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4 Emerging Edtech Trends in 2020

The CoolCatTeacher

Listen to Nikolaos Chatzopoulos share 2020 Edtech Trends Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Never stop learning! Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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2020: The Year Of the Edtech Paradox

Edsurge

In many ways, 2020 has been THE year of edtech. The industry saw large capital inflows and more edtech “unicorns” than in any other prior year. Edtech funds closed larger funds, and top-notch venture capital investors including a16z , Lightspeed and Union Square Ventures have developed investment theses on education.

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COVID-19 and the Value of Edtech Coaches

Digital Promise

As the coronavirus pandemic challenges schools around the world to keep students engaged in remote learning and to use technology in new ways, many have turned to instructional technology coaches (also referred to as edtech coaches) for support. Our new report presents findings from a survey of edtech coaches in the U.S.

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SEL at Scale: How Edtech Can Support Meaningful Social and Emotional Learning

Digital Promise

Here is where the reach, flexibility, and familiarity of educational technology (edtech) can be leveraged. Among the many potential benefits of edtech use in SEL is cultivating students’ agency in their own learning experiences. References : Berman, S., with Chaffee, S., & Sarmiento, J. Digital Promise: Washington, D.C.

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Predictions for 2021: An Acceleration of 2020?

Edsurge

Lest 2020 be forgot and never brought to mind—a hope more than a few of us hold—existing trends that accelerated during the pandemic will continue in 2021. Disruptive innovation is a buzz phrase, but, used correctly, refers to technology-enabled offerings that are more affordable, accessible, convenient, and simple.

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

As we prepare for school, learning the current best practices and edtech apps is a great way to get excited (and save time.) This presentation has been fun to create and update based upon what I’ve learned since so many things changed in March 2020. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Website: www.matthewrhoads.com Twitter: @ mattrhoads1990 Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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