Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

A researcher, theorist, educator, Siemens is the digital learning guy. He’s credited with co-teaching the first MOOC in 2008, introduced the theory of “connectivism”—the idea that knowledge is distributed across digital networks—and spearheaded research projects about the role of data and analytics in education.

Digital Learning 60

Digital Learning Technology MOOC Learning Analytics 60

Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2019

Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING, participated to a live event for Digital Learning Day 2019. The event was hosted by Phill Bevan, Community Advisor at VETR , a digital learning community for the Australian vocational education and training sector. Digital learning trends that are reshaping EdTech.

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Trends Digital Learning EdTech Gamification 317

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Between the barbeque and baristas, the dive bars and dueling pianos, thousands of educators, along with entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and policymakers across the education industry, will descend on Austin, Texas, during the first week of March for SXSW EDU. Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m. Is Your Marketing Plan Sinking Your K–12 Startup?

Social Media 104

Social Media EdTech Industry Pearson 104

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The edtech entrepreneurs, educators, investors and other education professionals that share their opinions and practices through storytelling on our site are invaluable to this industry, and we celebrate them. Educators and Administrators—From the 'Instruct' Newsletter Adaptive learning. Personalized learning.

Chromebook 60

Chromebook Industry EdTech MOOC 60

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Inspired by the breakout podcast Serial, four years ago two digital learning leaders at the University of Central Florida created their own podcast—focused on online learning instead of true crime. Yeah, it's a great question, and I'm not sure as an industry we've completely gotten our arms around it yet.

Learning Analytics 155

Learning Analytics Education Data Analysis 155

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

EdisonLearning provides digital learning solutions, including core and elective eCourses for grades 6-12. This partnership expands its ability to support more schools and districts nationwide, increasing delivery of personalized learning and supporting equitable achievement for all students. Video link: [link].

Learning Analytics 65

Learning Analytics LMS Schoology Learning 65

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2016

It represents a category of edtech, called “digital courseware” by foundations and industry analysts, that’s changing the way online students learn and faculty teach. The small amount of research to date on how adaptive learning technology impacts student outcomes is inconclusive.

Adaptive Learning 60

Adaptive Learning Software EdTech Course 60

Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2016

But optimizing a flawed model of education is not in the best interests of our students, and from a learning outcomes perspective may make things worse than they already are. In the case of adaptive learning, education commentator Audrey Watters gave examples of how things can go badly wrong on her blog. Tune too easy?

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Adaptive Learning How To Learning EdTech 82

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. Adaptive learning platforms are gaining prominence as personalized becomes more critical for student success.

Trends 117

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 117

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. 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.

EdTech 135

EdTech Industry Assessment Data 135

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CENTRALREACH PK-12 ( www.centralreach.com/industry/pk-12-education ) CentralReach launches CentralReach PK-12, a collaborative and data-driven software for special education. com ) & ( www.bvlp.com ) & ( www.schoolmint.com ) Hero K12 and BV Investment Partners announced SchoolMint will be joining their EdTech Platform.

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Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 72

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As technology evolves, industries must evolve alongside it, and education is no exception – especially in an era where students heavily and regularly engage in technology and its applications. If we go back to the War of 1812 lecture example, we can see the value of adaptive learning if we instead embrace these tech advancements.

Education 52

Education Industry Company Exercises 52

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2017

The region boasts an unusual concentration of highly-valued tech startups—Domo, Qualtrics and Inside Sales are among them—along with big education companies, including Instructure, the developer of the Canvas learning management system. godfather” of OER and Chief Academic Officer of Lumen Learning), trace their roots here.

Coursera 73

Coursera Knewton Udemy EdTech 73

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. The impact of technology on student learning has revolutionized the way students engage and interact in the classroom.

Technology 95

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 95

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Larry Hogan (R) declared via executive order that beginning in September 2017, the Maryland school year won’t start until after Labor Day – a decision that prompted sharp criticism from school leaders, who are accusing Hogan of favoring the tourism industry over education.” school departments employed 8.4

Education 52

Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Again and again, the media told stories — wildly popular stories , apparently — about how technology industry executives refuse to allow their own children to use the very products they were selling to the rest of us. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.”

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JULY 21, 2017

Via The San Francisco Chronicle : “ Dev Bootcamp couldn’t tough out industry shakeout.” Edsurge on “Bridging the School-to-Business Gap: What Public Schools Can Learn From Industry.” Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla insists that “Venture capital has less sexual harassment than other industries.”

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Education LMS Robotics E-rate 46