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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market.

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MIT Moves Beyond the MOOC to Court Companies, Professional Learners

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Providing courses to companies, and adults not enrolled in a full-time degree program, has long been a way for universities to extend their reach (and pockets) beyond the physical lecture hall. In 2013, MIT began offering online programs for working professionals to meet learners across the globe. says Piloto.

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Most families have given up virtual school, but what about students who are still thriving online?

The Hechinger Report

Even as doors reopened to brick-and-mortar schools, administrators here saw the continued need for a virtual option in response to lingering concerns about Covid and to feedback from some parents that their children had thrived in online learning. The district assigned 10 full-time teachers to provide live, online classes via Zoom.

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Online learning can open doors for kids in juvenile jails

The Hechinger Report

In Illinois, District 428 awarded 73 high school diplomas in 2017, up from 65 in 2013 when there were twice as many juveniles in the system and their average stay was longer. The online coursework is designed by the education company Pearson. Once they start, they really want to keep going.”. Sign up for our newsletter.

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4 Items on Instructure’s To-Do List After the Sale of the Canvas LMS Provider

Edsurge

For example, despite increased activity on the platform—concurrent users on the Canvas LMS were up 60 percent from typical use patterns and video submissions are up tenfold from typical use patterns pre-Covid-19—the costs of moving more data and training more educators will keep the company from a short-term windfall, Benson says.

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How Indian Tutoring App Provider Byju’s Got So Big

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The Indira Gandhi Stadium, India’s largest indoor arena with the capacity to seat about 20,000 people, played host to an event in 2013 much different than its usual lineup of concerts and badminton competitions. The company reported revenue of 14 billion rupees (about USD$196.89 million) this fiscal year. billion, per TechCrunch.

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How Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s iZone Went from ‘Cool’ to Cold

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In 2013 the Gotham Gazette reported that the iZone had a budget of $47 million. million, according to the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), a 93 percent decrease since 2013. The iZone360 program aimed to help participating school leaders reorganize everything from budgets to schedules to meet personalized learning needs.

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