Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2019

when it comes to the LMS software that serves as the virtual classroom, online gradebook and other functions used in just about every college course these days. Instructure is currently a public company, and its leaders say a move to private ownership will allow it to invest more in its software and potentially make more acquisitions. “We

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Hack Education

APRIL 30, 2020

For a long time, arguably the best known anti-cheating technology was the plagiarism detection software TurnItIn. So they turned some of their research on pattern-matching of brainwaves to create a piece of software that would identify patterns in texts. Anti-cheating software isn't just about plagiarism, of course.

Software 141

Software ProctorU Company Data 141

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2018

Edmodo was started in 2008 by a teacher and IT support person as a “Facebook-like” community aimed at connecting educators with students and with one another. Edmodo brings a vibrant social community to the company, which is amassing education assets that already include both hardware and software.

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Edmodo Pearson Company Facebook 155

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In a world where the largest software vendors like Apple and Google don’t write the apps, we are at a tipping point as the worldwide gap widens between skills delivered by the current educational systems and those required by the digital economy. We see an explosion of startups.

Udemy 142

Udemy Kaplan Industry Coursera 142

techlearning

MARCH 11, 2019

Since 2008, Hiperwall has simplified the implementation of a flexible and expandable video wall software solution.

Software 44

Software Video 44

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As a result, disruptive innovations typically start by serving areas of nonconsumption—where the alternative is nothing at all. By outperforming this alternative, disruptive innovations can take root and improve over time until they take over.

Blended Learning 52

Blended Learning Competency Based Learning Online Learning Software 52

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Lam & Katerina Schenke (2019): Impact on mathematics self-beliefs from a mastery-based mathematics software, Journal of Research on Technology in Education. A meta-analysis of schools implementing comprehensive SEL programs (with the SAFE instructional framework) found an 11-percentile gain in academic performance (Durlak, et al.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

based developer of software that uses artificial intelligence to scan students’ writing and code assignments to check for plagiarism, will be acquired by Advance Publications, a media conglomerate that also owns Condé Nast. In 2008, iParadigms was acquired by private equity firm Warburg Pincus. Turnitin, an Oakland, Calif.-based

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The included free AVerTouch software provides additional tools and interactivity to keep students engaged with the curriculum. Founded in 2008, AVer is an award-winning provider of education technology and video collaboration camera solutions that improve productivity and enrich learning. About AVer Information Inc.:

Microsoft 52

Microsoft Learning Video Industry 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2020

" In 2008, Clayton Christensen and Michael Horn gleefully predicted that, by 2019, half of all high school classes would be on the Internet. Unsurprisingly, the move to online education, facilitated by video-conferencing software and digital worksheets, hasn't been great — for teachers or students. " Cop s**t."

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

For a long time, arguably the best known anti-cheating technology was the plagiarism detection software TurnItIn. So they turned some of their research on pattern-matching of brainwaves to create a piece of software that would identify patterns in texts. Anti-cheating software isn't just about plagiarism, of course.

Robotics 83

Robotics Software Company ProctorU 83

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

Founded in 2008, EverFi offers digital content that tackles “big, intractable social issues” for K-12, higher-ed and adult learners who are often underserved in existing schools and companies, Tammy Wincup, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, tells EdSurge. This marks one of the biggest fundraises for a U.S.-based

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

“ FY 2008 $267,500,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). National Educational Technology Trends Study: Local-Level Data Summary (SRI International, 2008). Effectiveness of Reading and Mathematics Software Products: Findings from the First Student Cohort (Mathematica Policy Research, 2007).

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Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Lam & Katerina Schenke (2019): Impact on mathematics self-beliefs from a mastery-based mathematics software, Journal of Research on Technology in Education. A meta-analysis of schools implementing comprehensive SEL programs (with the SAFE instructional framework) found an 11-percentile gain in academic performance (Durlak, et al.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In 2008, I read Clayton Christensen’s Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns. It inspired me to think about changes in education that would benefit students by transforming teaching and learning and I was excited about the possibilities. The pedagogy.

Assessment 111

Assessment Software Course Resources 111

Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2017

Koehler, who co-authored a paper in 2006 and another one in 2008 , referring to the above core idea with these exact words. And I’m talking about both hardware — iPads, Chromebooks and other devices, as well as software — apps, productivity and collaboration tools, learning management systems. Mishra and M.

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Education Chromebook iPad Technology 189

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2019

Salesforce.org was created in 2008, and was converted to a public benefit corporation (also known as a B-Corp) in 2015. Another higher-ed software company, Motivis , also relies on Salesforce to support its student information and learning management systems.

Education 113

Education Company Industry Software 113

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The next big move came when instructional designers, as part of their skillset, turned to digital authoring systems, software introduced to stimulate engagement, encouraging virtual students to interface actively with digital materials, often by tapping at a keyboard or touching the screen as in a video game.

