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US Edtech Funding Already Nears $1 Billion in First Half of 2019

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For the first half of 2019, the industry saw $962 million raised across 65 deals, the highest amount of funding at the halfway mark since at least 2015. edtech companies in the first half of 2019. The high tally for venture funding this year is not unique to the edtech industry.

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5 EdTech Trends Educators Need To Watch In 2019

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From using YouTube to learning platforms , technology is increasingly enmeshed with the modern classroom. As education institutions fully embrace integrating technology in their pedagogy, here are 5 EdTech trends educators need to watch this year: Integrated Learning Solutions.

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Is edtech a win-win solution for students and educators?

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This post was originally published on May 6th, 2019, in eSchoolMedia. All things considered, there’s a consensus that today’s students should not only learn, but also use technology to support their learning. Edtech surely seems a win-win solution for both students and teachers. Students win with edtech.

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Deals and More Deals: The Top Edtech Business Stories of 2019

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Here’s a look at the biggest edtech business stories of 2019—the ones that captured the most attention, and the ones that should have your attention. A $157M Fundraise for Guild Education Births Edtech’s Newest Unicorn by Tony Wan Unicorns don’t exist, except when they’re of the billion-dollar valuation variety.

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5 Tips for schools to harness the power of edtech in the classroom

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A version of this post was originally published on April 4th, 2019 on Education Technology. Even though many schools are already embracing the benefits that edtech provides, many others still aren’t taking advantage of these opportunities. Edtech needs to be cost-effective and help reduce overall costs to schools.

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Do It Right the First Time: How to Maximize Your Edtech Investment

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From cutting-edge computing and cloud services to data-driven instruction and adaptive learning, K-12 edtech solutions are abundant. The district’s IT staff gathered a team of teachers, administrators and support staff to find out which edtech selections enhanced teachers’ and students’ daily activities and how.

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Who is the Theranos of Education?

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In similar fashion, problematic edtech companies with grand visions and little follow-through don’t just affect the investors pouring funds into the space; they also potentially put learners into compromising situations. Ultimately, Ferreira stepped down in 2016 , but Knewton didn’t last for long on its own, acquired by Wiley in late 2019.

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