Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2019

Among the graduates were a half dozen education technology companies. From K-12 classrooms to professional sales training, many entrepreneurs would say that learning is better together, with peers and instructors. That also applies to “bootcamp” models of online learning, which made up half of the six edtech graduates.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

No, these are not scattered arrangements of alphabet blocks from an especially precocious early learning classroom. They’re abbreviations for major conferences for companies in the education industry. K-12 classrooms as a 1:1 mobile device. Five years later, these developments didn’t just upend the classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 17, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. The acquisition of DoodleLearning supports Discovery Education’s mission to prepare learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today’s world.

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Education EdTech Social Media Company 84

Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2016

Nordic countries may be sparsely populated, but their companies sure know how to make an outsized impact. Kahoot , a Norwegian startup gamifies quizzes and other classroom activities, now claims 30 million users across the globe. Hundreds of other Nordic edtech entrepreneurs are also hard at work, according to Eilif Trondsen.

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EdTech Company Microsoft Groups 68

Hapara

JANUARY 28, 2022

para has provided learning technologies to Alberta school divisions since 2011. Over these nine years, Alberta school divisions and classroom educators have shaped the development and feature sets of H?para para has become an international edtech company that supports learner equity and learning excellence. para Suite.

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Hapara EdTech Digital Citizenship Groups 130

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

How I Use Notion in the Classroom. After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W. He talks about how to get started and why people use it.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2016

edtech companies, which altogether raised an estimated $1.03 edtech companies raised roughly 57 percent of what Snapchat did in its $1.8 In this annual analysis, EdSurge counts all investments in technology companies whose primary purpose is to improve learning outcomes for all learners, regardless of age.

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EdTech Udemy Company Coursera 82

EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Each fall, teachers will get a new sea of smiling faces in their classrooms. And with that type of model in mind, it leads us to wonder what effect annual student influx has on technology adoption in the classroom and the cultural effect on the ability to experiment and personalize. Continuous Listening and Improvement.

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Symantec How To EdTech Learning 127

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources. The company is also currently turning a profit, according to Carrera.

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IXL Learning Learning Company Assessment 168

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. 2004-2011: Washington Leans In.

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Kaplan Technology Education EdTech 157

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2021

The new financing allows the company to accelerate the growth of the digital offering of curriculum programs and teacher training to reach millions across the globe. The idea that learning is not limited to a classroom plays a vital role in children’s strengths, interests, social interactions and peer relationships. practica.vc.

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EdTech Company Education Industry 91

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They were the most powerful companies in education. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. 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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Data Education Company Blended Learning 108

The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

For the past few years ( here and here ) I started a tradition (if we can call it that) where I look back at the year in #edtech and try to make predictions as to what''s going to take hold in the coming year. Everything from code makers to ideas for use in the classroom to a way to use them for scavenger hunts (which is pretty cool too.)

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. Think about it in a lower elementary classroom. Skype took off and more and more teachers are using it in the classroom. Even Skype itself got in the game late in the year and created a place for teachers to sign-up to connected with other classrooms.

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Tablets Edmodo Wiki Facebook 100

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

When deciding whether a company is viable to be bought, CareMonkey president Peter Bencivenga says the magic number is 90 percent. That number refers to customer retention rate, and Bencivenga said he’s called off potential acquisitions when a company’s performance in this department isn’t up to snuff. We were doing $3.5

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Technology Education Company Pearson 112

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Annually, Kahoot Pro costs $12 per teacher for K-12, the company’s primary market in education, and $60 per instructor for higher education. Kahoot, a Norwegian company, may have been feeling pressure from investors, who have injected $43.5 million into the company, according to Crunchbase.

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Game-Based Learning Company EdTech Survey 115

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A better question might be, what’s hot in EdTech this year ? In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 Just the first half of this year alone, the United States neared one billion in EdTech funding. And this means that more classroom solutions are entering the market than ever before.

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Trends Symantec EdTech Robotics 100

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In 2011, parent and computer engineer Anupama Vaid set out to build a solution to engage every family with school communications—and all in one place. Since the company’s founding by Vaid and her husband Sohit Wadhwa a decade ago, ParentSquare has become the premier unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education.

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Company EdTech Industry System 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

With extensive experience in finance and operations, Naseath, CPA, CFE and CISA, will further Osmo’s global growth, creating operational excellence across the company and scaling the company’s vision of making a broader impact to education. . million homes and 50,000 classrooms, respectively. About Osmo from BYJU’S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Our hope is for students to see themselves in these roles, inspiring their ambitions beyond the classroom.” An accompanying educator guide and multiple classroom activities provide teachers with materials and activities for before, during, and after the virtual field trip. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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Industry Advocacy Education EdTech 71

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2022

Smith previously served as Director of Public Relations and Brand Partnerships for MGA Entertainment, one of the world’s largest privately-owned toy companies, where she created publicity campaigns for top collectible doll and toy brands including the bestselling L.O.L. million homes and 50,000 classrooms. and Little Tikes.

