eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The annual report, now in its fourth and final iteration, includes findings on the nation’s progress toward meeting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) bandwidth goal of 1 Mbps per student and combating a lack of internet access–and the effects of lack of internet access–for students. “A per megabit.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2024

From idea to scale, Catapult helps companies shape, develop and deploy innovative, proven solutions to meet critical educational challenges. After the pandemic, the edtech market exploded with new products and services, and investment flowed freely. Global edtech funding plummeted 49 percent from 2021 to 2022, falling to $10.6

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A version of this post was originally published on December 3rd, 2020, in Education IT Reporter. 3 Ways in which edtech enables hybrid learning. First, there are so many edtech tools out there that no teacher can test them all and see which ones are the best for their classroom. Practically, there’s a catch. Conclusion.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students don’t have to meet a requirement like passing, etc. doneisbetterthanperfect #classygraphics @tonyvincent [link] pic.twitter.com/6cd0dpslMj — Tracy Walker (@EduTrace) September 14, 2020. Students love being trusted with responsibility.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

A version of this post was origianlly published on April 14, 2020, on FE News. However, the mere presence of edtech in a school setting doesn’t guarantee any results. However, the mere presence of edtech in a school setting doesn’t guarantee any results. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 18, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on August 3, 2020, in Right Strat Online. Regardless of the chosen type of curriculum, how much edtech and distance learning will remain in use? How edtech helps with finding answers. Read more: 6 Building blocks for a successful edtech strategy.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 21, 2020

JiJi and colleagues from MIND Research Institute traveled to Miami on January 14-17 for FETC 2020 , the Future of Education Technology Conference. It was lots of fun to catch up with educators from across the country and share information about the new version of ST Math , coming for the 2020-2021 school year. Where Will JiJi Be Next?

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Edthena

JULY 6, 2023

Nowadays, an important responsibility of administrating student and teacher learning includes implementing edtech for a school or district. Schools use many edtech tools and platforms, ranging from student-facing note-taking apps to teacher-facing AI-driven grading platforms. Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

Enter the education technology (edtech) boom since 2020 and the very ideology around teaching and learning has been revolutionized. Edtech has completely redefined how knowledge is imparted and how skills are acquired. For centuries, education has been confined to the walls of schools, colleges, and institutions.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Students who expressed confidence in their ability to learn and adapt to new edtech were more likely to also feel they were learning effectively online, that edtech enhanced their learning, and to want more online learning options. The network is a project of WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Edtech explosion. School closures and the ensuing need for remote learning provisions have propelled edtech into the limelight, increasing awareness of online learning platforms and digital resources to a much wider audience than before. billion–from 2019 to 2020.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

so far in 2020. Other investors in the fund include Rethink Education, an education-technology investment firm, Southern New Hampshire University Endowment and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. According to Crunchbase, Black and Latinx founders received less than 3 percent of all venture capital raised in the U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Mystery Science. Discovery, Inc.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. But there’s still a ways to go to hit the FCC’s “longer-term” target of 1 Mbps, which was to kick in by now, for taking advantage of bandwidth-hungry edtech apps. school districts—6,132, to be exact, representing about one-third of public K-12 students—do indeed meet the higher 1 Mbps standard.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

ETS has dabbled in edtech deals before. Earlier this month, Owl Ventures announced it had raised $585 million for two new edtech investment funds. The disruption to schools and educational services has attracted a windfall of private capital as investors eye opportunities for technology to meet new demands. In the U.S.,

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Neo LMS

JULY 15, 2021

Despite the growing demand for edtech and online learning, face-to-face lectures and on-campus activities remained the core part of how students accessed their education. However, the events of 2020 have put HE on a fast track to digital adoption. Read more: 3 Ways in which edtech enables hybrid learning. Change is inevitable.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

as the remaining trio of prominent edtech companies on the U.S. In 2020, 248 SPACs raised more than $83 billion —more than four times the companies, and six times the funding, over the previous year. He was an early investor in Chegg, which went public in 2013 and whose stock more than doubled in 2020. edtech startups raised $2.2

