Christine Willig - The Science of Learning Serving the Art of Teaching

Christine Willig, president of McGraw Hill's K12 Group, discusses the distinction between educational technology and learning science. She highlights McGraw Hill's investment in learning science to enhance teaching effectiveness through adaptive technologies and platforms like Engrade. The focus is on data-driven learning, which informs teachers about students' learning trajectories, enabling tailored instruction. McGraw Hill has transformed from a textbook publisher to a learning science company, emphasizing the science of learning to improve student performance.

What is the main difference between educational technology and learning science according to Christine Willig?

• Educational technology is about devices, while learning science focuses on understanding learning processes.

• Educational technology is only about software applications.

• Learning science is a subset of educational technology.

• Educational technology is more advanced than learning science.

Which of the following technologies is mentioned as part of McGraw Hill's adaptive learning tools?

• Coursera

• Duolingo

• LearnSmart

• Khan Academy

What is the purpose of the Engrade platform as described by Christine?

• To provide free online courses

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To integrate learning and formative assessment

• To offer virtual reality experiences

How does learning science use data to benefit students?

• By providing entertainment

• By tracking learning trajectories and informing teaching

• By offering discounts on educational materials

• By replacing teachers with AI

What transformation has McGraw Hill undergone according to the video?

• From a school to a university

• From an online platform to a physical bookstore

• From a textbook publisher to a learning science company

• From a software company to a hardware manufacturer