Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab , where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. 5G technology and edge computing will reshape education with lightning speeds. Mobile AR, VR, and voice technologies are creating more interactive learning experiences.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

The sudden shift gave leaders at DreamBox Learning, a math education company headquartered nearby, an early glimpse at the upheaval to come and an inkling that digital teaching tools would soon be in high demand around the country. For the edtech industry, the pandemic poses a paradox. But how to make the most of the moment?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:01. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. Tech integration — from laptops and mobile apps to robots — aligns with students’ everyday experience and helps them connect with critical concepts. How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

The education sector has not been immune to the digital revolution transforming businesses and organizations across the world. The year before the pandemic saw sky-high growth and adoption in education technology, with global edtech investments reaching €15.87 billion in 2019. The growing edtech challenge.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

With that in mind, we invite you to help us tell our stories at SXSW EDU 2019 to spread the word on topics like learner variability, educator micro-credentials, immersive storytelling with 360° technology, maker learning, edtech pilots, data interoperability, and more. Empowering Educator Voice through Edtech Pilots.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. It was where you went to get deals done,” recalls Catalano.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On October 7, seven talented edtech entrepreneurs will take center stage at the final event of the 2019 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC). Michael Golden: At PennGSE, we have a long history of inspiring and cultivating innovation at all levels of education, from K-12 through adult learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2019

Integrating edtech isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, either. A new resource from mobile hotspot provider Kajeet outlines some of the biggest steps to take in planning for edtech. Show us the edtech funding. Show us the edtech funding.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2022

The 2021-2022 school year may be drawing to a close, but educational conference season is in full swing. ISTElive 2022 is undoubtedly a must-attend conference for edtech enthusiasts, gathering tens of thousands of participants every year. Here are some highlights from the 2019 event: . We’re excited to meet you all there!

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:06. School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. keara.dowd_i47Z.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers are using VR to teach computer science. As EdTech reported recently , preliminary scientific evidence found using augmented reality platforms can give students an advantage when it comes to learning code. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Santino Martinez.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 13:15. Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how one-to-one computing programs are boosting digital equity for K–12 students.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. EdTech sat down with Tarah Luster, director of Project B3, to learn more about the organization’s unique approach to getting students invested in digital literacy campaigns.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:38. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. This doesn’t mean classroom walls have to be bare, of course, but educators should be mindful of the overall effect. . Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:20. While traditional professional development is important — in-person and group education — today’s teachers need access to fast approaching and more relevant opportunities that cater to their personal goals. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers can gamify their classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:34. Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . Education now is 24/7. keara.dowd_i47Z.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And as video dominates online instruction, more educators need easy-to-use resources for video creation. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. After all, in October 2019 the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway declared that nearly 99 percent of U.S. “Early childhood” videos on YouTube nearly all have advertising. That Broadband Gap Bar?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:40. GoGuardian has announced a new AI-enabled cloud-based filtering solution for K–12 schools designed to expand filtering capabilities to all mobile and personal devices connected to school networks. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how web filters keep K—12 students safe. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these top three elements of digital citizenship. Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Marissa Mierow It’s no secret that voice-enabled technology is taking off in the domestic sphere, but how is this increasingly robust technology impacting education? To find out, we talked to Marissa Mierow, who leads Alexa Education at Amazon, delivering innovative experiences for both students and developers focused on education technology.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Thu, 02/28/2019 - 15:20. This means it is essential for educators to find a way to engage students early to build their coding knowledge, and virtual and augmented reality platforms may be the answer. . MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how mixed reality tools are helping K–12 teachers engage their students. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. ISTE 2019 is fast approaching, and as enthusiasm levels rise, so does the pressure to see it all and do it all. Meet NEO at ISTE 2019!

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 16:36. One reality of the increasingly connected K–12 classroom is even the youngest students are routinely going online, using email and engaging with mobile apps that collect their information. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn ways K–12 schools can better prevent phishing attacks. . marquita.brown_tC0Z.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12. Earlier this year in a webinar from edWeb , Jeff Meyer, director of education at Learning.com, outlined the importance of ingraining digital citizenship in students at a young age, and listed some of the educational tools available to teachers for starting these lessons early. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 29, 2022

Learners today engage in education in a very different way than they did, even five years back. EdTech innovation has fuelled these shifts, bringing more flexibility, diversity, and versatility to learning opportunities. What is EdTech? Today, EdTech has gone mainstream, with the pandemic accelerating its growth.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

In July 2019, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and SXSW EDU issued a challenge to the edtech world: Design an Alexa skill to transform education. We’ve been amazed by the creativity and impact of the ideas that education technology companies submitted for this challenge! Audrey Bierly, AWS Developers across the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:05. Organizing a successful AI integration and education plan will take collaboration and proper planning on the part of school decision-makers. “AI MORE FROM EDTECH: See how artificial intelligence can help strengthen personalized learning in the classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 26, 2019

With more than 4 billion users now connected to the internet, 50% of the global population (Forbes, December 2018), it is not surprising that the education sector has embraced devices and software to interact, engage, and enhance the learning environment for students. EdTech is not unique in this trend of bigger, but less frequent, deals.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

Four-and-a-half years after Amazon first released Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant, the technology is finding its footing in education. ACT shows off its new Alexa skill, which gives students access to test prep for subjects such as geometry and trigonometry, at ISTE 2019 in Philadelphia.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

That fact is not lost on investors who foresee greater demand for early-education programs and services after society reopens its doors. In 2019, total U.S. Venture capital investments for early childhood edtech startups have been steadily increasing over the past decade, before the pandemic paused the trend. edtech startups.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2019

Tue, 03/19/2019 - 22:03. The software also includes Absolute Mobile Theft Management , which allows devices to be located with GPS — handy whenever something ends up in the wrong room or is moved off of its assigned cart. “We MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools use professional services after one-to-one device rollouts.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Otus is an interesting product, created by educators. And has a mobile app for educators, students and families. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. It is integrated classroom tools for students and teachers and powerful transparency for families and school leaders.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2019

education technology, and early signs in 2019 suggest the industry is poised for another cash infusion. Already, one New York-based edtech company has raised $100 million. Owl Ventures , a San Francisco-based education technology investment firm, has closed $315 million for its third fund. Expect more dollars to flow.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

As the acceptance of new types of credentials grows, a number of employers have become learning providers in their own right, in a way that could shake up the broader higher education landscape. million credentials to date, growing at a 61 percent pace from 2019 to 2020.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2019

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 15:39. As K–12 schools continue to transform their classrooms into modern learning environments, it is important educators and IT planners consider how physical and digital additions will affect learning. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers use virtual reality platforms to teach coding.

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