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

And at least one edtech company is making a similar offer: Instructure, the learning management system provider that runs Canvas, is encouraging its employees to volunteer as substitute teachers for districts. The staffing shortages “got really acute” at the end of last year, says Steve Daly, who’s been CEO of Instructure since 2020.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2022

During his address, Cardona said part of this shift must include providing more support for students and meeting the needs of teachers. Here are a few of them: 8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020. Ask a Tech Teacher has posted a plethora of articles about game-changers in education. 14 Education Advancements in a Year.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Video Conference Check-in – If you already meet up virtually through a video conferencing platform, such as Teams , Meet , or Zoom , then do a quick check-in at the beginning. You can also start a virtual lesson with student check-ins. Check-in Tips and Resources.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? The cost, plus it’s easy manageability and durability, made Chromebooks a main player in the edtech game. 7 YEARS LATER… 1. Indeed, $2.3

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Students don’t have to meet a requirement like passing, etc. doneisbetterthanperfect #classygraphics @tonyvincent [link] pic.twitter.com/6cd0dpslMj — Tracy Walker (@EduTrace) September 14, 2020. Students love being trusted with responsibility.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. education system.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2020

They must meet the pedagogical standards of experienced educators, and also be easy enough to use by a grandmother and kindergartener at a dining room table. The edtech solutions they invest in must address their most critical and pressing problems. How can we help kids connect with their friends and with trusted adults?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. What is Google Meet? How to Integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. Click To Tweet.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2021

In fall 2020, this California district was one of the first of its size to open its doors for hybrid instruction. Meeting both of these educational technology goals in early… Last year, Napa Valley Unified School District had 17,000 students, 28 campuses and a pathway to reopen for hybrid learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2020

MTI 562 starts Monday, June 22, 2020 . 4 Virtual Meetings. Unlimited questions/coaching during virtual face-to-face meetings and other pre-arranged times. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use blogs, Twitter, and virtual meetings to collaborate. MTI 563– Differentiation Starts July 6, 2020.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Kids and Khan Academy Kids, rely on heavy imagery and read-aloud technology to meet the developmental needs of young children. “At Meeting the Demand Since the start of the pandemic, usage and engagement of the early childhood classes and products has soared, edtech leaders say. Now, they account for 40 percent.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I also have discovered tips to support all students and diversify my curriculum to meet their various learning needs. Many teachers are feeling overwhelmed with the sudden transition to digital lessons and online teaching.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. When we formed the Michigan Virtual Learning Continuity Workgroup in April 2020, we knew these struggles all too well.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Google Meet is a video conferencing tool, but you can easily use this as a screencasting tool. The transformation to virtual learning means teachers now act as the tech support for students and parents who are also new to virtual learning. The free teacher account is amazing.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2020

The startling beginning to Spike’s presentation, “ Virtual Reality Activities that Engage, Enhance, and Extend Student Learning ,” at IDEAcon 2020 reflects the impact that VR technology can have on K–12 — upending norms, and perhaps signaling the dawn of a new way to teach. The bomb defused, and off came his headgear as the crowd applauds.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Teachers’ confidence wavers in using edtech for instruction. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. The survey, conducted of RAND’s nationally representative American School District Panel from September through November 2020, included more than 375 K-12 public school districts and charter management organizations.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2020

The startling beginning to Spike’s presentation, “ Virtual Reality Activities that Engage, Enhance, and Extend Student Learning ,” at IDEAcon 2020 reflects the impact that VR technology can have on K–12 — upending norms, and perhaps signaling the dawn of a new way to teach. The bomb defused, and off came his headgear as the crowd applauds.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2020

The startling beginning to Spike’s presentation, “ Virtual Reality Activities that Engage, Enhance, and Extend Student Learning ,” at IDEAcon 2020 reflects the impact that VR technology can have on K–12 — upending norms, and perhaps signaling the dawn of a new way to teach. The bomb defused, and off came his headgear as the crowd applauds.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 1, 2020

The startling beginning to Spike’s presentation, “ Virtual Reality Activities that Engage, Enhance, and Extend Student Learning ,” at IDEAcon 2020 reflects the impact that VR technology can have on K–12 — upending norms, and perhaps signaling the dawn of a new way to teach. The bomb defused, and off came his headgear as the crowd applauds.

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