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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

SXSW EDU Launch Competition Judge Tony will try his best Judy Judy impersonation, as he joins Bridge Burns (University Innovation Alliance), Vince Chan (Creta Ventures) and Jonathan Rochelle (Google) to dispense advice and feedback for eight companies pitching their wares. Join us for a slice of the action! Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m.

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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. ” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs.

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Best Math Apps For Kids

Fractus Learning

The high-quality apps available on the web, at the iTunes Apps Store, and Android devices on Google Play Store are astounding. The apps feature math games, activities, and user interfaces that make learning math a fun and enjoyable experience for students at all levels. Best Math Game For Virtual Learning: Prodigy: Kids Math Game.

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What’s At Risk When Schools Focus Too Much on Student Data?

MindShift

In its recent announcement of new regulations, the department emphasizes “ ensuring the use of multiple measures of school success based on academic outcomes, student progress, and school quality.” “We literally have more data about our students than any company has about anybody else about anything,” Ferreira said.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. has joined the ENA family of companies.

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HMH Unveils Major Platform Enhancements to Empower Educators and Engage Students Heading Back-to-School Nationwide

eSchool News

BOSTON, /PRNewswire/ – As students and teachers nationwide head back to school, learning technology company HMH today announced major enhancements to Ed , HMH’s connected teaching and learning platform, that will offer an even more streamlined experience to empower educators and engage students.

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

Hack Education

When I first started working as a tech reporter, I assumed – naively – that venture capitalists were smart people who did thorough research before funding a company. I assumed that they looked to see if the company could do what it promised – financially, technologically. One should be conscientious, as such.

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