Hapara

JANUARY 16, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] When your school adopts a new edtech tool, educators may be excited or apprehensive. There are educators who are power users of technology and can run with a new tool. That’s why it’s important to integrate technology into the classroom the right way.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. And yet, Chilean education expenditure as a percent of GDP (5.35

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

Today Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he’s most excited about today. Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. On a daily basis, Richard’s blog Free Technology for Teachers reaches more than 100,000 educators.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

education technology startups reached a record $2.2 Across the globe, that figure surpassed $16 billion , marking a 32-fold increase from 2010. And with the rise in adoption of edtech tools—largely due to the pandemic—Reach sees plenty of other opportunities emerging for another decade. Investments in U.S.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On October 7, seven talented edtech entrepreneurs will take center stage at the final event of the 2019 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC). Michael Golden: At PennGSE, we have a long history of inspiring and cultivating innovation at all levels of education, from K-12 through adult learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. For example, a recent AP story titled Students Turn to TikTok to Fill Education Gaps , suggests that TikTok is a trend that may be driving the future of education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2023

The EdTech Awards were established in 2010 to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate the innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in education technology. The annual program shines a spotlight on cool tools, inspiring leaders and innovative trendsetters across the K-12, higher education and skills and workforce sectors.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Over the past 25 years, multiple waves of education technology and innovation have slowly washed into America’s schools and colleges. Join me on a quick tour of the past quarter century in education technology history. Join me on a quick tour of the past quarter century in education technology history.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 4, 2022

The EdTech Awards for 2022 were just announced, and edWeb has won the award for Professional Development Learning Solution out of a field of 20 Finalists. edWeb is also a Finalist in two other categories: Online Courses/MOOC Solution and EdTech Company Setting a Trend. Virtual learning and collaboration are needed now more than ever.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Technology can collect and harness more data than ever before. Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. In education, does technology create just as many problems as it solves? But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. The Filmstrips of Edtech Like a filmstrip.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Secretary of Education Richard W. ” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. On November 22, 1996, U.S. House of Representatives or Senate.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 5, 2019

In our world today, we understand the needs of the whole child include social-emotional learning, and we also know that technology is a ubiquitous, essential, and powerful part of education. So, we must ask ourselves this necessary question: How can SEL and EdTech work together to benefit students?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Students who miss 15 days of school a year are considered chronically absent , according to the Department of Education. MORE FROM EDTECH : Analytics and data can have a major impact on student outcomes. Technology can vastly scale these interventions. Why is this a problem ? Data Analytics Can Get to the Root of the Problem.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2019

For the past decade, the most esteemed business plan competition for edtech entrepreneurs has been held by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and sponsored by Milken Family Foundation. Here’s why he believes edtech entrepreneurs will win from taking part in the EBPC competition.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Edtech startup incubators? That’s so 2010. That’s the conclusion reached by Barbara (“Bobbi”) Kurshan, a long-time veteran of the education technology world. I think this reflects an evolution of the edtech entrepreneurial ecosystem.” She knows that early stage-stage innovators need support. She earned an Ed.D.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 23, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Michael Feldstein’s education career spans decades, including stops at SUNY, Oracle, Cengage and e-Literate, where he is now chief accountability officer. But by 2010, LMS selections were increasingly influenced by faculty input.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

That MOOC space includes online learning platform and edtech “unicorn” Coursera, which went public last year , and edX, which lost its nonprofit status when it was bought by the for-profit company 2U last year. Either way, Meta’s possible entrance into the market plays into a long-standing fear of big tech in the edtech industry.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The ability to swiftly and seamlessly adjust to the unknown, short- and long-term future of curriculum facilitation is essential for maintaining education continuity for all students whether they are remote, in-class, or a combination of both.

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EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In recent years, many schools have entertained the theory that VR improves education. If virtual reality is reliable enough to train our armed forces, is there any reason not to implement the same technique at educational institutions across the world? Advancements in VR Technology.

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Doug Levin

JANUARY 10, 2016

What should the federal role be in promoting access to and use of technology for K-12 education (AKA ‘educational technology policy’)? This post is the first in a series on the topic of the federal role with respect to access to and use of technology in U.S. Department of Education.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. As we look ahead to the future in edtech, we see an industry marked by significant change and stubborn challenges.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. They were the most powerful companies in education. On the other hand, companies like Curriculum Associates took the path of blended learning and have seen significant growth driven by a technology-first model.

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Knowledge Avatars K-12

APRIL 6, 2022

is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution. ABOUT THE EDTECH AWARDS. Celebrating its 12th year, the US-based program is the world's largest recognition program for education technology, recognizing the biggest names in edtech – and those who soon will be.

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Knowledge Avatars K-12

APRIL 6, 2022

is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution Emiliano for E… Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:35 Knowledge Avatars, Inc. is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution. Knowledge Avatars, Inc. Knowledge Avatars are A.I.-powered For more information see knowledgeavatars.com.

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Knowledge Avatars K-12

APRIL 6, 2022

is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution Emiliano for T… Wed, 04/06/2022 - 10:43 Knowledge Avatars, Inc. is named a finalist in the EdTech Awards 2022 - Artificial Intelligence Solution. Knowledge Avatars, Inc. Knowledge Avatars are A.I.-powered For more information see knowledgeavatars.com.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

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? education space, can pose serious challenges to any organization. In Japan, there is Kumon and Z-Kai.

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Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

There is much that’s wrong with the educational technology (“edtech”) market. It would be an interesting thought exercise to re-examine the traditional seven virtues (prudence, justice, temperance, courage, faith, hope, and charity) and decide what each of their edtech replacements would be.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2019

If it seems baffling that companies with no revenue can raise money from private investors ( ahem , as some edtech startups did in the early 2010’s), then EdTechX Holdings might just sound outright crazy at first. Last October, the London-based education group went public on Nasdaq with no revenue, assets or product.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2022

During the initial phase of COVID-19 lockdowns, Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024) and Generation Z (born 1995-2009) had to pivot to virtual-only school platforms. While these students were heavy technology users, they were unskilled remote learners, with many never having the experience of online-only learning. Fast forward 18 months.

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