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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. Here’s why 2021 was a banner year for U.S.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

By verbally responding to a prompt, students are able to become the teachers and are much more likely to be able to transfer what they have learned (Rittle-Johnson, 2006). Retrieved June 13, 2021, from [link]. This opportunity to demonstrate higher level understanding allows the student to become the teacher. Rittle-Johnson, B.

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DreamBox Learning® Enters ELA Market with Acquisitions of Reading Plus® and Squiggle Park

eSchool News

July 19, 2021 — DreamBox Learning, the leading education technology provider that in 2006 pioneered intelligent adaptive learning, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reading Plus, an evidence-based online reading program for grades 3-12 designed to help students boost their literacy skills and reading confidence.

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What the Pandemic Has Revealed About Digital Equity Initiatives

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In addition, the current reliance on distance learning—and the potential to need it again—has opened many families’ eyes as to why school are spending many on edtech. As schools prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, the presenters have had many opportunities to listen to their stakeholders. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via Edsurge : “ Phishing Season: Widespread Email Scam Targets Schools, Edtech Companies.” percent between 2017 and 2021, according to a new report by market research firm Technavio.” Educator Hans Rosling , well known for his 2006 TED talk on statistics , passed away this week.