Sentences with phrase «use of adaptive technology»

With the launch of the LearnSmart Advantage suite, we continue to lead the industry in the use of adaptive technology to help improve student productivity and performance.»

The TVI may provide accessible materials such as large print or braille and facilitate the use of adaptive technology.

Similarly, we like BMW's high - tech engine, but the suspension is fixed, not using any of the adaptive technologies BMW uses on other cars.

Not exact matches

For example, drivers will get used to the idea of more automated control of their vehicles with interim technologies like adaptive cruise control and automated braking, the report states.

We are aware of the types of adaptive technology used by people with disabilities and are redesigning pages across our portfolio of websites to ensure compatibility with as many of these systems as possible.

Some $ 19.5 million of Canada's $ 198 million contribution to the telescope will be used in the coming fiscal year for «the design, construction and assembly of key telescope components, including a precision - steel enclosure and cutting - edge adaptive optics technologies.»

Astronomer George Djorgovski of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena used adaptive optics on the 10 - meter Keck telescope, also on Mauna Kea, to reveal orbiting pairs of black holes in 16 distant galaxies.

Advancing adaptive optics technology with the use of multiple lasers would increase the scientific potential of today's technology and enable the application of this technology to the next generation of telescopes, she said.

Ghez has been able to enhance her research by using adaptive optics imaging technology that compensates for the blurring effects of the Earth's atmosphere by using a laser to probe the atmosphere, resulting in much sharper images.

To unscramble the light from cells buried within organisms, the researchers turned to adaptive optics — the same technology used by astronomers to provide clear views of distant celestial objects through Earth's turbulent atmosphere.

Dr. Barrangou and colleagues at DuPont established the biological role of CRISPR - Cas systems in adaptive immunity in bacteria, and used CRISPR - based technologies for bacterial genotyping of industrial cultures, and for the vaccination of dairy cultures against bacteriophages.

The discoveries were made using instruments fitted to telescopes at the Palomar Observatory in San Diego: the Robo - AO adaptive optics system, developed by the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics in India and the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, and the PALM - 3000 adaptive optics system, developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and Caltech.

Initial data came from the TRENDS (TaRgetting bENchmark - objects with Doppler Spectroscopy) high - contrast imaging survey that uses adaptive optics and related technologies to target older, faint objects orbiting nearby stars, and precise measurements were made at the W. M. Keck Observatory on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii.

Third place went to Charlie Granger, a PhD candidate in optics, who used adaptive optics technology to show the natural fluorescence of retinal pigment epithelial cells, which form a layer only one cell deep, on the backside of the eye's light - sensitive retina.

They use adaptive learning technologies to increase the quantity and quality of feedback provided at precisely the time it will help the most.

The qualifications for success in today's ever - changing world will demand the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, use continually changing technology, be culturally aware and adaptive, and possess the judgment and open - mindedness to make complex decisions based on accurate analysis of information.

«Adaptive Learning» has been a frequently used term in education for many years but today, with the advent of more ubiquitous technology in schools, education systems are placing more emphasis on the advantages of leveraging adaptive techniques within both assessments and instructional pAdaptive Learning» has been a frequently used term in education for many years but today, with the advent of more ubiquitous technology in schools, education systems are placing more emphasis on the advantages of leveraging adaptive techniques within both assessments and instructional padaptive techniques within both assessments and instructional programs.

«Adaptive learning» has been a frequently used term in education for many years but today, with the advent of more ubiquitous technology in schools, education systems are placing more emphasis on the advantages of leveraging adaptive techniques within both assessments and instructional pAdaptive learning» has been a frequently used term in education for many years but today, with the advent of more ubiquitous technology in schools, education systems are placing more emphasis on the advantages of leveraging adaptive techniques within both assessments and instructional padaptive techniques within both assessments and instructional programs.

Introducing academic content meant lots of adaptations — creating visual representations of concepts; using voice output devices, picture cards, adaptive equipment, braille materials, and 3D objects for our students with visual impairments; different types of equipment and technology for our students with physical limitations; and lots and lots of lesson preparation.

For example, adaptive learning technology is used by NASA for simulation training, safety models, and has been used in various branches of the U.S. military, including the Army Learning Concept 2015, that trains and educates soldiers for asymmetric warfare.

The U.S. Department of Education has a national technology plan (NETP) that endorses the use of technology, and adaptive learning in particular, for its ability to simultaneously teach and assess for continuous improvement.

Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state - of - the - art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps.

The transition aims to harness the power of technology to move beyond simplistic multiple - choice questions, using interactive questions and adaptive techniques to measure students» critical thinking and problem - solving skills.

What makes adaptive learning unique is that it's focused on the use of technology to personalise learning.

The Smarter Balanced adaptive test aims to provide educators with more authentic indicators of their students» college and career readiness, but some educators have found the test's technology to be limiting and difficult; EdTech leader Steven Rasmussen even went so far as to say, «Not one of the practice and training test items is improved through the use of technology... The primitive software used only makes it more difficult for students and reduces the reliability of the resulting scores.»

BELLEVUE, Wash. — March 8, 2018 — DreamBox Learning ®, which pioneered Intelligent Adaptive Learning ™ technology used in schools across the U.S. and Canada, and NWEA ®, the leading not - for - profit provider of cutting - edge assessment solutions, today announced they have partnered to empower teachers with additional ways to use data, differentiate assignments, and improve student achievement.

For instructors, it can provide deep insights into how a student, a group of students, or a piece of curriculum is performing — adaptive learning technology gathers data on students» knowledge, skills and confidence and uses it to modify materials or tasks presented to a student.

