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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

Edsurge

The first online class we launched in 1998 was little more than flat text on webpages, and we closely followed the birth of learning management systems, meeting with both Blackboard and WebCT before they achieved their first $1 million in revenue. The web was increasing its use of graphics, but had barely adopted video.

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How fifth graders see the world in 20 years

The Hechinger Report

At Belmont, fourth and fifth graders get extra lessons in STEM subjects, such as robotics and hands-on science experiments. Julia Silva would like to see more schools open around the world so children who can’t afford school or aren’t allowed to go now can access education. Anne Hastings, fifth grader.

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Moodle & KITABOO: A Perfect Match for LMS Integration

Kitaboo on EdTech

Moodle means Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment and it is a prominent LMS that was developed in 2002 by Martin Dougiamas. Moodle Integration with KITABOO enhances LMS integration , provides enhanced security, simplifies access, and offers a rich, interactive content experience for educators and learners.

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OPINION: Fixing education during the pandemic means fixing an uneasy relationship with technology

The Hechinger Report

A recent survey conducted by the University of Virginia (UVA) and the EdTech Evidence Exchange found that an overwhelming share of educators see a sharply increased need for individualized attention and instruction as a result of learning-from-home challenges, including unequal access to technology and varying levels of support from caring adults.

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OPINION: Neither heroes nor villains, teachers must be recast as vital partners

The Hechinger Report

Since No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was enacted in 2002, the federal government has played an outsized role in standardization. Add to this cast local, national and international business leaders invested in workforce development and parents pushing for access, equity and excellence. That’s because actors at all levels in the U.S.