Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2018

Earlier this month in New York City, the AT&T Aspire Accelerator, AT&T’s program that finds, develops, and invests in promising edtech companies from around the world, hosted an afternoon of mock board meetings with its 2018 cohort. The same principle applies to edtech companies. To date AT&T has made 27 investments.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In business, two companies may join to build a stronger foundation, winning new customers and offering more services to existing ones. At least, that’s the idea for Tim Loomer, CEO of science education holding company Science Interactive Group. The combined science lab kit company will use the name “Science Interactive” in January.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

Edmodo is permanently shuttering , the company announced late Monday. It’s no longer viable “for us to maintain the level of service you deserve and that we can take pride in ourselves,” the company wrote in an online explanation of its closure. This means that the companies end up with large amounts of sensitive data.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 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. What should educators learn from 2018 and where are we going next year? For 2018, consider four that caught my attention.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This makes looking ahead at 2018 exciting because there is so much opportunity for districts and educators to elevate their curriculum with innovation right at their fingertips. The most hopeful potential impact of 2018’s edtech landscape is the opportunity for nurturing skills that will help students succeed in the future of work.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

August 29, 2018. Capital Group Companies. It's a great example of an event that supports young game makers who are designing games that solve mathematical problems. August 22, 2018. Because of Staples, MIND was able to offer the following prizes: All participants - a certificate and official 2018 Game-a-thon poster.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And yet the education/technology industry (press) kept up with its rosy repetition that social equality is surely its priority, a product feature even – that VR, for example, a technology it has for so long promised is “ on the horizon ,” is poised to help everyone, particularly teachers and students, become more empathetic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

Mary won ISTE's 2018 “Virtual Pioneer of the Year” and was a New York State Teacher of the Year finalist in 2018 and 2020. Mary’s accolades include recognition as the 2018 International Society for Technology in Education’s Virtual Pioneer of the Year and a Silver Presidential Volunteer Service award.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

We were in the early innings of what I argued at that time was more of a supply-side-driven phenomenon: universities and companies were experimenting with new offerings, and the groundwork was being laid for a more digitally-oriented, shorter-form credentialing future. This trend, too, has seen a jump forward due to the pandemic.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Let's take a look by looking at social media examples. In 2018 Berners-Lee kicked off a global campaign that included a “Contract for the Web,” urging governments, Internet companies and users to commit to a set of principles to protect the openness and accessibility of the Web.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Fri, 02/23/2018 - 11:32. For example, for its remote learning classes, the Paris School of Business is using software called Nestor to track students’ eye movement and facial expressions through their laptop webcams. Her firm helps companies develop technology for young people that is compliant with safety and security concerns. “If

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . Technology Companies Invest in AR and VR Education Apps. Technology leaders are noticing this window of opportunity too.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

According to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , over 50 percent of breaches in 2018 were directly caused by “insiders” — either staff or students. Some companies currently offer engaging training modules designed to appeal to younger audiences. . Phishing simulations have proved useful in training K–12 faculty and staff.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment. You mentioned subject areas beyond mathematics.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

At elite universities, that figure was much higher — almost 90 percent at the University of Pennsylvania, for example, according to the school’s career services office. The Washington Center, for example, last year began offering fully funded, short-term career-readiness programs. The company, whose biggest market is now the U.S.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2021

It’s one of the first, putting the institution in the company of Drexel University and the Savannah College of Art and Design. One example was the development of AR Stagecraft, an app that translates student set designs into an immersive experience of what the scenery would look and feel like if built on an empty stage.

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Tom Murray

DECEMBER 15, 2018

The largest taxi company owns no (human driven) taxis (Uber) The largest accommodations provider owns no real estate. Netflix) The largest phone companies own no telecommunications infrastructure. Retrieved from [link] McKinsey & Company (2017). Retrieved from [link] World Economic Forum (2018). Projections.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2022

And even now, some of the company's other services appear to still be down, according to updates from the company. For example, an attack against Finalsite, a software company used by schools across the country, affected around 5,000 school websites earlier this month. Lack of National Consensus The U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, after receiving student and parent feedback, I adjusted my final project. Wilson) I’d like to share a practical example that I’ve used for my school (it is near the beginning of the video with research sources). For example, using an app is not computer science, but creating an app is computer science. Technology.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

