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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

Abrupt shifts to virtual and hybrid learning laid bare the vast inequities that exist in the U.S. education system. The move to online learning also made people wonder: Are there practices we can continue when the pandemic abates? 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. As the U.S.

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A fresh perspective on VR in special education

eSchool News

In early 2021, Spaulding Academy & Family Services applied for and received a technology grant from the Flutie Foundation for the purchase of virtual reality (VR) headsets. Experiment, brainstorm, and problem solve with VR in special education.

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Online Education Isn’t the Sideshow. It’s the Main Event.

Edsurge

And I know two things for certain: first, many students will go back to in-person learning, but the demand for high-quality online education and shorter, non-degree learning pathways—like boot camps and short courses—will continue to grow as people upskill, reskill and look for greater flexibility in education.

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What’s New ~ September 2021

myViewBoard

To better help all educators and learners, myViewBoard surely brings more helpful features to everyone. One of the most exciting news must be the release of “ Open Learning Format (.olf) All educators don’t have to worry about file conversion and compatibility problem from now on! New Magic Box layout.

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Duolingo IPO Shows Investors Think Edtech Is Still Growing.

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billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. And Urdan says Duolingo brought a mobile-first approach to the sector. Yasuko Kanno, chair of Boston University’s Language and Literacy Education department, agrees.

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What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

Edsurge

Change in higher education historically has been a dynamic process involving two sectors—one consisting of mainstream institutions and the other a grab bag of diverse, nontraditional organizations, service providers and emerging models. It was mobile, cheap, and played rock ’n’ roll without parental oversight.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Increasing digitization has changed the way educational institutions run today. There is a heightened focus on remote learning and online classes. While online learning brings many benefits to students and teachers alike, it also comes with higher cybersecurity threats. Critical Cyber Threats to the Education Sector.

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