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This Edtech Business Competition Is a Win for the Education Ecosystem

Edsurge

Today’s marketplace for education and edtech companies is quite different than it was in 2010. The opportunity for innovation across education at all levels—from pre-K through adult learning—has never been greater. Today’s technology allows us to do things we could only dream of in 2010. Absolutely.

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What the World Can Teach the US About Education Technology

Edsurge

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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Looking Back At 2010 And Looking Forward To 2011.

The Web20Classroom

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. They are moving more and more into the mobile market and now you can do video calls on the iPhone. I want to be hip.

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Android Apps Anyone?

A Principal's Reflections

Ever since becoming connected in March 2009 I have relied on two primary mobile devices. She eventually gave me her iPhone when it was time for her to upgrade and this has been my primary mobile device for the past year. Image credit: [link] In 2010 I purchased my first iPad and this has been my primary tablet ever since.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

FY 2010 $100,000,000. Rationale for Obama administration FY 2010 program funding reduction : “ The proposed reduction of $169.9 Rationale for Obama administration FY 2010 program funding reduction : “ The proposed reduction of $169.9 FY 2009 $269,900,000 (President Bush’s request: $0).

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New Year, New Adventures

A Principal's Reflections

Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). The conference will be held on Saturday October 2, 2010. In another mobile device area I recently submitted a grant for a mobile iPad learning lab. If you can make it, register now!

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

eSchool News

SplashLearn was incorporated in 2010. SplashLearn is a game-based learning program that intelligently adapts to each child’s learning ability and helps them master skills at their own pace. SplashLearn, formerly Splash Math, creates engaging learning experiences built to transform children into fearless learners.