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New Personalized Learning Program by McGraw-Hill Education Builds Essential Writing Skills and Uses Groundbreaking Writing Analysis and Adaptive Learning TechnologyNEW YORK, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education today announced the launch of Redbird Language Arts & Writing, a new enhanced personalized learning program that helps students master language arts concepts and build strong foundational writing skills. The new program accomplishes this by combining innovative writing analysis technology, interactive practice and personalized learning. The supplemental curriculum, for grades 2-7 and at-risk secondary students, is available to U.S. schools nationwide. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7782356-mcgraw-hill-education-redbird Originally developed by Stanford University, Redbird's adaptive learning technology provides a personalized learning experience for each student. Redbird Language Arts & Writing delivers immediate feedback and charts an optimized path through the program based on each individual student's skillset and level of progress – while also empowering educators with real-time, data-driven insights about their students' learning. According to research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 75% of employers seek candidates that have strong written communication skills, with writing skills cited as the third most desired attribute after leadership skills and the ability to work in a team. Yet, while mastering language arts and writing is essential for future success in college and the workplace, a troubling number of students across K-12 struggle with acquiring these vital skills. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 27% of 8th and 12th graders perform at or above proficient levels in writing and, notably, three out of four 8th graders spend less than 30 minutes per day writing for their language arts classes.
The Redbird Language Arts & Writing program offers instruction in five key areas – parts of speech, sentence structure, sentence composition, paragraphs and reading – through a combination of concise instruction, rigorous interactive practice and lessons rooted in real-world topics. In addition, using adaptive learning technology, students are placed at the level in which they are ready to learn and at a pace that is individually tailored to meet each student's needs. To see a demo and grade-specific sample activities, visit Redbird Language Arts & Writing. Learning is Accelerated for Students
Teachers are Empowered to Deliver More Effective Writing Instruction
Personalized learning solutions that utilize adaptive technology are now widely offered for math instruction. Due to the subjective nature of topics like writing and language arts, however, there have been a limited number of offerings that have applied this technology successfully, making Redbird Language Arts & Writing a significant advancement in both the adaptive learning and language arts spaces. The adaptive engine of Redbird Language Arts & Writing accelerates learning by immediately responding to each student's specific learning needs and directing the teacher's attention where it is needed most. "Language arts and writing are critical skills that prepare students for 21st century careers, but mastering these skills is not easy," said Dan Flickinger, Senior Research Associate at the Center for the Study of Language and Information (CSLI), Stanford University, and Senior Research and Language Consultant for Redbird Language Arts & Writing. "Language arts and writing mastery requires sustained effort, with steady, guided practice and detailed feedback at every step. With this next-generation adaptive learning solution, we've designed technology that delivers the immediate support that students need when writing and empowers educators to be as effective as possible in their instruction." The nationwide release of Redbird Language Arts & Writing complements Redbird Mathematics, a K-7 personalized learning program that features adaptive instruction, gamification and digital project-based learning. To find out more about Redbird, visit www.RedbirdLearning.com. About McGraw-Hill Education Contact:
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