound released its inaugural education technology report today. Education Technology: An Intro to …

leadership

3 Ways Technology Can Help Educators Emerge Stronger After the Pandemic

April 23, 2021

An edtech leader says teachers stepped up, now here’s some help for them. GUEST COLUMN | by Jessie Woolley-Wilson Teachers …

leadership

Transforming Literacy Learning with Data-Driven Instruction

December 15, 2020

Data helps educators support reading at district, school, and classroom levels. GUEST COLUMN | by Steven Guttentag Data can tell …

trends

Breaking it Down: What Does Adaptive Learning Look Like?

June 05, 2019

An academic specialist provides some much-needed definition to familiar territory. GUEST COLUMN | by Danielle D’Alessio Students come to class—whether it is …

cool tools

Putting the Personal in Personalized Learning

August 23, 2018

To achieve more with fewer resources, we invent a tool. GUEST COLUMN | by Hilary Scharton During back to school …

leadership

The Resonance of a Powerful Voice

June 18, 2018

Guardian of learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson is willing to lead more than her company. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Throughout her …

interviews

After Shark Tank: Unpacking Packback

November 28, 2017

Running off resilience, backed by a billionaire, a rising-star edtech company finds its way. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero “The …

cool tools

Cool Tool | IXL Diagnostic

August 28, 2017

Just in time for back to school, IXL, the K-12 personalized learning program used by 1 in 9 U.S. students, …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Voxy

May 04, 2017

Here is an online English learning platform providing a personalized language curriculum, adaptive web and mobile technology, best-in-class learner support and …

guest column

Education Empowered by Digital Technology

March 15, 2017

With disruption of the education experience, a survey of some key trends to watch. GUEST COLUMN | by Anand Subramanian …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Woot Math

September 13, 2016

In the Spring of 2014, with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), researchers conducted a multi-site randomized controlled trial that …

guest column

China’s Got Educational Game

May 10, 2016

Inside the world’s largest education system with an edtech entrepreneur. GUEST COLUMN | by Michael Lee The kindergarten to grade …

cool tools

Adaptive Learning

March 08, 2016

The key to unlocking student potential. GUEST COLUMN | by Jessie Woolley-Wilson With an understanding of their growing and ethnically …

guest column

Adapting Well

November 19, 2015

Integrating a vital learning technology in the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Troy Williams One of the biggest trends in …

cool tools

Moneyball for Education

November 10, 2015

Tech in the classroom combines science of learning with art of teaching. GUEST COLUMN | by Debi Burton In almost …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Knewton.com

August 26, 2015

From arguably the global leader in truly adaptive learning is a cool tool just launched: Knewton.com is a free, open …

cool tools

Cool Tool | Personalized Print Learning Solutions

April 03, 2015

HP and Knewton, a leader in adaptive learning, have partnered to develop Personalized Print Learning Solutions, a first-of-its-kind product that will make adaptive learning …