Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

But today, edtech is commonly understood to mean digital technology. So with these guidelines in mind, I’ve chosen six areas where edtech has made an impact this decade: Learning Management Systems. OER and open books. Learning analytics. Learning analytics. Adaptive learning systems.

Digital Badges 88

Digital Badges MOOC Technology OER 88

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2018

The company that set the bar for hyping adaptive-learning technology has had to adapt to new leadership and a new business model. Brian Kibby, CEO of Knewton Getting into the courseware business marks a major pivot for the New York City-based company, which originally licensed its adaptive learning technology to publishers.

Knewton 65

Knewton OER Pearson Adaptive Learning 65

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

The ISTE conference isn’t the biggest edtech conference in the world by sheer luck. It brings together K-12 educators, companies, reporters, university professors, and students to talk about product announcements, implementation strategies and edtech trends. One of the top performers?

Microsoft 110

Microsoft OER Digital Citizenship EdTech 110

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

I also love that many of the sparks, include video tutorials to help get you started. Regardless of grade levels, students can develop a story told through written word, drawings, images, video, and/or audio.” They receive instant feedback and a chance to revise their work for ongoing learning. Very handy!

Chromebook 78

Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

At the time, David Wiley expressed his concern that the lawsuit could jeopardize the larger OER movement, if nothing else, by associating open educational materials with piracy. He didn’t invent the idea of video-taping instruction to watch at home and doing “homework” in the classroom instead; but history don’t matter in Silicon Valley.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JUNE 10, 2016

million for English-language instruction videos. The video learning company has previously raised $1.57 Video game company Triseum has raised $1.43 Via Edsurge : “Chasing China ’s Edtech Unicorns: A Cautionary Tale.” Funding and Acquisitions (The Business of Ed-Tech). ABA English has raised $13.7

Education 48

Education MOOC Company Report 48

Hack Education

JULY 21, 2017

His wife is the co-founder of OER organization CK–12.). The Teaching Channel , a video-based professional development organization heavily backed by the Gates Foundation , is becoming a for-profit company. Via Edsurge : “How Much Do Educators Care About Edtech Efficacy ? Sounds Familiar.”

Education 46

Education LMS Robotics E-rate 46