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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow.

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AI generated post: Online Tools for Classroom Teachers

Kathy Schrock

Whether you're a seasoned educator or a new teacher looking to infuse technology into your classroom, this guide will provide valuable insights into the world of online tools for education. Introduction to Online Tools for Classroom Teachers In today's digital age, technology has become an essential part of education.

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2018 Halftime Ka’Ching Report: U.S. Edtech Raises $739M in Venture Funding

Edsurge

That’s followed by a trio of companies: tutoring marketplace Varsity Tutors, student loan service Commonbond and bootcamp provider Trilogy Education, which each raised $50 million. There are newly-funded curriculum and courseware services, games, adaptive learning platforms and study tools. edtech acquisitions so far in 2018.

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SimCityEDU sets middle school students to work on a “Pollution Challenge”

Educator Innovator

SimCityEDU , an Educator Innovator partner, is proudly releasing its first game-based learning and assessment product built on the popular SimCity video game platform. This education-focused version, SimCityEDU: Pollution Challenge!, And now the just-released SimCityEDU: Pollution Challenge! SimCityEDU: Pollution Challenge!

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

This is the second part of my much-abbreviated look at the stories that were told about education technology in 2018 – and in this case, the people who funded the storytellers. Peilian.com (music education): $150 million. DreamBox Learning (adaptive learning): $130 million. Coursera (online education): $210.1

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

techlearning

CENTRALREACH PK-12 ( www.centralreach.com/industry/pk-12-education ) CentralReach launches CentralReach PK-12, a collaborative and data-driven software for special education. The software helps schools foster communication and coordination of instruction and care for students in special education programs.

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Embracing these tools not only prepares students for a tech-driven future but also enriches the educational journey with creativity and efficiency.