Online Learning 135

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 135

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 13, 2020

The causes of our impending recession are more akin to what happened in the Gulf South after Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005 than to the housing crisis, sparked in 2008: An unprecedented, singular natural disaster forced multiple cities to shut down schools and businesses for months.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2021

Its namesake product has been honored in several awards competitions, including as a finalist in the 2021 Software and Information Industry CODiE Awards, and as winner of the 2020 SIIA CODiE Award for “Best Collaborative Community Solution for Educators.”.

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Company Survey Industry Software 52

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2018

The former Kaplan executive, who served as its CEO from 1994 to 2008, oversaw 67 acquisitions that turned the test-prep business into a global education services provider. For more than two decades, Jonathan Grayer has made a career out of welding educational companies. Yet that’s not all.

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Symantec Kaplan Company EdTech 74

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Test scores did go up a lot in Mooresville after 2008, when it started handing out laptops. Some used educational software; others used online discussion groups and email. . “I think it’s because I have a better control group.” ” The New York Times didn’t get its figures wrong.

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Laptops Survey Analysis Study 78

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2016

The winner announcement was made by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries, to an audience of over 300 education, software, information and business technology leaders.

Social Media 40

Social Media Technology Industry Education 40

Neo LMS

MARCH 30, 2017

As a free PC-based software, Second Life is unique in that it allows educators to create simulated learning environments from scratch. Despite its user base plateauing out in 2008, the company is now planning a second wind for Second Life with a laser focus on the educational terrain.

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Classroom Android STEM LMS 150

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2022

Founded in 2008, EVERFI’s Impact-as-a-Service TM solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. Blackbaud , the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, acquired EVERFI in December of 2021.

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Survey Company Report Course 97

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

Founded in 2008, EVERFI is fueled by its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) community engagement platform and has reached more than 41 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine’s Impact 20 list.

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Course System Company Twitter 76

Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2016

San Mateo, CA-based marketing software company Marketo announced today a growth of 44 education customers who have signed on, renewed or expanded their agreements from January to July 2016. Software review site G2 Crowd ranks Salesforce Pardot, Marketo and HubSpot as leaders in marketing automation in the market.

Social Media 60

Social Media Adobe Software Survey 60

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Since 2008, Utah has given its families an alternative to preschool called Upstart. Waterford also gives parents support resources, technical assistance and, if needed, a computer and internet connectivity for accessing the online software. Innovation creates new options. Related: More grandparents are raising grandchildren.

Software 67

Software Guidelines Training Report 67

techlearning

MARCH 26, 2018

The company provides a variety of Chromebook custom services (white glove), device management, software, warranties, professional development, and the accessories needed to ensure successful implementation of the technology. The company holds ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications, and processes more than one million I.T.

Chromebook 40

Chromebook Software Tablets Company 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

In 2008, I read Clayton Christensen’s Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns. [ Editor’s note : This story, originally published on February 13th of this year, was our #5 most popular story of the year. Happy holidays, and thank you for tuning into our 2019 countdown!]. The pedagogy.

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Assessment Meeting Resources Course 80

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

Founded in 2008, Padlet’s founder and CEO, Nitesh Goel proclaimed it “the easiest way to put stuff on the web.” It is possible you will now have to upgrade to use a software that was free. But some of you won’t like it. It is possible that this sudden hard limit on the number of padlets will disrupt your work.

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Company EdTech STEM Industry 117

The Hechinger Report

JULY 8, 2022

When the economy tanked in 2008 and millions of laid-off workers began competing for scarce jobs, employers got pickier about who they hired and increasingly added four-year degree requirements to some “middle-skills” jobs that had frequently been filled by workers without degrees.

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Training Google Report Coursera 126

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2019

We primarily used Craigslist for all hires except sales and software development. Video worked exceptionally well for us (even dating as far back as 2008) as our employees reported feeling more connected. Eastern and Central time zones, since that worked well for our meetings, sales operations and customer support times for schools.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We deal with digital natives, so they will probably surprise you with the use of blogs, interactive software, and other forms of instant communication. Have them present their work in written and oral forms, but let them choose the educational technology tools most appropriate for their tasks. London: Unbound. Gibson, K. Rimmington, G.

Learning 78

Learning Strategy Assessment Course 78

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Chadwick said the increase in poverty and the erosion of the middle class, particularly since the 2008 recession, are making it harder to teach reading. Meanwhile, the scores of higher achieving students were flat, statistically unchanged. NAEP, the national exam given every two years, shows a different picture for fourth-grade reading.

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System Education Common Core Study 111

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

The MentorBlog project for example, employed the use of two-person blogs to connect students with their professional mentors, who may never have had the opportunity to meet face to face (Wheeler and Lambert-Heggs, 2008). MentorBlog: Connecting Students and their Mentors using Social Software. References Wheeler, S., Yeomans, P.

Wiki 54

Wiki VLE Education Social Media 54

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2019

Software engineers must re-develop their skills every 12 to 18 months. What hasn’t been worked out is who should bear the responsibility for this ongoing re-training—the employee or the employer, or some mix of the two? And what role should higher education play? The reality in the tech sector is that skills have a short shelf-life.

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Survey Training Industry Policies 107