For the first time, the exams use a technology called computer adaptive testing to tailor the difficulty of questions for each student based on his or her previous response.

Here at CMI, classes can be seen using technology in multiple ways: making their classroom a global one by connecting with classes in other places; experiencing the integrated learning of STEAM by creating multimedia projects to demonstrate understanding; or benefitting from personalized learning by honing math skills using adaptive applications.

Developed using Knewton's adaptive learning technology and Alinea's proven content, CampMat is a dynamic digital curriculum that delivers individualized instruction based on real - time analysis of what a student knows, how she learns, and her stated learning goals.

Something about «creative use of resources» sounded the alarm bells with me, particularly because I've been hearing concerns from media and technology specialist friends in wealthy school districts about having adequate resources to implement SBAC, the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium adaptive tests that will replace the CMT / CAPT in 2014 - 15.

Using Let's Go Learn's adaptive technology, the DOMA Pre-Algebra assessment evaluates 14 different areas of math knowledge that teachers consider essential for success at the Algebra I level.

Using Let's Go Learn's adaptive technology, the DOMA Pre-Algebra assessment evaluates 14 different areas of math knowledge that educators consider essential for success at the Algebra I level.

In slow - moving traffic such as on the highway during frustrating commutes, the XC90 will take control of all acceleration, braking, and steering using its adaptive cruise, active steering, and sensor technologies.

We already knew that the 2015 Volvo XC90 would feature at least three new active safety features, including an improved pedestrian detection system, an active steering correction feature, and an innovative use of adaptive cruise control technology.

Some of the new technology includes night vision assist and adaptive cruise control that now uses navigation data and input from sensors to speed up and slow down more smoothly and efficiently.

Outlander Sport's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system uses an onboard camera to monitor lane position in front of the vehicle, while the available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system uses 77 GHz radar technology to make sure you can travel through all areas of traffic safely.

At speeds above 80 km / h, laser technology enhances the main beam to increase road visibility to as much as 550 m. Adaptive Driving Beam uses a forward - facing camera, to detect oncoming vehicles and manipulates the high beam, creating «shadows» around the vehicle or vehicles ahead, so you can continue to benefit from high beam illumination of the road without dazzling other road users.

It unveiled the 2012 Lincoln MKZ with lots of technology, all of it priced more affordably than what you'd pay on German or Japanese luxury sedans: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning and cross-traffic (in back) alert, and the next generation (that is, the easier to use generation) of MyLincoln Touch.

For the highest level of assistance and ultimate sports coupe driving experience, prefer Sport + mode with Dynamic + response — making best use of the Direct Adaptive Steering technology.

The new trucks maximize the use of cylinder deactivation with improved engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved aerodynamics, low - rolling resistance tires, and other technologies that help the engines operate in four - cylinder mode for longer periods of time, further increasing efficiency.

Adaptive Front - Lighting System (AFS) developed; The system, which uses world - first technologies, automatically changes the direction of the headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and steering angle to improve visibility at intersections and during cornering

Safety The Equinox offers a comprehensive suite of available active safety technologies and adaptive crash - avoidance features that provide ease of use and peace of mind on the road.

Q50's Technology highlights include dual touchscreens; Active Lane Assist, which uses cameras to detect if the vehicle is drifting out of its lane and automatically makes fine adjustments accordingly; and Direct Adaptive Steering, a multi-mode all - electric steering system than Infiniti says is quicker than other systems.

Chevrolet has crash - avoidance technologies on many of its ’15 cars and trucks, including rear - vision cameras, a rear cross-traffic alert that uses two radars to let drivers know if a car is approaching from the side when backing, a side blind - zone alert, a forward collision alert that can sense a crash situation before you do, an adaptive cruise control and a lane - departure warning that can alert drivers who drift out of detected lane lines unintentionally or without a turn signal.

The all - new F - Series Super Duty is available with numerous driver - assist technologies: SYNC ® 3 — Ford's all - new communications and entertainment system features faster performance, conversational voice recognition and an easier - to - understand graphical interface, along with an intuitive smartphone - like 8 - inch touch screen Blind Spot Information System with trailer tow is optimized for Super Duty to include the length of the trailer; BLIS ® uses radar sensors in the taillamps to monitor areas that may not be visible to the driver Lane departure warning provides a warning when a driver strays from a lane through a series of steering wheel vibrations that mimic rumble strips Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support use sensors to detect slower vehicles moving in the same direction.

On the road, Expedition's lane - keeping aid is designed to reduce unintentional drifting of the vehicle outside its intended lane, while adaptive cruise control with stop - and - go allows drivers to set a cruising speed, using radar and camera technology to monitor traffic to maintain a set distance between vehicles.

Driving assistance systems now include adaptive cruise control, stop & go function, Audi side assist — which uses radar technology to warn the driver of potential vehicles behind when changing lanes.

Buyers will also be able to choose from a wealth of «active» safety technologies, including: ASCC (Adaptive Smart Cruise Control); LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System), which emits an audible alert when the driver strays from the chosen lane without using indicators, BSD (Blind - Spot Detection), with a visual warning in the door mirror when another car is in the driver's blind spot; RCTA (Rear Cross-Traffic Alert), which warns against other cars driving behind the Sorento in car parks; and SLIF (Speed Limit Information Function), which displays the speed limit in the driver's instrument cluster based on cameras detecting roadside signs.

The XF also uses new technology to make driving safer and more relaxing, with the choice of traditional cruise control or Jaguar's Adaptive Cruise Control.