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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. So now is the perfect time to reflect on the state of edtech. A small but mighty movement was building – and it needed time to grow.

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Buying or Building Research-Backed Edtech? The Government Can Help

Edsurge

EdSurge (edtech product discovery). Parametric Studios (STEM game). Department of Education’s Institute of Education Science , which has given 85 SBIR awards since 2002. Founded in 2002, Agile Mind has received nine SBIR grants from Department of Education and National Science Foundation totalling more than $2.2

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

Edsurge

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. Not yet convinced?

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To Leverage Tech in Writing Instruction, This Superintendent Channeled Justin Bieber

Edsurge

When Memorial Hospital in Martinsville was sold in 2002, the proceeds went into a charitable trust called the Harvest Foundation, which underwrites local health, welfare, and educational programs, including most of his schools’ professional development expenses. A robust, district-wide writing initiative requires an enormous investment.

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First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes Students Across America to the Nation’s Capital in Discovery Education’s City of U.S. Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.

eSchool News

Since 2002, Operation Homefront has provided relief, resiliency, and recurring support programs that help military families overcome short-term financial bumps in the road so they don’t become long-term chronic problems. . The City of U.S. will also air on C-SPAN on Saturday, May 29th at 10 AM ET. . The City of U.S.

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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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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. Integrated Content Experience Having complex STEM subject learning materials through LMS integration provides a smooth learning and reading experience.

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