Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Fueled by an explosion of broadband access, education software and, of course, the irresistible allure of financial returns, investors across the world want a slice of the U.S. based education technology startups have raised just over $1 billion, according to our unofficial count. edtech industry.

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techlearning

JULY 24, 2018

a software as a service tool that delivers essential data about ed tech usage, was named a winner of Tech & Learning’s ISTE 2018 Best of Show Awards. Founded in 2016 by Jena Draper, CatchOn provides district technology leaders with real-time evidence about application utilization, implementation fidelity, cost and return on investment.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Miller is one of many vocal critics of the wide disparities in education technology pricing, which he and others contend is becoming an increasingly pressing problem as more devices and software enter U.S. billion was spent on software. Related: In Mississippi schools, access to technology lacking, uneven. classrooms.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

During this step, school leaders across the district should collaborate to inventory what currently exists, from core curriculum and technology support resources, to types of devices already in place. Districts can often be seen purchasing vast amounts of technology based on little to no research or evidence.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Editor’s Note: ‘Tis the season of giving, eating and reflecting, a time to look back on 2016 and to make bold predictions about what next year may hold. education technology agenda. Much work remains to be done to realize the full potential of education technology. What do you say?

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techlearning

JUNE 26, 2018

JUNE 26, 2018 In a move that enhances its mission of supporting education institutions and libraries, Education Networks of America ® (ENA) today announced that Dallas-based education technology company CatchOn, Inc has joined the ENA family of companies. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

As edtech leaders and stakeholders work to eliminate the homework gap, solutions such as mobile hotspots, low-cost broadband, private LTE networks and even Wifi on buses have the potential to ensure that students have 24/7 access to their education. This edWebinar was sponsored by The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

By understanding which tools and apps have access to student data, districts can prioritize and build a safe student data privacy practice that is in line with their technology strategy. Jena is passionate about improving how students learn with technology. About the Host. Join the Community.

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Data Accessibility Student Data Privacy Libraries 41

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

Aurice Blanton, a senior at Chicago Technology Academy, looks over his schedule during a month-long internship at CNA Insurance last May. Blanton, a high school senior, was interning for the firm’s information technology group. Linnea Garrett, Chicago Technology Academy school director. So, I’ll only reach for this low bar.’ ”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2016

note : Joelle Bejarano will present a session related to this topic, called “Touch-Interactive and Digital Signage Displays for Parent and Community Engagement in Education,” at DSE 2016 on Wednesday, March 16 in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.dse2016.com. However, there still exists a digital divide to conquer.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

TechSoup is a San Francisco headquartered high-tech nonprofit whose mission is to tech up charities and public libraries worldwide by providing software, hardware, and the knowledge to use them. on nonprofit, foundation and library technology. Cindy Aden has been the Washington State Librarian since 2016.

Libraries 56

Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 56

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

TechSoup is a San Francisco headquartered high-tech nonprofit whose mission is to tech up charities and public libraries worldwide by providing software, hardware, and the knowledge to use them. on nonprofit, foundation and library technology. The free monthly TechSoup for Libraries newsletter has over 40,000 subscribers.

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Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

TechSoup is a San Francisco headquartered high-tech nonprofit whose mission is to tech up charities and public libraries worldwide by providing software, hardware, and the knowledge to use them. on nonprofit, foundation and library technology. Cindy Aden has been the Washington State Librarian since 2016.

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Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

TechSoup is a San Francisco headquartered high-tech nonprofit whose mission is to tech up charities and public libraries worldwide by providing software, hardware, and the knowledge to use them. on nonprofit, foundation and library technology. Cindy Aden has been the Washington State Librarian since 2016.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. Tech Enablers. Looking Forward.

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Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 77

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

— Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) February 9, 2016. The district is working toward this goal through a wide range of bold initiatives, which include offering two years of kindergarten, ending “social promotion,” connecting every student to technology, and putting significant resources into athletic facilities and music programs. “We

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Educational Technology ? Steve Steve Hargadon steve@learningrevolution.com [link] @stevehargadon CURRENT SESSION LIST: Abigail Ekangouo Awanga : Emoji grading a fascinating effect on low proficiency learners AERO : Yong Zhao Keynote at the 2016 AERO Conference AERO : Peter Gray: Self Directed Education. Balancing Home and School ?

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Although the divide between the haves and the have-nots in this country has been widening for years, the 2016 presidential race and, in particular, the surprising victory by Donald Trump underscored the growing discontent caused by unequal access to the American Dream. Fourth, it’s connected with broadband and devices.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 3, 2016. From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” ” “ Deloitte Publishes 2016 Digital Education Survey,” says Edsurge. ” And his partner Michael Feldstein : “ Student-Centered Educational Software.”

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Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Paul LePage has called for a review of his state’s groundbreaking 1-to–1 student computing initiative, highlighting the growing pains nagging an educational-technology movement now well into its second decade.” Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.”

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

million into schoolwide technology upgrades. One in five Greeley residents lives below the poverty level, and the school district is trying to upgrade its technology to give students an economic boost. We literally dumpster-dive for technology.”. She uses a software program popular among architects and designers.

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Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

There’s less than a month left of the 2016 Presidential campaign and The End can’t come soon enough. ” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

The total dollars invested in 2016 are off by about $2 billion from this time last year; the number of deals are down by a third; and the number of acquisitions are off by about 20%. Or lack thereof – see “ The 2016 Ed-Tech Dead Pool.”). Funding has shrunk. ” You are a fool. “ Tweaking the business model.”

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Technology Education Common Core Company 40

Hack Education

MARCH 8, 2017

The FCC plays a particularly important role in regulating the telecommunications industry, and as such, it has provided oversight for the various technologies long touted as “revolutionizing” education – radio, television , the Internet. That is, Internet speeds of 100 Mbps per 1000 users.)

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via Ars Technica : “Senate Democrats fight FCC plan to lower America’s broadband standards.” million to cover federal funds that went to the botched statewide school broadband contract.” “This Machine Learning-Powered Software Teaches Kids To Be Better Writers,” Fast Company claims.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

.” I mean, yes, I’m totally making up the framing of the “trends” angle here (in the hopes, I confess, to defanging all those ridiculous clickbait articles that just list a bunch of shiny new consumer technology products and predict that they’re poised to “revolutionize school”).

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Apple , as always, helps us see how criticism-free technology journalism can be. Via Campus Technology : “ Learning Objects Debuts Competency-Based Education Platform.” Blackboard has acquired Fronteer , a software company that helps make course materials accessible. Microsoft is doing a desktop PC thing.

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