By comparison, in the first six months of 2018, companies raised $750 million across 62 deals. educational technology companies whose primary purpose is to support educators and learners across preK-12 and postsecondary education. Some companies count their accelerator funding into their subsequent seed rounds.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 13, 2018

Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:15. In fact, Gartner recently estimated that, on average, 40 percent of IT spending at companies is on shadow IT. It’s likely that in K–12 school districts, where IT is typically more physically and logically distributed than in the average company, shadow IT may be even more widespread. jena.passut_7651.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2018

In February, Educause bought the assets of the New Media Consortium and pledged to continue the Horizon Report series, and to complete and publish the 2018 edition. Open educational resources (OER) have been included as key trends since 2013, for example. Barajas-Murphy, of Educause, welcomes others to join in.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 8, 2018

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 10:11. Some companies have taken disaster proofing so seriously that they have created storage servers that are nearly indestructible. Other companies, such as Turtle , have created waterproof and fireproof storage cabinets perfect for data centers. 4 Steps to Protect Your Data Center from Disaster.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 13:34. Companies continue to explore the possibilities of education through robotics , like IBM’s Project Debater , which recently held its own against established human debaters over complex topics including income tax and antibiotics in food. The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

September 10, 2018—success stories from educators, administrators, and most importantly, students, which bring the company’s tools and service offerings to life. In its design, we put educators and students first in sharing how our company and tools support teaching and impact learning.” NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.,

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Meanwhile, with more than 11,000 ed tech products on the market and companies sometimes making extravagant claims about their effectiveness, it’s often impossible to determine which products work and which don’t. Because of these requirements, some companies opt out of partnering, said Ames. The onsite training is expensive.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Fri, 12/14/2018 - 13:24. Companies use them for their impact on knowledge sharing: from monthly meetings of administrative assistants who share productivity tips to senior executives who gather to discuss market challenges and sales results. Communities of Practice: A Professional Development Theory for the Digital Age.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. For example, students can take advantage of LittleBits code kits to practice creating simple programs through Arduino to control LittleBits light sensors and motors. How Makerspaces in Schools Help Students Learn to Code. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 5, 2019

For example, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls not only empathize intellect but also social skills in their mission statement. Examples are STEM, PBL, Inquiry-Based Learning, Interdisciplinary, and Base Learning. Companies like Clockwork Brain are turning critical thinking for children into fun challenging puzzles.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Fri, 09/14/2018 - 10:07. DLP uses five key points to guide teachers and coaches through the professional-development curriculum: Content Focus: When providing technology coaching, concrete examples are key. 5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. eli.zimmerman_9856. 5 Key Points of Professional Development.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

11, 2018 – Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight”) today announced the schedule for its fall webinar series titled “Transforming Learning in the Classroom.” They will also share the process of acquiring technology and give examples of engaging students with the right edtech tools. Lawrenceville, GA – Sept.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

In 2018, it reached classrooms in 52,000 schools, or nearly half of all public schools in the U.S. Take the recent push to include more computer science education in schools, for example. Another favorite focus for projects in 2018 was “social-emotional learning.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Consider Guild Education, an online education company led by Rachel Carlson and Brittany Stitch, which reached the highly coveted unicorn status in November 2019. They became only the fourth education company in recent years to be founded by women and valued at over one billion dollars. Out of 575 unicorns. The capital is out there.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 21, 2017

There are currently KidZania’s in 24 major cities worldwide, and the company plans to open the first U.S. In each location, companies sponsor landmarks and businesses to help make the experience as authentic as possible. are expected to open in 2018 and 2019. locations in Dallas and Chicago. . The inaugural U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2019

And now, it’s added an impressive investment to its coffers to help the company continue growing. On Monday, Tinkergarten announced $21 million from WndrCo , a holding company run by former bigwigs from DreamWorks and Dropbox with a past investments that include the owner of Zagat, Mixcloud and 100 Thieves.

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The Game Agency

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

EverFi & The Game Agency Win “Best of Show” at ELearning Guild’s 2018 DevLearn DemoFest for The Creation of the Compassion Project. It is a perfect example of why our team loves coming to work every day.”. The Game Agency is a software development company focused on creating training games for K-College and Fortune 500 companies.

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