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Edtech Companies Need to Engage Families Now

Digital Promise

In a recent EdWeek Market Brief webinar , presenters discussed survey and interview findings regarding parents and caregivers’ edtech needs at this time. Edtech companies need to simplify their explanations about what their products offer learners, which should move beyond short-term, “freemium” possibilities.

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The Summer of COVID-19 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Education Companies

Edsurge

For companies that target teachers, this is a good time to do some contingency planning as well—to be ready to assist educators no matter what scenario they find themselves in come fall. Companies that provide this assistance to teachers directly will be rich in prospects.

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Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant

eSchool News

To meet the rising demand for furniture products and services that create fun and functional learning spaces for students with special needs, MiEN Company has hired Cecilia Cruse, OTR/L, as a special needs consultant. She also lectures nationwide on practical sensory solutions for educators and therapists.

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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

Ask a Tech Teacher

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Real and Present Student Data Privacy Threat

Doug Levin

Student data privacy advocates should note well that this is neither an issue created by educational technology, nor associated with any technology company – and is allowable under current FERPA privacy protections. A singular focus by advocates on legislating company practice simply doesn’t serve to fully address the issue.

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The Phenomenon That’s Making PowerPoint Presentations Bearable (Even Enjoyable?)

Edsurge

After death and taxes, the next unavoidable thing in life may be lousy Powerpoint presentations. Your mind can’t work that way,” says Smyth, the CEO of PechaKucha , a company that offers software and other services centered around a unique take on slide sharing. But anyone can adopt the presentation style free of charge.

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9 Tips for Students to Ace Their Presentations

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

I recall an incident from my school days - every few weeks, we would have House meetings, and our seniors would deliver presentations. While most of them never seemed to be amusing, there was this one presentation that instantly captivated me, and I still remember it. Well, this is the power of a good presentation!