eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This makes looking ahead at 2018 exciting because there is so much opportunity for districts and educators to elevate their curriculum with innovation right at their fingertips. The most hopeful potential impact of 2018’s edtech landscape is the opportunity for nurturing skills that will help students succeed in the future of work.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . MORE–FROM–EDTECH: See how mixed reality tools are helping K–12 teachers engage their students.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 22, 2018

Related press coverage: When the Robot Doesn’t See Dark Skin (New York Times, June 21, 2018). Unproven facial-recognition companies target schools, promising an end to shootings (Washington Post, June 7, 2018). New York high school will use CCTV and facial recognition to enforce discipline (Boing Boing, May 21, 2018).

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Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2019

According to a 2018 research report , AI-based technologies are primed to grow within the edtech market by just under 47%. AI is changing how some edtech companies are approaching the goal of creating intuitive, intelligent teaching bots. Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 13:50. MORE FROM EDTECH: Five steps to creating a successful K–12 STEM program. MORE FROM EDTECH: How teachers can integrate robotics and coding into their classrooms. I’ve been using littleBits kits since 2013, when the company first released the Base, Premium and Deluxe Kits. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Mon, 04/02/2018 - 10:38. Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. Robots and Virtual Reality Provide Hands-On Experience.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 13:34. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Introducing video content like Cisco’s Global Problem Solvers, which was presented at the ISTE 2018 conference , has inspired students to work together to take on global issues, such as building water purification systems.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Joining them were an additional 6,000 reps from companies big and small. Fractions covers math standards for grades 3-6 and features a storyline and what the company calls “personalized feedback” through an online tutor. The company describes it as a “digital, adaptive personalized learning solution.”

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 5, 2019

As with aiding assessment delivery, technology integration or EdTech innovation will lead to the most drastic shifts in education. In the future, many EdTech innovations will allow technology to significantly transform teaching tasks and develop fresh teaching techniques. Adopting technology integration in education.

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techlearning

JULY 2, 2018

Derry, NH July 2, 2018 -- Intelitek today announced that its online coding and robotics program CoderZ, was named as a Best of Show winner by Tech & Learningat the 2018 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference and Expo. A full list of winners recognized at ISTE can be found at [link].

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition).

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2019

If not, don’t worry–we’re highlighting some of the newest and most innovative edtech tools we saw at the show. Coding and robotics (check out our ISTE 2019 robotics round-up), social and emotional learning, and building employability skills were at the top of the many trends and focus areas highlighted during the conference.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2018

The goal is to merge engineering and design research happening at the city’s universities with resources and opportunities from the media and technology industry—to develop new prototypes, explore applied R&D projects, launch new companies and encourage the latest thinking.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Since 2018, she has been a partner at Learn Capital, a venture capital fund focused on the global education sector. Some call it “The Rise of the Machines” for the convergence of multiple technologies: artificial intelligence, big data, data science, robotics plus virtual and augmented reality.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

He is currently the chief product officer of Renaissance Learning, which acquired myON in 2018. They were the most powerful companies in education. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. What's been most disappointing in edtech?

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

– Lexia Learning today announced that its online literacy program Lexia PowerUp Literacy (PowerUp) received Tech & Learning’s 2018 ISTE Best of Show award. For the fifth year, Tech & Learning’sISTE 2018 Best of Show awards highlighted outstanding products exhibited at ISTE.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A decade ago, I was a high school English teacher blissfully naive to what radical changes were coming thanks to edtech. Consider the following developments in artificial intelligence: In 2016, the Associated Press began outsourcing its minor-league baseball dispatches to a company called Automated Insights. Can a robot be whimsical?

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

Education technology accelerator programs are often studded with robotic kits or educational games. But the latest cohort at Michelson Runway, an startup accelerator geared towards higher-ed companies, highlights a broader approach to innovation in education. and is asking for $250,000 of a $750,000 raise by July 2018.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

SCREAM stands for science, computing, robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and math. It didn't take long for her to figure that out and then share her powerful story on the ISTE stage in 2018. Fortunately, teachers like April Keck DeGennaro who teaches at Peoples Elementary School in Georgia is.

