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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

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In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today?

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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

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Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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SIIA, a Pioneering Convenor for the Edtech Industry, Scraps Its Conferences

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Its 2020 summer conference, originally scheduled for May, convened virtually—but not without losing substantial revenue that it normally generated from its in-person event. It was early in offering programs that highlighted edtech,” says Frank Catalano, an independent industry strategist who previously served on SIIA’s education board. “It

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What U.S. Companies Should Know About Asia's Edtech Market

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Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? Here’s a handy guide for anyone in edtech looking to cross the Pacific.

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What the World Can Teach the US About Education Technology

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Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. But what may surprise some readers of the report, released Monday, is what the United States can learn from developing nations when it comes to bringing together all parties interested in edtech.

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Beyond 12 Pairs Mentors With Tech ‘Nudges’ to Help Students Succeed

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This week, Beyond 12 said it has acquired GradGuru , a mobile platform designed to give students “nudges,” or text-based reminders about tasks that will help them succeed in college. At a time when many organizations are slowing their 2020 plans and reassessing their costs and revenues, Bernadotte is doubling down.

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SplashLearn Raises $18 Million in Series C Funding Round From Owl Ventures & Accel

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San Francisco based Owl Ventures is the largest edtech sector-focused venture capital firm in the world. SplashLearn was incorporated in 2010. In 2020, more than 10 million new users joined the SplashLearn program. Accel, who earlier invested $7 million in Series B, also participated in this round.