Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When a school or district decides to cut a check for an edtech product, the end goal isn’t about owning a shiny new piece of hardware or app. And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? And how much say do they—or should they—have in edtech decisions? So what explains the disconnect? Louis, Missouri.

EdTech 170

EdTech Software Company Tools 170

Digital Promise

APRIL 9, 2019

As cofounder of Teachley , a small company developing research-based math software for K-6, this question demonstrates a problematic market preference for products that “ cover ” a lot of content, but do not support deeper thinking. The problem with broad coverage in edtech. Coverage!?! Why the demand for coverage exists.

EdTech 260

EdTech Software Meeting Strategy 260

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

For a company to be successful in today’s competitive times, its employees need to excel at their respective jobs. In addition, 41% of employees plan to leave their company if it doesn’t provide them with appropriate training opportunities. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents: I.

Training 52

Training Software eBook LMS 52

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by California parents alleging another online monitoring software company illegally collected students’ personal data, including location data, without their consent and sold it to third-party vendors. We will always treat that data with the utmost security and privacy.

Student Data Privacy 98

Student Data Privacy Data EdTech Internet Safety 98

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Zywicki has more than a decade of experience leading, scaling, and building education companies. Before that, Zywicki co-founded the software company Ranku in 2013, which built two-sided marketplaces for state systems to increase student enrollment. Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit [link].

PresenceLearning 96

PresenceLearning Industry EdTech Software 96

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Impossibility of EdTech To my school’s credit, they knew there was a problem. While it’s difficult to determine how much has been spent on Edtech , we do know that investments in education technology companies have nearly quadrupled since the beginning of the pandemic. Edtech has a product that takes care of it for you.

EdTech 174

EdTech Exercises Company Learning 174

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2019

Employees report higher productivity , greater efficiency and less stress , while companies can benefit from lower real estate costs and an expanded talent pool. My former company, Big Universe ( now acquired ) was a fully-virtual operation. We were small, but often credited for operating like a nimble, large company.

Company 130

Company EdTech How To Meeting 130

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Educators also need integrated hardware and software, as well as other systems of support and enrichment. The tall tree might never meet the trout in the stream, yet the bald eagle will get in close contact with both: eating the fish and resting on the tree’s branch.

Education 315

Education Software Trends Outcomes 315

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

Companies with a vested interest in their products publish studies touting their applications. My approach was to pilot any software application, if possible, for at least 90 days. Most companies offer such opportunities. I found that the company was very active in recognizing and promoting teachers’ ideas.

Technology 454

Technology Digital Citizenship Survey Company 454

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Six months into his tenure as Discovery Education’s new CEO, I had the chance to Zoom in with Jeremy Cowdrey as he reflected on the state of education post-pandemic and the persistent need for edtech innovations. Importance of Implementation Plans: With a greater focus on ROI, districts are scrutinizing edtech products more critically.

Pearson 99

Pearson EdTech Company Software 99

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing school leaders, parents and caretakers to do what just a few weeks ago was unimaginable: deploy technology-driven distance education to tens of millions of students, many of whom lack the hardware, bandwidth, software, social and other supports necessary to effectively learn full-time from home.

EdTech 165

EdTech Outcomes Company Software 165

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify. But Kenneth R.

Software 164

Software Digital Learning Sakai Learning 164

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” We also have to make sure it meets the technology requirements. We've tried to be strategic.

EdTech 120

EdTech Course Software Strategy 120

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find. So naturally, one of the big questions we face is, how can we help ensure effective edtech happens more often? to outlay an estimated $8 billion annually on software and digital resources, not including hardware.

EdTech 204

EdTech Comparison Study Groups 204

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2023

Edtech has become inseparable from the education system. to find out which edtech products those schools most often use or recommend to students — as well as what risks those tools raise and whether schools are prepared to meet them. The researchers also note that many sites — 7.4

Khan Academy 149

Khan Academy EdTech Data Report 149

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

companies like Coursera are raising hundreds of millions at billion-dollar valuations. A less frothy but steadily growing edtech market is emerging in Europe, where investment check sizes often have fewer zeros. It proves that there is appetite among investors for helping education companies serving the European market.”

EdTech 115

EdTech Coursera Company Industry 115

ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Inside Higher Ed (IHE) recently issued their 2017 Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology and we were excited about the big initial finding that more faculty are teaching online and that more are finding that online learning can meet the same outcomes. We have both, in the past, supported plagiarism-detection software at our institutions.

EdTech 156

EdTech Survey Software Report 156

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Selecting the Right Digital Note-taking Software] Vicki: Hello, this is Vicki Davis. I'll cover six different software programs I have used, including Evernote, Notion, OneNote, Logseq, Apple Notes, and Google Keep, and aiding a workflow that works for you. First of all, let's talk about selecting your software.

Microsoft 351

Microsoft Wiki Google Software 351

Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2020

based company is planning to apply that principle to make its software license pricing more equitable for schools and districts. This is the time for companies that are working with underserved communities to look back and see how their work reflects their missions,” says Michael Lombardo, CEO of BookNook.

