Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify. But Kenneth R.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

She has her own computer, educational software and high-speed internet. And it means funding companies and founders who are committed to closing the digital divide. Education funders must invest in gap-closing edtech solutions. Education funders must ensure that these gap-closing edtech solutions are inclusive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

In a recent article in the publication EdSurge , teacher Tyler Rablin lamented on losing battle with students’ cellphone use in schools. In a 2021 study by McAfee, the cyber security software company, over three-quarters of American parents wished schools would do more to educate their children about online safety.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company. More on this below.).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Just in the past few months, a law student sued an automated proctoring company , students have complained about their use in student newspaper editorials and professors have compared them to Big Brother. Check out our related article, " The Pandemic Pushed Colleges to Record Lectures. The Practice May Be Here to Stay."

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these 4 steps to create a strong 3D printing curriculum.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find. So naturally, one of the big questions we face is, how can we help ensure effective edtech happens more often? to outlay an estimated $8 billion annually on software and digital resources, not including hardware.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. Since 2013, 39 states and the District of Columbia have passed more than 110 laws addressing student privacy , Amelia Vance, director of the Education Privacy Project at the Future of Privacy Forum, recently told EdTech. . by David Andrade.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 26, 2019

With more than 4 billion users now connected to the internet, 50% of the global population (Forbes, December 2018), it is not surprising that the education sector has embraced devices and software to interact, engage, and enhance the learning environment for students. These deals would have been public market statistics in the past.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s Future Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In true grand finale fashion, #CoSN2024 will wrap up #CoSN2024 with a pair of industry heavyweights talking through what might be the most momentous point in edtech history. Born in Iran, Hadi grew up during the Iran-Iraq war.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Released at an October event on Capitol Hill, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the leading trade association for the business of information, released Principles for the Future of AI in Education , which will help the edtech industry as it works alongside educators during AI-infused learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

And we’re filing stories that capture the essence of the edtech industry in 2018. But the edtech industry has hit some bumps along the way, wrestling with collateral concerns from the public spotlight over data privacy and security. A Clever Way to Measure How Students Actually Use Edtech (and Whether It Works).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Data may also be self-reported by teachers and students on surveys developed by companies including Panorama Education or simply Google Forms. Companies design products with specific use cases in mind. Descriptive: Measures of outcomes over time, commonly seen in news articles and blogs. Supported by a grant from the U.S.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company. More on this below.).

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 8, 2018

From cloud backups to backup generators , these four steps can give school administrators enough confidence to weather any storm: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Acronis Backup to Cloud is one option for a DR software that is intuitive for IT staff. Leverage the Cloud for Safe Storage.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Companies that have been in the game for a while have been courtside in watching EdTech explode over the past 35 years. The positive results were overwhelming, and though new literacy-based tech companies have tried to come in and teach reading in an innovative way, the phonics-based approach never fails. By Tyson Smith.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

There are efforts to collect and share offerings from companies that want to help impacted schools. NewSchools Venture Fund, a nonprofit philanthropy that funds schools and educational companies, has also started a list. Related EdSurge article on this topic: Want to Help Schools Closed by COVID-19? Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Those building, funding and using edtech tools must similarly wrestle with these concerns. Now, educators are focused on linking edtech tools directly to student learning outcomes. These devices accelerated the unbundling of content so that students can directly access leveled news articles on Newsela, or their favorite book on Epic.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 14, 2019

Once used by almost every major tech company to create computer content Flash is being replaced by more modern and open platforms. Adobe Flash software after 2020. Many teachers are still using EdTech that is generations behind other schools. This means: No bugs being fixed. No updates for operating systems and browsers.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2019

Already, one New York-based edtech company has raised $100 million. Owl’s other K-12 investments include Abl, a school-scheduling platform, and Newsela, a leveled-reading platform that uses articles from partnering news outlets. based companies. It’s been a record-setting year for venture capital investments in U.S.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JULY 6, 2016

Last week Amazon announced its plan to launch Amazon Inspire , a one-stop shop for teachers in the hunt for free lesson plans, educational materials and ultimately educational software. For ed-tech companies, aggregate rankings and reviews mean faster feedback and in turn more effective products and learning solutions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2019

At the time, he was part of PLATO Learning, a school instructional software vendor now known as Edmentum. PLATO had reportedly spent about $50 million to buy another company to expand the school grades it serviced. Todd Brekhus learned a lesson in effective communication back in 2003.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For example, for its remote learning classes, the Paris School of Business is using software called Nestor to track students’ eye movement and facial expressions through their laptop webcams. Her firm helps companies develop technology for young people that is compliant with safety and security concerns. “If Content Subtype.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 30, 2020

Brunell founded the company in 2012 with his partner and wife, Brittany Brunell, who is responsible for all clinical content within Everyday Speech therapy materials. . When I think of her company, I think of a large technology vendor. Keep an eye out for him at the big EdTech shows this year. Get to know them.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. Some programs offer discounted exam rates for students or college credit.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. Is Amazon a sleeping giant of edtech? Having AFE associated with edtech is not a bad thing. It is, at least figuratively, everywhere.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. Some programs offer discounted exam rates for students or college credit.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Companies such as Dell , Microsoft , Acer and Google offer programs to help students get certified to repair devices or manage collaboration platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how industry-specific technology is helping schools prep students for future jobs. Some programs offer discounted exam rates for students or college credit.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is the first in a series of articles chronicling how education leaders across the country understand the assumptions built into edtech products. Subsequent articles will incorporate data from upcoming Summits across the country. Discovering the right edtech is hard. Assumptions are powerful forces.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

Large technology companies are beginning to see the benefits as well. MORE FROM EDTECH: How K–12 schools can avoid making data center mistakes. Hyperconverged infrastructure unites these systems through a combination of hardware and software solutions. . Windows servers are now optimized for hyperconverged data centers.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites. Free Favorites.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

AI Action #6: Generate the Steps for Troubleshooting Software It is fantastic for software troubleshooting tips. This is why the software from Microsoft I think is much better covered than some of the other software because they're probably going to be building it into Microsoft Office. And it gave some great advice.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

At first, educators could count the number of edtech programs in their school on one hand—and the number of users wasn’t too much more. During their edWebinar, “ Edtech Usage Data: Key to Planning Efficacy Research,” Dr. Denis Newman, Co-founder of Evidentally, Inc., This article was modified and published by EdScoop.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. What accounts for the low reported usage of other edtech software? “My ISTE, EdSurge’s parent organization, helped design the survey questions.)

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Selling to schools is one of the hardest parts of building an edtech company. It is critical to have a well thought-out, go-to-market strategy in place to demonstrate the value of your edtech product. In edtech, that is impossible. See this EdSurge article for a guide to the pilot process.)

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I began writing on a TRS-80 from Radio Shack in 1983 on wonderful writing software called WordPerfect, which has mysteriously disappeared. I no longer had to white out my errors; I no longer had to retype an entire article because of errors. Yet the company is profitable. I love the computer for many reasons.

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