Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I recently revisited the central prediction of the influential 2008 book, Disrupting Class – that the growth in computer-based delivery of education will accelerate swiftly until, by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet – in two blog posts ( here and here ). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I recently revisited the central prediction of the influential 2008 book, Disrupting Class – that the growth in computer-based delivery of education will accelerate swiftly until, by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet – in two blog posts ( here and here ). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

” that by 2019 half of all high school classes will be taught over the internet ; Raised questions about a new study on personalized learning ; Added four new incidents to the K-12 cyber incident map ; and. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition). Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

In 2019, the Dow Jones Industrial Average passed 28,000 points , the S&P 500 Index topped 3,000 points and the Nasdaq broke 9,000 in what some have termed one of the longest bull markets in history. education technology sector in 2019. billion across 105 deals in 2019, a five-year high in value.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But in 2019, the hype seems to have subsided: only 11 online degrees were announced this year. Here's what that growth looked like: 2017 2018 2019 Coursera 41116 edX 1910 FutureLearn 41823 Udacity 111 Total 1039 (+29)50 (+11) Perhaps these MOOC providers did not see the enrollments in these programs that they had hoped for.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

He has had the opportunity to share his approach to Computer Science education at ISTE (2015, 2018), FETC (2019, 2020) BIT (2014, 2019), CONNECT (2019, 2020), Schoology NEXT (2018), as well as in interviews with major newspapers (Toronto Star, 2017).

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

At the beginning of November, 2019, I had the opportunity to travel to Singapore to attend and present at Edutech Asia 2019. During that time, I had the opportunity to hear about their initiative to use micro:bits to help students learn technology in authentic ways.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Tue, 09/17/2019 - 08:31. As the school year kicks off, it is important for K–12 IT leaders have their fingers on the pulse around education technology to make informed decisions about where to put their efforts. MORE FROM EDTECH: Technology underscores the promise of a new school year. Using Technology to Put the 'A' in STEAM.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 09:59. Cloud technology allows video game streaming on nearly any device , from smartphones to traditional game consoles. School technology typically moves slowly,” he continues. “If Erika Gimbel is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in B2B technology innovation and educational technology.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Social-emotional learning (SEL) and technology might not seem like natural partners. But, according to the presenters in the edWebinar, “ Social-Emotional Learning: Leveraging Technology to Care for All,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , technology is an essential part of their programs.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 16, 2020

MORE ON EDTECH: Learn how a streamlined technology department can save districts money. A recent survey of educational technology leaders conducted by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and sponsored in part by CDW•G found that since 2017, budget constraints and lack of resources have been the No.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. By 2021, 91 percent of schools in New York City offered computer science (up from 76 percent in 2019).

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Tue, 10/29/2019 - 10:32. Aging, malfunctioning technology can be costly for schools — not only financially but also in terms of time. But forward-looking administrators are embracing advanced technologies, as well as key business best practices , to make the most of their limited time and dollars. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Steve Sharp – Bio As submitted Stephen Sharp is co-author of Amazon Best-Selling Book and 2019 Hot New Release – 50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors. Stephen previously worked in his school district as a technology leader, and been served on the governing boards of both his local and state school counseling associations.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. I was keen to find out his take: Would technology ever replace the teacher? I’ll be 50 in 2019?has No,” he said. A very human vision.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. Hillary Scharton writes that children aren’t born knowing technology, and that the belief that digital natives excel at multitasking can be detrimental to their learning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2019

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 10:59. The National Institute of Standards and Technology released Special Publication 800-63B: Digital Identity Guidelines — the newest set of guidelines — in mid-2017. Fact or Fallacy: Stay Up to Date on the Best Practices for Password Security. eli.zimmerman_9856. How much do you know about passwords?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Hitler's Circle of Evil , 2017|TV-14 This 10-part documentary series takes a chilling look at the madmen behind one of history's most notorious regimes. The Last Czars , 2019|V-MA When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty. prison boom.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 16, 2020

The advent of the internet and the popularization of digital devices brought a new context for teachers and school administrators, since students started to bring technology to the school routine. The school, in turn, cannot turn its back on this new reality, but must incorporate educational technology into pedagogical practices.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

