Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The Utah-based company was founded in 2004 to compete against the likes of Lynda and other online education companies focused on serving technology and business professionals. This would mark the second publicly traded education technology company to be acquired by a private equity firm in as many years. in cash per share.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

It’s just up to educators to help them succeed in finding answers while staying safe in a digital environment. The educational system structure was designed for that analog world. 1] Many educators, especially digital immigrants, struggle to find the best way to do this. We Need to Rethink Education for Digital Natives.”

Digital Citizenship 264

Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media Adobe 264

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

A company best known (and sometimes rebuked) for its plagiarism checker has just received one of the biggest checks in the education technology industry. Over the years, it saw the most success in education and the company shifted to focus specifically on that market. He said Turnitin has been cashflow positive since 2004.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Last week, Pearson announced it paid $25 million to acquire Smart Sparrow’s technology, in a move that the publisher says will bolster the digital infrastructure that will soon support all its future higher-education offerings. One such provider, Acrobatiq, was acquired in 2018. Founded in 2011, Smart Sparrow had raised about $23.5

Pearson 108

Pearson Adaptive Learning Knewton OER 108

Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In my work in supporting districts with building teacher recruitment and retention systems across the country, I get the same question from education leaders as we begin our work together: We’re struggling to recruit teachers of color. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, 2017-18 ).

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In spite of mankind’s amazing potential, it is an ironic truism of modernity that our US educational system is losing massive numbers of young learners each year to boredom, stress, and disengagement (1, 2). We know that labeling and stratifying children are a disservice to both the individual and the educational system. (6).

Learning 168

Learning System Dropout Conference 168

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 11, 2019

MIND’s Chief Data Science Officer Andrew Coulson has made the case time and time again that the “one good study” paradigm is insufficient for edtech practitioners to base decisions on, and that a model of repeatable results at scale is one that should be adopted across the education industry. Dietrich, 2004), to name a few.

EdTech 40

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028), legend has it that you are a person who is family oriented, you enjoy family get-togethers, indulge in family traditions, and you thrive in group work. NG) This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Mobile Learning Mobility Groups Company 91

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

Grand Canyon Education, a publicly-traded education company, announced today it has sold Grand Canyon University for $875 million to form a nonprofit. But in 2004 Grand Canyon University found itself facing closure—with$20 million in debt—and with less than 1,000 students, and switched to become a for-profit institution.

Kaplan 74

Kaplan Company Report Course 74

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

To do that, it has partnered with the Empirical Educator Project , a group of colleges and edtech companies led by e-Literate , a popular education blog, that holds summits and encourages participants to try each others’ tools and approaches. It’s an invitation to the educators of the world for us all to solve big problems together."

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Software Digital Learning Sakai Learning 167

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2018

education levels by the second generation — the first generation of children to be born in this country. In 2004, the late Harvard political science professor Sam Huntington made the argument that recent immigrants, particularly Hispanics, weren’t assimilating well into American society. years of education.).

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Education Groups Data Survey 92

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

He never received extra help or special education services from his Houston-area school district. In 2004, as a new Ph.D., was creating its own special education categories and definitions to prepare for the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975. to get things done,” he said.

Learning 145

Learning Study Report Elementary 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 23, 2020

Of the 22,101 public schools that have closed since 2004, 3,927 (17 percent) of them were in Black-majority census tracts, and 3,395 of those schools (86 percent) were in urban areas. Whatever the reason a school has to close, something needs to fill the educational, economic, and social voids created by the closure.

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Meeting Training Elementary Report 143

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 22, 2019

When I was a newly minted college professor in New Orleans in the winter of 2004, I began writing regular editorials for the Louisiana Weekly , a newspaper devoted to the city’s black community. The effort will be overseen by Facebook executive Campbell Brown, founder of the pro-education reform news site The74.

Facebook 84

Facebook Case Study Report Company 84

Learning in Hand

MAY 16, 2018

I have connected with thousands of educators. I am delighted to say that I signed a contract to teach fifth grade for the 2018-2019 school year. The last time I taught fifth grade was in 2004 , and I am so incredibly excited about spending an entire school year with my own group of young learners again. Self-Employed Educator?

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Conference Elementary Classroom Google 74

techlearning

MARCH 12, 2018

We are excited to partner with Discovery Education to provide innovative resources to 21st century learners that expand their understanding of the valuable role soil plays in developing our growing world,” said Nutrients for Life Foundation Executive Director Harriet Wegmeyer.

