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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

This year’s 1 3th edition will swamp San Diego’s waterfront for four days and feature 1,000 speakers, including Thomas Friedman and Margaret Atwood, plus the buzziest for-profit companies in our industry. based education and workforce technology companies, together amounting to more than $150 billion in market capitalization.

EdTech 180
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PROOF POINTS: Two studies find scattergrams reduce applications to elite colleges

The Hechinger Report

Example of a hypothetical scattergram showing test scores and grades of past applicants to a college. To help with that decision, schools across the country have paid many millions to private companies that display data on the fate of past students. The dotted lines highlight the average grades and test scores of accepted students.

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eLearning Brothers Expands Family with Two Corporate Training Acquisitions

Edsurge

The game explains why certain tools—door badge readers, for example—are government mandated and illustrates cybersecurity best practices to employ at work. To support that pursuit, eLearning Brothers has acquired two companies: course-building tools provider Trivantis and learning management system provider Edulence.

Training 103
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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

He is a frequent keynote speaker who challenges and inspires audiences with stories and real-life examples from his classroom. In 2002, Jon received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Math and Science Teaching; and in 2010, he was a Semi-Finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year.

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ISTE 2018: Where I?ll Be Presenting and Joining in the Learning #iste18

The CoolCatTeacher

During this smackdown, panelists will share at least 50 tips and examples of how to use G Suite tools across all subject areas and grade levels, including some of the latest innovations. Booth 2002. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

Learning 186
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Niche Raises $35 Million to Rival School Directory Review Sites

Edsurge

Founded in 2002 and based in Pittsburgh, Niche has raised a total of about $45 million in venture capital. Skurman’s company originally focused on college ratings under the name College Prowler. In 2013, the company rebranded as Niche and added K-12 and neighborhood data. Niche.com CEO Luke Skurman shares company history.

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