According to data gathered by Class Central, around 20 million new learners signed up for their first MOOC in 2017, fewer than the 23 million new learners who registered for a MOOC in 2016. At the end of 2017, TU Delft signed an agreement with 8 other universities. The total number of MOOC learners is now 78 million.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 30, 2018

As an instructional technologist, I don't feel like my role has ever just been trying to help willing teachers integrate technology but also to be an evangelist or even prophet about the future of education and the impact technology can have. About this time every year, I begin to feel a wee bit weary.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2023

Las Vegas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced that Sirihaasa Nallamothu from University High School in Normal, Ill., The annual award helps a talented young woman with an interest in technology launch an education in IT.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2019

Tue, 03/12/2019 - 13:54. Engaging students and personalizing instruction with technology requires IT and instructional experts to work effectively , together, outside of their traditional silos. K–12 Departments Work Collaboratively to Support New Pedagogies. eli.zimmerman_9856. How do you get that done? by David Hutchins.

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Waterford

JUNE 29, 2021

Lately, the three Rs of school have been eclipsed by a focus on STEM education , or Science , Technology , Engineering , and Math. That’s why you’ll often see an emphasis on STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. 7 Ways to Encourage Creativity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Classes. April 2017.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

MORE ON EDTECH: Learn how a streamlined technology department can save districts money. A recent survey of educational technology leaders conducted by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and sponsored in part by CDW•G found that since 2017, budget constraints and lack of resources have been the No.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2022

College enrollment among high school grads grew during the early 2010’s, leveling off about 2017 when it began to drop to a current low of about 62%, approx. 4% lower than 2019. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Copyright ©2022 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2019

billion, 2019 offers some edtech investors hope that their bets could pay off. So far this year, the wheeling and dealing has clustered around higher education and workforce development, observes Kelly Fuller, a director at BMO Capital Markets who covers the education technology sector. After all, investors have investors, too.)

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2019

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 11:21. The school’s long-standing data center was housed in a renovated office building , a location not designed to support core technology infrastructure. . The school’s long-standing data center was housed in a renovated office building , a location not designed to support core technology infrastructure. .

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. Birdsong says K–12 institutions are hampered by interrelated challenges , including providing a technology-driven education to students while protecting student and staff privacy and finding funds to address escalating risks. Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online. shailaja.neela….

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Heather is passionate about integrating technology in education to amplify student voice, increase communication, and engage students. She has been a presenter at ISTE 2019, NCCE 2016-19, the Southern Oregon EdTech Summit 2015-18, and IntegratED 2017-18.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:05. Between 2017 and 2018, the global fan base grew 13.5 This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. eli.zimmerman_9856. Spending on tickets and merchandise grew 16 percent , to $95.5

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2019

Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:15. The technology services team at Rocklin Unified School District may as well have had its maintenance crew on speed dial. Technology serv­ices saw the project as an opportunity to maximize data center efficiency after years of virtualization and consolidation. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Melissa Delaney.

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Edsurge

JULY 1, 2020

This week, WeWork announced it is selling coding bootcamp Flatiron School to Carrick Capital Partners, a technology investment firm. WeWork paid about $28 million for Flatiron in 2017. Founded in 2012, Flatiron offers courses in data science, software engineering, design and other technology skills.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:41. The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. The 2018 funding window is closed, but the 2019 program and funding should be announced soon.). eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2019

million for the second quarter of 2019, a 39 percent increase over the same period last year. That’s the second highest since the start of 2017, but a slight dip from the previous quarter. In May, the company saw its stock price drop about 25 percent immediately following its 2019 first quarter earnings.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Mon, 05/13/2019 - 09:35. Research also suggests teachers wish their districts would increase training on specific topics, notably technology. . With one estimate indicating as many as 77 percent of jobs will require some degree of technological skill by 2020, it’s critical that students are comfortable using technology.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2019

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 13:06. In 2017, Ohio’s Bloom-Carroll Local School District completed a major infrastructure upgrade. EdTech asked Mark Thomas, Bloom-Carroll LSD’s director of instructional technology, to discuss the processes and best practices that worked for the district as it planned and executed upgrades.

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