Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

In the second eye-raising deal for the higher-ed publishing industry in as many weeks, Wiley, a major textbook publisher, has agreed to acquire the assets of Knewton, a provider of digital courseware and adaptive-learning technologies. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of May, were not shared.

Knewton 141

Knewton OER Industry Adaptive Learning 141

N2Y

JUNE 10, 2022

In 2021, n2y’s Unique Learning System ® was EdTech Breakthrough’s choice for “Overall EdTech Solution of the Year.”. Built‑in tools—recommended assessments, rubrics, and profiles plus a library of resources—give IEP teams exactly what they need to write goals aligned to state standards. About EdTech Breakthrough.

Learning Analytics 52

Learning Analytics EdTech Learning STEM 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

In the library of Steve Jobs quotes, this may be among the top—particularly among entrepreneurs and the news outlets that cover them. Countless edtech tools widely used today have been built by students who felt the pain—and need—themselves. Adaptive learning tool Smart Sparrow traces its origins to a graduate student in Australia.

EdTech 71

EdTech Course Adaptive Learning Software 71

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Private equity’s pursuit to acquire puzzle pieces to build comprehensive educational technology platforms shows no sign of slowing down. The latest move comes from CIP Capital , a New York City-based private equity firm that is investing an undisclosed sum in Carnegie Learning. We’re not trying to smash a bunch of things together.

EdTech 63

EdTech Learning Adaptive Learning Company 63

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Knewton drew heaps of hype and investment by promising to provide artificial-intelligence technology to major textbook companies to make their content more adaptive. But in the past few years the company has suffered several setbacks—along with mounting criticism that its founding CEO, Jose Ferreira, overhyped its technology.

Knewton 119

Knewton Strategy OER Pearson 119

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is helping educators move learning forward with engaging, easy-to-use K-12 solutions that offer data-informed instruction and adaptive technology to take personalized learning to the next level. “A

Personalized Learning 93

Personalized Learning Differentiated Instruction LMS Learning 93

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

To somewhat quote Darth Vader, I found the lack of quality edtech curriculum deeply disturbing. To somewhat quote Darth Vader, I found the lack of quality edtech curriculum deeply disturbing. This was at odds with my experience, because I relied extensively on edtech for assessments. Because I taught at a.

Khan Academy 60

Khan Academy Assessment Differentiated Instruction EdTech 60

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

Related: Google Classroom Advanced Tips (Part 1) All practice sets you create will be located in the practice sets library within Google Classroom (available from the main menu). Teachers can upload questions from a PDF or write their own questions and turn them into interactive learning experiences with immediate feedback for students.

Google 71

Google Education Data Policies 71

Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This type of learning where teachers can adapt the resources pertinent to the student is called adaptive learning. Adaptive learning only shows resources that match a student’s skill set by omitting the ones they don’t need. KITABOO Supports Clever Integrations to Improve Learning Environments.

Learning Analytics 52

Learning Analytics eBook Learning Analysis 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

Five higher-ed technology startups are soaring this week. Each of the five startups focuses on technology innovation in higher education, with products that range from student coaching tools to a talent recruiting platform. We’re learning alongside these institutions.”

OER 60

OER Company Outcomes Adaptive Learning 60

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Little did I know this experience would eventually propel me to help develop a school operating system that tackles technology issues plaguing educators and supports them with more opportunities to offer individualized instruction. Learn more about Kiddom Academy. When I Buy Edtech Products, Our Teachers Don’t Use Them… What Do I Do?

System 122

System Khan Academy EdTech LMS 122

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.

EdTech 70

EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system.

Tools 70

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 70

TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 8, 2015

This leads to the “innovator’s dilemma,” described recently in The Economist as “the difficult choice an established company faces when it has to choose between holding onto an existing market by doing the same thing a bit better, or capturing new markets by embracing new technologies and adopting new business models.”

Examples 40

Examples Classroom Maker Movement Social Media 40

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

The finalists’ ventures are focused on some of the biggest challenges in education, including college access and persistence, social-emotional learning, literacy, adaptive learning, and more. To date, the EBPC has awarded over $1.8 million dollars in cash and prizes.

Education 107

Education Secondary EdTech Adaptive Learning 107

Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 10, 2022

For long organizations have been using Learning Management Systems (LMSs) but as training requirements started changing, there was a strong realization of the need for a more diverse and robust learning environment. The environments together with the unique types of experiences create a Learning Experience Platform (LXP).

eBook 52

eBook Outcomes Learning EdTech 52

Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 10, 2022

For long organizations have been using Learning Management Systems (LMSs) but as training requirements started changing, there was a strong realization of the need for a more diverse and robust learning environment. The environments together with the unique types of experiences create a Learning Experience Platform (LXP).

eBook 52

eBook Outcomes Learning EdTech 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

Technology 90

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 90

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

“Is Your Edtech Product a Refrigerator or Washing Machine?” I love this headline from Campus Technology , which echoes the wise words of Bill and Ted from their excellent adventure: “ Ed Tech Changes … and Stays the Same.” The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Via Techcrunch : “ Facebook launches a digital literacy library aimed at educators.” ” Via Edsurge : “Behind Closed Doors: Edtech Entrepreneurs’ Biggest Challenges in 2018.” ” Great. .”

Education 43

Education Pearson Company Blackboard 43

Hack Education

JANUARY 19, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. Edsurge covers Clever ’s new product “Clever Goals,” which takes the data that the company gleans about student usage of technology and sells it back to schools. Via Inside Higher Ed : “A New Home for AI : The Library.”

Education 44

Education Elsevier MOOC Knewton 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. Um, they do.)

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

.” Gotta love a quote like this, from a story in Edsurge profiling McComb, Mississippi ’s Summit Elementary School: “We are learning how to mitigate between policy and trying to be as innovative as possible without breaking state laws.” Jeff Fernandez, the co-founder of the online learning company Grovo , has resigned.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. “ 14 projects win 2016 Knight News Challenge on Libraries.” The adaptive learning company has raised $4.57 ’” LOL job titles.

Coursera 60

Coursera Education E-rate Company 60

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

” Via Politico : “ Stanley Buchesky , formerly a managing partner at the venture capital firm The EdTech Fund , will work [at the Department of Education] on budget and finance issues.” ” Among The EdTech Fund’s investments : Teachboost and Citelighter. ” The “New” For-Profit Higher Ed.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40