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Expanding into Early Childhood Is Good for Edtech Companies. Is It Good for Kids?

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After enough iterations of that conversation, Outschool lowered the minimum age of its platform in 2017 and added classes with content and concepts suitable for 3- and 4-year-olds. The nonprofit Khan Academy launched its own early learning app, called Khan Academy Kids, back in 2018. Can he join?”

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Long Live the '90s: ‘Edtech’ Crazes Every Teacher (and Student) Secretly Wishes Were Still Around

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So we rounded up the most beloved edtech tools of the ‘90s for your scrolling pleasure, from early internet sensations to the hottest hardware you just had to have. 2017 Equivalent: Google Drive. 2017 Equivalent: We admit SMART Boards and Google’s competing Jamboards are cool. 2017 Equivalent: Don’t need one! Absolutely.

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?Learning Equality Scores $5M From Google To Bring Edtech Offline

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Among the nine groups selected for Google.org’s big give—which also includes War Child Holland ($2 million), Khan Academy ($5 million), StoryWeaver ($3.6 In practice, that would look like continued offline access to more than 9,000 Khan Academy videos, plus authoring tools that will enable users to create locally-relevant content.

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EdSurge’s 2017 Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories, as Chosen by You

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Here are EdSurge’s top stories of 2017 in chronological order—a healthy dose of optimism and skepticism, words of encouragement and caution for the year ahead. Tired Edtech Trends That Teachers Wish Would Retire: From the Floor of ISTE 2017 “I feel like everyone talks about blended learning, and no one really knows what it means.”

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

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This facet of modern education transcends the traditional use of textbooks and blackboards, weaving digital tools seamlessly into the learning process (NETP, 2017)). Educational software, ranging from language learning apps like Duolingo to math problem-solving platforms like Khan Academy, provides personalized learning experiences.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

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A big shout out to EdTech Magazine for recognizing this blog on its 2017 Honor Roll. Khan Academy – One cannot forget the Khan Academy. The Khan Academy states a desire to provide “free world-class education for anyone anywhere.” Check out my Booking Page and as always… thanks so much!

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Here Are the 10 Michelson Runway Startups Vying For Future Funders

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The four-month program is capped with a pitch night in front of edtech investors. OSMOSIS : If Khan Academy were a medical school, it might look like Osmosis. The Whether was the 2017 winner of the SXSW EDU startup Launch competition and has partnered with more than 500 colleges and universities.