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. With a camera pointed at a map showing the location of Kai's Clan robots, students can work together using Blockly or JavaScript to solve challenges in real time.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Each year in January, London hosts the edtech extravaganza known as Bett. The sheer number of robots of various shapes and sizes was striking. I explore VR headsets, such as Microsoft’s Hololens, in an article about robots and artificial intelligence. WHAT’S THAT? 4 THEMES FROM THIS YEAR’S SHOW 1.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. With a camera pointed at a map showing the location of Kai's Clan robots, students can work together using Blockly or JavaScript to solve challenges in real time.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

Every year the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference's expo floor is packed with edtech products vying for teachers' attention. With a camera pointed at a map showing the location of Kai's Clan robots, students can work together using Blockly or JavaScript to solve challenges in real time.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Toy companies are continuing to innovate and think outside the box as they incorporate engaging tech components into their products," noted an industry spokesperson. Many of these mostly-Amazon Alexa-enabled gadgets were robots, such as UBTech's Lynx ($799).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018. acronym – make sure that you’re talking to a person first instead of some Russian robot that’s out there. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

From the SPARC press release : “Congress Funds $5 Million Open Textbook Grant Program in 2018 Spending Bill.” ” There’s more on legal battles involving student loan companies in the business of financial aid section below. Andrea Zafirakou has won the 2018 Global Teacher Prize. Congrats on the new gig.).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

Date: January 23, 2018. He’s the robot there. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Wed, 12/05/2018 - 10:27. By 2019, Verizon expects to have 150 schools participating in the Verizon Innovative Learning program , the company’s initiative to improve STEM education, according to a recent announcement. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how companies are helping to prepare K–12 students to work in a tech-enabled world. .

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY BUILDING BLOCKS OF SCIENCE 3D ( www.carolina.com/help/pressreleases/2018/building-blocks-of-science-3d ) Carolina Biological Supply Company launched the new Building Blocks of Science 3D hands-on unit kits for students in grades K to 5. JIBO BE A MAKER APP ( www.jibo.com ) Jibo, Inc.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Not quite enough time for our robot overlords to overtake us, but both distant and soon enough to make us wonder. Those interactions look a lot different than just evaluating consumer or edtech trends in isolation. It’s hard to make a case that there is still a separate edtech industry. In October 2018, 40.7

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

Baltimore, MD – July 12, 2018 – Edtech company Workbench Education today announced the expansion of a partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for the 2018 - 2019 school year. An emphasis was placed on using these products to provide students with a hands-on, PBL learning experience.

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techlearning

MAY 1, 2018

Edtech company Workbench Education today announced the launch of a multi-device application programming hub , which will enable students and teachers to code multiple Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) products within a single browser-based Blockly canvas. Create more projects to qualify for more gear.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

com ) & ( www.bvlp.com ) & ( www.schoolmint.com ) Hero K12 and BV Investment Partners announced SchoolMint will be joining their EdTech Platform. The combined companies now extend from enrollment to graduation in districts that include traditional public, charter, and independent schools across the country.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Another surprise was a turn in public perception of giant technology companies, especially Facebook and Google, as well as Twitter and Amazon. Related to this development was the rise of what I think of as Social Justice Edtech. Cathy O’Neil’s criticism of data analytics’ misuse resonated with a large number of people.

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Hack Education

AUGUST 17, 2018

“ Is The LMS A Distraction In EdTech Futurology? Via The New York Times : “This Company Keeps Lies About Sandy Hook on the Web.” ” “This company” is Wordpress.com. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. Via Techcrunch : “This happy robot helps kids with autism.”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This is the last Hack Education Weekly News of the year because next week I am publishing a very abbreviated review of 2018, and I won’t need to study in detail what happens each week anymore. ” Robots and Other Education Science Fiction. The company has previously raised some $10 million for its science curriculum.

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techlearning

MAY 1, 2018

Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2018 – Edtech company Workbench Education today announced the launch of a multi-device application programming hub , which will enable students and teachers to code multiple Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) products within a single browser-based Blockly canvas. Create more projects to qualify for more gear.

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