Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

That platform—Amazon Inspire—has officially launched in tandem with ISTE conference, offering a way for educators to both upload and access resources like lesson plans, videos and games. Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM teacher and administrator. pic.twitter.com/4ZIax3aDBA.

Microsoft 112

Microsoft OER Digital Citizenship EdTech 112

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

Diverse Leaders Just last week, we released a landmark study—titled Unrealized Impact —on the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the K-12 education sector. Going into this new funding cycle, the study findings bolster our commitment to strengthening the pipeline of more Black and Latino leaders in education.

How To 105

How To EdTech Education Study 105

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

I spoke with biology instructor Kathy Watkins and Associate Dean of STEM Bruce Johnson about how CPCC is hoping to transform a biology survey class using adaptive technology. Watkins and Johnson highlight how adaptive tools create more enriching learning environments, improve teaching and learning, and save students money.

Learning 60

Learning OER Software Course 60

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The masochistic obsession with studying has deep roots. The technologies built by these companies span a wide gamut of buzzwords (adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, gamification) but will be integrated with TAL’s online offerings. That history is not lost on investors. TAL has already directly funded a handful of U.S.

EdTech 98

EdTech Knewton Company Robotics 98

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. Amplify Fractions covers math standards in grades 3–6 and uses adaptive learning, interactive storytelling, and a personalized digital tutor to help students conquer fractions. Illuminate 11.0

Tools 54

Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 54

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning? Members will have access to lab and office space, as well as a slew of lab equipment. Once downloaded, students will be able to access the "packs," even when they''re offline. No need to be a "professional scientist" in order to join.

Khan Academy 44

Khan Academy Education STEM Blackboard 44

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

and aims to address some of the obstacles to broadband adoption -- in terms of cost, access, relevance, and digital literacy. Google has worked to address many of the accessibility issues, and The Chronicle of HIgher Education reports that the issue was resolved "without any admission of wrongdoing."

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

The series provides grade-appropriate literary, science and social studies content and each book contains a text at a higher level with extra support to expedite students’ achievement. This allows students to automatically access an MP3 version of content added by the instructor into the LMS.

Epson 53

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 53

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. We’re headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow.

EdTech 135

EdTech Industry Assessment Data 135

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

“Ed access to VR growing as low-cost options expand,” says Education Dive. In other STEM news, Pornhub awards a “women in tech” scholarship. The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total. Via Inside Higher Ed : “Study Examines Loan Aversion by Population.”

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Congratulations, STEM folks and learn-to-code evangelists, for being featured in President Trump’s list of his 2017 accomplishments. Via Education Week : “ Trump Signs Orders on Rural Broadband Access.” The English-language-learning company has raised $608 million total. You must be so proud.

Education 43

Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

“ OpenStax , Knewton introduce adaptive learning into OER.” Elsevier has acquired SSRN , an online open access repository. " Via the MIT Technology Review : “Largest Study of Online Tracking Proves Google Really Is Watching Us All.” ” Funding and Acquisitions (The Business of Ed-Tech).

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. The Intel Education Study App has now too been discontinued.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

He believes the future of education means all STEM, no arts and no humanities. ” The Linked Learning Alliance is a voluntary certification program for California’s high school career academies. Adeptemy , an adaptive learning company, has raised $3.48 Colleges Will Disappear.” Go, School Sports Team!

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40