Accessibility 134

Accessibility EdTech Company Software 134

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company. Heck, you should see what surprises my inbox holds some days: (I did not take the company up on its offer.).

EdTech 244

EdTech Social Media Facebook Google 244

Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

We created a list of the best tools for flipped classrooms for K-12 grades, including screen recording tools, tools, interactive whiteboard educational apps, software to create interactive lessons and videos, apps for communicating, creating a PowerPoint presentation, and ready-to-use video content resources. Classroom Video Software.

Flipped Classroom 97

Flipped Classroom Software Tools Classroom 97

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Promethean® , a leading global education technology company, today at TCEA 2021 announced its ClassFlow platform had received iKeepSafe certification renewal. The certifications for FERPA, COPPA, and California (Student Privacy – CSPC) mean that ClassFlow has been assessed by iKeepSafe and meets iKeepSafe’s rigorous standards.

Student Data Privacy 114

Student Data Privacy Data Software Assessment 114

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Over 500 education technologists from companies and districts gathered last week in Denver for the IMS Learning Impact meeting , hosted by the IMS Global Consortium. Today, a growing number of edtech companies are also signing on to use Caliper, which offers improved data architecture and ease of implementation.

Data 108

Data EdTech Meeting Blended Learning 108

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2019

Sphero , one of the leading companies in K–12 classroom robotics, announced its acquisition of littleBits , inventor of the electronic building blocks for science, technology, engineering, art and math learning, on Friday, Aug. As a larger company, Sphero will be able to provide educators more support and deeper offerings.”.

Robotics 193

Robotics Tools EdTech Company 193

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.

EdTech 131

EdTech Outcomes Company Technology 131

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2017

We asked community college administrators around the country what they think edtech CEOs and entrepreneurs should work on next. There’re a lot of edtech ideas and innovations out there, but little directly aimed at solving problems faced specifically by community colleges. Edtech is not exempt from FOMO—the fear of missing out.

Company 60

Company EdTech Survey Tools 60

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

As noted by MIT Technology Review , the rapid development and uptake of AI solutions has created an environment where companies may “obfuscate and oversell” AI abilities even as organizations race to implement new solutions and keep up with the competition. It is crucial to define key needs AI tools can meet and shortcomings it can address.

Education 416

Education EdTech Data Outcomes 416

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 5, 2023

So, with so many software options available, how can you pick the best one for your requirements? In this guide, we’ll look at some of the top eBook creation software solutions in the market today and help you choose the best fit for your publishing workflow. That way your workforce can adapt to the software seamlessly.

eBook 52

eBook Software Industry Tools 52

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2024

Dahlgren’s experience in the technology sector spans four decades, with the first half of his career in large public IT companies and the latter half in private, software and SaaS-oriented firms. In this role, Dahlgren aims to leverage the company's talent and technology to support higher education institutions effectively.

Education 126

Education Industry Data Course 126

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

From bigwig financiers to bankers, along with heads of private and publicly-traded education technology companies, the gathering attracted around 900 attendees last week to share the opportunities and challenges in the industry this year. Based Education Technology Companies (2011-2016). billion in venture funding.) billion in 2017.

EdTech 130

EdTech Edmentum Industry Company 130

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

Also feeling the ripple effect are the companies and organizations that provide tools and services to students and educators. Loans are forgiven provided that recipients meet criteria that include using at least 60 percent of the amount to keep their staff while maintaining at least 75 percent of their current salaries.

EdTech 91

EdTech Khan Academy Company Industry 91

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2019

Many have some innovative programs at their edges , but few have redesigned the core of school in a meaningful sense, or in ways that meet the needs of diverse learners, equity and a radically shifting economy. Meanwhile, billions of dollars have been spent on edtech by these same school communities. But there may be an alternative.

EdTech 156

EdTech System Data Company 156

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2018

Not incidentally, these are many of the same skills valued in the founders of startups creating the tools used in edtech. Startups are also working against what is known as the “Empathy Gap,” where companies must quickly close sales to stay alive, while educators need more time to properly integrate tools into their teaching.

EdTech 127

EdTech Software Microsoft Tools 127

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Content filtering and web monitoring software aim to prevent students from accessing inappropriate materials online, and many options also include features to alert school leaders to cyberbullying and other instances in which students’ digital communications or web activity might indicate troubling behavior.

Digital Citizenship 195

Digital Citizenship E-rate EdTech Software 195

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2019

On the other hand, there is a paucity of coverage about edtech companies that grow their businesses with little or no venture capital or outside investment. Bootstrapped companies rarely have “unicorn” potential and most aren’t nearly as sexy as their venture-backed counterparts. In a way, it makes sense. Below is our story.

EdTech 96

EdTech Sony Company Course 96

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2019

along with a handful of nonprofit organizations building education software for teachers, students and parents. Venture-backed companies tend to have a 7-10 year timeframe, after which investors typically push toward an acquisition or exit. The competition received 2,602 applications from 119 countries.

Meeting 116

Meeting EdTech Exercises Conference 116