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Company Mobility EdTech Personalized Learning 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

For a few days last August, the company topped the app charts as well. The company was founded in 2011 with a straightforward value proposition: to provide teachers with a safe and secure way to send homework or study reminders to students and their parents on mobile devices without using personal phone numbers.

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Facebook Company Education Smartphone 111

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2018

In what’s playing out like a game of edtech musical chairs, digital literacy platform myON is changing hands again—for the third time in 15 months—as part of the just-announced acquisition of its parent company, Renaissance Learning , by private-equity firm Francisco Partners. classrooms and about 70 countries worldwide.

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eBook Company Learning EdTech 66

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2023

The 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Grants Program recipients across three funding areas are as follows: Braeden Benedict is a 26-year-old from Missouri and a 2011 finalist. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Education STEM EdTech Resources 86

TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

As the legend goes … It was the middle of the night on July 11, 2011. The other day, I was having a planning meeting with a company about a future project. Step 4: Your Brand Belongs to YOU… not EdTech. Step 5: Family First … EdTech Second. Step 1: You Have to Start Somewhere. Step 3: Diversify Your Portfolio.

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Edcamps Learning EdTech Microsoft 147

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

What I didn’t know at the time was that her roots were squarely in the classroom; she spent 17 years in Alaska, first as a teacher then as a technology coordinator and later policy advisor. That could make her one of the most senior leaders at one of the most influential technology companies with real classroom experience.

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Policies Social Media Technology EdTech 157

Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2018

These stories also show that innovative teaching was top of mind this past year, from shaking up the way instructors teach online, to talking about race in the classroom, to experimenting with augmented and virtual reality. How the Company Aims to Catch Tutoring Requests That Go Too Far. 2018’s Top 10 Countdown: HigherEd Edition 10.

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MOOC Coursera Chegg Pearson 118

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I’d send instructors off into virtual classrooms, practically on their own, with little or no support. After all, most professors started out believing they were destined to do scholarly work, perform research, publish results and teach in classrooms; but for most, teaching online was not what they had in mind. Sink or swim.

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Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 124

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Osmo is an award-winning STEAM brand, wholly owned by BYJU’S, the leading global edtech company. million homes and 50,000 classrooms, respectively. Launched in 2011, BYJU’S is the world’s leading education technology company for students Pre K-12 and is beloved by 100 million students around the world.

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Robotics Epson Learning Software 60

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2018

What are the edtech trends to watch this year, and what are the key takeaways from 2017? They’re saying, ‘What do I want to do with my classroom? edtech companies raised about $1.2-billion That’s the second-highest tally since 2011, which is when EdSurge started counting these numbers. With my kids? In 2017, U.S.

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Trends EdTech Company System 73

TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

Step 1: You Have to Start Somewhere As the legend goes … It was the middle of the night on July 11, 2011. Step 3: Diversify Your Portfolio The other day, I was having a planning meeting with a company about a future project. Step 5: Family First … EdTech Second I am extremely lucky. They all want one thing.

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Edcamps Learning EdTech Microsoft 88

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Those developers, whose company TeacherGaming pivoted sharply after Microsoft took over MinecraftEdu two years ago, are facing tough times—and laying off staff—as they try to craft a niche in a crowded educational gaming landscape that has struggled to attract broad interest from schools. That marked a momentous turning point for the company.

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Microsoft Company Common Core Learning Analytics 97

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

Duck Duck Moose was the first company that could come up with really compelling apps that were good—arguably good—for kids, in 2009, 2010, 2011. And then in 2015 or 2016, my assistant says, “Hey, this company wants to meet. It's not that a classroom is “good” or a classroom is “bad.” They were real education.

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Khan Academy Learning Meeting Company 162

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2017

Founded in 2011, Citelighter offers a browser-based tool that aims to increase students’ writing competency. Only one customer support staff will join Sylvan; the company is still in talks with Citelighter’s overseas software development team about bringing them onboard. At one point the company boasted more than 40 employees.

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Technology Learning Company EdTech 62

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

A former English teacher in Turkey, Abamu’s dabbling with edtech tools inspired her to launch a blog on international education. Abamu most recently profiled edtech products, companies and ideas for New Learning Times, an online publication from the EdLab in Teachers College at Columbia University.

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Education EdTech Flipped Classroom iPad 60

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

That the instruction and implementation tracks top the chart is hardly surprising, as the sessions focus on the application of tools (like Google), ideas (design learning) and frameworks (competency-based education) into the classroom—topics that have dominated the general edtech conversation for a while.

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Conference Education Industry EdTech 69

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The New York City-based language company, founded in 2011, offers 10 language classes along with courses in interior design, mixing cocktails and French culture. In an interview with EdSurge, Rohrbach explained how he sees the company as a way for people to keep enriching their lives.

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Coursera STEM Blended Learning Company 60