STEM 40

STEM Education Resources Facebook 40

techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

Chicago IL – July 25, 2018 – CDI Computer Dealers , a leading provider of technology to schools, has earned an award from Microsoft for deploying more than 1 million OS licenses in North America. CDI partners with educators across schools and districts in North America to deploy and support technology in the classroom. assets annually.

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Microsoft Industry Chromebook Tablets 40

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Some experts think institutions of higher education—not former students—are partly to blame. Through Degrees When Due , a project of the Institute for Higher Education Policy, nearly 200 two- and four-year colleges are digging through data and auditing administrative policies to figure out how many such students they’ve lost, and why.

Policies 129

Policies Dropout Analysis Course 129

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Equity is one of the most overused terms in education—not just because most can’t agree on a definition, but because the promise of equity is often not backed up by action. In addition, are the equity goals reflected in staffing at every level—do the administrators, staff, and educators look like their students? By Stacey Pusey.

Professional Learning 98

Professional Learning Policies Groups Accessibility 98

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. Face-to-face is still the ascendant modality, but LMS-for-PD is gaining serious traction, thanks to the efforts of educational IT innovators like Ken Dirkin.

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LMS Professional Learning Learning Handbook 103

techlearning

MARCH 26, 2018

Chicago IL –March 26, 2018 – Chromebooks are an affordable and popular solution for schools adopting 1:1 programs. We believe in the power of education technology to reshape a school culture,” said Josh Swindall, district coordinator of federal programs/CTE & Technology. The initiative has been extremely successful. “We

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2020

a research analyst for higher education at Ed Trust. Like we are one of the worst — the worst places — cost wise,” said Maggie McGrath, director of the Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland. Between 2004 and 2014, Ohio cut funding for a college grant program for low-income students by 33 percent. In 2018, it spent 16.5

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Report Course Data Study 145

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

8, 2018 – CDI Computer Dealers announced today it has partnered with littleBits to offer STEAM Coding Starter Kits for classrooms, makerspaces and libraries. CDI is showcasing the STEAM Coding Starter Kits this week at TCEA 2018 (booth 1922) in Austin. o Educator resources. Chicago IL – Feb. o 16 Bits and 30 accessories.

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Industry Common Core Chromebook Tablets 40

The Game Agency

OCTOBER 1, 2019

or 2004) and load into your Learning Management System (LMS). Mercer’s 2018 Global Talent Trends survey found that “most employees want their company to offer more flexible work options.” You can launch the game and publish it anywhere! Here are 10 ways you can publish and deploy the game for maximum training effectiveness.

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LMS Training iPad Conference 56

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

MindShift

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Forty-two percent of private institutions and 6 percent of public institutions consider legacy status as a factor in admissions, according to a 2018 survey of admissions directors by Inside Higher Ed. Until 2004, Texas A&M University gave legacy applicants a four-point boost on a 100-point scale. Copyright 2018 NPR.

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Policies Analysis Data Groups 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

In order to address education equity, administrators must first recognize the common barriers. A holistic approach to child development, education, and differentiated support – This is a chance to make classrooms developmentally conducive to learning. without really looking for the root cause of the issues. Noguera, Ph.D.,

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Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 62

techlearning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This mantra in education particularly in adopting emerging technology is incredibly important. I regularly encourage anyone in education to think about this as a reminder of who they are and how that informs the expectations they hold on themselves to prepare students for a different future. Moore’s Law – Investopedia.” & Hoy, A.W.

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Examples Strategy Technology Study 64

techlearning

MARCH 22, 2018

Having been a freelancer since 2004, I thought I'd share my views on the matter. Having said that, 2018 is very different from 2004 in terms of the options available. He publishes the ICT & Computing in Education website. Main advantages Variety You know the old saying, variety is the spice of life.

Examples 40

Examples Case Study Social Media Conference 40

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

According to an April 2018 Department of Education report, 18 percent of 5- to 17-year old students in “remote rural” districts have no broadband access at home. The broadband expansion is supported by the managers of the existing network, and the plan’s backers could tap multiple statewide funding sources for education technology.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 88

Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

According to the 2018 Common Sense report Social Media, Social Life , 13 percent of teens age 13-17 say they’ve been cyberbullied, including 9 percent who say it has happened to them more than twice. As educators, it's our responsibility to teach students how to use digital media in respectful and safe ways.

Digital Citizenship 74

Digital Citizenship Report Survey Resources 74

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

Libraries 50

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

With over 25 years experience in ICT, in 2018 Means started the national Community SecondNets initiative, a wide area wireless community intranet strategy for libraries, schools and other anchors as second responders in disasters. She provides continuing education for practitioners at national and regional conferences.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48